Youth Baseball Talk

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk, It’s the end of February and with that comes tryouts for high school baseball. At this point, there isn’t much to say to help someone other than to remind them to make sure after its over they can look back with no regrets. Rope Report: Build a Get Dirty... The post NO REGRETS!! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk, It’s time to stop the front toss and BP and let them pitch to one another. Not sure when we started protecting kids from kids in Americas greatest game but it has to stop. How else are they supposed to get ready? Rope Report: “Let’s Talk & Get Your Mind... The post Get em going! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk, I am ashamed to say that nothing ceases to amaze me anymore when it comes to coaching ten-year-olds to win rather than coaching them to get better and winning as a result. Rope Report: Why… Why Not… I Wonder Why… Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk!... The post Who is doing the coaching here?? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk, In today’s world little Johnny may have a pitching coach, a hitting coach, a strength coach, a mental coach, and a dietician but what about his team coach? The question of the day is how do we all get along? Rope Report: Positive Development as a Player, Coach &... The post Handling multiple coaches! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk, Jim is back from Dallas and shares his thoughts on this year’s ABCA convention along with what he has learned that will help us all move forward. Rope Report: Play, Coach & Parent with Positivity! Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! About the Show: Website: Youth Baseball... The post ABCA 2019 RECAP appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  If you choose to coach then you have an obligation to be the best coach you can be. There are many levels of coaches but not caring isn’t an option.. Get better or get out folks! Rope Report Title: Join the Nation & Enjoy the Journey Join us for... The post Never stop learning! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  I had the chance to attend an ABCA barnstorming clinic this week and the message from some of the presenters all contained something about having a relationship with your players.. How would you categorize your relationship with your players? Rope Report: “Creating an “ACE” Pitching Mindset” Join us for... The post Keep on learning! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  You often times hear that playing college baseball is like a job. Many want the rewards but don’t want to put in the work. It’s the offseason around here and I can’t believe the number of people that have zero idea what work really is. Rope Report: Communicate to... The post Congrats, now the real work begins! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  I hear it all the time, your son can hit in the cage but not in the games… There are many reasons for this but some involve simple logic that we may be imparting on the kids by the way we practice. Join us for this episode of Youth... The post Are you turning your players into “CAGE WARRIORS?” appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  There are many ways to skin a cat, but are we making kids robots these days? Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! About the Show: Website: Youth Baseball Talk Facebook: @youthbaseballtalk Twitter: @baseballpodcast Email questions or comments to the show: jim@youthbaseballtalk.com Get Youth Baseball Talk on iTunes,... The post What are you teaching your players? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  The numbers are out and they aren’t good. While not limited to just baseball it appears that kids are quitting sports and turning their attention elsewhere. Some will blame video games and while that may be true I have to feel that culture change has caused some of this... The post Why are kids quitting? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  Days of not being able to wait for the first team workout in the offseason have been replaced with, “nah, I’m gonna do my own thing” and we have to ask how that happened. Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: Pitchers – Are you... The post When did we lose the “team first” concept? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  As news spreads of another parent suing a school district over getting cut we have to ask ourselves how in the world that is in any way helping the kid. Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: Coach/Private Instructor Relationship   About the Show: Website: Youth... The post Parents, please stay out of their way! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  As a coach I’m committed to helping kids learn how fun the game can be just as much as I want to teach them about mechanics. Why can’t we do both? Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: A Pitcher’s Game Plan in 30 Minutes?... The post Fun or mechanics? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth Baseball Talk,  As the game evolves we need more young coaches in the game. While some of us are labeled, “old school”, it makes me wonder if we couldn’t use a little of that as we teach these youngsters how it is done. Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball... The post Young Coaches Getting Better! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk,  If you are willing to spend the money there is no doubt that wood bats are made better than ever but are necessary for the development of a player? Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: “Throwing is to Pitching?” About the Show: Website: Youth Baseball... The post Metal vs. Wood, you make the call… appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk,  We increasingly find ourselves dealing with the pressure of not committing to one sport at a young age as the feeling of “not wanting to get left behind” creeps into the parents’ minds. Don’t forget that athletes play and the better athletes get that way for a reason. Join... The post Don’t discourage multi-sport athletes. appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

  On the latest Youth baseball Talk,  All we seem to talk about anymore is launch angle, exit speed and velocity… As I watch real baseball games these days it is no surprise to me that baserunning has taken a real hit as a skill in today’s game… Join us for this episode of Youth... The post Base running, a forgotten skill? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk,  We as coaches and parents can learn so much from just watching the best do what they do but what can our kids learn just by watching the best in the game? Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: Make’em Remember You! About the Show:... The post Why not watch and learn from the best! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk,  The recruiting process for college baseball can provide some really rough waters. Today we discuss some of the bigger myths when it comes to being recruited to play at the collegiate level. Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: Parents: You’re not your child’s friend... The post So you want to play college baseball?? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk,  Spend all the money you want on lessons but what are you doing to increase your athleticism? Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: Trade Deadline, Trust Network & Mindsets About the Show: Website: Youth Baseball Talk Facebook: @youthbaseballtalk Twitter: @baseballpodcast Email questions or comments to the... The post Are you becoming a better athlete? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk,  It’s that time of year again and the stress levels of parents and kids all over the country are at an all-time high… Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: Stop Wasting your Bullets! About the Show: Website: Youth Baseball Talk Facebook: @youthbaseballtalk Twitter: @baseballpodcast Email... The post Tryouts…. UGH!!!! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk,  It’s time to welcome back in a fan favorite here at Youth Baseball Talk, Justin Stone. Youth baseball fans everyone have come to realize that when Justin speaks, you better be listening. Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: Bryce Harper: Self-Confident About the Show:... The post Let’s catch up with Justin Stone! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk,  After attending a “college showcase” baseball tournament I have to ask what the hell are these guys really doing? Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! Rope Report: Freedom to be Open Minded About the Show: Website: Youth Baseball Talk Facebook: @youthbaseballtalk Twitter: @baseballpodcast Email questions or comments... The post What EXACTLY is going on here? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk, the Missouri Gators are venturing across the river as the Illinois Gators will offer an opportunity for many more aspiring baseball players.  Hear from operating partners, Joe Lopez, and Chris Cradick, as they also share more info on the newly formed “Gators Baseball Academy” for all high school age... The post What’s happening with Gators Baseball appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk, Jim returns from Omaha after enjoying some amateur baseball. If you want to see what true love for the game is just tune in to the College World Series. Rope Report: Pitch Right & Be Smart Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! About the Show: Website: Youth... The post Pure love for the game! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk, Jim has received quite a few emails lately about parents and coaches struggling with accountability… Let’s talk about it a little more. Rope report: You can call it Pitching Outliers or Pitching Tipping Points. I’ll leave it up to you. Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk!... The post Accountability follow up appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk, Jim welcomes in a young man he’s had the privilege of watching grow up in the game of baseball and is starting to turn some of his dreams into reality through a desire to work harder than anyone else. This is ideally how it should always go. Rope Report:... The post USA! USA! USA! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk, Most teams are probably half way through their summer season. It’s at this point we ask “how is your season going” in an effort to understand why you may be happy or upset. Are you judging your season on the right criteria? It’s always a good question. Rope Report: The... The post How is your season going? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk, Jim taps into the memories of his oldest son as he returns home from his first and unfortunately his only year of college baseball. Let’s here from the young man his opinions of youth baseball and what it is really all about. Rope Report: You Must Be Open Minded... The post Who sits and who plays? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk, Are we doing a good thing by batting the entire roster or should we be teaching kids at a young age that not everybody plays? There are many life lessons that go along with earning your playing time but what is right and wrong when it comes to development?... The post To bat the roster or not, that is the question. appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk, Jim is joined by Kirk McNabb to discuss the feedback from last week’s show as parents and coaches everywhere were stunned by the actions of a few.  Rope Report: “Treat Disrespect with Respect”  Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! About the Show: Website: Youth Baseball Talk Facebook: @youthbaseballtalk... The post Thanks for the help, coach! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On the latest Youth baseball Talk, After reading about 2 youth baseball coaches from New Hampshire and their plot to run the only girl left out of “their” league Jim has thrown his hands up asking, “have we lost our minds?” Rope report: It’s 90% Mental”” Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk!... The post Have we lost our mind?? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

  On the latest Youth baseball Talk, Jim welcomes in former big leaguer, Bengie Molina. As kids from 7 to 37 take baseball fields all over this great land let’s not forget the main objective for them all, to have fun! Join us for this episode of Youth Baseball Talk! About the Show: Website: Youth Baseball... The post The boys of summer are back! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

  On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, How do we expect older players to be accountable for their actions if we never held them accountable at a young age. Both parents and coaches have the unenviable job of holding kids accountable both on and off the field. It can be done but it needs... The post Teaching accountability appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, For most of the country youth baseball is just getting started. With that in mind we beg the question, “what happened to common sense?” Social media has us finding horror stories all over of kids throwing max pitch limits their first time out for the year… I guess... The post What happened to common sense? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Do you ever find yourself in an argument over baseball teaching cues and then realize an hour later you and the person you are arguing with are actually saying the same thing? Happens all the time and if you find yourself around a Major League batting cage you... The post It’s what you do, not what you say…. appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim welcomes in St Louis Pirates pitching coordinator, Brett Huber. Brett is the career saves leader at Ole Miss and spent some time their coaching before embarking on a journey to help baseball players become better athletes in an effort to become the best baseball players they can... The post Talkin baseball Ole Miss style! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

  On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, With the season approaching Jim wonders out loud how many coaches are using bullpens to teach young pitchers how to pitch while building arm strength. Don’t forgot about the flat-ground throwing and how much it can help Plus, Kirk McNabb of Dirtbag Sports Nation with his “Rope Report”... The post Don’t underestimate your bullpen sessions appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

  On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, This week’s show is all about preparation and a plan. Dar to often you can drive by a little league field and see 9 kids standing around while a coach is throwing BP to one kid. Take a few moments and put together a plan that will keep... The post Coaches, have a plan! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

  On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Coaches all across the country are working on scheduling games, tournaments and hopefully and more importantly, practices. Tune in this week as Jim makes his case as he challenges coaches everywhere to schedule in some “unorganized practices”. You may just be surprised how much fun you bring back and... The post Coaches Challenge! appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, With the new USA bat standards taking full affect people everywhere are confused. Questions from why to where can I swing my old bat have cluttered the discussion about youth baseball for weeks now. I give you my two cents on the new bats and the why. Plus, Kirk... The post Why is this so hard? appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.