Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast

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

Why I call pitches

Why calling pitches can actually help your catcher learn to call a game

How effective velocity impacts your pitch calls

How where a hitter stands in the box can tell you what pitches to throw

What are common mistakes catchers/coaches make in calling pitches and how to avoid them

What to do with "the golden pitch"

My favorite pitch calling sequences

 

Resources of the Show

Making your bullpens more effective and game-like check list - This is a game changer for pitchers.  This checklist will make your bullpen sessions more realistic and game like.

Get our S-T-R-I-K-E-S game for bullpen competitiveness

Check out our Elite Pitching Center that includes:

Bullpen scripts - Practice the sequences mentioned in this podcast and create dynamic bullpen sessions.

Pitcher only program for high school and colleges - Do you have POs? Are you constantly trying to find things for them to do? Here's your complete guide to POs.

Throwing a change-up tutorial - Learn to throw this pitch in hitters counts and put yourself in a the driver's seat for the at bat.

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why I call pitches Why calling pitches can actually help your catcher learn to call a game How effective velocity impacts your pitch calls How where a hitter stands in the box can tell you what pitches to throw What are common mistakes catchers/coaches […]

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

How to create your priority zones for pop-up and fly ball communication

When your players should call the ball

The verbiage we use use so our players know who has priority

How many players should be going after each pop-up/fly ball depending on where they are on the field

The secret to giving your players the confidence to go after the ball hard

How the players on your bench play an integral role in every pop-up and fly ball

Resources of the show

Infield/outfield pop-up communication checklist - Use this system to create an air tight communication system for your players to be confident going after pop-ups and fly balls

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.

ACE Infield Course - This course for Elite Members shows you how to create Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary infielders all the way from the pre-pitch positioning to turning double plays!

Developing Dynamic Outfielders - One of the most under-taught positions on the field.  If you just have your outfielders take fungos during practice, this course is for you!

In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn: How to create your priority zones for pop-up and fly ball communication When your players should call the ball The verbiage we use use so our players know who has priority How many players should be going after each pop-up/fly ball depending on where […]

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

How to decide what base to throw the ball to

Who is responsible for lining up the cutoff man

How deep your cutoff me should or should not be

A communication system for cutoff and relays to determine if the ball needs to be cut or not

Just a few of the many variables your infielders will need to use to determine their depth

 

Resources of the Show

Cutoff and relay teaching checklist - Use this checklist as your are implementing this cutoff and relay system.

Complete offseason conditioning program - From start to finish, here's everything you need to get bigger, faster, stronger for next season.

At the field conditioning workout - This is the perfect workout if you're looking to maintain your strength, your core, and flexibility until you get to your offseason training.

Pitching equivalent BP distances- If you're facing a pitcher who throws 85 or 90.  This chart shows you how to simulate the timing of a 90mph (and any other speed) fastball from various distances.

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.

To help your players make a transition from practices to games with our “Top 5 Hitting Drills That Translate Practice Success to Game Performance”

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How to decide what base to throw the ball to Who is responsible for lining up the cutoff man How deep your cutoff me should or should not be A communication system for cutoff and relays to determine if the ball needs to be […]

In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:

The greatest virtue you can have when implementing a new philosophy

How to find the "wasted time" in your practices

WHEN implementing your new philosophy should start

Why our expectations are often UNFAIR

You words matter... from the beginning!

 

 

 

 

 

Resources of the show

To help your players make a transition from practices to games with our “Top 5 Hitting Drills That Translate Practice Success to Game Performance”

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.

Summer ball player development kit - This is just a small part of our Elite Membership and includes: Week long batting practice plan, 12 week bat speed development plan, lead up drills for infielders, throwing progressions for pitchers, infielders, catchers, and outfielders, at the field conditioning program and rotational med ball series for explosive movement.

 

In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: The greatest virtue you can have when implementing a new philosophy How to find the "wasted time" in your practices WHEN implementing your new philosophy should start Why our expectations are often UNFAIR You words matter... from the beginning!           Resources […]

In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:

How to select a time for your summer camp

How to price your summer camp

How to get workers for your summer camp

How to use your camp to build your program's brand

What our camp plans look like

The goals of our summer camp

Four other camp ideas besides the week long summer camp.

Resources of the show:

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.

Summer ball player development kit - This is just a small part of our Elite Membership and includes: Week long batting practice plan, 12 week bat speed development plan, lead up drills for infielders, throwing progressions for pitchers, infielders, catchers, and outfielders, at the field conditioning program and rotational med ball series for explosive movement

eBook - 9 tips to getting your coaching career off the ground - In this ebook, you get 9 tips to prepare yourself professionally for working in the coaching field

So you're a head coach... now what - This completely FREE web clinic will guide you step by step through the beginning process of becoming a head coach.

 

In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: How to select a time for your summer camp How to price your summer camp How to get workers for your summer camp How to use your camp to build your program's brand What our camp plans look like The goals of our summer camp […]