We at WebBall are big fans of these events. Yes it's mostly classroom stuff, lectures and - if you're lucky like this Texas event - Power Point presentations too. But it isn't about the glitz, it's about the content... well qualified professionals talking about subjects that should be of interest to most full-time coaches and even dedicated part-time coaches & parents. If you can't get to an event like this is your area, then buy this package. It's not as dry as you might expect. - Richard Todd (from information provided by Weiss Lancaster)
Exceptional baseball instruction - Texas style
One of the best ways to really learn the game is by attending live coaching conferences. Top speakers are invited to share their insights and information on how baseball coaches at all competitive levels can get the most out of their teams and athletes. When you can't attend in person, this is the next best thing - a video collection that captures the event. Now you can choose from two years of clinics hosted by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. Each year features a dozen or more presentations. Highlights below.
2007 Event...
- Over 12 hours
- 3 separate extended-play DVDs
- 18 coaches
Featured presentations:
- 2006 Texas State Champion Coaches Sessions (Robert Wisnoski, Chad Massey, Rick Fowler, Doug Edwards, Ron Eastman)
- Developing Tools (Kyle Van Hook)
- 2007 Baseball Rules Changes and Points of Emphasis (Jay Evans)
- UIL Report (Mark Cousins)
- Coaching the Mental Game (Aaron Weintraub)
- Pitching (Jim Lawler)
- Practice Organization (Rob Penders)
- Quality At-Bats (Steve Springer)
- The High School Program (David Denny)
- Parent Relations (Rudy Alvarez)
- Dynamic Warm-Ups and Recovery (Dana Cavalea)
- Hitting (Mitch Thompson)
- Infield Play (Mike Brumley)
- Situational Hitting (Tom Gladney)
- Hall of Fame Banquet featuring Craig Reynolds (guest speaker)
2006 Event...
- Almost 11 hours.
- Two separate extended-play DVDs
- 16 coaches.
Presentation topics...
- 2005 Texas State Champion Coaches Sessions (Scott Holder, Neil Hennigan, Scoot Lee, Steve Chapman, David Denny)
- What a Scout Looks For (Rusty Pendergrass)
- 2006 Baseball Rules Changes and Points of Emphasis (Jay Evans)
- UIL Report
- Cooperstown Hall of Fame President Presentation (Dale Petroskey)
- Pitching to Colors: “Color Your Way to Command” (Tony Robichaux)
- Thunderbird Offense (Ray Birmingham)
- Infield Play and Techniques (Bob Morgan)
- Baseball Practice the Tulane Way (Rick Jones)
- “Covering the Basics”—Thoughts and Ideas for Defensive Practice (Hugh Buchanan)
- The Effect of Sports-Specific Training for Upper-Extremity Injury, Prevention in Overhead Athletes (Bubba Wilson)
- Hitting Made Simple (John Groth)
- Texas A&M Pitching Plan (Rob Childress)
- THSBCA Hall of Fame Banquet—Roger Clemens (Guest Speaker)
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