Coach Kyle NelsonCCA Podcast Episode 013: How to steal bases with amazing efficiency
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_013-_How_to_steal_bases_at_an_alarming_rate.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you will learn: The simple equation we use to determine how successful our baserunners will be stealing stealing second. The system we have used to teach our players how to read pitchers and how to get great jumps. The chart we […]
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Apr, 09, 2015
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Player Development Through Tactical Games
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_008-Tactical_Games.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS By popular demand after our two part “Running Efficient Practices” podcast, we have released a podcast on “Player Development Through Tactical Games.” In this episode, you will learn: What are tactical games? How often you should use tactical games in practice? How to make your […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Hitting, Infield, Mental Game, Outfield, Pitching, Podcast, Practice Organization
- Feb, 03, 2015
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CCA Podcast 0075 – Handling Blowouts
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_007.5-Handling_Blowout_Losses.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this impromptu podcast episode, I discuss the 161-2 girls basketball game in California and how I handle blow out wins and losses. You can check out the article on the game that inspired this podcast HERE . “People shouldn’t feel sorry for my […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Mental Game, Podcast
- Jan, 31, 2015
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CCA Podcast 007: Managing Two Way Players
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast-_007_Managing_2_Way_Players.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS What you can expect to learn in this episode: How you should be training your pitchers and hitters Keeping two way players healthy How to work proper rest into a schedule for two way players How two way players may need to adjust the […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Pitching, Podcast
- Jan, 20, 2015
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CCA Podcast 006: Maximizing Practice Efficiency Part 2
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_-_006_Running_Efficient_Practices_Part_2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you will learn: How to keep players from tuning you out in practice. How to get players to utilize your practice time efficiently so they are active at least 1/2 of the time. Instructional strategies to help your player’s retention […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Podcast, Practice Organization
- Jan, 05, 2015
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My Goal Setting Process for 2015
It’s that time of year again. We all set new years resolutions that we have every intention of following. Losing 20 pounds, flossing every day, being a better husband/dad, getting a raise, growing your business… these are all very admirable and positive resolutions that would make a positive impact in most of our lives. But […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy
- Jan, 01, 2015
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To Bunt, or not to Bunt
The debate between baseball lifers and baseball stat nerd (I happen to be BOTH!) really heats up when the topic of bunting comes up. The problem is both seem to be very absolutist about their view. Baseball lifers love bunting and wax poetic about its virtues. Stat nerds view bunting as if the offending […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Small Ball
- Nov, 26, 2013
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Taking a Good Approach at the Plate
As coaches, we have all see hitters who overachieve and underachieve their mechanics and physical abilities at the plate. We cannot, for the life of us, figure out why the kid who absolutely crushes the ball in the cage, has solid mechanics, and a quick bat hits 50 points lower than the kid who looks […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Hitting, Mental Game
- Jun, 03, 2013
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Pitcher Safety Part II – Post Pitching Recovery
Similar to the controversy surrounding the use and over use of youth pitchers, the debate of whether pitchers should use ice after a start rages on in some circles. Many pitchers (including myself) just iced because it’s what we are supposed to do. Many pitchers ice because they are afraid not to. Some truly believe […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Conditioning, Parents, Pitching
- Dec, 22, 2012
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