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Coaching ConfidentialCoaching 1BCoach Lou and Coach George discuss the finner details of coaching 1B. They talk about what being a B.O.S.S is like and understanding how valubale a good 1B coach can be.
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Coaching ConfidentialActive Roster to Active Duty, w/ Lt. Joe RaabIn episode #34, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with Lt. Joe Raab. Joe was a four year member of the Unites States Merchant Marine Academy baseball team. As a pitcher, Joe earned All American Status and pitcher of the year while being named captain in the same season. Upon completion, Joe went on to sign a professional contract at the idependent level. He played until his commission started as an Officer in the United States Navy. In his last outing of professional baseball, Joe completed a complete game with a Win.2021-08-3127 minCoaching ConfidentialItalian Sausage with Peppers and a Bud LightIn episode #33, Coach Lou and Coach George Discuss memories of big moments in their baseball lives. What certain smells and sounds trigger flash backs of the glory days. The discuss learning moments and important experience that have influenced their careers.2021-08-1535 minCoaching ConfidentialPre Game Routines & ExpectationsIn episode #32, Coach George and Coach Lou talk about pre gram routine. They discussed expectations and incentives for pre game or weekend tournaments"2021-07-1523 minCoaching Confidential"Summer Time; Show cases, Sticky Stuff, & Pop Time vs. Release Time"In Episode #31, Coach George and Coach Lou take three audience questions. They discuss the good and bad about college showcases. They dive into what the real value and issues are with Pitchers and Hitters using "Sticky Stuff". They also discuss the difference between Pop time and Release time for catchers.2021-07-1429 minCoaching Confidential"Pop Up Priorities"In episode 30, Coach Lou and Coach George talk about Pop up priorities. They discuss different ways to verbally communicate with your teammates and physical communication. They discuss who has priority over each other by position. They also handle a tough audience question about pitchers fielding fly balls.2021-06-2928 minCoaching Confidential"Average Pro to Exceptional Joe" w/ Zak AdamsIn Episode #29, Coach George sits down with his former teammate and good friend Zak Adams. Zak was a drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round in 2010. He played 3 seasons in the Minor Leagues. He is currently working for TBT Training and operates their facility in Boca Raton F.L. The boys dive into the Bio Mechanics of throwing, Arm Injuries, and how to take care of your arm at the youth level. 2021-03-201h 12Coaching Confidential"Coaching Champions" With Dave HadfieldIn episode #28, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with the coach for all coaches, Dave Hadfield. Dave is based out of New Zealand and is most known for his work in mental skills, mentoring coaches & players. He has a masters degree in Psychology, a B.A in Social Sciences, and an elite level 3 coaching status from the Cricket board of New Zealand and Australia. Internationally he is known for his work with The All Blacks Rugby Team, which has the highest winning percentage in the world for a professional sports franchise. He is also a consultant with the Toronto Bl...2021-03-1842 minCoaching Confidential"The Coaching Bag"In episode #27, Coach Lou and Coach George discuss their "Coaching Bags". They discuss certain gizmos and gadgets they use to help with training players/ teams. They state some obvious and not so obvious tools of the trade. They also touch on what should be in a players bag and what is in the infamous "Bullpen Bag".2021-02-2328 minCoaching Confidential"The Baseball Motivator" with C.J BeattyIn episode #26, Coach Lou and Coach George talked with their good friend C.J Beatty. C.J is the creator Of TBM and TSM, the baseball and softball motivator. Hear his story on where his passion for the game of baseball started, and where it has taken him. Coach Beatty drops some knowledge for players, coaches, and parents. He discusses his book "The 18 Elements of mental toughness". He has become an icon in the baseball community, with insight of playing career and coaching experience.2021-02-0346 minCoaching Confidential"Coaching Styles" With Jamie QuinnIn episode #25, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with their good friend Jamie Quinn. Jamie is entering his 3rd season as the head coach at Fairleigh Dickenson University-Florham and his 6th season as an Assistant coach of the Orleans Firebirds in the prestige's Cape Code Collegiate Summer League. We discussed coaching styles, how to interact with players, and what it really takes to want to coach. We also talked about creating a positive but accountable team environment. 2021-01-2949 minCoaching Confidential"The mental side of the game isn't just for the players" with John LannanIn Episode #24, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with their good friend, Long Island Native, John Lannan. John made his MLB Debut with the Washington Nationals. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, and the N.Y Mets. John is currently a Mental Performance Coach with the Toronto Blue Jays. We discussed parental roles in the game, how the game effects kids/parents mentally, and strategies to improve performance. Side note, Coach Georges kid might've woken up during a nap in the middle of this one!!!!2021-01-1740 minCoaching Confidential"How to prepare for a tryout, When should we start throwing , and Legends Never Die"In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George take three audience questions. They discuss what coaches look for in a tryout and how you can prepare yourself going into High School tryouts. They discuss when to start a throwing programing coming off a long break. They also get a question about a legendary coach.2021-01-1521 minCoaching ConfidentialWhat to expect from Coaching Confidential in 2021What to expect from Coaching Confidential in 2021. 2021-01-1401 minCoaching Confidential"2020, Who did you Become" With T.J LopezIn episode 22, Coach Lou and Coach George talked to their good friend T.J Lopez. T.J is a strength and conditioning coach and owns his own company called AMP, Athletic Movement Protocol, in Syosset N.Y. We talked about the constant evolution of the industry, the benefits of strength and conditioning, and what it took to improve in 2020. 2021-01-0634 minCoaching Confidential"Picking the right instructor, Elevating Practice, & Benefits of Tee work"In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George take 3 audience questions on some interesting topics. They discuss the importance of picking an instructor for the off season, the importance of elevating practice, and the benefits of using the tee as a tool. 2020-12-1621 min
Coaching Confidential"Where did it start" with Anthony IapoceIn this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sit down with their good friend Anthony Iapoce. Anthony is from Queens N.Y and is currently the MLB Hitting Coach for the Chicago Cubs. He talks how to get to know the players and what motivates them to be where they are today. He dives into a team building exercise that he thought of that turned into an internet hit, Where did it start?2020-12-0747 minCoaching Confidential"Bullpens"In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George dive into the importance of bullpens. They discuss how important the pitcher catcher relationship is and how trust is started in bullpens. They give some practice ideas and how to make bullpen work as game like as possible. 2020-12-0219 min
Coaching Confidential"Learning From Failure" With Demetre KokorisIn this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with Demetre Kokoris. Demetre is currently a minor league pitching coach with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. We talked about learning from failure and how important it is for a kid to fail. He also discussed his 4 step method of disciplining his players. Demetre has played in college world series 3 times, once with the University of South Carolina and twice with Cal State Fullerton. He also coached in one of the most prestigious and rigorous collegiate summer leagues in the country, the North Woods.2020-11-2846 minCoaching Confidential"Quality at Bats" With Steve SpringerIn this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with the QUAB master himself, Steve Springer. Springer played in the Big Leagues for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Mets. He is the former mental performance hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays and currently works with players in the California area. He runs his website Qualityatbats.com and does national speaking events around the country . He is one of the best mental hitting coaches in the world and will "get the mind right". "I didn't start on my high school team, got cut from my college team, a...2020-11-2232 min
Coaching Confidential"Quality at Bats" With Steve SpringerIn this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with the QUAB master himself, Steve Springer. Springer played in the Big Leagues for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Mets. He is the former mental performance hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays and currently works with players in the California area. He runs his website Qualityatbats.com and does national speaking events around the country . He is one of the best mental hitting coaches in the world and will "get the mind right". "I didn't start on my high...2020-11-2100 min
Coaching Confidential"Identifying hitters weaknesses"- With Brady NorthIn this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with Brady North. Brady is a Hitting Coach in the Tampa Rays Organization who dives into some import stats on hitting such as WOBA. We talked about how to evaluate hitters and how to help them make adjustments in practice. 2020-11-0926 minCoaching Confidential"Clutch performers and the playoffs"In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George take three questions from the audience about playoff baseball. The talk about what it takes to be a clutch performer, how to manage a bullpen, and what it takes to achieve the ultimate goal of a championship.2020-11-0227 min
Coaching Confidential"Building a winning team" with Travis HafnerIn this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with Travis Hafner. Travis is a 11 year MLB veteran that played for with the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, and the New York Yankees. He is currently a scout for the Cleveland Indians and coaches his kids travel ball teams in his spare time. We talked about creating a roster, what coaches look for in a player, the infamous "Pronk Bar", and much more.2020-10-3132 minCoaching Confidential"Audience questions; Travel ball & more"In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George take 3 questions from the audience. They discuss what would be more difficult over the course of a full season, 20 wins as a pitcher or 50 homers as a hitter. What's the difference between command and control? What's more valuable for my kids development, keeping him on the local little league team or going right into travel baseball? 2020-10-1626 min
Coaching Confidential"Building the player coach relationship" with Alex NikolicIn this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with Alex Nikolic. Coach Nikolic is an Assistant coach at Queens College (DII) and a former Manager in the Hamptons Summer Collegiate League. We discussed how to build a relationship with your players and how that relationship carries on beyond baseball. He gives some do's and don'ts while sharing his own experiences.2020-10-1332 minCoaching ConfidentialFollow up to "Creating chaos while being discipline on the bases"In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George did a follow up to their baserunning show. They answer some questions from the audience on how to practice what "they" preach. They go over several drills on how to practice base running and when to fit it into a practice. 2020-10-1319 minCoaching Confidential"Creating Chaos while being discipline on the bases"In this Episode, Coach Lou and Coach George dive deep into baserunning. They discuss different types of leads at each base, what it means to have an aggressive mind set, and what it means to create chaos on the bases while being discipline in your decision making. They also have a heated debate on the difference between the "Contact Play" and "Going on Contact" when on third base with the infield in. 2020-10-0950 minCoaching Confidential"Know your Role"In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George dive into the responsibilities of a coaching staff. They give you insight on each coaches role on a staff, they give advice on how to manage your club, and they have some tips on how to be 2 steps ahead of your opponent. 2020-09-1431 minCoaching ConfidentialThe "Unwritten Rules" of BaseballIn this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George dive into the "Unwritten Rules" of baseball. They answer the questions of, when can you swing 3-0, is there a proper way to steal a sign, is stealing 3B with 2 outs okay, and many more.2020-09-0539 minCoaching Confidential"Earning and Deserving the Success You Have" with Coach Nelson NorthIn this Episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with Nelson North to discuss what it takes to develop a winning culture within a program. Coach North has Coached at the N.A.I.A level and at the D 2 level where he won a national championship with the University of Tampa. He has also coached at the D 1 level at the University of South Florida. He is currently the head coach at Gaither High School in Tampa FL where they won a state championship in 2016. Coach North is a wealth of knowledge!!! "Earning and Deserving the Success you Hav...2020-09-0352 minCoaching Confidential“Creating an Efficient Team Practice”In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George their ideas for designing a team practice. They discuss the importance of creating a schedule, small groups, and how to value your time.2020-08-1615 minCoaching Confidential“Sign Sequences Within The Battery”In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George go over different sign sequences/switch signs with runners on base.2020-08-1622 minCoaching Confidential“What are You Watching”In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George break down watching video. They discuss the importance of video and how it can improve your practice, They give advice on how to interpret what you see and how to break it down.2020-08-0732 min
Coaching Confidential“Player Development Guidelines” with Mike LandisIn this Episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with the Player Development Coordinator of Baseball Factory, Mike Landis. Baseball Factory is the number 1 organization in the country for player development at the amateur level. We discussed player development, Drill Design, Social Media, and Parent Involvement.2020-08-0452 min
Coaching Confidential“Game Calling”In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George dive into game calling. They discuss strategies on attacking hitters, how to create a plan, how to adjust on the fly,who should be calling the game.2020-08-0138 min
Coaching Confidential“The Battery”In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George discuss the relationship between the pitcher and catcher. They give their perspective of where this relationship starts, how to build it, and how this bond can elevate each others career.2020-08-0126 min