022 Coaching In A "Big" Game
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
In this episode, Coach Joe and I discuss our experiences in coaching in a big game. We answer the question, "What is a "big" game?" We also talk about how to manage your team when facing that big game. ...
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021 A General Approach To Hitting
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
In this episode of The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast, Coach Joe and I discuss an approach to hitting for youth baseball coaches and parents. We discuss the idea of intent in the youth baseball players' swing as well as knowing the hitters and pitchers counts. ...
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020 Strategy Help For New Coaches
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
In this episode, Coach Joe and I discuss strategy help for new youth baseball coaches! We go over certain decision making that coaches make in a given baseball game including signs, base coaching, as well as hitter's and pitcher's counts. ...
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019 Long-Term Benefits Of Playing Sports
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
In this episode, Coach Joe and I talk about the long-term benefits of playing youth sports, specifically youth baseball. Coach Joe explains specific characteristics of youth athletes. We also discuss a couple of reasons why your child should play youth baseball. ...
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018 Communication Between Fielders
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
In this episde of The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast, Coach Joe and I discuss how communication of fielders is important for a team's success. We discuss communication between infielders and outfielders in regard to relays, fly balls, etc. We also talk about middle infielders communication involving the shortstop and 2nd baseman. ...
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017 Coaching and Playing Small Ball
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
This episode is loaded with tips and information about coaching small ball!! In this episode, Coach Joe and I talk about stealing bases as well as bunting for hits and sacrficing yourself for the team. ...
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016 The Long Toss Debate
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
In this episode, Coach Joe and I talk about the long toss process and what it takes to have a good long toss session as well experience the benefits of it. ...
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015 Overcoming A Hitting Slump
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
In this episode, Coach Joe and I discuss ways to overcome a hitting slump. We talk about a "plan of attack" when you are at home plate in the batter's box. We also give you some focal points to think about as you are in the batter's box. Coach Joe and I also talk about our worst slumps as players and how we overcame them. Coach Joe shares his perspective of getting out of a slump having been a former college outfielder. We also talk about the opposite of a hitting slump and when the hitter is on a "tear." Tune in to another great episode of The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast! Check...
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014 Pitch Counts for Youth Pitchers
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
In this episode, Coach Joe and I dicuss a much talked about subject in youth baseball: pitch counts for youth baseball pitchers. We discuss the organization, PitchSmart.org, which is a series of practical, age-approriate guidelines to help parents, players, and coaches avoid overuse injuries and foster healthy careers for youth pitchers. Included in these guidelines are the maximum pitch limits for each age group as well as how many days rest a pitcher should get after those pitches. Coach Joe and I also talk about the San Diego Padres picking up Craig Kimbrel as they anticipate a chance to...
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013 Why I Argue With Umpires
The Houston Baseball Coach Podcast
In this episode, Coach Joe and I discuss our perspectives on arguing with umpires. We share stories of our experiences arguing with an umpire. Coach Joe and I also discuss the new rule changes in Major League Baseball designed to speed up the game. We share whether we agree or disagree with the changes. I talk about a Hall of Fame manager for the Atlanta Braves that has the all-time record for ejections from a baseball game. I also share an experience with an umpire in which I almost (very almost) got a ejected from the game. Tune in and enjoy the show! Check out our website:...
info_outlineIn this episode, Coach Joe and I discuss how drills and strategies taught in practice can transfer into the game. We also talk about how to simulate game situations in practice in order to translate that into game success.
We talk about the new baseballs in the college game and how it will effect the players.
We discuss the importance of the 1st 20 minutes of practice and how it can make or break the rest of the practice.
Coach Joe and I also talk about the respective Super Bowl participants and how they translate practice into game simulations.
I will share a story about a situation that occured in a game that made me "kick myself" for a week after.
Tune in for some fun and valuable insight for your youth baseball practice!