# Coaching

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⚾ Cliff’s Notes: Baseball IQ for Kids & Teens (Baserunning Edition)

Aug 19, 2025

We’ve been building a running set of “Cliff’s Notes” for our team from Baseball IQ for Kids & Teens. This edition covers baserunning — the golden rules, smart decisions, and review questions every young ballplayer should know.

How We’re Training Shortstop This Summer (Simple Offseason Plan for 12U Fall Prep)

Jun 23, 2025

We’re using this summer to focus on real development — no games, just high-quality reps. This 2x/week indoor shortstop routine is helping my son build better glove work, footwork, and confidence heading into fall ball. If you’re looking for a simple, repeatable plan to sharpen your player’s infield skills, this might be a good place to start.

Teaching a Young Catcher: My 10U Catcher Training Plan (With Videos)

Jun 23, 2025

A look at the 8-week plan I’m using to teach my daughter to catch in 10U softball. We focus on short, consistent sessions that build confidence in receiving, blocking, footwork, and leadership. Includes a printable tracker and video links to follow along — even if you’re not a pro.

How I’m Approaching the New Baseball Season (And What I’ll Tell My Players on Day 1)

Jun 6, 2025

How I’m approaching the fall baseball season — and what I’ll tell my players on Day 1. Teaching effort, mindset, accountability, emotional discipline, and how to handle failure with resilience.