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The top resource for youth, travel and high school baseball coaches. This podcast will cover a range of topics including coaching philosophy, hitting, pitching, fielding, conditioning and other topics relevant to coaching amateur baseball.

Coach Kyle Nelson


    • Aug 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 306 EPISODES

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    CCA Podcast 255 – Developing timing in your hitters, philosophy and drills

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 18:48


    CCA Podcast 254 – What is confidence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 18:48


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What confidence ISN'T What confidence actually is Why telling kids "they can do it" won't necessarily improve their confidence Why some player's confidence gets shattered in games How to translate confidence from practice to games What we can learn from the math world about confidence. Resources of the Show: Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!

    CCA Podcast 253 – The three things that matter for hitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 18:48


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: What is skill and what is technique in hitting? What is the difference between skill and technique? Why some hitters look the part but can't hit. Why some hitters look unorthodox but can hit. The three things your hitters need to do to have success.   Resources of the Show: Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!  

    CCA Podcast 250 – Holding runners around the bases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021


    CCA Podcast 250 – What type of batting practice should I be doing with my team?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What you should be doing as you lead up to your season What time in the season should you try to make mechanical changes? What should in season training look like? When do you use tee work, front toss, coach pitch BP, machine work, and live ABs.     Resources of the Show: Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!

    Situational Scrimmage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021


    Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. 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 Elitehas 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

    CCA Podcast 249 – Keeping your player’s interest in practice each day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021


    In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn: The 3 L's to avoid in practice (as much as you can) Conducting a practice audit.  What are you looking for? Do you have variation, but familiarity in practice? Are your practices competitive enough? Is a competition day in order? Resources of the show Join Cornerstone Elite, get full access to our tryout plan, all of our practice plans, eCourses PLUS member's only mini clinics and Q and As.  Bring a world class player development mind set to the team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days!

    CCA Podcast 248 – 5 ways to immediately improve the quality of your batting practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 17:19


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why some traditional batting practice doesn't prepare players for the game Why you might be too good at throwing BP. How hard should you throw in batting practice? Where should I throw from in batting practice? Resources of the Show: Batting Practice Velocity Chart - Get the BP velocity equivalent and a TON of extra goodies when you join your FREE membership here Join Cornerstone Elite for just $1 for 30 days and get access to our entire hitting program described in today's podcast and learn how to bring modern day player development to your team.

    CCA Podcast 247 – Managing Two Way Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 17:44


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What do Green, Yellow and Red days mean? Helping your two way players be at their sharpest at the end of your season What should you do with a player the day after he pitches? How can you keep your players in the line up after they pitch, but minimize their high intensity throws. Resources of the Show: Opening Day Sale - Save 50% off a staff membership and get access to our entire pitcher program described in today's podcast and learn how to bring modern day player development to your team. Join Cornerstone Elite for just $1 for 30 days and get access to our entire pitcher program described in today's podcast and learn how to bring modern day player development to your team.

    Mini – How do you find time in practice for your pitchers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 7:07


    Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. 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 Elitehas 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

    CCA Podcast 246 – Getting pitchers ready for opening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 13:54


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What do Green, Yellow and Red days mean? How do you make sure your best pitchers get their pitch counts up? How much throwing should pitchers do in between bullpens How do you find enough time for pitchers in practice? How much do you increase pitchers per bullpen session? Resources of the Show: Join Cornerstone Elite for just $1 for 30 days and get access to our entire pitcher program described in today's podcast and learn how to bring modern day player development to your team. https://youtu.be/Zo7CZ7eM-e8

    Mini – Using Blast in Tryouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 12:25


    Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. 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 Elitehas 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

    CCA Podcast 245 – Running tryouts in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 22:41


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How we organize tryouts What are some of the things we emphasize during tryouts How competitive should you tryouts be? What's the difference between tryouts and a showcase? Ideas for finding out what players can actually do on the field. Resources of the show: Join Cornerstone Elite, get full access to our tryout plan, all of our practice plans, ecourses PLUS member's only mini clinics and Q and As.  Bring a world class player development mind set to the team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days! Get FREE access to our tryout form/measurement tool that we use to evaluate our players each year.

    CCA Podcast 244 – Catcher accountability in practice and baserunning chart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 17:25


    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.

    CCA Podcast 243 – Infielder report card

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 11:58


    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

    CCA Podcast 242 – Quality Strike/Inning Charts for Pitchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 16:13


    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.

    CCA Podcast 241 – Team Defense Charts – Rocket Index

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 14:07


    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

    CCA Podcast 240 – Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice – Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 20:07


    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

    CCA Podcast 239 – Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 19:56


    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

    CCA Podcast 238 – Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 25:17


    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  

    CCA Podcast 237 – The Hitting Pyramid – Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 17:02


    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 to get specific questions answered. More content added regularly

    CCA Podcast 236 – The Hitting Pyramid – Elite Movements

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 16:49


    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-clincs/Q and A's to get specific questions answered. More content added regularly

    CCA Podcast 235 – The Hitting Pyramid – Adaptability and Timing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 15:58


    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

    CCA Podcast 234 – The Hitting Pyramid – Bat Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 21:05


    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

    CCA Podcast 233 – The Hitting Pyramid – Pitch Recognition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 19:06


    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

    CCA Podcast 232 – An offseason training blueprint

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 16:21


    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.      

    Mini – 3 Things To Improve Your Pitching Staff This Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 4:38


    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

    CCA Podcast 231 – Sneak Peek Inside Member’s Q and A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 16:10


    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.

    CCA Podcast 230 – 3 drills to improve hitter timing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 14:01


    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

    CCA Podcast 229 – Pitching Pyramid – Off Speed and Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 14:40


    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    

    CCA Podcast 228 – Pitching Pyramid – Elite Movements and Arm Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 16:15


    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.      

    CCA Podcast 227 – Pitching Pyramid – Velocity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 12:01


    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.      

    CCA Podcast 226 – Pitching Pyramid – Arm Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 18:48


    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.      

    CCA Podcast 225 – Zach Casto – Part 2 – Outfield play and analytics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 23:59


    In this interview with Zach Casto you will learn: How Zach sets up his practices for outfielders so they are more than just hitting flyball fungo Competitive games that Zach uses with his outfielders What Zach does in his role as Director of Analytics for Nitro High School Follow Zach on Twitter @CoachCasto to get all of his notes!   Resources of the Show: Join Cornerstone Elite - The premier learning membership for baseball team coaches.  "I love that you cut right through the fluff and get to the stuff!" Join out FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches who are interested in giving their players the best possible experience and learning environment. Check out Zach's notes from their Monday night Outfield Chatter - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ceqhYPoTBv3WcMaXXRVlIcOPpLaagqz465LID_eOnE/edit Follow Coach Casto on Twitter @CoachCasto to get all of his notes!  

    Mini – Throwing a Slider

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 2:58


    Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. 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

    Mini – Throwing a Change Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 3:15


    Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. 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

    Mini – Fixing Most Common Hitting Mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 3:30


    Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. 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

    Mini – Most Common Hitting Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 3:30


    Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. 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

    CCA Podcast 224 – Zach Casto – Nitro High School – #quarantinecoaching and the 6Fs of Outfield Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 28:47


    In this interview of Zach Casto you will learn: How Zach has become the King of #quarantinecoaching What his set up looks like when he's learning and why he's His 6 Fs of Outfield Play and how he develops them in his outfielders Follow Zach on Twitter @CoachCasto to get all of his notes!   Resources of the Show: Join Cornerstone Elite - The premier learning membership for baseball team coaches.  "I love that you cut right through the fluff and get to the stuff!" Join out FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches who are interested in giving their players the best possible experience and learning environment. Check out Zach's notes from their Monday night Outfield Chatter - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ceqhYPoTBv3WcMaXXRVlIcOPpLaagqz465LID_eOnE/edit Follow Coach Casto on Twitter @CoachCasto to get all of his notes!  

    Mini – Make your batting practice better

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 4:00


    Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. 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

    CCA Podcast 223 – A mental approach to deal with failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 21:37


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How to practice failure Why your players arguing balls and strikes in scrimmages can be good An informal approach to dealing with bad umpires and failure. A technique Tiger Woods used for dealing with a bad shot and how it can be adapted to baseball. Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite, the PREMIER online resource for team coaches to implement modern day player development in the team setting. Join our FREE Facebook Group to share your expertise and learn from great coaches all around the county.

    Mini – Don’t feel inferior, have a plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 8:09


    Sign up for our 28 Day FREE Trial, get a 1 hour onboarding/tour with Coach Kyle Nelson, get a free 20 minute consulting call AND get entered into a drawing for a FREE Blast Motion Sensor. Join for FREE Today!

    CCA Podcast Episode 222 – Drills and games to make practices more competitive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 16:31


    Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite for FREE and be entered into a drawing for a FREE Blast Motion Sensor Join our FREE Facebook Group to help like-minded coaches develop players in the team setting    

    CCA Podcast 221 – 4 ways to train more dynamic infielders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 23:48


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why a fielder who makes more errors might actually be better. Why catching with two hands may be incorrect Where the transfer of the ball almost ALWAYS happens Should your players throw off balance? What does an internal clock mean for infielders? Resources of the Show 4 full infield drills for a limited coaching staff - These 4 drills will get a HUGE amount of reps for your infielders if you have a limited coaching staff. Infield report card - Identify your infielders individual weaknesses using our Elite Infield Report Card ACE (Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary) Infielders eCourse

    CCA Podcast 220 – Developing a Pitching Arsenal in a Team Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 23:48


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How to know where your pitchers should focus on throwing their fastball. What type of breaking ball fits your pitcher's profile Why the change up is such a dangerous weapon The goal of a curveball, slider and change up Cues you can use to help pitchers develop breaking balls How to develop change ups   Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite for Just $99/year and get unique log ins for your entire staff (up to 8 coaches per year) A video tutorial on throwing a change up.  This video discusses grips, feels, and training strategy.

    CCA Podcast 219 – Elite Member’s Mini Clinic – Bunting, Conditioning After Shutdown & Breaking Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 35:07


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why run expectancy charts don't tell the WHOLE story about if you should bunt or not What are the positives and negatives from a player development stand point? The goal of our bunting Upper and lower body techniques for bunting What should conditioning look like after COVID-19 shutdown? Should younger players throw breaking balls? .fca_eoi_form{ margin: auto; } .fca_eoi_form p { width: auto; } #fca_eoi_form_11021 input{ max-width: 9999px; }#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_name_field_wrapper {display: none !important;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_form_input_element::-webkit-input-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#595252;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_form_input_element::-moz-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#595252;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_form_input_element:-ms-input-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#595252;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_form_input_element:-moz-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#595252;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper:hover, #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper input:hover {background-color:#0043ff !important;} #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox { width:600px; } @media screen and ( max-width: 600px ) { #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox { width:100%; } } #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_name_field_wrapper { width:200px; } @media screen and ( max-width: 200px ) { #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_name_field_wrapper { width:100%; } } #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_email_field_wrapper { width:200px; } @media screen and ( max-width: 200px ) { #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_email_field_wrapper { width:100%; } } #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper { width:175px; } @media screen and ( max-width: 175px ) { #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper { width:100%; } } div.fca_eoi_form_text_element,input.fca_eoi_form_input_element,input.fca_eoi_form_button_element{display:block;margin:0;padding:0;line-height:normal;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:normal;word-spacing:normal;text-indent:0;text-shadow:none;text-decoration:none;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;width:inherit;height:inherit;background-image:none;border:none;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;box-sizing:border-box;transition:none;outline:none;-webkit-transition:none;-webkit-appearance:none;-moz-appearance:none;color:#000;font-family:"Open Sans", sans-serif;font-weight:normal;transition:background 350ms linear;}div.fca_eoi_form_text_element{text-align:center;}div.fca_eoi_layout_headline_copy_wrapper{font-weight:bold;}div.fca_eoi_featherlight .featherlight-close-icon{background:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);}div.fca_eoi_layout_17,form.fca_eoi_layout_17{padding:0;padding-top:32px;}div.fca_eoi_layout_17,form.fca_eoi_layout_17{display:inline-block;box-sizing:border-box;}div.fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_widget div.fca_eoi_layout_field_wrapper,form.fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_widget div.fca_eoi_layout_field_wrapper{width:100%;}div.fca_eoi_layout_17 .fca_eoi_progress,form.fca_eoi_layout_17 .fca_eoi_progress{margin-left:32px;margin-right:32px;height:24px;position:relative;background:#d8d8d8;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:1px 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);margin-bottom:32px;}div.fca_eoi_layout_17 .fca_eoi_progress span,form.

    CCA Podcast 218 – Adam Moreau – Eckerd College/Flex Pro Grip – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 33:56


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: A sample player development program for a freshman who throws 82 (college) How he plans on quantifying communication How he has been utilizing Google Forms for player development BEFORE the pandemic How he has been utilizing Google Forms during the pandemic. Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite, the premier online resource where coaches learn how to bring a player development mind set into the team setting. Check out Adam's Blog HERE Connect with Adam Moreau on Twitter. Check out Flex Pro Grip mentioned in the episode. Join our FREE Virtual Shutdown Clinic today with over 10 great presentations, totally FREE!

    CCA Podcast 217 – Adam Moreau – Eckerd College/Flex Pro Grip Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 39:04


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What is the Flex Pro Grip and what does it do? How to decrease the torque on the elbow. What is responsible for the torque on the arm. What is the difference between chronic and acute work load? How to monitor your players work load using spreadsheets. Resources of the Show Save 33% off Cornerstone Elite today through May 31, 2020 in our grade re-opening sale! Check out Adam's Blog HERE Connect with Adam Moreau on Twitter. Check out Flex Pro Grip mentioned in the episode. Join our FREE Virtual Shutdown Clinic today with over 10 great presentations, totally FREE!

    CCA Podcast 216 – Rich Benjamin Indiana Wesleyan Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 42:12


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: How the players he is getting now has changed his recruiting. Two things players don't do well when they get to college Why they don't do any individual development during practice The creative and innovative way they have made practices more competitive while stressing team concepts Resources of the Show Save 50% off Cornerstone Elite with our Grand Re-Opening Special! - Get the latest, up to date info including our new pitching course and the batting practice continuum. Virtual Shutdown Clinic - 11 great presentations (and counting!) including "The Batting Practice Continuum," "Running a Hitting and Pitching Assessment w/ Your Team," Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice"

    CCA Podcast 215 – Rich Benjamin, Indiana Wesleyan – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 32:22


    In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: Why the hitting philosophy that worked 5 years ago may not work today. How he uses machines and what to be careful with when using machines The dance Creating an environment for success What to do on days when your are challenging your hitters so you don't destroy confidence. Resources of the Show Virtual Shutdown Clinic - 11 great presentations (and counting!) including "The Batting Practice Continuum," "Running a Hitting and Pitching Assessment w/ Your Team," Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice" The Cornerstone Elite Member's area is currently shut down and not accepting members.  I am doing some house cleaning and will re-open once it is done.  I look forward to serving you in there!

    CCA Podcast 214 – Clay Cox, Paris JC – Shifting infielders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 28:16


    In this episode, you will learn: Why you should shift infielders What to do if you don't have advanced scouting reports? Where your infielders should be playing for right hand hitters and left hand hitters.       Resources of the Show Follow Clay Cox on Twitter @coachcox19 and check out his InfieldU website www.infieldu.com Virtual Shutdown Clinic - 8 great presentations (and counting!) including "The Batting Practice Continuum," "Running a Hitting and Pitching Assessment w/ Your Team," Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice" The Cornerstone Elite Member's area is currently shut down and not accepting members.  I am doing some house cleaning and will re-open once it is done.  I look forward to serving you in there!

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