Dominating your head coaching interview
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_032-_Dominating_your_head_coaching_interview.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy, you will learn: What ADs are looking for in a head coach. How to position yourself for a head coaching job. Doing your homework Making sure you get your points across What to bring with you to the […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy
- Dec, 15, 2015
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CCA 031: Nailing your assistant coach interview
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_031_-_Nailing_Your_Assistant_Coach_Interview.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy podcast you will learn What your philosophy should be heading into the interview How make sure you get your point across in an interview How to be sure the job you are applying for is a fit for […]
Read More- Posted by Kyle Nelson
- Posted in Coaching Philosophy
- Nov, 24, 2015
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9 tips to get your coaching career started
As you enter into the world of professional coaching, there are many different avenues you can take, and many different paths to success. This blog post contains 9 tips to getting your coaching career of to a great start. 1.) Don’t be set in your ways – I cannot even begin to tell you how […]
Read More- Posted by Kyle Nelson
- Posted in Coaching Philosophy
- Sep, 18, 2015
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Why James Harrison was wrong about participation trophies
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_James_Harrison.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSI know that I promised that the next podcast would be a Q & A podcast, and it will be… after we address this. I wanted to post a timely response to James Harrison making his kids give back their participation trophy while it was […]
Read More- Posted by Kyle Nelson
- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Parents, Podcast
- Aug, 29, 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 […]
Read More- Posted by Kyle Nelson
- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Pitching, Podcast
- Jun, 01, 2015
- 2 Comments.
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 […]
Read More- Posted by Kyle Nelson
- 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
- 1 Comment.
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 […]
Read More- Posted by Kyle Nelson
- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Hitting, Mental Game, Podcast
- Apr, 25, 2015
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Maximizing Your Batting Practice Session
There is no part of practice that players love more than batting practice… especially one field batting practice. But, from a coach’s perspective, this is the part of practice that has a tendency to be the least productive. There is nothing I hate more than unproductive practice time! Here are some tips to help you […]
Read More- Posted by Kyle Nelson
- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Hitting, Outfield
- Apr, 21, 2015
- 2 Comments.
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