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January 2020

Dear Coach,

Welcome to the 17th annual Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches’ Convention held in the Mohegan Sun's

newest venue, the Expo Center! We are excited to have you here. Our mission is to provide you with the very best

in coaching education; and again, this year, we have secured the best clinicians and designed a curriculum that

addresses all levels of play and a range of coaching areas.

Here are a couple of convention notes for 2020:

- We are excited to return to Mohegan Sun’s state of the art Expo Center, where we've added additional

interactive learning sessions on our Demo Infield and the On Deck Sports Batting Cage in the Exhibitor Zone.

We’ve also added a new venue in the Exhibitor Zone, The Bullpen, where attendees can meet and discuss

baseball with select presenters following their sessions.

- Again this year, we will offer you post-event access to video of our Thursday and Friday convention sessions

(more than 30 sessions!), so that you can refresh your memory or watch sessions you may have missed.

Following the clinic, we will provide attendees with a special promo code, which will enable you to purchase

all sessions at a greatly discounted rate.

- To provide you with the latest event information, we offer an event app that features the convention schedule,

a list of exhibitors, a digital version of the event handout and much more. Search Baseball Coaches

Convention in the app stores. If you'd like to receive real-time event updates and news, please allow us to

push event notifications to your device of choice.

- We will offer a Talking Baseball Panel Discussion on Friday evening from 5:45PM – 6:45PM in Break-Out

1. Our panelists will discuss the game today, provide insights into what and who motivated them, and finish

by taking questions from the audience. It should be a terrific final session of the day.

Our convention is more than just three days of coaching instruction; it is a chance to bounce ideas off your fellow

coaches and learn from each other. Our staff, exhibitors and guest speakers will be available to you throughout the

convention. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself, ask a question or provide your own perspective on the

game.

We thank all of our excellent presenters, who have found the time to share their knowledge of and passion for

America's game. A special thanks to our title sponsor, Mohegan Sun; and to all of our sponsors and exhibitors,

whose support helps make this event possible.

We hope you enjoy this year’s Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches’ Convention.

Yours in baseball and coaching,


WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, January 9, 2020:

Session Times Room 2020 Presenter 2020 Topic

4:30pm - 9:00pm GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION

Expo Center Pre-Function Area

6:15pm - 7:00pm Break-Out #1 Dan McDonnell Team Offense and Defensive Drills/Maximizing Practice Time

Break-Out #2 Bill Murphy The Pitching Delivery Through Basic Human Movement

7:15pm - 8:00pm Break-Out #1 Erik Bakich Biometric Driven Coaching

Break-Out #2 Peter Fatse Offensive Principles for Player Development

On Deck Sports Batting Cage

Carson Cross Break the “Lessons” Mold and Create a Competitive Training

Environment for Amateur Throwers

Infield Demo Area

Mike Leonard Receiving the Ball: The Art of Pitch Presentation

8:15pm - 9:00pm Break-Out #1 Dan McDonnell Baserunning to Score More Runs

Break-Out #2 Bill Murphy Skill Acquisition for Pitching Development


Bill Springman Top 10 Hitting Drills – Live Demo

Infield Demo Area

Marc DelPiano Position Player Throwing Program for the Northeast Arm

9:15pm - 10:00pm Break-Out #1 Dan McDonnell Baserunning to Score More Runs

Break-Out #2 Erik Bakich Building an Intentional Culture


Bat Demo Bat Demo

Infield Demo Field

Greg DiCenzo Indoor Practice Drills for Northeast Baseball Coaches

Program, topics and presenters are subject to change. Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event.

No videotaping of event sessions is allowed.

COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE FOR ATTENDEES & EXHBITORS COURTESY OF GAMECHANGER: On Friday & Saturday mornings, complimentary coffee will be served beginning at 9:00AM on Friday and 7:45AM on Saturday at the GameChanger Booth in the Exhibitor Zone while supplies last.



Friday, January 10, 2020:

Session Times Room 2020 Presenter 2020 Topic

7:45am - 12:00pm GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION Convention Center Pre-Function Area

8:15am - 9:00am Break-Out #1 Mike Pagliarulo A Coaching Toolbox: Four Principles of Hitting

Break-Out #2 Kevin Graber Backyard Baseball 2.0

9:00am EXHIBITOR ZONE OPENS

9:15am - 10:00am Break-Out #1 Steve Trimper Walk Off Winning: A Game Plan for Leading Your Team to Success


Peter Fatse Individual Drill Work: Implementing A Hitting Routine

Infield Demo Area

Jim Penders Baserunning: Much More Than Three Left Turns – Interactive Session

10:15am - 11:00am Break-Out #1 Darren Fenster Isolating the Outfielder

Break-Out #2 Greg Moore Pitcher’s Pre-Practice Check-List: Gather, Arm Yourself and Set Up


Travis Beausoleil, Brendan Eygabroat &

Bill Springman Favorite Hitting Drills – Live Demo

Infield Demo Area

Mike Leonard Preparing Your Body to Compete: Effective Pre-Practice Routines

11:15am - 12:05pm Break-Out #1 Jim Penders Catching Appetizer: Communication & Receiving

Break-Out #2 Steve Trimper Practice How You Want to Play… Routines That Need to Be Done Each

Day


Matt Buschmann The Change-Up: A Discussion on Grips

Infield Demo Area

Doug Mientkiewicz First Base Play – A Field Demo

11:15am - 1:10pm Thunder/Harvest/Hot

Suns Rooms NEIBA Annual Meeting

12:05pm - 1:10pm EXHIBITOR TIME/LUNCH BREAK


Bat Demo

1:10pm - 2:10pm Break-Out #1 Nick Ahmed & Peter

Fatse A Hitter’s Evolution with Nick Ahmed: Improving Pitch Recognition and

Making Key Swing Adjustments

Break-Out #2 Darren Fenster The Four Pillars of Player Development: Confidence, Adaptability,

Instinctual, & Competitive

Program, topics and presenters are subject to change.

Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event. No videotaping of event sessions is allowed.

Looking for lunch, a snack or a drink? The EXPO CENTER CONCESSION Stand is open during all clinic hours and is located in the entry way to the Exhibitor Zone.



Friday, January 10, 2020 (Continued):

Session Times Room 2020 Speaker 2020 Topic

1:10pm - 2:10pm On Deck Sports

Batting Cage Greg Moore 5 Lead Ups for Fastball Command

Infield Demo Area

Marc DelPiano A Trip Around the Bases: Positioning, Footwork, Feed & Pivots at Each

Bag

2:25pm - 3:25pm Break-Out #1 Brendan Eygabroat, Matt

Buschmann, Mike Leonard & Peter Fatse

How to Utilize Technology to Improve the Modern Player (Resource Considerations): A Panel Discussion

Break-Out #2 Jim Penders Catching Main Course: Blocking, Throwing and Beyond


Marc DelPiano The 6 F’s of FUNdamental Infield Play

Infield Demo Area

Greg Moore Ten Teaches/10 Minutes: Daily PFP – Live Demo

3:40pm - 4:30pm Break-Out #1 Nick Ahmed Infield Play: Practice Routines and Insights from a Gold Glover

Break-Out #2 Matt Buschmann Using Technology to Improve Skill Acquisition and Pitching

Performance presented by Rapsodo


Mike Pagliarulo Making Hitter Suggestions: A Proven Process

Infield Demo Area

Doug Mientkiewicz First Base Play – A Field Demo (Repeat Session)

4:45pm - 5:35pm Break-Out #1

Paul Menhart, Greg Moore, Carson Cross & Matt

Buschmann moderated by Todd Donovan

Pitching Today: Technology Utilization “vs/or/and” the Old School Approach – A Roundtable

Break-Out #2 Ben Freakley Mindset. How Training Mental Skills Can Help Athletes Commit,

Compete and Create Under Pressure


Bat Demo Bat Demo

Infield Demo Area

Steve Trimper The Proper Relay/Cut-Off to SAVE RUNS! – A Live Demo

6:00pm EXHIBITOR ZONE CLOSES

5:45pm - 6:55pm Break-Out #1 TALKING BASEBALL:

Featuring Nick Ahmed, Paul Menhart, Doug Mientkiewicz and Mike Pagliarulo

moderated by Sweeny Murti presented by Rawlings and On Deck Sports



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WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, January 11, 2020:

Meeting Location Note: All Saturday morning baseball sessions will take place in the Expo Center Meeting Rooms immediately to the left as you enter the Expo Center.

Session Times Room 2020 Speaker 2020 Topic

7:15am - 9:30am GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION Convention Center Pre-Function Area

8:30am - 9:15am Thunder/Harvest/ Hot Suns Rooms

Carson Cross Modern Approach to Developing Pitchers

Strawberry/Maple Sugar Rooms

Todd Greene How to Run a Hitting Practice Indoors: Tips, Drills and Plans for

Mastering Your Winter Workouts

Peeping Frog Room

Kevin Graber Rock-2-Rail: Embracing Social Media, Smartphone Technology &

Old-Fashioned Interpersonal Communication to Build Core Values


Darren Fenster Baserunning: The Game’s Most Detailed Skill


Mike Leonard Developing A Complete Catcher

Peeping Frog Room

Bill Springman Hitting: Keeping it Simple

Hunting Room Greg DiCenzo Maximizing Player Performance for the Outset of Your Season


Ben Freakley Burning Hot or Burning Out. Factors that Influence Athlete

Motivation in Sports


Todd Greene Travel Ball 101: Myths and Facts about the Travel Ball

Experience

Peeping Frog Room

Kevin Graber Backyard Baseball 2.0 (Repeat Session)

Hunting Room Travis Beausoleil Batting Practice Approaches

11:30am - 12:15pm Thunder/Harvest/ Hot Suns Rooms

Steve Trimper Quality vs. Quantity: High Impact Team Drills to Create Pressure

and Stimulate Focus


Carson Cross Efficient Ways to Execute Pitch Design

Peeping Frog Room

Matt Hyde Identifying Big Leaguers as Amateur Players: What Did They

Look Like Before They Were Famous?



The event would like to recognize Jaypro Sports for providing the bleachers for the On Deck Sports Batting Cage & Infield Demo sessions. Visit Jaypro’s booth to learn more about all their equipment offerings.


THE BULLPEN SCHEDULE

Date Speaker Bullpen Time

Thursday, January 9 Dan McDonnell 7:00PM

Thursday, January 9 Erik Bakich 8:00PM

Thursday, January 9 Bill Murphy 9:00PM

Friday, January 10 Mike Pagliarulo 9:00AM

Friday, January 10 Steve Trimper 10:00AM

Friday, January 10 Greg Moore 11:00AM

Friday, January 10 Darren Fenster 2:10PM

Friday, January 10 Jim Penders 3:25PM

Friday, January 10 Nick Ahmed 4:30PM

The Bullpen provides attending coaches

with the opportunity to meet our presenters

and talk baseball with them following their

sessions. The Bullpen is located on the

floor of the Exhibitor Zone – see event

diagram for location. Presenters appearing

in The Bullpen will be available

immediately after their session. Take a

moment to introduce yourself and get your

questions answered.

Participants and times subject to change.


2020 Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches' Convention

Exhibitor Booth Locations

Company Name Booth Company Name Booth

108 Performance 530 LI Hot Stove Baseball 206

5 Tool Threads 208 Marucci/Dynamic Team/G-Form 113

Adrenaline Fundraising 109 Metro Team Sports 124

ATM Sports 132 Miracle League of SECT 525

Ball For The Grandkids Inc 114 Mizuno 105 & 204

Baseball Heaven Inc. 420 Navigo Sports Tours 112

Bownet Sports 219 New England Collegiate Baseball League

511

Connecticut Sportsplex 111 NFP Sports 221

Courier Car Rental 130 On Deck Sports On Deck Sports

deCervo 308 PearlWeave Safety Netting Corp. 118

Diamond Sports 212 Perfect Swings USA 127

Dove Tail Bat 218 Pukka, Inc. 107

Easton Sports 311 & 313 Radar Pitching Trainer 537

Eating My Way Through Baseball 533 Rapsodo 319 & 418

Feel Better LLC 119 Rawlings 304, 305, 306 & 307

Firecracker Sports 126 Realplay Sports Video 125

FlightScope 213 Rob Monte Art 134

Frank Herzog Photography 529 & 531 SCORE Sports 321

Frost Gear 223 & 225 Snap!Raise 117 & 216

GameChanger 318 & 320 StringKing 532

Get Set Marketing 136 The Dirty South Bat Company 129, 131, 228 & 230

Gold Athletics 226 The Futures Collegiate Baseball League 535

Insta Graphic Systems 211 The Graphic Edge 220

ISlide USA 116 Tiger Grip 110

Jaypro Sports 323, 325, 422 & 425

Traveling Teams 322 & 324

jer53y! 128 USSSA 210

JUGS Sports, Inc 429 & 528 Valle Shield/Training Gloves 310 & 312

KBK Sports The

Bullpen Wilson Sporting Goods 217 & 316

K-Motion 431 X-Grain Sportswear 104 & 106

LeagueApps 108 Zorian: America’s Baseball Brand 121

Lee County Sports Development 309 ZV Tee 310 & 412

We thank you in advance for supporting our convention exhibitors and encourage you to patronize them throughout the year. You can find an exhibitor listing with their website addresses on our app or on our website.


SESSION: Thursday, January 9, 2020, 6:15PM – 7:00PM: Break-Out #1

TOPIC: Team Offense and Defensive Drills/Maximizing Practice Time

PRESENTER: Dan McDonnell, Head Baseball Coach, University of Louisville & 2019 USA

Baseball National Team Coach


• Bunt Defense

- Runner on 1st

- Runner on 1st and 2nd

• PFP Series

• Run Downs

- Drill

- Technique

• Fly Ball Communication

- Drill

• Hit Game

• 2 K Game

• Crack of Bat

• Cycle


TOPIC: The Pitching Delivery Through Basic Human Movement

PRESENTER: Bill Murphy, Minor League Pitching Coordinator, Houston Astros


1. Athleticism

2. What is important to you?

3. Movement Coach

4. Newton’s 3rd Law of Physics

5. What causes velocity production?


TOPIC: Biometric Driven Coaching

PRESENTER: Erik Bakich, Head Baseball Coach, University of Michigan


• Technical vs Physical

• Key Performance Indicators

• Build the Engine

• Assess, Don’t Guess

• Titleist Performance Institute

• K-Motion – Kinematic Firing Sequence

• Types of Power

• Vertical Thrust and Velocity

• Blast Motion and Axe Bat

• Body Swing Connection

• “Be a Sniper… Don’t throw Grenades”

• Bilingual Communication

• Plate Decisions

• Quality Contact

• Consistent Contact

• LFG


TOPIC: Offensive Principles for Player Development

PRESENTER: Peter Fatse, Major League Assistant Hitting Coach, Boston Red Sox


Why are Principles Important?

- Building your framework

Coaching Philosophy

- The “Data Driven Culture”: Making sense of the information

- The Dynamic Coach

- Three Areas of Emphasis: Technical, Tactical, Psychological

- Learning v. Performance

Technical: Swing Efficiency

- Defining Swing Efficiency

- P1 Gather: Dynamic Balance, Loading Styles

- P2 Transition: Stride, Separation and Slot

- P3 Rotation: Acceleration / Deceleration and Swing Direction

Tactical: Swing Decisions

- What is being “on time”?

- Pitch Recognition and Types

- Training the “Go System”

Batted Ball Feedback

- Looking at Launch Angle v. Exit Velocity

- Staying in the “Fairway”: Barrel Accuracy

- Establishing on Field Visuals

SESSION: Friday, January 10, 2020, 1:10PM – 2:10PM: On Deck Sports Batting Cage

TOPIC: 5 Lead Ups for Fastball Command

PRESENTER: Greg Moore, Saint Mary's College (CA) Head Coach & 2019 USA Baseball

Collegiate Team Asst. Coach


I. Small Groups > Individual

II. Overview of a Training Session

a. Warm Up

b. Pre-Throwing

c. Throwing

d. Post-Throwing


TOPIC: USA Baseball Motivation: Bringing A Team Together




• Coaches Retreat (December)

o Everyone has to be on the same page.

• 1st Team Meeting (June)

o “Organization is man’s greatest asset”

• Videos

o What does your team need?


TOPIC: Skill Acquisition for Pitching Development

PRESENTER: Bill Murphy, Minor League Pitching Coordinator, Houston Astros


1. Motor Learning

2. Creating Moments That Matter

3. Ah ha moment?

4. Application to Pitching

SESSION: Thursday, January 9, 2020, 8:15PM – 9:00PM: Infield Demo Area

TOPIC: Position Player Throwing Program for the Northeast Arm

PRESENTER: Marc DelPiano, Professional Scout, New York Yankees


THROWING PROGRAM

The primary goals of the Throwing Program routine are to establish a solid base of structure and purpose to each throw. This is NOT a pitching exercise but that of fundamental movements in which to throw a baseball to develop muscle memory and strengthen as well as loosen the whole body. Please make sure you use extreme focus and concentration during the program. It is designed to improve arm strength, improve accuracy and to maintain arm health. Below are some key points to make yourself aware of before, during and after the throwing program.

1.) Active Warm-Up- Make sure that you get a solid stretch, break a sweat and get some good blood flow as you first throw is like starting a car with metal on metal.

2.) Begin at 60 feet or slightly less depending on early tolerance.

a. Four seam grip, holding ball like an egg, no choking the ball allowing for maximum looseness. b. With lower half in line toe to toe in the stepping to target process start the arm making sure to get your

front side or glove arm and shoulder closed and throwing with it in place. Glove arm to be specific. EZ to get lazy and bad habits formed. Present your head on the back hip to insure weight placement in set up.

c. Finish the throw with back leg coming through with your eyes up and head down allowing for a flat back finish. Stay finished for a count, we are in no hurry.

3.) After the 60 feet portion, move to 90 feet mark or in most cases the edge of the infield lip if on a field. You should walk it off if unknown.

a. Incorporate your feet with a movement of clicking of heels keeping your head on your back hip making sure your back side weight starts back and not in middle or forward. Avoid crossing over with your feet as this could lead to throwing across your body later in routine and in pen. We are trying to create a positive muscle memory!

b. Same as 60ft mark the loose arm loose grip and extension are keys. Velocity comes from the looseness from which the arm works not the effort you put into it. Challenge yourself to throw the ball with minimal effort but still on line. Your effort level ideally will be in the 75% range as your legs and back are doing the work not the arm. *Your brain controls your arm energy so control it!

c. The amounts of effort you use at 90-120 feet are the difference between build up and tear down. Line drives and fly balls are tear down arm actions and can hurt the process of building toward a strong arm and delivery.

4.) 120 feet for off and in season throwing is the limit. There will be some that can go out further but that will be for specific reasons and not what should be done as a routine preparing for Spring Training or during season. At 120 feet look to use the whole body in position to start and transfer weight with a solid arc allowing to feel maximum reach, which is measured by the feeling of your throwing side back muscle and your hand path going by your opposite side knee. Remember the tear down vs. build up process, as that is your responsibility since we are not there to measure your maturity level. Be a Pro while alone as this work will come out when others feel you pass them.

5.) Finally, after that allotted amount for the day at 120 feet, bring it back In to 60 feet for 3-5 throws with 60-foot emphasis to get fingers over the ball. Bring the muscle memory away from long length to fingers over the ball and beginning the pitching over the throwing process.

Key points of emphasis …

• Focus… always limit the conversation

• Understand the times, distance and mechanics involved

• “Feel good, throw hard” mentality is irresponsible

• Fight through stiffness and understand pain


TOPIC: Baserunning to Score More Runs




It’s about scoring runs!”

“If you hit every day, then you should run bases everyday.”

Practice Schedule

Crack of Bat

• 3 Groups

- Home, 1st, and 2nd

- Hats, No Hats, Backwards Hats

• Run from Home, Then Run from 1st, Then Run from 2nd

• 5 – 8 Minutes

Cycle

• Infield Single

• Outfield Single

• 1st to 3rd

• Sac fly

• Double

• Score from 2nd

• Triple

• Squeeze

• Homerun

•

4 Line Steal Breaks

• All Pitches to the Plate (no Picks)

• Pitches and Picks

• Pitches and Slide Steps

• Pitches, Picks, and Slide Steps

*Pitches = 1.3 – 1.4 to plate

Off 2nd Stealing 3rd

• Must get to 20 ft.

• Must have momentum to 3B

• Must know and time the looks

• Looks:

- 1 Look

- 2 Looks

- No Looks

- Inside Move

Steal Scrimmage

▪ Baserunners get one free attempt

▪ If safe, stay at the base

▪ If out, jog back to previous base

- Then play straight baseball

Helps Infielders, Pitchers, Base-Stealers, and Catchers all work on running game

“If you emphasize it, you will be good at it.”


TOPIC: Building an Intentional Culture

PRESENTER: Erik Bakich, Head Baseball Coach, University of Michigan


Legacy

Branch Rickey

Standards

Environment vs Culture

Controllables

A:

First Impressions

Humility

Gratitude

Body Language

E:

Paying the Rent

Competition

Positive Touch

P:

Perspective Poster

LFG

Book List

SESSION: Friday, January 10, 2020, 8:15AM – 9:00AM: Break-Out #1

TOPIC: Training and Transfer

PRESENTER: Dave Turgeon, Pittsburgh Pirates Coordinator of Instruction & 2019 USA Baseball

National Team Coach


I. What is motor learning and transfer?

II. Ways to create more transfer:

III. What does learning look like? What does it feel like?

IV. Some low hanging fruit to create more transfer.

a. Ownership.

b. RESPECT THE REP.

c. Clear expectations.

d. Variety.

e. Challenge = Get em in the Gap.

f. Stress.

g. Expecting to teach and teaching.

h. Train to the truth.

i. Train beyond the truth.

V. Random vs. Block Training.

VI. Problem Reconstruction.

VII. Observational Learning.

VIII. Our Words.

IX. Training vs Trusting Mindsets.

X. Are you a myelin farmer?

XI. Visualization.


TOPIC: Backyard Baseball 2.0

PRESENTER: Kevin Graber, Region 1 New England Coach of the Year, Phillips Academy Andover


A) Introduction.

B) Backyard baseball defined.

C) Deprogramming today’s youth baseball robot culture.

D) Backyard Baseball 1.0 in review:

1. Breakdowns at first base.

2. Defensive roll.

3. Two-strike approach in situational at-bats.

4. Right-foot-shuffle-shuffle steal leads at first base.

5. Dive-back technique at first base.

6. Ultimate delay steal technique and philosophy.

7. Blind dirtball reads.

8. 3-1 and 3-2 run and hit.

9. Slash-and-run technique and philosophy.

10. False break.

11. Five ways to attack left-handed pitchers.

12. Primary leads and dive-backs at second base.

13. Jump-lead steals of third base (timing, distance, and anticipation).

14. The myth of, “Great, but this would never work at the next level.”

15. Tips and tricks from year of trial and error teaching jump lead steals.

E) Backyard Baseball 2.0 (aka the stuff I didn’t get to last year because I ran out of time):

1. Five ways to get to third base on a ground ball.

2. Primary leads at third base.

3. Technique and rules for secondary leads at third base.

4. Third base drill-work.

5. Seven absolutes for a foolproof straight steal of home plate.

6. Game goals.

7. RBI situations.

8. Organizing effective practices.

F) Backyard Baseball: A final pep talk.


TOPIC: Walk Off Winning: A Game Plan for Leading Your Team to Success

PRESENTER: Steve Trimper, Head Baseball Coach, Stetson University


- The Steps to Strong Organizational Culture

- Establish Values

- Accountability

- Beliefs and goals

- Strengthens leaders within the organization

- Attitude: It is contagious

- Real vs. Fake Energy

- Positive thinking builds confidence

- Image: The first 30 seconds

- The Communicator wins

- Adversity and failure….” What a gift!”

- Responsibility: “Shoulda, woulda, coulda….”

OWNERSHIP

- Pressure vs. Preparation

- “Sharpen your Axe and keep stacking that wood!”

- Practice the 5% rule

- Leadership: Overused but important word in CULTURE

- Dictator

- Empowerment

- Servant

- Leaders lead the way

- Are you a Brick?

- Winning and losing mentality

- Success…. How do we measure in a championship culture?


TOPIC: Isolating the Outfielder

PRESENTER: Darren Fenster, Minor League Outfield & Baserunning Coordinator, Boston Red Sox


I. THE EIGHT-GAME EXPERT

II. PRIORITIES

a. Ground covered

b. Everything else

III. DENNIS RODMAN

IV. OUTFIELD BASICS

a. Pre-pitch

b. Read

c. React

d. Burst

e. Route

V. BECOME AN INFIELDER IN THE OUTFIELD

VI. THROW WITH YOUR FEET

VII. BATTING PRACTICE

VIII. DRILLS

a. Early Work Routine

b. Short

c. Ground

d. Air


TOPIC: Pitcher's Pre-Practice Check-List: Gather, Arm Yourself and Set Up




Your Goal for the Day: _____________________________________________

The Act: 4 Parts of the Pitch DCBA

D: Decision C: Clear B: Breathe A: Attack

The Mortar: Off the Field RTG

R: Read T: Train G: Give

The G.A.S.: From off the field to on GAS

G: Gather (before entering) A: Arm Yourself (Visualization and Affirmation) S: Set Up (Helicopter Jump) Detail of Preparation Goal: _________________________________________________

SESSION: Friday, January 10, 2020, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #1

TOPIC: Catching Appetizer: Communicating & Receiving

PRESENTER: Jim Penders, Head Baseball Coach, University of Connecticut


1. Leader loaded word really means to put team first, only guy going the wrong way, team looks to catcher

throughout the game (verbal, non-verbal)

2. Communicator (liaison with coaches and team, most important everyday player, perceptive enough to

know differences in staff)

3. Good baseball i.q. (coach on the field, need to know pitcher’s strengths, hitter’s weaknesses, offensive

strategies, defensive situations)

4. Positive person (needs to separate himself from individual negative experiences to stay positive for the

team)

5. Defense is priority #1 (hit him down in the order to emphasize, use defensive charts instead of offensive)

STANCES - 3 positions an effective catcher must assume to aptly perform differing duties

• important to make catchers understand these roles, and feel differences physiologically to aid them psychologically in performing

their differing roles

• each stance has a definitive utility and practicality, as they are the best physical postures for the duties of the catcher

• each also allows the catcher to better understand his primary goals and secondary goals of the moment through his stance and

posture

• he knows what he has to do in situations, but he can also feel what his duties are by the markedly different stances he uses

Signs and Signal Communication

- used prior to every pitch, and before assuming primary or secondary stances

#1 duty is to communicate pitch selection clearly, yet covertly with pitcher and critical fielders

• feet close together, toes pointed straight ahead (4-6 inches apart, but parallel)

• knees closed (give signals to shortstop)

• chest high for balance and comfort (no shadows, authority) with belly button behind point of plate

• glove hand shields sign from third base coach as an extension of left thigh (if catcher gets lazy with this, make him turn the palm

out on the glove)

• throwing hand and fingers are in contact with right groin, right elbow touching right hip, finger tips touching cup (hand goes

between knees – no hesitation in presentation

• position is one of stability, authority, and confidence, should be no strain

SIGNS

Purpose - to communicate pitch selection to pitcher and critical fielders clearly and covertly

• must be given on right groin with proper signal stance Nobody on 2nd base:

one numerical sign for pitch type

one directional sign for pitch location

Man on 2nd base:

four numerical signs

three directional signs

pitcher and middle infielders know which is used in sequence

Pitcher shake off:

shakes head for change of pitch

stares for change of location

(no glove brush)

Alternatives:

tape on fingers or polish

slower sequence

body part signs with sequence

phantom signs

#1 fastball

#2 curve

#3 slider

wiggle change

#5 shake

fist pitchout

thumb pick






Important points:

• as soon as hand goes between knees, a signal is given

• catcher should peek at hitter before giving sign

• spread fingers

• use pinky finger for fastball outside to righty and with the

#3 (never turn wrist)

• if using sequence, make it uniform until discovered, then

change for everybody

• when using sequence, go slow enough for individual

pitchers (not a race)

RECEIVING - what a good catcher does in addition to

catching the pitch that forces the umpire to:

get a good look at a pitch

have to decide on ball/strike

call all pitches in the zone strikes

call as many borderline balls strikes as possible

• If there were no umpire, we’d call this section

“CATCHING” and be done with it, but because the

umpire plays such a large part in the game with balls and

strikes, we must have a system of receiving to help him

do his job (they need all the help they can get).

Aspects of Receiving

1. Catch the pitch

• with the 1 o’clock to 12 o’clock rotation, the trigger for

the catch is done

• body sway will help glove get to position for one-handed

catch

• bring the pitch with soft hands without doing the “egg

toss take-away” or the “vacuum funnel”

DRILLS: “catch with the step to”, tennis balls with bare

hand, machine for rep’s

2. Framing: the body

• begins with stance (belly button on corner without giving

away location or pitch)

• only on pitches less than 6 inches off the black, or <6”

above or below the zone

• starts with the body sway (try to catch every strike with

belly button behind ball)

• head must also be behind ball

DRILLS: “point drill”, “shadow box”, “shadow box with

coach on side”

3. Turning, Bringing, and Sticking: the

glove

• must beat the ball to the spot with

the glove

• in and out, thumb up/thumb down

• thumb is last part of hand to touch

ball except on low pitch

• turn the glove as catching the pitch

(takes practice)

• palm faces zone always except on low pitch

DRILLS: “shadow box”, “coach holds ball”, “wheel with and

without glove”, angle toss (two tossers) machine

4. Gravity’s influence

• barely high and barely low pitches must be framed too

• get on top of high and catch deep (let gravity take it and

make it a 63 foot pitch)

• get below low pitch with thumb and extended arm to stop

gravity (make it a 59 footer)

• sticking or push action and the in-between pitches (out

and in)

DRILLS: “partner on chair or on ground”, “wheel with and

without glove”, machine

Points of controversy

receiving is framing framing is funneling or

turning

“soft hands” which pitches to bring and which to

stick

no sway guys pro vs. college & h.s.

no practice necessary

SESSION: Friday, January 10, 2020, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #2

TOPIC: Practice How You Want to Play… Routines That Need to Be Done Each Day



Designate set time to complete routines

Mindset of being great at little things

Proper stretching and warm up

Agilities:

1. Position Specific Drills

Outfield:

- Tracking (Glove/No Glove)

- Crow hop (1 step/no step)

Infield:

- Box Drills

- Glove Drills

Catchers:

- Weighted ball Framing

2. Pepper

Barrel control

glove drills

3. Med Ball

Works core and legs for swing strength development

4. Ladders

Footwork improvement

Band warm up prior to throwing

Throwing Program: Pitchers vs. Position Players

Team Throwing Drills

Run Down Drill

Utilize verbal and visual cues

Relay Drill

SESSION: Friday, January 10, 2020, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Infield Demo Area

TOPIC: First Base Play – A Field Demo

PRESENTER: Doug Mientkiewicz, MLB Gold Glove First Baseman & World Series Champion


I. EXPECTATIONS- “KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER” II. READY POSITION

A. POSITIONING

III. APPROACHING THE BAG IV. UNDER HAND TOSS V. PICKS AND LOW THROWS A. “GET UNDER THE BALL” VI. HOLDING RUNNERS ON

A. STANCE

B. COMING OFF BAG

VII. TAGS A. BAITING RUNNERS FOR BACK PICKS

VIII. THROWS TO SECOND/STARTING 3-6-3 DP IV. DEFENDING THE BUNT

SESSION: Friday, January 10, 2020, 1:10PM – 2:10PM: Break-Out #1

TOPIC: A Hitter’s Evolution with Nick Ahmed: Improving Pitch Recognition and Making Key

Swing Adjustments

PRESENTER: Nick Ahmed, Gold Glove Shortstop, Arizona Diamondbacks

Peter Fatse, Major League Assistant Hitting Coach, Boston Red Sox


1: Our Background

2: Intention Drives Action

- Amateur Baseball

- College Baseball

3: Transitioning to College Baseball

4: A Continuous Search for “Elite” Swing Mechanics

- Early Processes

- Trial and Error

5: AAA to the MLB

6: Working Through Adversity

8: 3-Year Analysis (’17-19)

- Swing Decisions: BB-K%, O and Z-Swing%,

- Batted Ball Outcomes: EV, LA, HardHit%, Type

9: Drill Work and Execution


TOPIC: The Four Pillars of Player Development: Confidence, Adaptability, Instinctual &

Competitive



I. 2020: THE STATE OF OUR GAME

II. TRAITS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYER

III. THE PRACTICE FOUNDATION

a. Purpose

b. Focus

c. Working Like A Professional

IV. CONFIDENCE

a. Teaching skill, building technique

b. Teaching skill, creating feel

c. Teaching skill, building focus

V. ADAPTABILITY

a. Figure it out

b. Development is found in failure

c. Figure it out without thinking it out

d. Get out of the way

VI. INSTINCTUAL

a. Making plays before they happen

b. Teach it without talking about it

c. The ball has a voice. Listen to it.

VII. COMPETITIVE

a. Make it a game

b. Play for something… ANYTHING.

c. The Fortnite factor

d. Resiliency






Lead-Ups for FB Command

“Throw Yoga” with an emphasis on working from the ground up and getting full extension. These low intensity drills create the feel of a strong front side.

Lead-Up

Progressio

n

Knees

Flat Feet

T1

T2

Rhythm Catch


TOPIC: How to Utilize Technology to Improve the Modern Player (Resource Considerations):

A Panel Discussion

PRESENTER: Brendan Eygabroat (UMass Boston), Matt Buschmann (Toronto Blue Jays), Mike Leonard

(Middlebury College) & Peter Fatse (Boston Red Sox)


• What forms of technology do you use with your players?

• What is one resource that you have found the most helpful?

• How can the barriers to using technology be overcome?

• How do you learn about new technologies and how to use them effectively?

NOTES


TOPIC: Catching Main Course: Blocking, Throwing and Beyond

PRESENTER: Jim Penders, Head Baseball Coach, University of Connecticut


Secondary/Block-Throw stance

- used with man or men on base, or with no men on base and two strikes on batter

#1 duty is to stop and change direction of the ball

• target must be as low as it was in primary, lean forward, head is same height

• feet parallel and slightly wider than shoulders, toes slightly flared

• knees are also wide with butt now parallel with knees

• flat back, more of a lean for balance and low target

• glove arm above left knee, bare hand closed behind glove or behind back (more difficult)

• target in middle of body with index finger pointed to 1 o’clock (target is always in center of mass)

• eyes look just over top of glove w/ head erect

• position is one of greater mobility and anticipation

Aspects of Block/Throw

1. Catch the Pitch

• presentation with slight sway still, pull back bare hand out of foul tip line of fire

• center ball

DRILLS:

Same drills as all receiving drills (as seen in “appetizer”), plus the 3-in-one react drill (no block, no going)

2. Block

• takes heart and reps – anyone can do it, but they have to love it (not many love it)

• be an athlete, knees inside feet – lateral movement from hips and knees, not feet

• plug the holes (glove in five hole, barehand behind glove, arms are extensions of blocking surface - chest and gut)

• soft, exhale

• gain ground on 55 footers, drop on fastball

DRILLS:

Point drill, glove leads down, 3 in one, softer balls, circle drill for containment and recover, hardguy drill

3. Throw

• same mechanics as everyone else, just a Cincinnati Reds “C”

• from the feet up, gain ground, center ball, and stay back

• anticipate and load weight

• be an airplane, not a helicopter

• three types of footwork – replace feet, rock and pivot, jab (jab is only one that is pitch specific)

• don’t teach to 3B

DRILLS:

No drills if good results (Thurman principle), Timed throws as often as possible, Rolling ball – stay back drill, exchange “figure skater

drill”, throwing box in dirt drill, timed release, timed pop to pop, everyday long toss – no tapping drill, dorm room four seam drill, 3 in

one

• Bunt Plays

• Tag/Force Plays

• Foul pop-ups

• Pitchouts

• Pickoffs

• Decoys


TOPIC: The 6 F's of FUNdamental Infield Play

PRESENTER: Marc DelPiano, Professional Scout, New York Yankees


The 6 F’s

1.) Feet • Pitcher’s 1st move: slight bend at the waist

• Pitcher’s arm starts forward: small step forward with either foot

• Down and quiet when the ball gets to the dirt area of the plate – Pick Your Hop

• Begins with feet as part of 1st step and angles

• Speed of ball will dictate angle of approach

2.) Field

• Keep feet moving

• Right-Left-Catch

• When left foot hits, ball is in glove (rhythm and timing)

• Proper Positioning

• Wide base w/ flat back

• Hands at top of triangle

• Field ball in the center of the body

3.) Funnel

• Bring hands into chest

• Emphasizes soft hands

• Break thumbs down out of glove

4.) Footwork

• Right foot to left; left to target

• Create distance and direction to target

• Do not cross feet after funnel, create a strong front side

5.) Fire

• Thumbs down

• Fingers on top of the ball

• Creating a short arm circle

• Create direction to target with the lead arm

• Weight transfer from back side to front (using the lower half)

• Throw against a strong front side

• Long extension out front taking throwing hand to the target

6.) Follow

• Body will release (1 to 2 steps) towards the target

• Creating carry and accuracy

SESSION: Friday, January 10, 2020, 2:25PM – 3:25PM: Infield Demo Area

TOPIC: Ten Teaches/10 Minutes: Daily PFP - Live Demo




Communication & Athleticism


TOPIC: Infield Play: Practice Routines and Insights from a Gold Glover

PRESENTER: Nick Ahmed, Gold Glove Shortstop, Arizona Diamondbacks


NOTES


TOPIC: Using Technology to Improve Skill Acquisition and Pitching Performance presented by

Rapsodo

PRESENTER: Matt Buschmann, Bullpen Coach, Toronto Blue Jays


I. TECHNOLOGY (WHAT)

A. DEFINITION

B. WHAT IT IS/WHAT IT ISN’T

C. TYPES

II. WHY AND HOW ARE WE USING IT?

A. PHYSICAL

B. TECHNICAL

C. TACTICAL

III. WHEN IS BEST TO USE IT?

A. IN-SEASON/OFF-SEASON

B. INTEGRATING WITH PLAYER ROUTINE

C. FEEDBACK LOOP

IV. THOUGHTS AND RAMBLINGS


TOPIC: Pitching Today: Technology Utilization "vs/or/and" the Old School Approach - A Roundtable

PRESENTER: Paul Menhart (Washington Nationals), Greg Moore (Saint Mary’s College), Carson Cross

(Milwaukee Brewers) & Matt Buschmann (Toronto Blue Jays) and moderated by Todd

Donovan


NOTES


TOPIC: Mindset. How Training Mental Skills Can Help Athletes Commit, Compete and

Create Under Pressure

PRESENTER: Ben Freakley, Toronto Blue Jays Mental Performance Coach & Ready.Set.Resilient

Founder


Focus!” “Concentrate!” “Calm down!” “Relax!” These phrases can be heard echoing across sports fields

everywhere. This talk is designed to help coaches help their players learn and practice the mental skills that will

positively impact the practice and performance environment.

• Moore (2009) Mindfulness Acceptance and Commitment in sport.

• Rethinking confidence – “Confidence is fragile”

• Performance A.B.C’s

• Self-Talk – Task Relevant Cueing

• What happens to the body and mind in the pressure – performance relationship

SESSION: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Thunder/Harvest/Hot Suns Rooms

TOPIC: Modern Approach to Developing Pitchers

PRESENTER: Carson Cross, Minor League Pitching Coach, Milwaukee Brewers


I. Introduction and Overview

II. Athlete Assessment Process

III. Replace Ourselves as Coaches – Empower the Athlete

IV. Clean Up Movement to Clean Up Mechanics – Conscious Coaching

V. Skill Development – Creating an Environment for Growth

SESSION: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Strawberry/Maple Sugar Rooms

TOPIC: Infield Play


National Team Coach


I. Infielders are hop reading problem solvers.

A. Hope reader = dance partner with the ball.

B. Problem solver = processor of information while doing an athletic endeavor.

II. What does right look like?

A. Pre pitch rhythm into the ball.

B. Getting off the ball = jumps and angles.

III. Anatomy of a routine play. The 6 Fs.

A. Rhythm and timing into the ball.

B. Clean glove presentation.

C. Funnel to the chest.

D. Replace your feet to the target.

E. Fire.

F. Follow.

IV. Backhand plays.

A. Right foot backhand.

B. Extended backhand.

C. Beat it to the spot backhand.

V. Forehand plays.

A. Glove side turn.

B. Fight to get on line.

VI. Field on the run.

HOW DO WE TRAIN IT?

I. Everything starts with the throwing program.

A. Position specific: All your bullets have a purpose.

B. Relay skills. Ball handling.

II. Knees and wide base.

III. Hop reading hand balls. ( fig 8 and fungo progression)

IV. Get off the ball. (Turnaround drill, strobe glasses. I screen drill)

V. The 15 seconds. Game awareness vs. instincts.

SESSION: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Peeping Frog Room

TOPIC: Rock-2-Rail: Embracing Social Media, Smartphone Technology & Old-Fashioned

Interpersonal Communication to Build Core Values

PRESENTER: Kevin Graber, Region 1 New England Coach of the Year, Phillips Academy Andover


A) Introduction.

B) Confessions of a former maniac coach.

C) A journey of self-discovery, from “friendly from but not too familiar,” to the realization, “they don’t care how much

you know unless they know how much they care.”

D) Social media:

1. Why is it important in intentionally crafting team culture?

2. The kids are not alright – role modeling intentionality in today’s virtual world.

3. Branding your program in a virtual space.

E) Smartphones as a vessel for delivering core values.

F) Intentionality in driving your leadership culture.

G) Rock-2-Rail: How we brand our on-field core values (aka workshopping what it means in our program to play hard):

1. Hit the field running.

2. Enthusiasm!

3. Sprint everything out.

4. On/off field in 12 seconds.

5. We, not me.

6. Hit unselfishly and situationally.

7, Backyard baseball.

8. Win pre-game.

9. Active listening.

10. Receptive to learning.

11. Off bus, dressed and ready.

12. Full communication.

13. On time = late.

14. Body language.

15. Coaches don’t touch equipment.

16. Show the outs.

17. No energy vampires allowed.

18. Our bench is made of lava.

19. Defense roll.

20. Sportsmanship.

21. Represent yourself.

H) Rail-2-Trail: How we brand our off-field core values (aka workshopping what it means to represent our program off the field).

1. Always reppin’.

2. Be our hardest worker.

3. Spark energy and enthusiasm.

4. Model mental toughness.

5. Connect with teammates.

6. Challenge teammates.

7. Compliment teammates.

8. Support teammates.

9. Confront negativity, laziness.

10. Be a chemist.

11. Check in with coach.

12. Be a fortune teller.

13. Be a servant leader, always.


TOPIC: Baserunning: The Game’s Most Detailed Skill



I. BASERUNNING WINS RINGS

II. 90’

III. PROFESSIONAL EFFORT

a. Effort is a decision

b. Run for the possible

IV. DETAILED TECHNIQUE

a. Baserunning is a skill

b. Head on a swivel

V. ENGAGED ANTICIPATION

a. Baserunning is a mindset

b. Base progression

c. Think ahead

VI. SMART AGGRESSIVENESS

a. It’s OK to make outs on the bases

b. Learn and know thyself

VII. COMPETITIVE EDGE

a. Find an edge with your eyes

VIII. FREE BASES

a. Dirt Balls

b. Backside Advance

c. Reading Outfielders

IX. CHAMPIONSHIP BASERUNNING


TOPIC: Developing a Complete Catcher

PRESENTER: Mike Leonard, Head Baseball Coach, Middlebury College


1. Philosophy and Mindset of a Catcher

2. Training Movement and Athleticism

a. Mobility

b. Strength

c. Agility/Quickness

3. Stances

a. Signal giving

b. Primary/Receiving/Non-action stance

c. Secondary/Block and Throw/Action stance

4. Receiving

a. Three tiers to receiving (catch, present, manipulate)

b. Glove positioning and targets

c. Variations

5. Blocking

a. Mindset

b. Positioning

6. Throwing

a. Daily throwing progression

b. Hands, feet, arm strength

c. Decision making

SESSION: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 9:30AM – 10:15AM: Peeping Frog Room

TOPIC: Hitting: Keeping it Simple

PRESENTER: Bill Springman, Minor League Hitting Instructor, Detroit Tigers


I. INDIVIDUAL HIT PLAN:

II. OBJECTIVES:

III. DAILY MAINTENANCE:

IV. NOTES & VERBALS:

V. ASSIMULATE GAME IN PRACTICE:

VI. HITTING MIND SET:

VII. PRE – AT BAT:

VIII. AT BAT:

IX. POST AT BAT:

X. POST GAME EVALUATION:

SESSION: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 9:30AM – 10:15AM: Hunting Room

TOPIC: Maximizing Player Performance for the Outset of Your Season

PRESENTER: Greg DiCenzo, Head Baseball Coach, College of the Holy Cross


I. The Buy-In

A. “Right Players vs. Best Players”

1. Philosophical Congruency with Programmatic Foundation

2. Professional Juggling

3. The Knockdown

4. Decisions You Make

B. Periodization of Your Skill Development

1. In-Season vs. Out-of-Season

2. Practice Setting vs. Game Setting

a. scoreboard is always on, no matter what we are doing

b. weather becomes an ally, regardless of weather

3. Daily Challenge

a. the empty tank

b. rear-view mirror mentality

II. Practice Intricacies

A. Role Responsibilities

1. Coaching Staff

a. have a distinct picture to paint

b. all-hands on deck mentality

2. Student-Athletes

a. familiarize yourself

b. positional imposters…understand the complexities of all positions

B. Multi-Dimensional

1. Drills, Repetitions, Live…Inside/Outside, Split-Squad, etc.

2. Guided Discovery Methodology

a. falter, fail, get-up

b. options for all players…with foundational principles understood

C. Post-Practice Evaluation

1. Areas of Excellence vs. Areas of Improvement

a. execution on the field, attitude adjustments, practice improvement

b. player feedback, introspective look at daily development, MFIA

2. Depth Chart

a. constant feedback and understanding

b. collaborative effort throughout

III. Player/Positional/Team Development

A. Pitching and Catching Preparation

1. Non-Traditional Season → Off-Season → In-Season

2. Practice Design and Implementation

B. Position Player Dynamic

1. Infield and Outfield Defensive Strategies

2. Offensive Execution

C. Team Defense/Offense

1. Bunt Defense, Cuts/Relays, Offensive Sets, Timed Pickoffs

2. Baserunning Essentials


TOPIC: Burning Hot or Burning Out. Factors that Influence Athlete Motivation in Sports

PRESENTER: Ben Freakley, Toronto Blue Jays Mental Performance Coach & Ready.Set.Resilient

Founder


A common theme in team sports is coaches referencing the desire for athletes to take more

ownership of their team, performances and team culture. This talk is designed to help

coaches facilitate an environment for athlete motivation and ownership.

• Deci & Ryan (2010) Self Determination Theory.

• Thwarting v supporting (Needs v control orientation)

• Practical applications for the everyday team environment


TOPIC: Coaching 101


National Team Coach


I. Kaizen vs Perfection

II. Growth vs Fixed Mindset

III. L.E.A.D.

IV. Building Relationships.

V. Tap into your players. What does the bubble

say?

VI. The QUESTION is the number one weapon

we have.

VII. Self-Awareness. Soundtracks.

VIII. The Delivery Package.

IX. Coach up Body Language. Are we aware of

ours?

X. Nail the process. Prepare Execute Review.

Repeat.

XI. Prime their Brain so we can Stain their

Brain.

XII. RESPECT THE PREP.

XIII. Players Teaching Players.

XIV. Lectures vs Engagement. Images and Video.

XV. Team Cohesion.

XVI. Coaching in 2019: Can you read the dials?

XVII. Over- coaching.

SESSION: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 10:30AM – 11:15AM: Hunting Room

TOPIC: Batting Practice Approaches

PRESENTER: Travis Beausoleil, Head Baseball Coach, Mitchell College


It’s All about PRIDE!

➢ We don’t take batting practice---we take Mariner “Pride”

➢ Be Process oriented not result oriented

o I.e.—Middle Away round vs Oppo round

➢ HeadFake: Batting Practice isn’t about the hitter. It’s about everyone else

Pre-Game Pride vs Practice Pride vs individual batting Practice

➢ Encourage your players to hit on field as opposed to cage

Pre-Game ➢ Feel Good/ Get loose

o A lesson I learned from Mal

➢ Track the ball (find release point and train eyes)

o Time for hitters to learn their surroundings

o And also defense to learn the field and conditions

➢ Work Away to in

o Mike Trout Video/ Learn to square it up

Practice Time sensitive—35 guys/18 hitters. You may only get 25-30 swings.

➢ Learn to square the ball up

➢ Learn a process

➢ Execution

Individual BP This is where we work individually or in small groups and really see development in the swing

➢ Breakdown of swing

➢ Skills and Drills

o Off Set/ On Set; Breakers; 2 strike; No Pop/No Pull

SESSION: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Thunder/Harvest/Hot Suns Rooms

TOPIC: Quality vs. Quantity: High Impact Team Drills To Create Pressure and Stimulate Focus



What is Game Pressure vs Preparation?

Tag plays and technique

Practicing the Running game:

- Catcher Live look drill

- Establishing jumps for runners

- Plays at plate (Both offensive and defensive)

1st base play:

- Positioning

- Footwork around the bag

- Picks and tag plays

- Double play and pick throws

Infield play:

- Positioning

- Double plays

- Holding runners at 2nd base

- Tag plays

Outfield play:

- Pitching machine relays and cuts

- Fly ball priority (keep it competitive, keep it fun!)

Defensive sequences: Incorporates many aspects of handling the ball

- Bunt sequence

- Double play sequence

Tee and front toss game:

- Barrel control for hitters

- set up live game speed infield plays

27 outs

1/3 scrimmages

Bunt game

SESSION: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Strawberry/Maple Sugar Rooms

TOPIC: Efficient Ways to Execute Pitch Design

PRESENTER: Carson Cross, Minor League Pitching Coach, Milwaukee Brewers


I. What is Pitch Design?

II. The “Perfect” Setting for Pitch Design

III. Realistic Setting for Pitch Design at the High School Level

IV. Who? What? Why? Where? When? How?

V. Rep to Rep Adjustments

VI. Affordable Tools to Help the Athlete

SESSION: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Peeping Frog Room

TOPIC: Identifying Big Leaguers as Amateur Players: What Did They Look Like Before They

Were Famous?

PRESENTER: Matt Hyde, Northeast Area Scout, New York Yankees


Begin at the Beginning - Foundation Identifying the Tools Identifying the Make-Up Common Threads Can you guess who these players are? Where do the best come from? What can you do in your program to build culture of excellence?

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