Coach Kyle NelsonThe first 5 things you should do when you become a head coach
You just got your first job as a head coach. After your initial euphoria and rush of adrenaline when you get that phone call, you probably will start to feel overwhelmed. Now what… Step 1: Learn what you job is, and what your job isn’t Every athletic department is different, so one of the […]
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Jul, 07, 2017
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CCCA Podcast 097: Implementing your hitting philosophy with a new team
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_097_-_Implementing_your_offensive_philosophy_with_a_new_team.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS 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 […]
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- Jun, 26, 2017
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CCA Podcast 096: Developing a successful summer camp program
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_096_-_Devleoping_a_successful_camp_series.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS 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 […]
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- Jun, 19, 2017
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A new take on an old hitting tool
Tee work is often nostalgically viewed by many baseball coaches as the be all, end all of creating a good hitter. Coaches often recommend swinging as much as 200-250 swings per day off the tee. If a player strikes out twice and pops-up twice in a game, the prescription is to go hit off a […]
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- Jun, 14, 2017
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CCA Podcast 095: Setting your team up for success in a single elimination tournament
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_095-_Setting_the_tone_for_single_elimination_baseball.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you will learn: What you should change as you enter a single elimination post season How you should react differently to games and practices in the post season What your pre-game speech should look like. What you should do with your “ace” […]
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- May, 22, 2017
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CCA Podcast 094: 7 common characteristics of great programs
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_094-_7_common_characteristics_of_a_quality_program.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: The details quality programs pay attention to How to create a detail oriented mental game Watch your players run to 1st base How much fun are your players having? What your team looks like at the […]
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- May, 15, 2017
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CCA Podcast 093: Maximizing your batting practice routine
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_093-_10_Tips_for_maximizing_your_batting_practice_sessions.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How to save time in your batting practice segment How to get rid of mindless swings in BP How long your batting practice rounds should be and why What you should do with players when they […]
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- May, 08, 2017
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CCA Podcast 092: 7 plays most players are probably unprepared for
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CA_Podcast_092_-_7_plays_that_happen_during_games_that_your_players_are_probably_unprepared_for.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn: How to defend the Bermuda Triangle play An unplanned safety squeeze The exception to the golden rule at 2nd An unplanned 1st and 3rd play on offense Defending a double steal The second option […]
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- May, 01, 2017
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CCA Podcast 091: Creating Dynamic Outfielders
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_091_-_Developing_Dynamic_Outfielders.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn: The unfortunate state of outfield practices How to get your players to stop their first step in What to do with outfielders in practice to improve them daily An outfield communication system that works […]
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- Apr, 24, 2017
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CCA Podcast 090: What to do when your whole team goes into a slump
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_090-_Getting_your_entire_team_out_of_a_slump.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Are you really in a team-wide slump? Why team wide slumps happen (sometimes) The WORST thing you can do Identifying the real problem Ideas for breaking them out What you can do in practice to help […]
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- Apr, 17, 2017
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