Bio

The Current and ONLY Head Coach at Jefferson (WV) High School (opened in 1972)

3rd all time in High School victories. 1st in active wins

He has won at least 20 games for 43 consecutive seasons 

State record 12 state championships

The State Baseball player award is named after him, 8 of which have come from his program

Coming up on his 50th season as the Cougars Skipper

An absolute legend! Incredible baseball mind

 

Show Notes

Technology and travel teams have really helped players develop but at times they have hindered and took their focus away from what’s important

Learn the game at this level

There is a certain level of knowledge needed for our level

There is a process that you take to get to the next level

Practice at game speed

45 minutes to hour play situational BP - play the game with different situationsGet on and off the field as fast as you can

Game winning situation

As many outs as we can in a row

You can’t expect kids to do things that you don’t do at practice

2 things to teach your playersWhat do you do when the ball is not hit to you?

What do you know?

Charting rival hitters and keeping history 

Anticipate and see moves and what the other team might do3-2 count, 2 outs = back pick move

Teaching the team to play outs

Repetition and being around the game, and be willing to invest the time

It's hard to get money out of the bank if you don’t put money in it.

Starts with the fundamentals and repetition.

Practicing discipline and concentration.

Execution of those fundamental skills

Long term goals and short team goals - you need to work through the short term to get to long term

There have to be values that you take away from the game when we are finished playing

Play a full JV schedule! Be creative and make them feel value