- Private instructor:
- Hitting Vault - https://thehittingvault.com/
Former - hitting coach for Fresno State University softball
Hitting strategist with Chicago White SoxHitting coach University of MissouriHead Softball coach Menlo CollegeAssistant softball coach Santa Clara University, California State University, University of OregonAssociate Scout for the Detroit TigersHead Baseball coach Gallaudet UniversityHead baseball coach st. Mary’s Catholic High SchoolAssociate HC at Patten UniversityHC Berean Christian HSEvery level from HS to MLBAuthor of “Dear Coach,” #1 coaching industry book on Amazon Best Sellers
- Learning how to deal with personalities and help players with who they are
Asking how do you like your feedback? How do you like to communicate? Find a way to connectIts not about me, its about the athlete- Not about my career, its about helping the players career
Relationship to the client to have more of a relationship with them than just a hitting clientDevelop trust, and when you do it makes it easier to give criticism.Asking more questions than talking FeedbackWhat is in your headCurrent situationFirst question- What is going on in your head
- Is it approach, confidence,
Your swing did not change that make, mental has to be first questionHow do I understand that hitting is hard, and this is a huge game of failure Learning some perspectiveHelp players develop/create a routine- Create ownership by players creating their own routine
Pitch routine- Start working on breathing
Best swings/decisions start with slow breathFocus on a specific spotPositive self talk - rip it, Each pitch, scratch the box, wipe the box clean, and now we start all over again.Balance of feeling good, and making it challenging.Good combination of build off between feel good, and challenging.Ball exit data - hit trax, rapsodo, trackmanSwing data - Blast and DKWinRealityK-vest - body movements and positionsUsed to assess where hitters are at, and create goalsBat Speed and Attack Angle - Higher bat speed higher EV
AA to hitting more consistent line driveWorking together with the Strength coaches with their hitting plansInvest some time in learning strength and conditioning to learn how the body moves and help your hittersIndividual hitting plans- Create a plan for each hitter
Team batting practice - station work, team stations and individual (homework) hitting station, and game like situational stationAlways learnHave a growth mindsetI have found a better wayPut away your ego and prideNever settle@coachlislewww.thehittingvault.com
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