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    Tuckahoe Sports

    Hi all! I am seriously considering an offer to head down there for fall and winter and work as a pitching instructor, maybe some hitting, mental coaching, etc. Is anyone familiar with this facility or the area? I know Rick P. is nearby. thanks!
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    Timid 10u pitcher advice

    "Timid personality is associated with a lack of confidence and fear of taking risks. This causes people with a Timid personality to fear failure and success, feel anxious and stressed easily." So, work on mechanics and throwing hard. Find a wall, big tarp, whatever so that hitting a target is...
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    New Coach, advice appreciated

    Your first relationship is with the team. What are the goals? After establishing the first relationship, you can then begin to establish secondary relationships with indiviual players. How can you as a coach help/motivate/convince them to contribute to the goals of their team?
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    Beginner pitcher vs Beginner Coach

    The ball goes where you throw it - Pitching 101
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    Improving consistency

    A pitcher's mechanics do not dictate the laws of physics. Just the opposite.
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    The Saga of Rebuilding a School Program: A parent-coach's journal

    We had a onfield practice yesterday with the D3 team, focusing on D. I saw trailing runners unaccounted for, bad throws because they hurried when they didn't need to, OF not backing throws (this is my area and it was handled with just a few questions), unforced errors, you get the picture, eh...
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    The Saga of Rebuilding a School Program: A parent-coach's journal

    I found that teams go from being bad to playing ok except for that 1 inning where 1 dumb error cascades into multiple runs to a team that is competitive. As long as you look to keep improving yourself, then things will get better.
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    D3 AC

    This is me! Volunteer (non-paying) and local college but what a journey this has been. HC said, "Coach 'em up!) (:
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    The Saga of Rebuilding a School Program: A parent-coach's journal

    Just stick with it! It may take a bit but one day your team will be one of the top dogs.
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    Timing is Timing ~ It takes training

    just turn down the speed a bit and you've got a CU.
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    Struggling coach

    "I hate that I want it more than them." A. chop wood, carry water B. some girls like playing softball and some girls are softball players C. they don't care about what you want so you need to care about what they want D. get an AC or two now E. you are a coach in name only, you are a teacher...
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    any thoughts on this?

    https://myspindr.com/products/the-spindr I believe I bought something similar 3 years ago.
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    Rude Parents

    What team are you watching? I have been helping with the Fredonia State team here at home.
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    What to do about pitching line up? (8u rec)

    and when the ace isn't pitching, she better be at SS.
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    Surviving “One More” Syndrome

    I gave this a Like with a very big grin. Guilty, your Honor.
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