James Donohue
@JDonohueIII
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Assistant Coach @FDUKnightsBase #YNK #KEEPGOING | #WeOutsideMovement
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Joined November 2017
Launch angles, exit velo, 60 times, velos from SS etc: All great measurements for baseball. Cool. Awesome. But have you ever stood at the 3B coaches box and watch your player fight during a 7+ pitch at bat and walk or bloop one over the SS head?.I’ll take a DOG any day!.
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Here is my favorite clip to show infielders:.1. Reads batted ball w/ great 1st step.2. Recognizes hop.3. Synchronizes rhythm with ball.4. Slows down at catch .5. Explodes through baseball into throw. This boy can boogie 💃🏽. THIS IS 🔥
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“Coach, I play in the OF. Why do I need to do glove work and quick exchanges with the IF?”. Here’s why, fam. Outs are everywhere 👀
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Hey @NCAABaseball! Pretty cool shirt made for @UVABaseball Catcher and Buster Posey Award Semi-Finalist, Kyle Teel. @bigdonkey47 what ya think?
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Welcome to #FDU, Jim Donohue! The Ridgefield Park, N.J. native joins the staff after spending last season at Saint Peter’s. 🔗 #uKNIGHTED⚔️
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Thank you @W_OwlsBaseball for these last two years and for giving the opportunity to coach at the college level. I am excited to announce that I have accepted an Assistant Coaching Position at East Central @ECCCBaseball. Can’t wait to get to work in Decatur! #KEEPGOING.
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In ten years:.JV as a Jr. High School Grad.Cut by D2 school.Transfer home to JUCO (👍).D2 scholarship .Youth Coach.Teacher Aide + Football Coach.HS Coach.GA at the Mississippi University for Women. #YNK what the world has planned for you. But, You must #KEEPGOING!.
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Extremely honored and humbled to accept an Assistant Coaching position at The W 🦉 (@W_OwlsBaseball ).Thank you so much for the opportunity! Can’t wait to get down there and get these boys going! #WinEveryDay
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#LoggingOn Episode 5.“JUCO Drill”. Use your resources. Think outside the 📦!. Special thanks to @RoutineBaseball for the Stay at Home 👕 ! You guys are terrific! . @Infield_U
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Several years ago I failed the same class twice in my undergrad program. Almost dropped out. Did it in 6.5 years. It doesn’t matter how or when. It’s matters how you DO. Now I have a Masters degree. KEEPGOING. Don’t. Ever. Stop. Don’t. Ever. Quit. Ever. #FuelYourFire.
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Not enough money in budget you say? No excuse! We film our hitters on 2 iPhones. We get to see swings and full at bats. iMessage them to players, talk on phone or in person about it, fix it, then they can post to their Snapchat/Gram. BOOM 💥 Everyone’s happy!#PlayerDevelopment.
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As I was establishing a plan for Saturday’s infield camp, I came across this video. I’ve must’ve watched @ThatGuy__Kai #ABCA video 30 times and never realized how important this was. A Gold Glover literally perfecting his craft without a ball in sight. #Intent 🏆🥇 @SteveTeel17
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Great 1st day of individuals with “The C Unit” @KadeTurnage32 @dylan_grayson14 @HayzeWest @manningh29. Back to the basics, back to the basement.🤝. We REALLY OUTSIDE THOUGH 🧃 . @ECCCBaseball
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Be around good people. It will change you. You need these people in your life. I’m not preaching, I’m just keeping it a buck and speaking from the heart.
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The kneeling dry work has become a staple to a majority of programs. We utilize this method to really pay attention to detail: understand the positioning of our body, to feel how the ball settles inside of our glove, and to isolate certain movements. 🤟🏽@W_OwlsBaseball #GlovePop
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Bro I don’t care if it’s soccer, baseball, curling, lawnmower racing, arm wrestling or cake wars… I love watching athletes compete for the United States of America 🇺🇸 It means so much more when you rock that Red, White and Blue #USMNT.
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When you take on the roll of a “coaching position” that you didn’t necessarily play, there’s a lot of learning involved bc you don’t have the “feel”. I’m learning from the players everyday. @KadeTurnage32 working on glove presentation and subtle glove movements #TheCUnit #SAWFT
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I thought the transition between moving from NJ to MS would be difficult but it makes it a whole lot easier when your new family is so welcoming and supportive. So happy to be apart of the Owl community #WinEveryDay @W_OwlsBaseball.
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Dugout fixtures 🔋🔑. Big shout out to @UACoachMurphy for introducing this word to us at the @ABCA1945 convention this year. Also @JHANDS08 making the dugout too!
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Happy Memorial Day!.Thankful for those who protect and serve our country! 🇺🇸 🤙🤙. #MURPH .@ECCCBaseball
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The C-Unit working from “all angles” 🤪.⬅️ machine imitating a RHP with some run.Middle machine is a curveball 🔄.➡️ machine imitating heavy run from a LHP. #WeOutside . @KadeTurnage32 @dylan_grayson14 @manningh29 @HayzeWest
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Ayo! How about @ECCCAthletics yesterday!? A clean sweep from Men’s and Women’s Soccer. A 4 match win for tennis and 2 dubs from the baseball team. idk but there’s something cookin in ‘catur 🤷🏽♂️.
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I am at a loss for words. The BCC Bulldogs (@Bergen_Baseball) just had their season taken away from them. @Mimmsy10 and his boys deserve this season. Attending BCC and being coached by Mimms change my life forever. Terrible call to cancel. #LetTheKidsPlay.
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Ever since #ABCA2018, I’ve been implementing all the information I’ve learned into my training. Here’s one of @BillyBallTime7 ‘s DP drills using HA Jr. 12u guys looking SMOOTH! #FridayFielders @TeelWyckoff @SteveTeel17
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My pops worked in education for 20+ years and half of those were in low socioeconomic districts. My pops had a soft spot for the “troubled” kids bc he knew they had potential. He saw the good in ALL. Not all heroes wear capes🦸🏽♂️.
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“Blessed to receive an offer from…. ”. Why are we still doing this?.
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Long story short about Scott Barry Kaufman:.-Considered slow learner.-repeated 3rd grade .-placed in “special school”.@ 14 yrs old he met a teacher who believed in his potential and then . Earned degrees from Carnegie Mellon and Yale and is now a renowned psychologist #GRIT.
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Indy Session with the UNIT:.1. Receive.2. Block.3. Block + throw to the called out base. The best part was THEY incorporated the extra throw around the bases. I love when players take the initiative to get better. That’s when you know your DUDES are special. @dylan_grayson14
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A PowerPoint I presented to our guys of @W_OwlsBaseball during a rainy afternoon. Hope y’all enjoy. A thread:. Back to the basement = Simplify
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The Boys put up video game 🎮 type numbers this tournament. I am blown away by their performance. It was absolutely incredible. We lead every offensive category but two! So PROUD of these dudes. #PLAKATA
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1B Carson Weis of William Paterson University showing of some athleticism and arm versatility in a SWEET double play. All players should practice their throws on the run. It should be a part of EVERY teams throwing routine. We appreciate your passion for defense, Carson!
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SUNDAY FUNDAY. The JUICE has made it to Decatur 🧃 🔋 . We may just be inside but we really. OUTSIDE!!!
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Recruiting chronicles: Sponsored by every gas station in the south east because with out you, I wouldn’t eat. Cheers.
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I am fairly biased because he is from NJ but this clip shows me something. It’s shows me that this dude must be a hell of a teammate and the players respect him. Look how excited they are FOR him. If this isn’t the definition of #Mudita, then I don’t know what is. @UVABaseball
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First team meeting ✅. Didn’t laugh at my Jersey Shore joke 🤷🏻♀️. So excited to get things going!
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We are dedicating this tweet to our boys at the 1B spot! 💪🏼. This position doesn’t get enough love! Time to change that. They are just as smooth as everyone else boyyyyyiii!!😤. We lovin’ em up today! ❤️ . #WinEveryDay #SuavecitoPapi #OwlSmooth @W_OwlsBaseball
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I got some recruiting advice:. 1. Become the best player on your team. 2. Be the best teammate you can possibly be. 3. Love the weight room. 4. Read step 2 a couple more times. 5. Get them grades up!.
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Turn the scoreboard ON!. Points were awarded to teams for smart and aggressive base running. The guys had some fun with it and they brought some excitement to the yard today. Runs were NOT recorded. @StealBasesCom
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Nah that ball landed at my parents crib in Jersey….
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I just read a bio that said class of 2028. I don’t understand. Maybe I never will. I believe that some players are just looking for that “commit” post and totally forget about what “playing baseball” actually is. Do you want a ring or 478 likes on IG? Lmk.
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BROOO THE JUICE IS LOOSE! 🧃 . The Owls take the W in game 2. They answered after a tough loss in game 1. Talk about work while you wait. starting catcher goes down and it’s next man up. Collins Brown😤 goes YABO and calls a GEM. TALK ABOUT PROUD MOMENTS
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I remember being told that I wouldn’t be on track to graduate with my undergrad. I’m one semester away from a masters degree. #KEEPGOING.
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Hot take. My BP is on par, if not better than these Major League guys. Dont @ me.
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Going to speak my mind for a sec. I have a HUGE problem with youth sports handing out 💍as a reward for winning a championship. A ring is the ultimate reward. Athletes put in countless hours their whole life and some come up short of the dream to wear a ring around their finger.
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Recruiting scares me. I just saw a bio with the “Class of 31”…. bruhhh.
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Some velo work inside the cage for the Owls’ hitters. All the behind the scenes work happens indoors (drill work, discussions, failures, laughs, and story telling). But honestly, they just needed some bats with some BOP in it. #LoudNoises @W_OwlsBaseball #WinEveryDay
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I’ve been so lucky to be surrounded by so many great baseball “guys” throughout the years. The amount of knowledge I have acquired from mentors, coaches, and family is mind blowing. No Ego. No “Know It All’s”. Just excellent people with a passion you can’t teach 🤟🏽.
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My Brother @jar_dononohue is the 🐐. I am so proud of him for setting up a drive by birthday for his “at-risk” friend. WHAT A GUY! This is what the country needs. This is IT. There are good people out there, I promise. 🇺🇸.
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Yankees need a clubhouse guy/leader like they did in ‘09 with CC Sabathia. But, I also batted .200 in college so what do I know.
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Yes, it stinks to lose a few games on the road. You know what doesn’t stink?.1. Having family who loves you.2. A healthy family back in NJ.3. Waking up with the opportunity to keep developing young men. Put things into perspective and life becomes a helluva lot more fun. 🤟🏽🧃.
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Remember that kid who always asked the questions in class and everyone was annoyed by it? BE THAT KID who seeks guidance and help. That “kid” wanted to master that class. He/she wanted to perfect that craft. He/she wanted to be better than the day before. Trying hard IS COOL😎!.
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Game 1 JUICE 🧃 goes to pitcher @Brady_Jones_ ! Brady ABSOLUTELY shoved to secure the DUB. 510 lb deadlifts are paying off 🏋️♂️ . Game 2 JUICE 🧃 goes to winning pitcher Courtlan Frost. Aka Frosty the Show Man. Frosty had 11 Ks on the day! ⛄️ #WinEveryDay
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Hitters need to feel strong even when they have been “fooled”. This drill allows our Owls to feel strong once they are fooled. It also allows them find correct “barrel path” when the pitch is down in the zone. @W_OwlsBaseball . Stolen from the Professor @SteveTeel17
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When you have the opportunity to coach an entire offense, you have to be able to know your players inside and out bc they ALL are going to move differently. We always talk about finding a “good” position to barrel a baseball. ALL BARRELS, ALL DIFFERENT.
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#LoggingOn episode 2: Getting Creative and Using Your Imagination!. Please feel free to ask any questions or give any suggestions.
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Over the last year or so, there’s been so much hate and negativity. Don’t get caught up in it. I’m here to tell you that there are genuinely good people out there. They want to help and brighten other people’s day. I promise you that.
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Just got a little “colder” in Columbus. Owls just got ICED 🧊.
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TRIPLE JUICES 🧃 🧃 🧃 . @CJ_Wise4 earns the juice for his relentlessness on the base paths and for a gritty head first slide to 1B. @Heath_ford2 makes his comeback from injury with a nice poke to break the game open. @Hharper15 found big ol’ barrels ALL DAY.
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Congrats boys!.
𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑴𝑷𝑺!. With a 10-3 win in game one against EMCC, your @ECCCBaseball team is the 2023 MACCC Champions! . #WarriorStrong
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JUICE BOYZ🧃🥤. Trey Petite ⛑opens the season up with a base hit and then proceeds to go YAYA. Johnny Mac 🏃🏼♂️💨gets the juice for putting on a base running clinic
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For those of you who are wondering…. “Why does he keep saying ‘WE outside’ and what does it mean?”. Here you go!.#MakingMoves
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Y’all are getting a REAL ONE! Extremely stoked for this dude! @Achamblee_4.
BSB | Co-Lin Athletics Welcomes Chamblee As New Head Baseball Coach.
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Guess where WE AT….
Grab your brooms, cause that's an @ECCCBaseball sweep! . Your Warriors are now 4-0 on the year!. #WarriorStrong
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Repetitions do not make you better. Concentration and intent WITHIN your repetitions make you better. #ThoughtsFromTheKitchen #MorningCoffee #ButItsNoon #IDC.
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People my age: Proposing, buying houses, traveling the world etc. Me: “How often do MIF utilize their backhand and I think Javy Baez is a real magician. Yoo what glove you rockin this year? Funnel or press through the ball? Difference between Latin and American IFs?”.
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By taking away their lower half, our infielders really have to concentrate on mastering their “glove work” and how their glove moves to the ball. So proud of the way these boys work. 🔋😤⛽️🤟🏽#ManosSuave #WinEveryDay
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CUPPA JUICES 🥤 . @MattBumpous is the first ever Owl to grab the 🧃 for bunting. this man is a TABLE SETTER 🍽 . Joel Estabrook earns his first 🧃 for failing a bunt attempt and then proceeds to hit a double. That is what we call a DAWG
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JUICE 🥤 FERDDAA BOYZZ. @DaltonCohea5 🪑 slams the door shut in game 1. Blake Estabrook 🏄🏼 opens up the flood gates in game 2. #OwlTheWayUp
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It’s not about who gets there first…. it’s about who stays.
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You wake up, you alive, you winning. There’s beauty in the struggle, I promise.
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@BasebaIlKing I hope the people trying to dissect the video realize he is only 11 years old. 11. Let the kid live. Let him have fun man.
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