In this episode, I chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and youth baseball coach Joe Hallinan about how psychology permeates youth baseball and some things coaches can do in both combating it and utilizing it. Show notes
YBE 001: Welcome to the Youth Baseball Edge Podcast
In this brief inaugural episode, I introduce myself, my vision for the show and how it will benefit you, and the show format. Show notes
The 80/20 Rule For Youth Baseball (And How Knowing It Will Radically Change How You Organize Your Practices)
Most practices are equal parts hitting, throwing and fielding. But do those parts affect the game equally?
Does the 80/20 rule (a.k.a. the Pareto Principle) apply to youth baseball? And if so, what does that mean for how coaches should plan practices?
Read the full articleWhy (Most) Youth Baseball Drills Are An Utter Waste Of Time
Youth baseball coaches love drills…lots of them. But has anyone stopped to ask: are most drills a waste of time? How can you tell if a drill is a waste of time? Which drills are actually helpful?
Read the full articleHow To Optimize Your Batting Order Lineup
Most youth baseball coaches don’t think twice about whether their lineup is the most optimal lineup. This post explains why the traditional batting order is flawed for use in youth baseball and proposes a more appropriate way to arrange your lineup.
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