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Proper Pitching Mechanics
Posted in baseball, coaching, pitching, sports, youth baseball
Tagged little league, mechanics, science, youth baseball
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How To Play Catch
Posted in baseball, coaching, pitching, sports, youth baseball
Tagged buzz words, long toss, mechanics
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Communication
I have been coaching certified for a little over a year and a half now. I got certified through American Coaching Academy. If your serious about coaching, I suggest you get certified. It may help when a position opening, comes … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, Motivation, pitching, sports, teamwork, youth baseball
Tagged body language, cues, fingertips, player coach, time focus, verbal instructions
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Type 1 Diabetes
What is Type 1 Diabetes? Good question! Here ya go Diabetes (medically known as diabetes mellitus) is the name given to disorders in which the body has trouble regulating its blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels. There are two major types of … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, health, hitting, Motivation, pitching, sports, youth baseball
Tagged athletes, blood sugar control, blood sugar levels, c peptide, Diabetes, diabetes type 1, diet, drinks, exercise, food, insulin dependent diabetes, insulin requirements, latent autoimmune diabetes, medical, nutrition, sugar, supplements, type 1 diabetes, what is type 1 diabetes
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Any Proud Parents?
If there are any proud parents out there, I have the Facebook page for you. Evolution of baseball Its loaded with bragging parents and players from across the country. If you are a baseball nut come over and look at … Continue reading
Posted in awards, baseball, Bragging, coaching, health, hitting, Motivation, pitching, sports, teamwork
Tagged athletes, ballers, baseball nut, baseball world, college students, evolution, exercise, facebook, game time, greatest game, little league, parents, pitching, proud, proud parents, youth baseball
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Beat The Heat
This is one of the coolest things Ive come across!!! Not only would this be SWEET in the dug out but I can think of many other use’s for this bad boy!!!! BBQ’s, Party’s, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Working in … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, pitching, sports
Tagged air conditioner, basketball courts, core group, fan, kids and parents, little league, mist fan, mister, tennis courts, water, youth baseball
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Baseball Bracelet
I have posted one of these before but I wanted to make my own…. I made this one to give away in a contest. They are super easy and kids love them. If you make your own BE CAREFUL!!!! HAHA
To Be successful
I tell my players all kinds of motivational, go get ’em speeches I can think of. I always try to mix them up but these two were the most popular. “To be successful, you have to see your self being successful” “Think positive things … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, hitting, Motivation, pitching, sports, teamwork
Tagged athletes, game time, little league, numbers, science, speeches, Success, topic material, Visualization, Winners, youth baseball
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Teaching How To Run
The reason most kids are slow is because of poor mechanics. I always say Bailey runs like he has 2×4’s on his feet”. I also thought it was something I couldn’t fix. But just like anything else I’ve taught, I broke out the video … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, hitting, Motivation, pitching, sports, Uncategorized
Tagged athletes, baseball world, kids training, little league, mechanics, running, science, youth baseball
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First Base
First base has many more complicated parts to it, then just catching a ball thrown to them! A first basemen has to constantly be aware of his surroundings and his position on the field. Too many first basemen get caught watching the … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, hitting, sports
Tagged baseball world, defending the bunt, Defense, First base, first priority, game time, little league, mechanics, surroundings, watching the game, youth baseball
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Fielding a Bunt
The most important part of the game in my opinion is bunting. You have to get them down correctly when needed and we have to be able to defend them as well. Here are some quick tips
Posted in baseball, coaching, hitting, sports, teamwork
Tagged athletes, baseball world, bunting, bunts, def, defending the bunt, game time, little league, mechanics, science, youth baseball
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Correct Infield Position
Too often we see little leaguer’s not taking the correct approach to “getting ready” for fielding. These are my four most important! Their body is not in the correct stance for a quick reaction. They get “set” too soon, before the ball … Continue reading
Ten Simple Rules Of Baseball
This was sent to me from a dad yesterday and I think its worth passin’ along! Ten simple rules of baseball and life. 1. Acceptance of Responsibility – winners and losers part company here 2. Loyalty 3. Class – winning … Continue reading
Posted in awards, baseball, Bragging, coaching, Motivation, pitching, sports, teamwork
Tagged greater than the sum, little league, passin, rules of baseball, simple rules, synergism, team chemistry, winners and losers, youth baseball
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Ball players are made, Part II
Just like anything written, there will be the critics. So after I wrote my post about ball players needing to be motivated I get an email from a reader, saying “little leaguers” (american) want it just as bad as any … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, hitting, pitching, sports, teamwork
Tagged athletes, baseball world, comparable numbers, equal weight, little league, livability, maps, median income, MLB, morgan quitno press, numbers, science, statistics, youth baseball
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Meet The Daubers
I have opened this website for bragging parents, players and coaches. Well, a team from East Texas jumped at the chance. This team has some VERY proud parents who flooded my face book page, so it feels like I know … Continue reading
Posted in Bragging, coaching, hitting, pitching, sports, teamwork
Tagged dirt daubers, face book, good job, little league, proud parents, youth baseball
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Another Tip from Mike Geary
Heres one where he takes on Diabetes!! If you know someone who is or you are diabetic yourself, This may interest you to know….. I will let Mike take it from here If you missed the newsletter the other day, … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, health, pitching, sports
Tagged athletes, baseball world, blood sugar control, blood sugar levels, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate coconut, dessert recipes, Diabetes, diabetic, flourless chocolate cake, food, little league, medical, nutrition, science, youth baseball
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Am I in or Out?
I have been asked this question since late August. What am I going to do about this upcoming baseball season. Anyone who knows my beliefs, knows they aren’t what our leagues here believe. We dont have the option to join any league … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, health, hitting, Motivation, pitching, sports, teamwork
Tagged baseball season, baseball world, community ed, competitive, little league, training, youth baseball
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Expect The Best
I stole this from my mom!! Us girls..Our Views
Posted in baseball, coaching, hitting, Motivation, pitching, sports
Tagged little league, youth baseball
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Re Inventing Baseball!
I have had a couple personal emails now, asking about the seminar put on by Paul Reddick. I know I said I would write about it and I am. Its just a major topic and I have a lot to … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, hitting, pitching, sports, teamwork
Tagged baseball world, little league, Paul Reddick. Reinvent, youth baseball
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Get Yourself Recruited
I have brought this up several times and I will keep bringing it up. This is the MOST important thing we can do as parents, to get our kids noticed. Dont let the talent and all the HARD work, you … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, coaching, hitting, pitching, sports, teamwork
Tagged athletes, baseball world, college, future, little league, parents, recruiting, youth baseball
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