Summer isn’t a break, it’s a launching pad. 

What you do in the offseason shapes what your team becomes next spring. From player development plans to coach growth and program structure, now’s the time to build momentum. 

Whether your season ended in heartbreak or triumph, summer gives you a clean slate and a competitive edge starts here.

Player Development: Create a Summer Growth Plan

Key Idea: Players need direction to keep developing outside of team activities.

Quick Tip: Assign every player a summer plan that includes weight training, position-specific skill work, and a reading or film study assignment to boost their baseball IQ.

Action Step: Create and share individualized summer packets this week with clear expectations and check-in dates.

Staff Development: Reflect and Refocus

Key Idea: Your coaching staff grows when reflection leads to action.

Quick Tip: Schedule a staff meeting to evaluate what worked and what didn’t this past season. Use this time to realign roles, study new strategies, and set goals for the fall.

Action Step: Choose one area each coach wants to improve this summer by assigning a book, course, or clinic to deepen their toolbox.

Program Development: Communicate the Vision

Key Idea: Summer is the perfect time to reset your program’s identity.

Quick Tip: Craft a short message for players and families outlining your vision, expectations, and upcoming offseason opportunities.

Action Step: Send a summer kickoff email that includes training plans, goals, and a clear message about your standards for the program moving forward.

Take Action Today:

“Don’t wait for fall to build next year’s team.”

Choose a focus area: player growth, staff development, or program clarity.

Dedicate yourself to launching a new plan this week.

The efforts you invest this summer will influence everything that follows.

If you need help in making your plan, be sure to check out Kretzfiles numerous blog posts on coaching high school baseball.

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Are you tired of random workouts that don’t translate to the field?

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