Director of Player Development for Nor’easters Baseball
Joined April 2011
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Only have 90 minutes for a team practice? Give the day a theme.
One way I like to organize team practices is by choosing a specific game situation and building the entire practice around it.
For example, runners on 1st and 2nd.
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15-6
(72 PA) (52 Ab)
.365 AVG
.507 OBP
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.519 SLG
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3 2B
1 3B
1 HR
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Over the past two weeks, I've shared how we structure a 90-minute practice and how we track what our players are learning.
But neither tool is complete without evaluating whether the work is actually making our players better.
Evaluate It: Are players improving? Can they execute without constant coaching? Does it translate into competition?
Revisit It: Determine whether players need more repetitions, a different approach, or a greater challenge.
Then repeat the process.
We brought together 3 high school coaches to help our families understand the different educational opportunities available to their children
We were fortunate to hear from:
Casey Cummins: Saint John's HS
David Cunningham: Belmont Hill School
Richard Barnaby: Leominster HS
How do you know what situations your team needs to practice?
Keep track of them.
One tool we use in our practice planning is a series of checklists covering team situations, individual positional plays, offensive concepts, and team routines.
The purpose isn't to create more paperwork for coaches. It's to give us a clearer picture of what we've covered, what our players can execute.
When we're putting together the next practice plan, we have something to reference rather than relying on what happened in the last game
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I’ve really enjoyed working with our athletes and families this month on the educational and personal growth side of the game.
A little look at what we’ve been working on:
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Freshmen: Understanding the college recruiting landscape, timelines, and why development should remain the priority.
Sophomores: Building a college list based on academic, social, financial, and athletic fit—not just the name on the jersey.