Coach Kyle NelsonWorking on your swing vs. hitting
You have a player who is struggling badly at the plate. You guys have spent countless hours in the cage and on the tee. You have changed the stance, the load, the bat path, they’re using their body more efficiently, they are on plane with the ball, and they still aren’t hitting a lick in […]
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Jul, 30, 2015
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4 reasons your infielders are struggling
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Episode_021-_4_reasons_your_infielders_are_struggling.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS This is combination podcast/blog post, so you get choose your medium for consumption! As you will see in this episode/post, we are all about choices!!! We’ve seen it in every aspect of the game, your players dominate practice! They are great […]
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- Posted in Practice Organization
- Jul, 25, 2015
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CCA Podcast 020: The focus of our summer ball
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_020_How_we_changed_the_course_of_our_summer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you will learn: How completely not caring about the score of the game helped us win more games The MAJOR part of the game that I think is missing on so many teams How I created competition within our team to reach […]
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- Posted in Practice Organization
- Jul, 16, 2015
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CCA Podcast 019: 8 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Bullpen Sessions
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Episode_019__8_Tips_for_Maximizning_Bullpen_Sessions.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you will learn how to maximize bullpen sessions by: Giving you eight great tips for bullpen How to warm-up appropriately for their bullpen session Simulating the work load of a game Working on your ENTIRE game in pitching Making sure they are […]
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- Posted in Pitching
- Jun, 27, 2015
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CCA Podcast 018: Post Pitching Recovery Methods
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Episode_018-_Pitcher_Recovery.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS THIS IS PART TWO OF OUR TWO PART SERIES ON KEEPING PITCHER HEALTHY. AS YOU KNOW, THERE IS NO “MAGIC BULLET” OF PITCHER HEALTH, BUT THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS A PITCHER AND COACH CAN DO TO HELP KEEP PITCHERS HEALTHY. In this episode […]
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- Posted in Pitching
- Jun, 14, 2015
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CCA Podcast 017: The Coaches Role in Keeping Pitchers Healthy
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_017-_The_Coachs_Role_in_Keeping_Pitchers_Healthy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode, you will learn: Why pitcher health is so important The risk factors for major throwing related injuries Why showcases can be causing a lot of arm injuries Why 100 pitches may really be 160 or MORE!!! If your players/son should pitch […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Pitching, Podcast
- Jun, 01, 2015
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CCA Podcast 016: Building a Sense of Team in 2015
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_016.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS This week’s question comes from John, a travel coach in suburban Baltimore. He is concerned that he has had a large amount of turnover in the past several years and his teams seem to be a collection of individuals. He is looking for help […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Mental Game, Practice Organization
- May, 16, 2015
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Blocked vs. Random Practice
If you’re anything like me, you get to the range about 15 minutes before your tee time, grab your driver, swing as hard as you can 10 times, then grab your five iron shank a few to the left, a couple to the right, then scramble over to the first tee box and proceed to […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Practice Organization
- May, 05, 2015
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CCA Podcast Episode 015: Utilizing Defensive Shifts in High School and Below
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Episode_015-_Utilizing_Fielder_Shifts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode, you will learn: My take on defensive shifting and why I think you’re crazy if you don’t use them How to utilize defensive shifting intelligently in high school baseball and below. How to not overreact to one swing and shift when you […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Infield, Team Defense
- Apr, 30, 2015
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CCA Podcast 014: Handling Failure at the Plate
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Episode_014-_Handling_Failure_at_the_Plate.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode, you will learn Why so many players today are looking for a “quick fix.” How to handle the question “what do I need to do better?” so that your players actually improve. Why mechanical changes usually aren’t the answer to hitting slumps, and […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Hitting, Mental Game, Podcast
- Apr, 25, 2015
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