Once your season has come to a close, you should set aside some time for reflection and self-evaluation. What did you do well? What could you have done better? And most importantly, what steps will you take to improve? Let's put together that plan in today's episode.

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If you're a coach, do not assume that your parents and players understand your rules and expectations. And don't assume that all of your expectations are reasonable. Put them in writing and make sure they read those rules before joining your team. You'll thank me later.

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What do you do when you don't get what you want -- when you don't get to play the position that you want to play or hit where you want in the lineup? What do you as a parent do when your child doesn't get what they want? And what do you do as a coach when confronted by either about this? It's today's focus.

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The hitter is at an enormous advantage in some counts and a disadvantage at others. We have the stats to back it up. Do your players understand how the count impacts their results and how that may contribute to their approach?

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Most young hitters who struggle do so because they don't have a plan. Let's change that. A simple approach that any hitter can use to find more consistent results is Selective Aggression. Here's how it works...

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It may sound nerdy, but math can help show your young baserunners when they should be aggressive and when they should be more conservative on the bases. There are three exercises that we've done that you can do, too. It's fun to see the lightbulb go off!

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There are some basic rules of baserunning that young players -- and coaches -- need to understand, and it's all related to risk and reward.

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Good process doesn't always lead to good results, but it's important to emphasize and recognize good process -- particularly when a player doesn't get the results they were wanting. Here's how to approach it with your players.

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Winning should be a goal in youth sports. We should encourage competition and always try to win. The difference, though, is that our goal shouldn't be to win at all costs.

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First and third may be the trickiest play in youth baseball, and it's going to happen nearly every game. How you execute will often lead to wins or losses.

In this episode, learn a very specific approach with five different plays that will give you the best chance at success.

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