The Decision-Making Playbook: Building Mental Models for PlayersBuilding a Framework for Autonomous Decision-MakingDec 30, 2024Dec 30, 2024
Beyond the Swing: Using Cognitive Science to Enhance Hitters’ MeetingsHitters’ meetings sometimes miss the mark in achieving their intended purpose. Instead of being dynamic spaces for learning and…Dec 23, 2024Dec 23, 2024
Retention in Action: Redesigning Pitcher Prep to Stick on the FieldToo often, coaches approach advance meetings by focusing solely on the lineup for the day, excited by the sheer volume of information at…Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
The Hidden Edge: How Teaching is Transforming Baseball Player DevelopmentBaseball has always been a game of finding edges. From Moneyball’s focus on on-base percentage to the analytics boom of the past decade…Dec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024
From Player Development to Coach Development: A Parallel ApproachBill Belichick, one of the most successful and respected coaches in NFL history, has consistently opened the doors to his meetings…Dec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024
Fighting the Forgetting Curve: Creating a Season-Long Focus for PlayersOne thing I tried to improve last season while leading our fundamental meetings in Norfolk was building a process to direct players’…Nov 10, 2024Nov 10, 2024
Virtual Reps, Real Impact: Using OOTP to Sharpen Coaches’ In-Game DecisionsUsing Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP) as a skill development tool offers coaches a unique, practical approach to improving decision-making…Nov 3, 2024Nov 3, 2024
Training for Real-Game Complexity: Using Interleaved Practice to Teach Situational BaseballIn baseball, every season unfolds as a unique narrative, much like a classroom lesson, where players constantly face new situations that…Oct 30, 2024Oct 30, 2024
Collaborative Player Engagement: Shaping Development Through Meaningful MeetingsConsider the story of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, one of the most successful coach-player duos in NFL history. Brady, despite his immense…Oct 27, 2024Oct 27, 2024
The Art of Progression: Developing a Baserunning and Situational Baseball Framework from Draft Day…Curriculum development in schools is a continuous process, one that teachers dedicate significant time and effort to throughout the year…Oct 23, 2024Oct 23, 2024
