How important is my Pre-Game?

Pre-Game is very important. As a pitcher or catcher, you have the opportunity to focus on the upcoming game, touching on location for pitches, and pitch movement.  But analyzing your pregame is JUST as important.. meaning: you have some vital "today" feedback to share with your coach so coach can call a game that will give you a successful experience on the mound.  

Catchers and pitchers should tell coach some of these valuable elements from pregame...

• What pitches are you throwing today? (2-Seam, Curve, Drop, Rise, Screw)
• What’s your BEST off-speed pitch today?
• What’s your go-to pitch today? (The fastball spot you hit most often) 

Why go to a clinic?

There are many benefits to attending clinics.  A variety of topics can be covered in something like Be the Best Clinic in Cherry Hill, NJ, or a specific concept can be key such as my winter power pitching clinics.
 

What should your expectation be?
 - To come away with one nugget of information.


What you should not do at a clinic?
 - Go in believing 100% of every single thing a coach says to the general audience. Remember as we say things, you may take instruction differently than others.. so still remember, do what works best for you.  Also, there are a variety of methods to teaching and to performing.

Adversity

Adversity causes some men to break; 

others to break records.
-William A. Ward-

Define Adversity: unfortunate event or circumstance.

Synonyms: catastrophe, disaster; trouble, misery...

Every athlete has met adversity.  If you have not felt adversity, you are not expecting enough of yourself. As we prepare for the spring season, we have 6-9 short weeks before the first batter steps up to the plate in competitive play.  Are you looking forward to this exciting event?

As we prepare, what are your expectations?  I believe in you, but what do you believe?  

Consider these:

• What is my batting average? how many hits do I expect per game?  [One hit every game is a good goal]
• What is my accuracy rate? I want to hit the outside changeup 8 out of 10 times my catcher calls for it.
•  What is my speed? I want to throw...miles-per-hour.  [Reasonable goals: 10u-40mph, 12u-45mph, 14u-48mph, 16u-50mph, 18u-55mph]
• What is my role as a teammate? I want to give a high five to my replacement when I'm taken out of a game. I want to cheer for every person on my team when they are at-bat.

These are just a few examples, tell us your spring goals....