1. HYBSA Coaches Clinic
Dave O’Connell
March 7, 2009

2. Today’s Agenda Introduction Objectives of the Clinic
“Off The Field” Issues
“On The Field” Issues
HYBSA Expectations By League
Q & A
Hands On Workshop in HHS Gym

3. Introduction
Mark Jeye
President HYBSA

4. Objectives of Clinic Keeping It Simple… Competence Consistency
Common Framework
Understand HYBSA Expectations
Utilize Available Resources

5. “Off The Field” Its Always More Than You Think… Preparing For Practice
Delegation
Discipline
Managing The Parents
Fundraising
Resources

6. Preparing For Practice
A Few Minutes Of Prep Time Helps…
Small Groups
Coordinate With Other Coaches When Sharing Fields
Recruit Assistants and Helpful Parents
Coaches Corner on HYBSA

7. Delegation Most people are waiting to be asked… Fundraising
Dugout Management
Carpooling
Snacks / Water
Photography
Team Party

8. Managing The Parents Set Expectations From The Outset
All Children Will Play
Practice Is Important
Need Help / Support From Everyone
Be On Time
No Babysitting!
Communicate Clearly Via
Plenty of Templates / Examples
Train Everyone to Check Frequently

9. “On The Field” Let’s Do The Basics Well… Throwing Catching Fielding
Hitting
Pitching
Bunting
Playing Catcher
Running The Bases
Baseball Situations

10. HYBSA Expectations People Skills Be Positive Build Self Esteem
Provide All Players With Opportunity to Learn and Play
Every Player an Important Part of Team
Set Clear Expectations and Goals
Create Safe and Caring Culture
Be Fair
Teach Good Sportsmanship
Communicate Clearly

11. Throwing/Catching/Fielding
Grip
Overhand
Step Toward Target
Elbows
Follow Through
Catching
Two Hands
Above Waist
Move The Body
Gloves
Fielding
Pre-Pitch Routine
Broad / Narrow Intense
Ready Position
Move Feet
Decisions

12. Hitting/Bunting Hitting Bunting Balance Bat Position Bat Speed
Weight Shift
Follow Through
Watch Contact
Bunting
Balance
Bat Tilted Up
Hand Position
Angles
“Catch Ball”
Pitch Selection

13. Pitching / Playing Catcher
Balance
Footwork
Leg Kick
Eyes On Target
Overhand
Landing Foot
Follow Through
Catcher
Awareness
Protect Right Hand
Use The Pads!
Blocking Pitches
Situations
Leadership

14. Running The Bases Run Through The Bag at First Never Slide At First!
Making The Turn
Understand the Situation:
Halfway on Popup
Outfield Fly Ball
Runner Ahead Of You
Two Outs
Stealing

15. Baseball Situations Incorporate Situations Into All Practices…
Baserunning
Force Outs
First and Third
Bunt Defense
Cutoffs

16. Available Resources There’s a lot to take advantage of…. Hybsa.net
Coaching Websites
Batting Cages
New Tunnels At Summer and Adams
Veteran Coaches
Practice Templates
Willing Parents