Fired up to visit about infield play at the
@Mo_MHSBCA
convention in just over a month. Sneak peek of what our guys at ESU have been up to, and a little bit of what I’ll be sharing
#StingersUp
#FridayFielders
Taste of a fun few days back with the fellas! We’re fortunate to have the indoor space we do at ESU
✅ Deliberate Repetition
✅ Quality Reps > Quantity of Reps
✅ Fearless to Failure - Mistakes happen ➡️ Learn from them
✅Growth Mindset
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#OrganizedChaos
#MiDwEstSpRiNgWEaThEr
Breaking out some “past their prime” baseballs as we prepare to play on a natural surface after practicing and playing a majority of our games on a turf infield.
✅- Adjustability
✅- Variability in spin/speed
✅- Bad Hops!!
#SmallPart
Thanks for having me on, Les! Really enjoyed the opportunity to catch up, talk prep baseball, and share a little about
@ESUBaseball
. Looking forward to connecting again soon!
#GoRoyals
#GoCubsGo
Prayers to Coach Cronk’s family - one of the best guys you’ll meet in this game. Gut wrenching loss for all that were fortunate to know him and call him a friend.
🙏🏼
The measure of a coach won’t be by number of games their teams have won, it will be the number of weddings they’re invited to. That’s how you’ll know how many lives they’ve impacted. 💜 -Daryl Cronk
Really appreciate
@CoachB_ABCA
and
@ABCA1945
giving me the opportunity to share how our infielders warm up, utilize catch play, and a couple transition drills to develop athletes on the infield!
#GrowTheGame
🐝 🐝
Impactful thought heard on
@aotc_podcast
... Individual could live to be 80 years old, & spend only four of those years in your program. Meaning, you’re directly coaching for only 5% of a player’s life, but have opportunity to make impact that’s lasts for remaining 100%.
#TheWhy
Land of the free BECAUSE of the brave. Thank you to the men and women who have served and those that continue to serve. You are the reason this is the greatest country in the world
#USA
#VeteransDay
Zack Greinke on Zoom w/the media on what he’s been doing:”Throwing against the wall just about every day” (pitch count in ideal world when season starts?) “150” (Universal DH?) “I like hitting.I’d rather go back & play a position if I was allowed to,but I’m better at pitching”
“Not going to remember if you went 0-4 or 4-4, people will remember who you were.”
@ESUBaseball
All-MIAA catcher Cooper Minnick in post game.
Always the toughest part of my job - the final interviews for seniors.
Breaking news: After tossing 6 innings in the
@saltdogsball
9-5 victory. Nick Tepesch announced his retirement from baseball. It was a very touching and emotional moment in the club house over the last 40 minutes.
Day 2 of the clinic is underway! Our lead off speaker is Bret Schwartz, assistant coach at Emporia State University. Coach Schwartz is speaking on preparing your infielders through everyday drills.
Modern Baseball ➡️
INF Shifts to Tendencies
Skill Acquisition-
✅ Block Training- Field GBs(in order) from shift positioning
✅ Random Training- Random GBs in shift position
✅ Add Chaos- Scrimmage/add runners
✅ Gameplay- Play fast, free & confident
#ShiftWork
#FridayFielders
Happy official 3rd anniversary to my love
@bschwartzESU
... I am coming to appreciate and realize that every season we conquer together results in a deeper love than I ever could have dreamed.
The word “steadfast” describes you perfectly for this year. I love you, always ❤️
For those who have asked about my PowerPoint notes from the
@Mo_MHSBCA
Clinic on developing infield play, here is a link to follow and download through Google Drive. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any issues/questions.
Rangers manager Chris Woodward on Fernando Tatis Jr. swinging 3-0 on his grand slam: "I didn't like it personally. You're up by 7 in the 8th inning, it's typically not a good time 3-0. It's kind of the way we were all raised in the game. But ... the norms are being challenged."
Big time awareness and play by UConn’s Prato! Would’ve liked to see 3B:
1. Turn his body almost perpendicular to ball flight to try and take sun out of play and
2. Communicate early he’s having trouble w/ sun so play is more routine for teammate. Fun play, tho!
#NCAABaseball
Glimpse into our “Teammate of the Year,” as voted by his peers, and his vibrant sense of humor. We’re fortunate to get after it with dudes like
@Ty_barcs
!!
#StingersUp
#SmallPart
✅ - On time to the bag
✅ - In front of the bag so he can maneuver around runner on throw up the line
✅ - Catch it deep
✅ - Throw it down!!
#BestInTheBiz
#EyesOptional
✅ Huge for the development of current and future student athletes.
✅ Possible because of the ground work laid by our alumni both on and off the field.
‼️They mean more to our program than they know‼️
#Brotherhood
#SmallPart
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To our veterans for their service, and those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom - We thank you on this Veteran’s Day!
🇺🇸 🇺🇸
#FreedomIsntFree
Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes have reached agreement on a 10-year -- 10-year! -- contract extension that ties him to Kansas City through the 2031 season, league sources tell ESPN.
So awesome to see
@TomMyers24
get the recognition he deserves in his induction! Grateful to have been able to play and learn from one of the best!
#MIAAHOF
May not be a better time to buy the club. Young arms in the minors, young position players in the bigs, and expectations from fans have leveled off significantly.
#WinWinWin
UCM Athletics is saddened by the loss of Jerry Hughes.
"Jerry is UCM Athletics. We have lost our guiding light, mentor and most importantly our friend. We will strive every day to be the department Jerry wanted us to be."
📰
✅ Play is made bc of elite pre pitch work and 1st step that we can’t see in video.
✅ Throwing from the low slot it is fielded from in DP feed
✅ 2B on time to bag and enables him to react to throw
#643
#AestheticlyPleasing
#🐐
Prospect Camp is tomorrow! Check-in starts at 8:15am. Registration is at capacity for the full day (workout/games) but you can still be a part of the pro style workout in the morning for a discounted rate. If interested contact Coach Nehls at bnehls
@emporia
.edu
Thank you to the men and women that have fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Forever indebted to those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. 🇺🇸
#FreedomAintFree
#MemorialDay
Congratulations to Hornet Senior Pooper Minnick who earned
@TheMIAA
Hitter of the Week after he hit .538 against Pittsburg State over the weekend to clinch a series victory.
#SPSB
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#TheMIAA
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Between inning reps are an untapped goldmine of practice opportunities at game speed.
🚨 5️⃣0️⃣ Game Season Quick Math 🚨
9️⃣ Innings/Game w/ 3️⃣ GBs each Inning (Forehand, 2 Hand, Backhand)
= 27/game, 81/weekend series, and ❗️1️⃣3️⃣5️⃣0️⃣❗️ possible reps in a season!
#UseEmOrLoseEm
Nolan Arenado on-the-run backhand
(between innings vs. live game)
Reminder: Invest time in all three lanes (2-hand, 1-hand, backhand) and foot patterns (4-step, 2-step, on-the-run) while prepping the arm for the first pitch of an inning
1. Why did the clock stop at 44 seconds after the bomb from Rivers to Williams?!
2. How are commentators not talking about this?
#NFLConspiracyTheories
Blessed to live in the greatest country on Earth, and abundantly grateful to our military who risk and have given their lives to protect our incredible freedoms. Praying for comfort for families who are mourning on this day!
If a player is a really good "practice player" but struggles in games, then you've got to ask yourself:
- Is practice hard enough?
- Are we simulating game-like conditions in practice?
- What is our practice effort like?
#SmallPart
Rest easy, Joe Morgan.
Hall of Famer, one of the greatest infielders of all time, & excelled in the booth alongside Jon Miller on Sunday Night Baseball for 20+ years.
A staple to any baseball fan in the 90s and early 2000s.
#RestEasyJoe
Huge shout out to former Mustang
@mason_sturdy
as he went 3-4 today with a double, triple, and 3 RBI for
@ESUBaseball
in their run rule victory. Proud of you Mas! 👊
So much awesome in this vid -
1. Young buck responding to adversity and ultimately overcoming the challenge.
2. Teammates are 100% bought into his success - mudita
3. Parents/Coach allowing failure first then encourage/challenge him to success.
#SteppingStonesNotStumblingBlocks
This video is everything.
Life lesson: Tears, disappointment and failure can turn into joy, self-confidence and success with the right people cheering you on.
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