The Pitcher's Blog
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...
Pitching Easy Pointer #18 - Are Analytics the "Law"? There is more to Pitching than Numbers.
I love watching velocity readings.
As a coach, it is exciting to see a player increase their velocity, achieving a ve...
Chasing Mental Perfection - Pointer 17
How Are You Feeling About Your Game?
I could give a pitcher a month's worth of drills (at least) to keep them busy an...