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When Your Star Player Has a Slump

I had a kid two seasons ago — Marcus — who could flat-out rake. Nine years old, best contact hitter on my 10U team, the kind of kid who made your lineup easy. Then one Tuesday night he went 0-for-3...

2026-05-29 · 9-10

player development

Proven Youth Baseball Drills to Build Confidence and Skills Fast

Six high-rep, high-success drills that build real skills and real confidence — because in youth ball, the two grow together.

2026-05-26

player development

How to Develop Every Player: Smart Lineup Strategies for Youth Baseball

Winning at 8U is a trap. Here is how to build lineups and field assignments that develop your whole roster — and still compete.

2026-05-05

The Weekly Show

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A new episode every Monday — Coach Mike covers one coaching topic in depth, from the dugout perspective.

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Managing Playing Time Without Losing Parents 8 min · 2026-07-06

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Teaching Pitch Sequencing to Young Pitchers 9 min · 2026-07-05

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Teaching the Swing to 7-8U Without Overcomplicating It 9 min · 2026-06-15

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The Pre-Game Routine That Settles a Nervous Team 9 min · 2026-06-08

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Coach Miguel — Episodio 2 9 min · 2026-07-09

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First-and-Third Situations for 10U Coaches 9 min · 2026-06-06

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Coach Miguel — Episodio 1 9 min · 2026-07-09

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