Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast

In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:

Why you shouldn't panic (or celebrate too much) after opening day

When performances become trends and what you should do about them

How long should you wait before changing your philosophies and strategies

What you should be looking for when you do a team evaluation early in the season.

Why overreacting can be as dangerous as no action at all.

 

Resources of the show

Discussion on my hitting philosophy change for Elite Members- One of the reasons we do evaluations is so we can fix problems.  Here's my "fix" to our problem of striking out looking too often. 

Opening Day Special - Not an Elite Member yet? Join today with our opening day special.  A rare price to join Elite, PLUS you get access to our 2018 clinic for the lifetime of your membership, 8 unique log ins for your staff, and access to Coach Kyle Nelson to help you, your team and your program through the season.

Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages.  Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.

In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn: Why you shouldn't panic (or celebrate too much) after opening day When performances become trends and what you should do about them How long should you wait before changing your philosophies and strategies What you should be looking for when you do a team evaluation […]

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:

The most antiquated state out there

Why some stats can be misleading

How a pitcher with a 5.20 era could be having a great year

Why we benched a kid who was hitting .371!

The stat that correctly predicts about 85% of our games

How you can steal bases at an amazing clip.

Resources of the show

Quality strike chart - Measures the difference between strikes and better strikes in bullpen sessions.

Game Charts and Measurement Tools - Cornerstone Elite members have access to the following charts and tools

Quality inning chart

Quality at bat chart

Base running chart for reading pitchers

Catcher +/- chart

Hitter +/- chart

Hitter production chart for tryouts

Weighted QAB% spreadsheet

Rocket index (freebie war)

Many more practice and game charts

Elite Winter Clinic - 8 presentations for Elite Members including an explanation of every chart in the member's area.  Available only until March 31.

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: The most antiquated state out there Why some stats can be misleading How a pitcher with a 5.20 era could be having a great year Why we benched a kid who was hitting .371! The stat that correctly predicts about 85% of our games How […]

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:

A drill/game for teaching your players how to get a rally going

A bunting and pressure drill for scoring runs!

Where we still use the bunting game (a modern idea)

Putting pressure on your hitters, in batting practice.

 

 

 

Resources of the show

Elite Winter Clinic - Join Cornerstone Elite, and get access to our 2018 Winter Online clinic through March 31.

5 hitting drills for decision making and translating practices to game performance.

Chaos hitting drills - It's what it sounds like... create chaos in your batting practice routine!

Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages.  Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.

Cornerstone Elite - The LEADER in online baseball coaching information.  Everything you need to run a championship level youth, travel, and high school program both on and off the field.

 

 

 

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: A drill/game for teaching your players how to get a rally going A bunting and pressure drill for scoring runs! Where we still use the bunting game (a modern idea) Putting pressure on your hitters, in batting practice.       Resources of the show […]

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:

A great drill for bunting and base running

How to improve your team at the most difficult base running task they have

The competitive drill we use for our defenders 2x per week

How to split your team to effectively maximize your reps.

Get all of your double plays done in 6 minutes?

 

Resources of the show

Fast Paced PFP drill - Our most popular and most downloaded drill, totally free here.

Full infield drills - These 4 drills for infielders maximize your reps in minimal time

A.C.E. Infield eCourse - Our complete course for Elite Member's on creating Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary infielders from start to finish.

Lead up drills - These daily lead up drills teach great hands and footwork and be accomplished in just a few minutes per day.

Double play feeds and turns - Complete system for double play feeds and turns including drills to make these more efficient.

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: A great drill for bunting and base running How to improve your team at the most difficult base running task they have The competitive drill we use for our defenders 2x per week How to split your team to effectively maximize your reps. Get all […]

In this episode of the CCA podcast you will learn:

The pitcher's number one job

The simple thing your pitcher can do to help your catchers

Why it's ok to throw the ball down the line sometimes

How we use a slide step

What time is acceptable for pitcher's to get to the plate.

How the whole system works together to prevent the running game.

Resources of the show

Episode 125 Extension for Elite Members. This 18 minute podcast extension for ELITE Members only includes...

Holding runners at 2nd base and 3rd base

Our pick system at 2nd

Great drills for getting TONS of pickoffs done in a short time

Pickoff techniques for first and second base

Top 10 things pitchers MUST do to meet their potential in 2018 - This FREE eBook gives you 10 ways your pitchers can get the MOST out of their 2018 season even if they don't throw 90+

Pitching scripts - These scripts for bullpen sessions will help ensure pitchers use good sequences and pitch from the stretch and windup appropriately.

Winter clinic - Our online winter clinic is available for elite members until March 31.  Join now and take advantage of this great opportunity.

In this episode of the CCA podcast you will learn: The pitcher's number one job The simple thing your pitcher can do to help your catchers Why it's ok to throw the ball down the line sometimes How we use a slide step What time is acceptable for pitcher's to get to the plate. How […]