In my day job, I teach Sociology and AP Psychology to high school students. Both are social sciences so the Nature v Nurture debate comes up frequently throughout the school year. Some human behavior is predetermined through genetics. That’s “Nature.” Other behaviors and thoughts are...
A runner gets to first base and like normal, the first baseman holds him on. While setting up, the first baseman points to the shortstop. The shortstop acknowledges but neither one says a word. What’s that all about? Well, in today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains...
Softball season is starting in many parts of the country – inside that is! Make sure you know the 4 things that will help give your hitters more outside success! If you’re located in a cold weather climate that probably means you spend a lot of time...
Nobody wants to embarrass themselves, or fail, or look ridiculous. Yet we’re so much harder on ourselves when we do these things than on others. Here’s a great little story that might help you see your value in a different way. Pretend that I’m standing in front...
To improve your range in any position, start by working on your first step quickness to the ball. Very few plays in baseball will require a straight sprint for more than a couple seconds. That makes your first step even more important so it is...
The biggest difference between champion softball players and everyone else who plays softball is that champions control their minds – they don’t let their minds control them. Discover how you can have a champion’s mindset. Have you ever made a bad play and felt really bad about...
Having infielders who have nice, soft hands on ground balls can feel like a gift from heaven. The question is, can you teach a player to have soft hands? I’m sure there is a huge genetic component to all this but I believe there are things you...
What softball coach wouldn’t want a single drill that practiced every skill used in softball, and was competitive at the same time? Does such a drill even exist? It does! Check out this drill that has everything you need to improve your players and your practices! As...
It’s becoming that time of year when teams across America start up their regular in-season activities and workouts. Energy and optimism for a new season are high and most players and coaches cannot wait to start. That being said, it is important for players to...
In today’s video tip, I explain and demonstrate how runners need to round third to give them the best chance of scoring. I also point out several mistakes I typically see in young runners who do this process incorrectly. ...
