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Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States with a passionate fanbase that immortalizes athletes for their performances in big moments. The excitement of the home run, the mastery of the curveball, the agile infield, and the spectacle of seeing an outfielder make a diving catch has firmly ingrained baseball in American folklore.

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Tricks of the Trade Cold Weather
June 2, 2023
Ultimately, it is important to know that exposure to long periods of moderately cold weather on consecutive days over two weeks will allow for acclimatization. As baseball season approaches, we think about moving from the warm weather of the Cactus League to the stiff, cold wind that blows off Lake Michigan in Chicago. April baseball in […]
How To Develop Confidence in Baseball
June 2, 2023
If you have talent, just be who you are, be yourself, and don’t over throw. Most of us think that we already know what does mental toughness is, but the truth is we still needs to develop and learn. It’s not about how young or how old you are, the real deal is have you develop your mental […]
Kneeling Hip Thrust
June 2, 2023
I perform the kneeling hip thrust with my feet together, thereby placing your hips in slight external rotation. This is a common modification for the bridge exercise that I utilize for people with tight hip flexors. The hip thrust exercise has become a common exercise for strengthening the gluteus maximus that has gained popularity over […]
What Is the Best Workout Program for Baseball Players?
June 2, 2023
The purpose of this workout is to develop explosive lifting technique while remaining very stable. I believe through the barbell push press, great shoulder strength is achieved, which is vital for a strong swing in baseball. What is the best workout program for baseball players? The baseball season is quickly approaching so we have some […]
After Beating Cancer, Baytown Boy Inspires Youth Baseball Teams
June 2, 2023
“Probably the main thing that I think of is having fun in a game. Don’t worry about losing. It’s just about having fun,” Sports can teach kids some valuable skills but none is more important than how they treat one another. The life lesson has touched a lot of kids, coaches and parents in two […]
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Baseball Has the Magic to Refine Us Through Sportsmanship, Hard Work
June 2, 2023
It’s the magic that keeps young men playing, young girls watching, and old folks remembering. Good sportsmanship is a virtue. Like most virtues, it requires a certain amount of self-restraint. A good sport forgoes instant gratification for that which is more lasting. A good sport sacrifices personal glory for that which sustains the team. Perhaps […]
Sliding Into Bases
June 2, 2023
We do not recommend the head first slide into home plate or sliding into second base to break up a double play. There is too much of a chance for injury. Sliding is a skill that is not always correctly taught and at the youth level is often given little more than lip service. The […]
What Happened the Day My Son Got His First Ever at Bat…
June 2, 2023
As I was watching him celebrate from across the field, with tears running down my face, I realized this is what Little League should be about. So, my 9-year-old son Kiefer was diagnosed about 4 years ago with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It’s the worst kind there is. While we still battle our moments of sadness, […]
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Throwing Accuracy Drills
June 2, 2023
Throwing and catching are the two most basic skills in baseball. We firmly believe that at most levels up through high school you can watch two teams warm up before a game and determine which one will win. The team that plays catch better, in most cases, will be victorious. To get most outs in […]
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Baseball and the Olympic Lifts
June 2, 2023
The lifts themselves require a great amount of technical work. This is good and bad when it comes to baseball athletes. One of the most popular questions I get is about using the Olympic lifts with baseball athletes. First off, I came up through my athletic career as well as my early coaching career with the […]
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