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 12Dec 12
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 11Dec 11
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 9Dec 9
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 10Nov 10
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 3Nov 3
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 30Oct 30
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 27Oct 27
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 23Oct 23
Skill Development vs. Game ReadinessThroughout a player’s time in the minor leagues, they are constantly pushed in different directions as they progress through levels of…Oct 6Oct 6
Building Better Film Sessions with Key Play ChoicesWhen running team meetings focused on different situations and play types, ensuring that players are invested in the content should be a…Oct 1Oct 1
