What’s In Your First Aid Kit?
One of the most common ‘must have’ items for a coach is a first aid kit. Easy enough, you think, they have them for $10 at Wal-Mart all the time. But you might be surprised at what is in those inexpensive first-aid kits and what is missing. Most experienced coaches will tell you that they…
Read MoreIce or Heat?
Training is great for your performance and keeps your body in optimal shape. However, one small tweak or over worked muscle, then pain and injury set in-and that can sideline your performance. So what’s the best solution for optimal recovery? Do you run to the freezer or furnace? This is a common question with lots…
Read MorePractices Getting Boring?
Hey Coach – I’m sure you’ll agree, it’s difficult to keep weekly practice from getting boring. Right? Are you looking to change up your practice plans to keep things fun for your players? The key is to prepare and to get creative! The best coaches in the world prep just like teachers do before covering…
Read MoreIn Praise of an Imperfect Umpire
by Patrick T. Reardon Chicago Tribune I’ve become a fan of Jim Joyce. He’s the major league umpire who blew the call Wednesday on what would have been the final out of the perfect game that Armando Galarraga was pitching for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Indians. Like a lot of baseball fans, I…
Read MoreStrike Zone, Part 1
19 March 2015 Nick G (from umpirebible.com) Baseball is unique in that one of the central and most important features of the field of play is completely invisible. There are no lines that mark it, no buzzers or bells that go off when it’s touched. There is a five-sided plate in the ground beneath it,…
Read MoreGet The Most Of A Practice
Here is a video outlining a great practice plan mostly designed for Select and Rep level players. Have a look and I think you’ll see that it’s a great way to get the most out of a practice. Consider implementing this plan or simply use it as a guide to create your own.
Read MoreParents’ Guide to Common Baseball Injuries & Prevention
Baseball is one of the most popular sports today, enjoyed by men and women, young and old, all over the world. Because it involves many mechanics of the body, including throwing, running and sliding, it can also be one of the most injurious – especially for student athletes who may not always be ready for…
Read MoreTaking Care Of That Arm
Author: Joe Golton I researched and collated much information on pitcher arm care into a parent advice guide for my spring PONY team in April 2014. Here I present the same information, expanded and reworked into a more blog-appropriate format, and updated gradually over time as I learn more. In February 2015 I attended a workshop on…
Read MoreStretch It Out
By Justin Williamson, In Exercising Benefits of Stretching We all know we should stretch, but far too many of us overlook this and choose to get on with the ‘fun stuff’ instead – the exercise or the sports or the free running. Perhaps though part of the problem is that we are not educated quite enough…
Read MoreConcussions
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. Concussions are usually caused by a blow to the head. Violently shaking the head and upper body also can cause concussions. Some concussions cause you to lose…
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