Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast

  In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast we help Matt, a first year high school head coach: Implement his hitting philosophy when it is totally different than his predecessor's. Build a positive relationship with his feeder program And manage his veteran under level (Freshman/JV) coaches.   Resources of the show Join Cornerstone Elite TODAY and get a consulting call along with access to all of our great content. Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages.  Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership. To help your players make a transition like Matt's will be check out our “Top 5 Hitting Drills That Translate Practice Success to Game Performance”

  In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast we start part 1 of our 10 tips to playing better team defense: Why your team may be leaking runs Two methods to improve your bunt defense How to improve your 1st and 3rd defense The subtle way your outfielders can help save your team runs.     Resources of the show Sample practice plan - This 2 - hour practice plan shows how we maximize our time and get the most out of a limited facility and coaching staff. Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Podcast Episode 012 - Defending 1st and 3rd defenses    

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn: A drill to help infielders with their tempo, rhythm, and timing A variation on that drill... A drill to bring competitiveness into your pitcher bullpen practice A drill to help your players think through at bats and make their cage sessions more game-like. A drill to help catchers with blocking         Resources of the show: Our Black Friday SALE - The 2017 Pre-Season Starter Kit.  Get full access to the Elite members area until the start of your season (through June 1) for a great discount!!! Sample Practice Plan - This is a sample of the practice plans you will find in the 2017 Pre-Season Starter Kit. It does not include all of the videos and explanations you will find when you sign up.  5 Random Practice Drills -  These 5 drills will help you create random practice opportunities for your players every day.  Podcast Episode 033 - Check out our podcast on making pitcher practice more competitive and gam

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy podcast, you will learn: What is blocked practice? What is random practice? Why there is often a disconnect between the way we practice and the way we play. The difference between blocked and random practice. What is the benefit of blocked practice? What is the benefit of random practice? How quickly should we try to get to random practice?     Resources of the show Practices that engage and energize players and win games. Are you a new head coach?  If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?"  This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up. If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."

    In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: Why the batting tee may not be as good of a training tool as you think. Why batting tees are ABSOLUTELY necessary in a team setting How using a batting tee can ruin your ability to hit in games. How to use batting tees so that they are a productive part of a quality practice. A brief introduction to Blocked vs. Random practice.       Resources of the show 5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results." Two AMAZING resources for Cornerstone Elite Members... Week long batting practice plan Online course on EXACTLY how to use a batting tee

    In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: How to run an effective infield practice with just one coach. A trick to save you TONS of time at any of your practices A single fungo sequence that works as if you had two fungo hitters. A competitive full infield or full defense game that requires only one coach or fungo hitter.   Resources of the show Downloadable PDF of the four drills mentioned in this podcast. Practices that engage and energize players and win games - Web Clinic that will revolutionize your practices. Are you a new head coach?  If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?"  This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up.

In this episode of the CCA podcast I discuss 5 lessons we all can learn from Cubs' Manager Joe Maddon: #RESPECT90 Not afraid to fail Always addresses the elephant in the room Don't let the pressure exceed the pleasure Control the moment, play in the moment, live in the moment       Resources of the show: Pre and post season success checklist for an athlete centered coaching philosophy. Handling a slump podcast - CCA Podcast Episode 046    

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What baseball players need to do in the weight room How to make your weight room work translate directly to playing field. How to set up a program that will apply directly to what your players need on the athletic field       Resources of the show Complete offseason conditioning program pre-sale now through October 16.  Save over 40%!! Free Web Clinic on developing explosive, dynamic baseball players through your offseason program.

In this podcast you will learn 10 (really 11) things we expect our players to do in practice, but never give them the chance to work on in practice: Baserunners with infielders Infielders making tags Outfield communication with outfielders, Outfielders reading the ball live off the bat Catchers, block or don't block Pitchers, specific pitch sequences we will use during game Check out the podcast for the other 6!!   Resources of the show: Practices that engage and energize players and win games - Free Webclinic Check out 3 quick and easy changes you can make in things you do every day in practice to make them more game-like. Sample practice plan - This 2 - hour practice plan shows how we maximize our time and get the most out of a limited facility and coaching staff.

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: The difference between being an assistant coach, and being a head coach How and why I have grown to embrace the behind the scene things coaches do  How to create a long term positive atmosphere Why I'm ok with my players not sprinting 100% on and off the field (yes, that's correct, I'm OK with it!!) How I prioritize my coaching responsibility and how it has carried over to the field Creating a communication plan for success   Resources of the show So You're a Head Coach... Now What?? Web Clinic FREE Operations manual - This is a comprehensive list of the tasks head baseball coaches need to do each month to run a successful program.  It's a must-have for new head coaches and a great reinforcing document for veteran coaches.

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, I give you an inside look at a conversation I had with one of my former players about learning to "Relax and play"         Today's show notes contain all of our best, most popular free content (and our Cornerstone Elite Membership)   Webclinics If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results." Practices that engage and energize players and win games. Are you a new head coach?  If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?"  This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up.   Podcasts and blog posts Check out our blog post on the difference between getting better at swinging and getting better at hitting. Check out our podcast on handling slumps and minimizing their effects. Video tutorial on throwing a change-up Podcast give-a-ways

  In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn: What aspect of hitting players, parents and coaches probably spend too much time on How to get the most "bang for your buck" to improve youth, travel, and high school hitters. What (in my humble opinion) is the MOST IMPORTANT thing you teach young hitters to do     Resources of the show One way to improve each of the four major components of hitting If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."  

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, we take a look at Seth Godin's analogy on Hunters vs. Farms and apply it to the world of coaching: What are the positive aspects of the "Hunter" coach? What are the positive aspects of the "Farmer" coach? What are the negative aspects of the "Hunter" coach? What are the negative aspects of the "Farmer" coach? How you can take the best attributes of each and utilize them in your coaching style.   Resources of the show: Are you a new head coach?  If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?"  This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up. If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."    

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy, we will explore how coaches can balance player development and winning now. How to recognize the different types of players on your team. Giving your players exactly what they need to be successful at this level and/or the next. How much information is too much information Helping your players reach their highest level.       Resources of the show Are you a new head coach?  If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?"  This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up. If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."  

  In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you can expect to learn: How to do an end of year evaluation for your program. How to identify specific proram weaknesses. How you should address program weaknesses How you can maintain program strengths How to make changes in your team philosophy   Resources of the show Bronze Library - This FREE library for Baseball Coaches contains all of our Premium Podcast and blog upgrades, but is just the tip of the iceberg of the amount of information that is in the... Cornerstone Elite Membership - The price on this membership will be going up from $19 to $39 on Thursday, so make sure you take advantage and lock in your low price now!

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: How to utilize your warm-up so you're not just getting ready for practice How we organize practice to take advantage of player's attention plans The trick we use to get the most out of players during baserunning and team defense times. Why the order of your practice matters more than you think How we condition in practice, and why the kids don't know they're doing it     Resources of the show Cornerstone Elite - This monthly membership offers everything a head baseball coach needs to run a successful program from skills and drills to practice plans, to program building documents.  You need it, it's in here. Sample practice plan - This 2 - hour practice plan shows how we maximize our time and get the most out of a limited facility and coaching staff. Cornerstone Warm Up - This 12 minute warm-up prepares players for practice or games while working on agility, core power and flexibility, and specific baseball re

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, we deliver part 2/2 of developing a small ball philosophy that generates big innings: How to make bunting an offensive weapon Our success levels for bunting... it may not be what you think!! Our unique philosophy on stealing bases...it's not about how many! My flip flop on utilizing the hit and run.       Resources of the show Small ball tactical game - This is a great game for practices to put decision making in the hands of your players while letting them work on both offensive and defensive aspects of bunting, stealing, hitting and running, and holding runners. Small Ball for Big Innings - This course, available to Elite members only, will totally revolutionize your small ball game, and give you tools to teach bunting, hit and run, straight steals, and tactical games to make your practices translate into games.

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, we deliver part 1/2 of developing a small ball philosophy that generates big innings: What small ball is... What small ball is not... How to fit your philosophy to your team's individual skills. Why your philosophy should change from year to year.       Resources of the show Small ball tactical game - This is a great game for practices to put decision making in the hands of your players while letting them work on both offensive and defensive aspects of bunting, stealing, hitting and running, and holding runners. Small Ball for Big Innings - This course, available to Elite members only, will totally revolutionize your small ball game, and give you tools to teach bunting, hit and run, straight steals, and tactical games to make your practices translate into games.   Remember, next week we will have part  2 of the Small Ball for Big Innings Podcast.

  You have a player who is struggling badly at the plate.  You guys have spent countless hours in the cage and on the tee.  You have changed the stance, the load, the bat path, they’re using their body more efficiently, they are on plane with the ball, and they still aren’t hitting a lick in the games.  Those mechanics, or swing, fixes likely made them better at swinging the bat, but did they really make them any better at hitting?  Maybe the key lies in working more on hitting, not just on swinging? Get Our Top 5 Hitting Drills Here What’s the difference you ask?  Here are a few examples: Swinging - Only paying attention to the pitcher when you are hitting. Hitting - Paying attention to the pitcher when your teammates are hitting.  Do you know this pitcher throws only curveballs after fastball strikes and always throws a fastball after a curveball ball? Swinging - Guessing what pitch is coming next. Hitting - Having an educated guess at what pitch and location is coming next.  This team hasn’t busted anyone

In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy we discuss the challenges of being a head coach: Why being a head coach is a totally different animal. The variety of skills/tactics you have to be familiar with and be able to teach as a head coach. How to manage your assistant coaches to free you up to coach more. How to program build to keep athletes in your program and keep parents on your side.   Resources of the show Operations manual - This is a comprehensive list of the tasks head baseball coaches need to do each month to run a successful program.  It's a must-have for new head coaches and a great reinforcing document for veteran coaches. Cornerstone Elite - Our membership area is the BEST resource available to high school coaches.  There is no other place to get information on generating offense, coaching philosophy, pitching, infield, outfield drills, and much more, all under one roof.  A must have resource for new and veteran coaches alike!