Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How you can steal bases at a higher clip in 2021. Besides pop time and time to the plate, what are two main things we look for in opposing pitchers When you are almost certain you can go first move The best time for catcher's practice How you can hold catchers accountable in practice   Resources of the Show Get access to our catcher practice chart, our baserunning chart and all of our other charts + everything you need to run a player development program in a team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days.

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How we used charts to identify specific strengths and weaknesses with our infielders this year. How we ran our infield assessment in 2020. What some of the specific weaknesses we found were and how we addressed them.   Resources of the Show Get access to our Infield Report card and all of our other charts + everything you need to run a player development program in a team setting for just $1

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How to create a meaningful chart experience for your team How we measure our pitchers in bullpens using Quality Strike Chart. How we measure pitchers in game using the Quality Inning Chart (left) What % of quality innings and strikes we shoot for. Resources of the Show Get all of our charts and measurement tools + bring a player development mind set into the team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days w/ Cornerstone Elite Get FREE access to our Quality Strike Chart for bullpen session.

In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: How to select which charts you should measure How to set up your players for success using charts What coaches MUST do in order to have get meaningful information from charts. The ONE state correctly predicted the outcome of over 90% of our games in 2019. Resources of the Show: For the PDF of the Rocket Index and all of our other charts for measuring games and practices, you can join Cornerstone Elite for just $1 Tactical Checklist for Games Process Scrimmage Weighted Quality at Bat Chart Hitting Plus/Minus Chart Quality Strike Chart Quality Innings Chart Infield Ground Ball Report Many more to choose from

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why the first 20 minutes of practice are so important Why we do group catch instead of individual catch first What our catch play routine looks like (watch the video below to see the video) Q and A about practice planning Resources of the show: Cornerstone Elite - Learn how to create a player development machine w/ all the challenges of the team setting including - limited coaches, limited facility, limited equipment, and more The entire presentation with video, slides, and BETTER AUDIO is below: https://vimeo.com/480593320

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why the first 20 minutes of practice are so important Why we do group catch instead of individual catch first What does group catch look like? How to create an up tempo competition at the beginning of your practice Resources of the show: Cornerstone Elite - Learn how to create a player development machine w/ all the challenges of the team setting including - limited coaches, limited facility, limited equipment, and more The entire presentation with video, slides, and BETTER AUDIO is below: https://vimeo.com/480593320

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What event changed the way I look at my job as a coach WHY the first 20 minutes of your practice are so critical WHY I stopped having players run laps/poles to start practice What we do now that is MUCH more efficient Resources of the Show Cornerstone Elite - Learn how to create a player development machine w/ all the challenges of the team setting including - limited coaches, limited facility, limited equipment, and more The entire presentation with video, slides, and BETTER AUDIO is below: https://vimeo.com/480593320  

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: What is confidence? Why confidence may not be what you think it is What math and weight lifting have to do with confidence? Can I hit Max Scherzer? Some tips for players struggling with confidence How to develop real confidence Resources of the Show: Week long batting practice plan - Totally FREE 5 sample Chaos Hitting Drills - Totally FREE  How Cornerstone Elite can help you create a player development hitting program in a team setting 6 week bat speed improvement program Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Fixing Common Hitting Flaws eCourse 50+ chaos hitting drills that target specific age groups and weaknesses The Batting Practice Continuum - eCourse Running a hitting assessment in a team setting, so you KNOW what players need to work on Blast Motion Games Training youth hitters 3 part series Groups of 4 Batting Practice competitions Monthly mini-clincs/Q and A's

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: What are the 3 movements we focus on with limited time? Why these three movements got pushed to the top of my list. What implement can be used to address two of them How to address all three movements in a team setting during the competitive season Resources of the Show: Week long batting practice plan - Totally FREE 5 sample Chaos Hitting Drills - Totally FREE  How Cornerstone Elite can help you create a player development hitting program in a team setting 6 week bat speed improvement program Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Fixing Common Hitting Flaws eCourse 50+ chaos hitting drills that target specific age groups and weaknesses The Batting Practice Continuum - eCourse Running a hitting assessment in a team setting, so you KNOW what players need to work on Blast Motion Games Training youth hitters 3 part series Groups of 4 Batting Practice competitions Monthly mini-clin

Join Cornerstone Elite this Black Friday - $1 for 30 days + save 33% per quarter after that Get everything to create a player development machine in a team setting Get 1 on 1 access to Coach Nelson through email or member's only Q and As Get one of 50 37 remaining Black Friday deals (I sold out last year) The best resources for team baseball coaches on the web. In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: What does it mean hitters to have adaptability? What does it mean for hitters to be on time? Why those two made it on my pyramid. What happened that made me start focusing on timing with my hitters How we train adaptability in hitters. How we train timing in hitters

Join our 2021 Black Friday Waiting List to get: First crack at 50 of our Black Friday Membership at an amazing price! 48 hour head start on Black Friday Sale 2018 and 2019 Winter Clinics BONUS when you join before Black Friday FREE content between now and Back Friday only for waiting list subscribers Entered into a drawing for a FREE Blast Motion Sensor when you join before Black Friday Join the Waiting List Today! In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: Why bat speed is so important How do you measure bat speed? What is a good bat speed What can coaches and players do to improve bat speed How to make sure your bat speed readings are accurate

Join our 2021 Black Friday Waiting List to get: First crack at 50 of our Black Friday Membership at an amazing price! 48 hour head start on Black Friday Sale 2018 and 2019 Winter Clinics BONUS when you join before Black Friday FREE content between now and Back Friday only for waiting list subscribers Entered into a drawing for a FREE Blast Motion Sensor when you join before Black Friday Join the Waiting List Today! In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: Why we may need a new way to teach hitting. How much time do you actually get with each player each practice? What could be lost in transition when you are talking to your hittes and how to work around it. Why pitch recognition and plan are the base of my hitting pyramid. Simple things you can do to train pitch recognition/plan with your hitters

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How to structure your offseason pitching program Should your pitchers take time off from throwing? How much time should pitchers take off from throwing from a mound? How to structure your offseason hitting program How to create more athletic infielders this offseason.      

Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. Throwing a Change Up Tutorial If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/ Cornerstone Elite has me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach

In this Sneak Peek Inside a Member's Only Q and A, you will learn: Recovery protocol for pitchers in an individual setting How to help players through slumps Why there is no magic pill or instant way to get out of a slump What signs should I use?       Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite and be part of our next Q and A - Elite is the PREMIER online membership for team coaches, you get the help you need to run dynamic practices that translate to in game performance Unsure of how to set up your batting practice sessions? - Get our totally FREE week long batting practice plan + 5 Chaos Hitting drills to challenge hitters in a game-like fashion in practice.

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why timing is so important for hitters What you can do to emphasize timing for hitters Why cueing hitters to improve timing is worthless A drill called speed it up A drill called slow it down How to work on various timings during practice What players should focus on during sessions dedicated to timing.   Resources of the Show Week long batting practice plan for your team - A day by day plan to create better decision makers in the box A sample of 5 of our Chaos Hitting Drills (over 50 available to Elite Members) - This drills challenge hitters to be warriors in the box during practice. Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Fixing Common Hitting Flaws eCourse - This course takes you all the way through running a hitting assessment with your team to how to individualize training for your hitters

This is part 1 of 4 or our pitching pyramid series.  In this part you will learn: Our plan for off speed pitches this year and how many we were hoping to play Why a series a few years ago shaped my view on breaking balls. How you can train change ups with your pitchers.   Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command. Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command. Mini Podcast on Throwing a Change Up Mini Podcast on Throwing a Throwing a Slider How when and why of throwing a curveball in high school baseball    

This is part 3 of 4 or our pitching pyramid series.  In this part you will learn: What I consider elite movements to be and how you can train them. The definition of command, why it MAY BE at the wrong place on the pyramid Can you train command?  If so, how?   Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command. Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command.      

This is part 2 of 4 or our pitching pyramid series.  In this part you will learn: Why arm health is the base of my pitching program. Why I have velocity 2nd in on my pyramid and why I might be wrong about that. How you can help your players learn to develop velocity on the mound.   Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command. Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command.      

This is part 1 of 4 or our pitching pyramid series.  In this part you will learn: Why arm health is the base of my pitching program. How arm health affects EVERYTHING ELSE on the pyramid. What a coach can do to make arm care the center of their pitching program and why it should start as early as possible.   Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command. Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command.