Here it is - Inaugural Monday Morning Staff Meeting

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Welcome to the Monday Morning Staff Meeting, a weekly newsletter where I share actionable ideas and help you build a quality baseball program through proven actions for player, program, and staff development.

Today's Staff Meeting at a Glance:

Player Development: The Value of Individualized Skill Plans
Staff Development: The Importance of Peer Feedback
Program Development: Building a Culture of Accountability
Take Action for a Quick Win: Address Your Challenges

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Player Development: The Value of Individualized Skill Plans

Every player on your roster has unique strengths and areas for growth. While team drills build cohesion, individualized skill plans (ISPs) ensure that each player maximizes their potential.

Key Idea: Start by assessing each player's performance in key areas: hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running. Use this data to create personalized plans with clear goals. For example, a player struggling with off-speed pitches might have a plan to face 50 curveballs per week in practice.

Action Step: Create a quick assessment template and assign one specific improvement goal to each player this week. Track progress during practice and offer feedback regularly.

Staff Development: The Importance of Peer Feedback

Even the best coaches have blind spots. Peer feedback is one of the most underutilized tools in coaching development. Invite a fellow coach to observe your practices or games and provide constructive feedback. Fresh eyes often uncover opportunities for improvement you might miss.

Key Idea: Focus on specific areas like communication, drill pacing, or how well you connect with your players. Use this feedback to refine your approach and grow as a coach.

Action Step: Schedule a peer review with another coach in your area. Beforehand, ask them to focus on one specific aspect of your coaching (e.g., in-game adjustments or pre-practice organization).

Program Development: Building a Culture of Accountability

Programs thrive when accountability becomes part of the team’s DNA. Teach your players that they are responsible not only for their actions but also for their teammates’ success. This creates a self-policing system where players push each other to meet standards without relying solely on you.

Key Idea: Establish team rules with player input. For example, if a player is late, their accountability partner could run with them. Shared responsibility fosters trust and commitment.

Action Step: Hold a team meeting this week to define 2-3 new accountability rules. Assign partners or small groups to hold each other accountable for execution.

Take Action for a Quick Win: Address Your Challenges

Identify your team’s biggest challenge right now—whether it’s a skill gap, leadership issue, or lack of focus—and dedicate the first 15 minutes of your next practice to addressing it head-on. This sends a clear message: improvement starts today.

In Case You Missed It:

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