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Pitching Mentality

Written By: Amanda Freed (posted with permission) When you look at the “big picture" of being a pitcher you think about three very important areas: preparation, communication, and execution. We looked at preparation from a physical standpoint but pr... Read >

Try This with a Runner on Third

Written By: Celeste Knierim (posted with permission) We have all been in the position of having a runner on third base at a crucial time in the game. The game is on the line, or it is an extremely close game of great importance. So, what do we do? W... Read >

But I Just Want to Coach!

Written By: Celeste Knierim (posted with permission) So, how many times have you heard this statement from some coaches: “But I just want to coach, why do I have to do the paperwork—doesn’t the secretary do that, isn’t there someone to do the schedule,... Read >

How to Produce Wins Before Your Team Walks Onto the Field Part I

Written By: Celeste Knierim (posted with permission) Over my 30 years at Meramec, I have been asked by coaches to share the secret to winning over 1,000 games. We had very few scholarships (5 partials) so we really had to prepare all of our athletes in... Read >

Favorite Drills for Preseason Practices

By Celeste Knierim, NFCA Hall of Fame In many cases, your practice time is very short because of your association's rules, so you have to train the kids, immediately, to realize that practices are not social hours and that you don't want any players st... Read >

Outfield Drill

By: Fred Altman EQUIPMENT: JUGS Pitching Machine or JUGS Jr. Pitching Machine, JUGS Leather Pearl Baseballs or JUGS Softie Baseballs or Softballs I run this drill at the beginning of every one of my softball and baseball practices. I first divide th... Read >