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Coaches, Many of you are calling the pitches for your pitchers and that's great BUT, don't forget: 1. To explain to your pitcher and catcher WHY you call the pitches you do so they can learn. 2. To teach them to look at a batter's swing and stance prior to pitching. 3. To still have your catcher give the sign so they can get used to doing this. 4. For new pitchers, make sure they know to receive the sign ON the mound. 5. For newer pitchers, make sure they know to give their catcher time to adjust their glove before throwing. 6. For more experienced catchers, start to let them call the game even if this means juust for an inning or two when you have a major lead. Let them start to learn this skill. 7. If you have a pitcher or catcher sitting the bench, have them sit next to you as you call pitches so you can explain the rationale to them. They'll learn a lot more than just sitting on the bench. 8. If you are not a skilled coach in this area, find someone who is and can call pitches. Pitchers work hard on this at their lessons so just calling random pitches or just calling fastballs only (aside from new pitchers), won't help them grow as a pitcher. Still unsure of who can do this efficiently? Check with the pitcher's parent. Most of the time they're the ones at their lessons and know their strengths and weaknesses. I want to add a little here from my experience. My daughter is a competitive softball player and a catcher. I taught her from day one that her job is to manage the game, the pitcher, and the energy of the team. Watch her play now, and you will know what works on the field. Your kids are capable of far more than you give them credit for, but you have to let them do it, fail, and do it again! They will always surprise you!

In this exclusive "Coaches Corner" feature for Drill Masters Elite, we sit down with the renowned Coach Matt Phillips, a figure whose dedication to the game and its players has reshaped the way we think about coaching in the modern era. Coach Phillips, known for his unwavering commitment to not only winning games and championships but also to the holistic development of his athletes, shares his insights and experiences in navigating the evolving landscape of sports coaching. From his early days, Coach Phillips entered the coaching realm with a mission: to give back to the sports that profoundly impacted his life, to impart the invaluable lessons learned through competition, and to guide athletes to surpass their perceived limits. His approach goes beyond the field or court, focusing on cultivating great leaders and teammates who excel in every aspect of their lives. However, the journey of a coach is fraught with challenges, especially today, when the nature of the athlete has transformed significantly. Coach Phillips delves into the complexities of coaching today's athletes, who are vastly different from those of previous generations, and how he has adapted his methods to meet these changes head-on. This interview is a must-watch for coaches, athletes, and sports enthusiasts alike, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a coach who lives to inspire, challenge, and ultimately, to win. Join us in the "Coaches Corner" as Coach Matt Phillips shares his story of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence in the ever-changing world of sports coaching.

Since phones were introduced in 2007 coaching athletes has become much more difficult but not for the reason you may think. Athletes are coming to you less equipped mentally, leaving coaches in a tough spot. We are in s different sports ecosystem now, we know coaches can coach baseball but are struggling with behaviour. The Mental Game Academy is here to equip coaches with the necessary cognitive strategies to develop this new distracted athlete. Check us out: https://thementalgameacademy.ca/