The Monday Mound Visit

Key Performance Indicators

We as a staff want to introduce our pitching philosophies and setting an expectation. We have 5 big key performance indicators for pitchers: Strike Rate (60%), First

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Beyond the Dugout

For a more in depth understanding of our program, attached is an audio link outlining out Team Handbook. This helps to break down several aspects of the team and how we run once you are on a roster.

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Outwork Others

There is one thing I’m working on driving home with our 13u teams, that is the compounding effect of drive and work ethic. 13u is

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Character and Attitude

I wanted to share something that happened after a tournament that is more important and extends beyond the game. Our 13u Grimes team were not having

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Pitching Philosophy

My pitching philosophy is simple. I have 4 big KPIs for all my pitchers in our organization and the older kids can recite this: 60%

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Anticipation

Our big message this weekend was ANTICIPATION. Anticipate the ball hit your way. Anticipate the pass ball to get the next base. Anticipate the play

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The Future’s App

I want to highlight the Futures App, a valuable tool our players use for development. Following our recent tournaments, we’re focusing on how this app

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The Plan

You hear many youth baseball organizations claim to focus on player development. It is one of the most important things; however, I honestly believe it is a term so loosely used. Using games at youth ages to validate development is not the most practical way. Games are very chaotic environments with so many uncontrollables. Young players have not yet mastered a skill set that is needed in a game that prides itself on being one of the highest skilled sports to master. Simply put, it takes time!

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