Troubleshooting Baseball Hitting: Timing is Not Always the Problem
Great hitters are not born; they simply do things to put themselves in great positions to be successful. Hitting a baseball is one of the most difficult tasks to perform in sports, and with that in...
View ArticlePresidential Fitness Challenge: Are Kids Really Benefiting?
We can all recall our times during middle school and being put through the Presidential Fitness Challenge. This took place over a week’s time and included; sit-ups, sit and reach, pull-ups, pushups,...
View ArticlePlayer Interview with Cubs Outfield Prospect: John Andreoli
Today’s player interview features Cubs outfield prospect, John Andreoli. John is a native of Massachusetts and attended college at the University of Connecticut. He was drafted in the 17th round by the...
View ArticlePerformance Enhancing Beards: A Tribute to No-Shave November
Today’s guest blog features Adam Maddox, a former collegiate baseball player at the University of Central Missouri. Adam knows what it takes to grow a playoff beard. While playing for the St. Joe...
View ArticleConsiderations for Trainers: Not All Injuries Are Created Equal
As a strength coach, it is almost inevitable that I will come across clients that have had injuries; sometimes multiple injuries. Clients whom have had surgeries often times experience a permanent loss...
View ArticleSelective Excellence
Here is another guest blog from Nick Magnifico. Nick is currently serving as the head baseball and softball coach at Lexington High School. Having spent the last three years coaching high school...
View ArticleInstruction + Conditioning = An Efficient Baseball Practice
One mark of being a great coach is the ability to run an efficient practice. The last thing that players want is a marathon practice. During my days as a coach, I had three weeks to prepare my team...
View ArticlePlayer Interview with Steve Cishek of the Miami Marlins
Today’s player interview features Steve Cishek, closer for the Miami Marlins. Steve has been a long time Cressey Performance athlete, and he was generous enough to share some of his thoughts regarding...
View ArticleBuilding a Routine for Pinch Runners and Hitters
The use of pinch runners and pinch hitters is a staple for managers to use at all levels of baseball. These substitutions usually occur late in the game. What we don’t consider, as coaches and/or...
View ArticleVan Horn Elite Catcher’s Camp Date Released
The Van Horn High School baseball staff is excited to release the date for the first annual Van Horn Elite Catcher’s Camp. The camp will be held on February 8th from noon to 3:30 at Van Horn High...
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