Coach Kyle NelsonWhy James Harrison was wrong about participation trophies
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_James_Harrison.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSI know that I promised that the next podcast would be a Q & A podcast, and it will be… after we address this. I wanted to post a timely response to James Harrison making his kids give back their participation trophy while it was […]
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Kyle Nelson - Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Parents, Podcast
Aug, 29, 2015
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CCA Podcast 017: The Coaches Role in Keeping Pitchers Healthy
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_017-_The_Coachs_Role_in_Keeping_Pitchers_Healthy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode, you will learn: Why pitcher health is so important The risk factors for major throwing related injuries Why showcases can be causing a lot of arm injuries Why 100 pitches may really be 160 or MORE!!! If your players/son should pitch […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Pitching, Podcast
- Jun, 01, 2015
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CCA Podcast 014: Handling Failure at the Plate
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Episode_014-_Handling_Failure_at_the_Plate.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode, you will learn Why so many players today are looking for a “quick fix.” How to handle the question “what do I need to do better?” so that your players actually improve. Why mechanical changes usually aren’t the answer to hitting slumps, and […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Hitting, Mental Game, Podcast
- Apr, 25, 2015
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CCA Podcast Episode 013: How to steal bases with amazing efficiency
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_013-_How_to_steal_bases_at_an_alarming_rate.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you will learn: The simple equation we use to determine how successful our baserunners will be stealing stealing second. The system we have used to teach our players how to read pitchers and how to get great jumps. The chart we […]
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- Posted in Baserunning, Coaching Philosophy, Mental Game, Podcast
- Apr, 09, 2015
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CCA Podcast 011 – Maximizing Practice Time For Catchers
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_-_011_Maximizing_Practice_Time_for_Catchers.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you will learn: 1.) How to eliminate the need to have catcher’s shag balls during practice. 2.) How get catchers a full work load when you are understaffed and you don’t have a coach to work just with catchers. 3.) The […]
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- Posted in Catching, Podcast, Practice Organization, Team Defense
- Mar, 14, 2015
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CCA Podcast 010: Controlling the Running Game
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_010-_Holding_Runners.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you will learn: Who is responsible for the running game? How to make your pitcher’s difficult difficult to steal on. How to use your bullpen sessions in practice to shut down the running game. A great pickoff move that not many […]
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- Posted in Pitching, Podcast, Small Ball, Uncategorized
- Mar, 04, 2015
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CCA Podcast 009: Running a Tryout
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_009_-_Conducting_Tryouts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode you will learn: How to develop a fair tryout process How to maximize your indoor space How to manage your roster What to look for at each position How to measure during tryouts in case you are questioned by parents. […]
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- Posted in Parents, Podcast, Practice Organization
- Feb, 19, 2015
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Player Development Through Tactical Games
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_008-Tactical_Games.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS By popular demand after our two part “Running Efficient Practices” podcast, we have released a podcast on “Player Development Through Tactical Games.” In this episode, you will learn: What are tactical games? How often you should use tactical games in practice? How to make your […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Hitting, Infield, Mental Game, Outfield, Pitching, Podcast, Practice Organization
- Feb, 03, 2015
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CCA Podcast 0075 – Handling Blowouts
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_007.5-Handling_Blowout_Losses.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this impromptu podcast episode, I discuss the 161-2 girls basketball game in California and how I handle blow out wins and losses. You can check out the article on the game that inspired this podcast HERE . “People shouldn’t feel sorry for my […]
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- Jan, 31, 2015
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CCA Podcast 007: Managing Two Way Players
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast-_007_Managing_2_Way_Players.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS What you can expect to learn in this episode: How you should be training your pitchers and hitters Keeping two way players healthy How to work proper rest into a schedule for two way players How two way players may need to adjust the […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Pitching, Podcast
- Jan, 20, 2015
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