The Pitcher's Blog
Off-Season: Work Harder, not Longer, and Avoid Earbuds...
In other words: Quality over Quantity
I hope you spend your time wisely this off-season. Years ago, I was of the mi...
Good Pitchers are Good Athletes - How to Become More Athletic...
In this era of "velocity chasing", I have come across many pitchers who have successfully increased fastball velocity...
The Complete Pitcher, part 1
The game of baseball is in a "glass half empty or half full" era. Interest and popularity on social media and throug...
So You Play Another Sport? How Can You Keep Your Pitching Tuned Up?
The school year brings a sense of anticipation and optimism in many ways. With the many opportunities available to p...
Are You Making Adjustments?
"The best pitchers have the best imagination."
I was told this by a mentor of mine years ago, and I feel like - altho...
Game Day...The First Inning...How to Own It!
If I had a dollar for every pitcher who came to me wondering how they can be better in the first inning, I'd be a ric...
The Season is Here - What is Your Plan?
Be a pitcher first. Strength training is a close second, but it is second.
There is a fine line between working hard ...
Pointer #23 - The Priorities to Become a Winning Pitcher:
1. Find comfort in your pitching delivery.
2. Identify strains and pains - if you are in pain, there is a reason. Loo...
Pointer #22 -Embrace the Showcase: An Important Recruiting Tool
Three common questions I am asked by families (there are others, but these jump out):
"Can you get him to throw faste...
Pointer #21: Comparison - The Stuggle between, "It's Not Enough" and "I'm in a Good Place"
There are periods during the year when my conversations with families center on what other players are doing. This is...
Tip #20, High School, Senior Year/Plenty of Time to Make your College Choice
Congratulations to all College Commits!
National Signing Day is November 13.
Emotions are flying high at this time of...
Pitching Pointer #19 - If You Want to Throw Faster, be Ready to Throw Slower First.
You don't have to be "old school" type to understand how many baseball training programs are floating on the internet...