HYBSA Coaches Clinic Dave O’Connell March 7, 2009

Today’s Agenda Introduction Objectives of the Clinic “Off The Field” Issues “On The Field” Issues HYBSA Expectations By League Q & A Hands On Workshop in HHS Gym

Introduction Mark Jeye President HYBSA

Objectives of Clinic Keeping It Simple… Competence Consistency Common Framework Understand HYBSA Expectations Utilize Available Resources

“Off The Field” Its Always More Than You Think… Preparing For Practice Delegation Discipline Managing The Parents Fundraising Resources

Preparing For Practice A Few Minutes Of Prep Time Helps… Small Groups Coordinate With Other Coaches When Sharing Fields Recruit Assistants and Helpful Parents Coaches Corner on HYBSA

Delegation Most people are waiting to be asked… Fundraising Dugout Management Carpooling Snacks / Water Photography Team Party

Managing The Parents Set Expectations From The Outset All Children Will Play Practice Is Important Need Help / Support From Everyone Be On Time No Babysitting! Communicate Clearly Via Email Plenty of Templates / Examples Train Everyone to Check Email Frequently

“On The Field” Let’s Do The Basics Well… Throwing Catching Fielding Hitting Pitching Bunting Playing Catcher Running The Bases Baseball Situations

HYBSA Expectations People Skills Be Positive Build Self Esteem Provide All Players With Opportunity to Learn and Play Every Player an Important Part of Team Set Clear Expectations and Goals Create Safe and Caring Culture Be Fair Teach Good Sportsmanship Communicate Clearly

Throwing/Catching/Fielding Grip Overhand Step Toward Target Elbows Follow Through Catching Two Hands Above Waist Move The Body Gloves Fielding Pre-Pitch Routine Broad / Narrow Intense Ready Position Move Feet Decisions

Hitting/Bunting Hitting Bunting Balance Bat Position Bat Speed Weight Shift Follow Through Watch Contact Bunting Balance Bat Tilted Up Hand Position Angles “Catch Ball” Pitch Selection

Pitching / Playing Catcher Balance Footwork Leg Kick Eyes On Target Overhand Landing Foot Follow Through Catcher Awareness Protect Right Hand Use The Pads! Blocking Pitches Situations Leadership

Running The Bases Run Through The Bag at First Never Slide At First! Making The Turn Understand the Situation: Halfway on Popup Outfield Fly Ball Runner Ahead Of You Two Outs Stealing

Baseball Situations Incorporate Situations Into All Practices… Baserunning Force Outs First and Third Bunt Defense Cutoffs

Available Resources There’s a lot to take advantage of…. Hybsa.net Coaching Websites Batting Cages New Tunnels At Summer and Adams Veteran Coaches Practice Templates Willing Parents