Baseball: 7 steps to good hitting

Throughout the year, Coach & Athletic Director will go back 25 years to share some of our best articles from 1994. This article — “7 steps to good hitting” — was written by Jim Gabella while he was an instructor with the Cleveland Indians. Today, Gabella is a scout for the San Francisco Giants.

Bridging the Divide: Developing positive relationships with refs

Referees everywhere are hanging up their stripes, fed up with the constant abuse that comes from fans, parents and coaches. So what can we do?

Umpire and high school coach Randy Hisner spoke with his fellow referees to offer five simple tips that will create stronger relationships between coaches and sports officials.

Strength & conditioning goals for high school student-athletes

{Sponsored} When students learn the discipline of showing up and working hard during voluntary strength and conditioning sessions, they bring that discipline to all other facets of life. By holding the student-athletes accountable for attendance — and by not spending time tracking them down to get them to attend — coaches instill in players the … Continue reading Strength & conditioning goals for high school student-athletes

Non-football workouts perfect for summer

{Sponsored} When the weather heats up, the last thing student-athletes want to do is gear up for football. There are certainly more warm-weather-friendly workouts that will benefit players and allow them to choose when and where they get their exercise. Discuss goals the team has for the summer and come to an agreement about how … Continue reading Non-football workouts perfect for summer

Keeping players’ good habits built during the school year

{Sponsored} Summer is the time when good habits are often derailed. That’s why it’s important to get your team on board by keeping up the good habits made during football season, so next season doesn’t begin as a struggle. Accountability partners (as outlined here)  can make or break habits. If possible, using a fitness tracker … Continue reading Keeping players’ good habits built during the school year