Catcher drill

One important aspect to being behind he plate is the ability to get in FRONT of the plate. 

This drill lines up balls 8-10' down a line in the dirt. Catchers are to squat, jump up to retrieve the "bunt" (ball lying on the ground), throw to "1st (straight ahead about 60' from each ball), then receive the throw back. Catcher sets the ball back down in it's ordinal spot while squatting and sprints to the next ball. Repeat 6-8 times (6-8' between balls). 

Click and Watch this video to see this drill in action. 

Remember:

1) FORM FIRST

2) Personal speed next

3) then add a competitive element of two catchers side-by-side. 

Drill contributed by Jordyn Bibiloji, Hive Sports Coach; inspired by Jody Hahn Hive a sports Coach and All Anerican Catcher.  

Internship position

Internship Position: Sports Marketing: Aproximately 60 hours

Posting an internship opportunity for anyone needing experience/hours for Sports Marketing. The internship is to run a blog campaign for Hive Sports Marketing.  

Internship title: Sports marketing using Google Blogger as social media platform. 

Building Blogger for a new business:

Campaign Goals:

1) build athlete hype; highlight current athletes

2) draw connections to current and past pro female athletes; draw new followers

3) be relevant in current sports industry; build and maintain social followers

Internship goals:

1) create 11+ Blog articles based on current athletes 

2) opportunity to be involved with up-and-coming athletes

3) opportunity to make connections between young athletes in training and professional women in history

Tasks:

1) meet and discuss marketing campaign with director. 

2) carry out creation and posting of Blog articles

3) bi-weekly meeting with director for assessment of in pace, strategy, and reflection

4) program follow up assessment/revisit goals and strategy and provide post-program reflections along with future goals/strategy recommendations

Prerequisite/Requirements

1) must prove writing skills 

2) have clear communication skills 

3) familiar with current social media strategies and  knowledgeable in use of hashtags, photos, collage apps, videos, and other social media tools.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR AUG 4-14 CAMP (pitching, strength-speed training, and catching). 3 camps happening at Lancaster Bible College. Email today or you're missing out on our best camps yet this summer!!! Nothing else will prepare you for tryouts like two-weeks of intensity by dynamic coaches Jordyn, Megan, and Jody! Email me by today to secure your spot and make these fall tryouts count!! Jbibiloni@lbc.edu

http://www.lbcchargers.com/documents/2014/6/12/Softball%20Camp%20Information%20II.pdf?path=wsoftball

Internship Position: Sports Marketing

Posting an internship opportunity for anyone needing experience/hours for Sports Marketing. The internship is to run a twitter/social media campaign for Hive Sports Marketing.  

Internship title: Sports marketing using twitter as social media platform. 

Building twitter for a new business:

Campaign Goals:

1) build sports hype; reach current social followers

2) draw attention to our coaches; build new social followers

3) be relevant in current sports industry; build and maintain social followers

Internship goals:

1) build twitter social media marketing campaign 

2) opportunity to be involved with industry leading coaches

3) provide marketing advice and program recommendations after observing specific coaching strategies in the industry (provide ideas on best practices)

Tasks:

1) meet and discuss marketing campaign with director. 

2) carry out campaign

3) bi-weekly meeting with director for assessment of in pace, strategy, and reflection

4) program follow up assessment/revisit goals and strategy and provide post-program reflections along with future goals/strategy recommendations

Prerequisite/Requirements

1) must have experience posting to twitter

2) have clear communication skills 

3) familiar with current social media strategies and  knowledgeable in use of hashtags, photos, collage apps, videos, and other social media tools. 

4) have mobile internet access (iPhone/iPad/or other device to post online without the need for wifi)

Appropriate communication tips

Some of my biggest frustrations in life are based on how I interpret text messages and emails. I often feel disrespected with how my young athletes choose to communicate. So I created this list for my college athletes---based on considering the recipient of your info:  I thought you might consider these ideas as well...

General Rules on Communication: 

Text vs. Call/In-Person vs. Email 

Calling or Talking in Person is always the best way to communicate

•If your news is going to disappoint someone: Call/In-Person 

•If you already discussed something but you want to remind them: Text or Email

•If you are letting someone know about a recurring scheduling change or an event in the FAR future (as in 3-weeks or more): Email 

why: so they have it documented incase it was forgotten 

These quick tips are provided by Pro Coach and parent, Jordyn Bibiloni. For more tips, drills, and videos follow @ProGGSA on twitter and Instagram

How to Coach the most from your child.

It's often a tough balance of parent-child when you are also your child's coach. What are some ways you can improve your child's love of the game and skillset, while minimizing tears? Here are a few tips:

1) Don't use the car trip home to rehash mistakes your child made on the field, instead this is your chance to "put on your parent hat". 

2) Don't expect your child to know more than the other kids. By speaking clearly, showing examples, and giving one oR two drills to reinforce new skills--each player on your team should be able to understand new skills and game strategies. All players need to "hear it", "see it", and "practice it" before you expect a skill to carry into performance. 

3) Demand effort. Just because your child is... your child, doesn't mean they can get away with talking while you are talking or walking while everyone else is jogging to a position. If you see signs of this, try a pre-practice one-on-one discussion of respect and clearly online any disrespect you feel with examples of *what other kids are doing well* compared to *what your child isnt*.  If you feel an after practice talk is in order, do it in the dugout before you get into your car (see tip #1).

These quick tips are provided by Pro Coach and parent, Jordyn Bibiloni. For more tips, drills, and videos follow @ProGGSA on twitter and Instagram. 

2014 Summer Camps!

I am happy to announce these great summer camps!

Summer Sports Camps

register by June 2 for any camp, and get -$50 off

Lancaster  Camps will be hosted at Lancaster Bible College. 

Part of the proceeds will go to the LBC Softball Program. Camps will be assisted by LBC softball players, coaching staff, and other area coaches.

•Softball All-Skills Camp August 8. $100 (this is an exclusive team fundraiser)

•Pitching Camp with Coach Jordyn Bibiloni. August 4-14. 5:30-7pm Mon-Thurs. $250.

•Catcher Camp with Coach Jody Hahn. August 4-14. 5-5:30pm Mon-Thurs. $150. 

•Strength Camp with Coach Megan Conrad. August 4-14. 5:30-7pm Mon-Thurs. $150. 

•College Recruit Camp (incl. video) with Coach Jordyn. July 31 (Aug 1 rain date). morning and afternoon session. $300.

York Camps will be held at Krist Fields, York PA.  

Camps will be directed by Gold Glove Staff.

•Multi-Sports Speed Training Camp with Coach Megan Conrad. July 7-August 14. Mon-Thurs. mornings. $200.

•Softball All-Skills Camp with Coach Jordyn and Gold Glove staff. July 14,15,16. 9am-3pm. $200.

•College Recruit Camp (incl. video) with Coach Jordyn.  July 17 (July 18 rain date). morning and afternoon session. $300.

The drive

Have you asked yourself if you have "the drive" yet? I'm sitting here watching this 90's movie about pro cycling and I am so captured by the main character. He is given the opportunity to coach a young new rider and he puts the kid through a few absolutely grueling tests. Then he requires the kid to commit to this "if I start coaching you, quitting is not an option". 

I hope my athletes feel as driven by me as this kid is by his coach. I truly believe in the power of high expectations, and standing by the committed athlete through thick and thin. I love the competition of sports. 

Who's in, ladies? 

Summer recipe

Hydration is a key element to your performance. But hydration isn't simply drinking water during your competition, it's a steady flow of liquids 24-48hours before your competition. Add a good night sleep and a light healthy meal the morning of your competition. 

This is a great recipe for successful play. You practiced your skills in order to compete, now make the most of your game day performance with proper hydration. 

So you want to be a d1 athlete honey?

Here's an excerpt from an email I sent recently that I feel really shows the depth of the simple question: "you think you want to play division 1 honey?"

"I've been thinking alot about you since dads last email sharing you couldn't make Mondays training session. I received the news with mixed emotions and it took me awhile to try and organize my thoughts. But I feel you deserve to know the truth. 

In the next 3 years you are going to be faced with a lot of choices if you want to be a division one athlete. You don't become one fall of your senior year-- you become onenow by your commitment now. One of the most important things for you to do is schedule time to train that's a combo of hockey games and hockey practices and intense workouts. Your life needs to be a commitment to these things if you are going to have a chance at D1. I'm not trying to take away the many high school experiences ahead, but think of your workouts as the "big rocks" and the softball games, sleepovers, homecoming dances, and vacations as the sand that fills in around those rocks. 

If you want a chance at d1, you are going to need to set your schedule and commit to it (games/practices/workouts)... The sacrifices come when you have to say "I can't make my softball game tonight because I've scheduled my training time then" is an example of commitment level. I value your desire to play but if field hockey is your future it's the daily choice and perspective you need. Training (on and off the field) will not just be something that conveniently fits into your life. It's going to take sacrifice. You will miss out on some things these next 3 years-- these extras like softball, friends, etc are extras because you're going to have to say "no" to alot of things to keep with your field hockey schedule. 

I believe you deserve to hear it now before its too late. I want to empower you with the understanding of what it's going to take to play division one so you can decide if that's the commitment you need to make. If this sounds like it totally sucks, then division 1 isn't for you, because this time commitment is a reality for every division 1 athlete. The d1 athlete thrives on the process of committing to something so incredible; the friends you make in training, and on the field, the sense of accomplishment along the way, keep you hungry for more... from a 5:30 mile to a clutch score... totally worth the blood, sweat, time and sacrifice. If that gets your adrenaline racing, read on. 

Here's an example of what I mean by commitment. Successful athletes make a schedule. Like your summer hockey schedule, you need a calendar to print and hang in your room. Your workouts don't just happen "when you have time". 

You have two evenings of hockey practices, one morning of team weight room, then you need another day for your "at home" workouts. Set a specific day and time each week and let's commit to that. If that's with me, let me know dates/times and I am right here working you toward your goal. 

Secondly, you'll need to add hockey games to your schedule and any practices for your travel team. 

Now that you have your calendar, hang it in your room. When someone asks you to play in a softball game, look to your schedule. You may have to say "no" to some things you'd really like to do. You may have to leave a sleepover early to make a workout. These are the daily decisions that are present. And this is the sacrifice every d1 athlete makes. 

Once we enter August you will need to make a fall calendar with hockey commitments and school, and your social life will fall in around these commitments. But the friends you develop along the way, the sense of accomplishment, and the strong woman you develop to be are all benefits of such a committed and driven lifestyle. 

So as we move into the summer it is now that you need to start making some decisions so I know what we are really working toward here. Are you a girl who is going to make her dreams a reality? Or a girl with big dreams? I have heard FANTASTIC things about your talent on the field and I see your heart and desire to be your best in the gym. I'm here to say YOU CAN MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. Truth is, now is when you start making that happen. 

Sorry for this ridiculously loooong email 

I want you to know I love you no matter what level you choose to play, but I want to know what we are really working toward here. And that's completely up to you-- you now know what it takes, and you have excellent team and individual coaches to help get you there. It's simply up to you to decide if we are commiting to Sarah the future Division 1 field hockey player, or... 

 Regards,

 Coach J

***"I did change the girls name and omit a few details to protect the anonymity of my athlete"