Monday, May 13
5:15 FDW, Arm Care
5:25 Throwing Progression
Pitching Mechanics (Everyone)
One-Knee to Follow Through
Two Knee
Pivot Picks
Bucket Drill
Rocker Drill
Cone Toe-Tap Drill
Crow Hop (Modified Leg Lift: focus on leading with front hip)
Pickoffs (Everyone)
1B: Before Coming Set, While Coming Set, Right After Coming Set, One Count, Two Count, Three Count, Fake to 3B/Throw to 1B. Step Off. Hold.
2B: Timing, Leg Lift
5:55 P: Three-Shuffle Changeups; Cutters & Curves Spins Drill
ID: EDD
6:05 FDS
Series 1, Drill 1
IF & C: Force & tag plays at the plate.
P: In LF, ground ball mechanics off a pitch, simulated throws to bases.
OF: In RF, getting behind gap hits
Series 1, Drill 2
C & 1B: Bunts
SS & 2B: Communication on grounders up the middle. Simulated DP (no throw to 1B). Coach hits from in front of mound.
3B: Foul popups near dugout and fence
P: Reacting to 1st & 3rd situations. Forced balk (early break) or forced pick (big lead)
OF: Going back on fly balls
Series 1, Drill 3
P & 1B: Pitchers covering 1B on grounders. P cycle through as P and as batter/runner
C & 3B: Bunts to left side. Simulate throw to 1B. Idle 3B acts as SS on wheel play.
OF, SS, 2B: Communication on gray-area fly balls thrown from behind the mound.
Series 1, Drill 4
P, 1B, 2B, C: Grounders to right side
SS & 3B: Grounders making 3B go to left & SS go to right. Simulate force play at 3B & runner at 2B (not forced-look him back). Only make the throw if the play is at 3B.
OF: In CF, Simulated do-or-die plays at 3B and home. Coach hits from behind 2B.
Series 1, Drill 5
P, 3B, SS, C: Bunt communication on balls hit to left side. Simuate runners on 1st & 2nd. P initiates play by simulating pitch after SS goes through holding runner at 2B.
1B & 2B: In-between grounders. If 1B fields, simulate flip to P. If 2B fields with 1B off the bag, simulate throw to P covering. Alternate with 1B holding runner, playing up, playing back. 2B alternate regular, back for lefty, DP depth.
OF: Gap communication.
6:25 BP
BP Set
Tees:
High: Shoulder Swings, Stride Pause, Stride Swing
Open Stance Pizza
Skater Swings
Toss: Knee-High to Kneel, Tony Batista, Batting Count
Bunting with hardballs; Slash bunts with foam balls
Shell & Bases: 1 3 2 4
Tees & Toss: 3,5 1,5 4,6 2,6
Fielding 2,4,6 2,4,6 1,3,5 1,3,5
7:05 NDSU Conditioning
Monday, April 29
5:00 Signs
5:15 FDW, Arm Care
5:25 Throwing Progression
5:45 Individual Defense. (Mechanics: All P except Flick & Lear)
5:55 FDS (Series 1, Drills 5-9)
6:20 12 Outs
6:30 BP -- Pepperdine
Wednesday, April 24 (outdoor)
5:00 Signs
5:15 FDW
Arm Care “Weighted Bottle” Routine: full can, empty can, flasher, skier
5:25 Throwing Progression
Faceoff, 45°, Power; Bush, Step, Jump Back
Position Specific
Pickoffs (inside move & fake to 3rd/throw to 1st)
Long Toss
90 on Top
Quick Release
5:45 Individual Defense
EDDs: C, IF, OF
P: Fugere, Schubitzke, Flick, Monreal,
5:55 FDS
Series 1, Drill 1
IF & C: Force plays and tag plays at the plate. All situations.
P: in LF, ground ball mechanics off a pitch, throw to 1B
OF: Going back on a gap fly ball and fence mechanics/communication
Series 1, Drill 2
C & 1B: Bunts
SS & 2B: Communication on DP balls hit up the middle Simulated throw to 1B. Coach hits from behind mound.
3B: Foul popups near dugout and fence
OF: in RF, going back on catchable fly balls
P: in LF, reacting to 1st&3rd situations. Coach directs forced balk or forced pick.
Series 1, Drill 3
P & 1B: Covering 1B on grounders (P cycle through as P and as batter/runner)
C & 3B: Bunts. Simulate throw to 1B. Idle 3B may act as SS on Wheel Play
OF, SS, 2B: Fly ball communication with coach throwing/hitting gray-area fly balls from behind the mound.
Series 1, Drill 4
P, 1B, 2B, C: Ground balls to the right side.
SS & 3B: Ground balls between 3B & SS. Simulate force play at 3B & runner at 2B (look him back). Only throw if play is at 3B.
OF: in CF, simulate do-or-die play at 3B & home. Coach hits from behind 2B.
6:15 12 Outs -- Varsity Starting Defense (everyone else: base runners)
6:25 BP -- LA Tech (three swings. Run on last swing)
Shell & Bases: 1 3 2 4
Tees & Toss: 3,5 1,5 4,6 2,6
Fielding 2,4,6 2,4,6 1,3,5 1,3,5
BP Groups
1_____________________
Lear
AParrott
CJohnson
Gunderson
2_____________________
Olson
MJohnson
McLeod
Harnell
3_____________________
Flick
Pav
Preston
Tracey
4_____________________
Fugere
Schubitzke
Reyelts
Larson
TParrott
SJohnson
5______________________
Okstad
FAmendola
Nowak
Solem
St. Germaine
Checkalski
6_______________________
JAmendola
Walker
Zupec
Monreal
Imhoff
Friday, April 19 (outdoor)
5:00 Signs
5:15 FDW
Arm Care (Hoeflings)
5:25 Throwing Progression
Faceoff, 45°, Power; Bush, Step, Jump Back
Position Specific
Two-Knee (60’+)
Long Toss
90 on Top
Quick Release
5:45 Individual Defense
OF, IF, C: EDDs; Pitchers optional
IF: GMA -- Triangle Throws
Simulated Situations
· No one on, no one out; Play is at 1B
· Runner on first, less than two outs; Get lead runner out if possible; otherwise go to 1B
· Runners on first and second, less than two outs; Go where ball takes you. Most likely a double play.
· Runner on second, less than two outs; Check the runner, go to 1B (SS, 3B); 2B go to 1B
Runner on third, infield in, less than two outs; Check the runner, go to 1B
· Runner on first, two outs; Go where ball takes you.
· Runners on first and second, two outs; Go where ball takes you.
6:00 Team Defense
Three-Sided OF
1st & 3rd Defense
Pepperdine Drill (Batters must hit the ball on the ground. Bunts, Slash are OK.) All IF: Rotate through as fielder and batter. Others: Base Running
Twelve Outs
6:30 BP -- LA Tech (three swings. Run on last swing)
Shell & Bases: 1 3 2 4
Tees & Toss: 3,5; 1,5; 4,6; 2,6
Fielding 2,4,6; 2,4,6; 1,3,5; 1,3,5
7:05 NDSU Conditioning
Thursday, April 17 (indoor, Coach Olson plan)
Wednesday, April 16 (indoor, optional)
Tuesday, April 15 (Indoors)
5:00 Signs; Review Team Goals
5:15 FDW (add two steals & two secondary lead sprints)
Arm Care: YTWLs
5:25 Throwing Progression
Face Off, 45, Power; Bush, Step, Jump Back; Position Specific; QBs
5:45 Team Defense: Picks into Runbacks
6:15 BP/Pitching/Individual Defense
Bullpen: Checkalski, JAmendola, Reyelts, St. Germaine, Walker
Mechanics: Pav, Preston, Monreal, Larson
Conditioning: Lear, Flick, Gundy, CJohnson, Schubitzke, Fugere
Mechanics:
Hershiser Wall Drill (Closed lower half)
Reverse Wall Drill (Shoulders at 45 degrees)
Pivot Picks (Pronate release point)
Rocker Drill (upward shoulder tilt)
Cone Toe-Tap Drill (Closed lower half)
Bucket Drill (leg drive)
Three-Shuffle Change Ups
Spins Drill: Cutters & Curves
Full Wind Up,Set Position, Stopping the Running Game Review
Stations
1. Cage: BP set: Sac, Cobb, Five Cuts (minus one cut for each poor bunt), Drag
Catchers hit first then gear up for receiving
Dry Swings -- Frisbee, Big Man, Tony Batista
6. Fielding EDDs
5. Tees: 1.) High; 2.) Happy Gilmore; 3.) All Oppo: Skater, Malec
4. Toss: Slash, Cobb, Step Back, Oppo, Gap-to-Gap
3. Toss: Push, Two H&Rs, Three Cuts, Drag
2: Toss: Sac, Two 2-K, Four Cuts (minus one cut for each poor bunt)
7:00 BRDS
3x: Delayed steal of 2B off RHP. Pickoff on occasion
5 min. 1st & 3rd double-steals. Two outs always. Three at a time each base.
3B coach gives signal.
Need a catcher, a pitcher, 1B, 2B, 3B
Monday, April 14 (Indoors)
5:00 Signs
5:15 FDW (add two steals & two secondary lead sprints)
Arm Care (4-point wrist turns, flappers)
5:25 Throwing Progression
Faceoff, 45, Power (30 sec. each)
Bush, Step, Jump Back (30 sec. each)
Position Specific (2 min., 60’. Tags: Do Not Reach, let it come to you)
throw on the run (wrong-foot), two-knee
5:45 Individual Defense
Bullpen: Lear, Flick, Gundy, CJohnson, Schubitzke, Fugere
Mechanics: Checkalski, JAmendola, Reyelts, St. Germaine, Walker
A. Hershiser Wall Drill (Closed lower half)
B. Reverse Wall Drill (Shoulders at 45 degrees)
C. Pivot Picks (Pronate release point)
D. Rocker Drill (upward shoulder tilt)
E. Cone Toe-Tap Drill (Closed lower half)
F. Bucket Drill (leg drive)
Spins Drill
Gray Stripe Step-in-Fronts
Conditioning: Pav, Preston, Monreal, Larson
IF, OF, C: EDDs
6:05 Team Defense
Picks into Runbacks
6:15 BP
1: BP set: Sac, Cobb, Five Cuts (minus one cut for each poor bunt), Drag
Dry Swings -- Frisbee, Big Man, Tony Batista
6: Base Running:
-- 1B: bunt, h&r/slash, part way on a fly ball
-- 2B: pro play, tagging up, scoring
-- 3B: Ground ball contact, fake tagging up, squeeze
5: Tees: high, Skater, Malec, Happy Gilmore
4: Toss: Slash, Cobb, Step Back, Oppo, Gap-to-Gap
3. Toss: Push, Two H&Rs, Three Cuts, Drag
2: Toss: Sac, Two 2-K, Four Cuts (minus one cut for each poor bunt)
7:05 BRDS
3x: Delayed steal of 2B off RHP. Pickoff on occasion
5 min. 1st & 3rd double-steals. Two outs always. Three at a time each base.
3B coach gives signal.
Need a catcher, a pitcher, 1B, 2B, 3B
Wednesday (Indoors)
5:00 Signs.
5:15 FDW (add two steals & two Secondary Lead sprints)
Arm Care (“Weighted Bottles”: full can, empty can, flasher, skier)
5:25 Form Running/Speed Drills (8 Squads, Basketball Court Width)
(Hands: cheek to cheek; Head: out front & down)
(Burst: slam elbow behind)
Exercise half distance, burst-sprint second half, breakdown, jog around outside
1x: Knee Hug to Lunge
1x: Walking Hamstrings
2x: High Knees
2x: Butt Kicks (keep high knees)
1x: Slow Shuffle with ending crossover step, facing south
1x: Slow Shuffle w/crossover, facing north
2x: Primary Lead, Secondary Lead on “Go!” (slow shuffle, to get it right)
2x: Primary Lead, Secondary Lead on “Go!” (regular speed)
Sprint full distance, breakdown, jog around outside (burst on “Go!”)
2x: Primary Lead, Steal
2x: (“Go!”) Tip-Toe & Fall Forward
2x: Push-Up Stance
1x: Sitting Backwards, Hands Behind the Line, turn to the right
1x: Sitting Backwards, Hand Behind the Line, turn to the left
Buzz Feet + Up/Down at halfway (on Coach’s “Go!” command)
5:35 Throwing Progression
Faceoff, 45, Power (30 sec. each)
Bush, Step, Jump Back (30 sec. each)
Position Specific (2 min., 60’. Tags: Do Not Reach, let it come to you)
double-play feeds (low pops, pivot pops, step-throughs, shuffle pass)
5:55 Individual Defense
Bullpen: Monreal, Walker, JAmendola, Larson, Reyelts, St. Germaine (?)
Mechanics: Preston, Gundy, Pav, Flick
IF, OF, C: EDDs
6:05 BP -- Batters & Pitchers who didn’t get video yesterday.
Everyone Else: 100 Swings Day
Partners. Switch after five swings. (Repeat cycle)
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Shoulder Swings
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Jake Malec
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Stride Pause to Stride Swing
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Skater Swings
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Wall Ball Drill
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Wall Drill
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Happy Gilmore
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Tony Batista (Partner simulates pitch)
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Big Man (Partner simulates pitch)
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Butcher Boy
7:05 BRDS
3x: Delayed steal of 2B off RHP. Pickoff on occasion
5 min. 1st & 3rd double-steals. Two outs always. Three at a time each base.
3B coach gives signal.
Need a catcher, a pitcher, 1B, 2B, 3B
Tuesday, April 10 (Indoors)
5:00 Signs.
5:15 FDW (add two steals & two Secondary Lead sprints)
5:25 Throwing Progression
Faceoff, 45, Power (30 sec. each)
Bush, Step, Jump Back (30 sec. each)
Position Specific (2 min., 60’. Tags: Do Not Reach, let it come to you)
*180s; Inside Move; Fake to 3rd, throw to 1st (Lefties: picks to 1B)
5:45 Individual Defense
Bullpen: JAmendola, St. Germaine, Reyelts, Checkalski
Mechanics: Flick (release point), Lear, Fugere, Schubitzke, Monreal, Larson
*Conditioning: Gundy, CJohnson, Preston, Pav, Walker
IF & OF: EDDs. (IF: Range Drill) C: EDDs, Receiving
6:05 BP/Live Pitching/Video
- 1: BP set: Sac, Cobb, Five Cuts (minus one cut for each poor bunt), Drag
Dry Swings -- Frisbee, Big Man, Tony Batista - 6: Base Running:
-- 1B: bunt, h&r/slash, part way on a fly ball
-- 2B: pro play, tagging up, scoring
-- 3B: Ground ball contact, fake tagging up, squeeze - 5: Tees: high, Skater, Malec, Happy Gilmore
- 4: Toss: Slash, Cobb, Step Back, Oppo, Gap-to-Gap
- 3. Toss: Push, Two H&Rs, Three Cuts, Drag
- 2: Toss: Sac, Two 2-K, Four Cuts (minus one cut for each poor bunt)
Pitcher Rotation: (two/three sets of 16): (Two Bullpens: one in cage, one out)
- Flick, Fugere
- Gundy, Schubitzke
- Fugere, Flick
- Schubitzke, Gundy
- (Catcher Change)
- Lear, Preston
- CJohnson, Pav
- Preston, Lear
- Pav, CJohnson
- (Catcher Change)
- Monreal, Walker
- JAmendola, Larson
- Walker, Monreal
- Larson, JAmendola
- (Catcher Change)
- Reyelts, St. Germaine
Catchers Rotation: Olson, AParrott, SJohnson, FAmendola
7:15 Team Meeting
Monday, April 9 (Indoors or Outdoors -- Weather?)
3:00 Locker Room to change into uniforms for pictures
5:00 Team Meeting
5:15 FDW (add two steals & two secondary-lead sprints); Arm Care (wrist turns, flappers)
5:25 Throwing Progression
- Faceoff, 45, Power
- Bush, Step, Jump Back
- Position Specific
- Everybody: 180s; Inside Move; Fake to 3B, throw to 1B (Lefties: pick to 1B)
- Long Toss
- 90 on Top
- Quick Release
5:45 Individual Defense
- Bullpen: Gunderson (work on 45 degree arm break), CJohnson, Preston, Pav, Walker
- Mechanics: Flick (work on upper body at release, then conditioning), JAmendola, St. Germaine, Reyelts, Checkalski
- Conditioning: Flick, Lear, Fugere, Schubitzke, Monreal, Larson
- OF, IF, C: EDDs
6:05 FDS: Series One, Drills 1-3
6:20 BP: If Indoors: Six Stations. If Outdoors: LA Tech.
- New BP Groups: 1) Lear, Preston, CJohnson, Pav; 2) AParrott, MJohnson, McLeod, Harnell; 3) Flick, SJohnson, Reyelts, Tracey; 4) Fugere, Schubitzke, Gunderson, Olson, Larson, TParrott; 5) Okstad, FAmendola, Nowak, Solem, St. Germaine, Checkalski; 6) JAmendola, Walker, Zupec, Monreal, Imhoff
7:05 BRDS: 1st & 3rd Plays. Running & Defense
7:15 Team Meeting
7:30 Meet with MJohnson, Preston, Lear, Pav, Tristan, Fugere
Thursday, April 4 (Field House)
5:00 Catching video/Signs
5:15 FDW/Arm Care ("Bands" work)
5:25 Form Running/Speed Drills
5:35 Throwing Progression (incl. two-knee & runbacks)
5:55 Individual Defense
- Bullpen: Flick, Lear, Fugere, Schubitzke
- Mechanics: Gundy, CJohnson, JAmendola, Preston, Monreal
- OF: Outside? IF: EDDs, C: EDDs, receiving
6:20 BP
- 1: Cage BP set: sac, slash, drag, Ty Cobb, H&R, Oppo, Gap-to-Gap
Dry Swings -- Tony Batista, Jake Malec, “Wall Ball” (Time the pitcher) - 2: Base Running: -- 1B: bunt, h&r/slash, part way on a fly ball -- 2B: pro play, tagging up, scoring-- 3B: Ground ball contact, fake tagging up, squeeze
- 3: Tees: high, Skater, Malec
- 4: Toss: Bunts: Fake, Sac, Push, Squeeze
- 5. Toss: Ty Cobb, Step Back, Oppo, Gap-to-Gap
- 6: In the hole to in the box
7:05 BRDS -1st & 3rds
7:15 Team Goals
Wednesday, April 3
5:15 FDW
5:25 BP -- LA Tech Drill
- Shell & Base Running: 1, 3, 2, 5
- Tees & Toss: 3,6; 1,6; 5,4; 2,4
- Field: 2,4,5; 2,4,5; 1,3,6; 1,3,6
6:30 Meet in locker room for Blitz. Bring all money and cards.
8:30 Return to locker room for dinner, prizes, etc.
Tuesday, April 2
Players to report to the field for scrimmage vs. Denfeld varsity:
Nolan McLeod
Matt Johnson
Will Tracey
Cole Fugere
Connor Pavlowich
Chris Preston
Ryan Lear
Mason Flick
Austin Parrott (catchers gear)
Tristan Parrott
Kennan Reyelts
Ryan Schubitzke
Sam Larson
Brady Zupec
Jake Amendola
Frank Amendola (catchers gear)
Evan Checkalski
Players to report to the fieldhouse with Coach Olson:
Zach Gunderson (bullpen day)
Cole Johnson (bullpen day)
Ben Harnell
Wyatt Okstad
Grant Walker (bullpen day)
Cullen Solem
Tanner Olson (catchers gear)
Jonny Nowak
Sam Johnson
Carter St. Germaine
Josh Monreal
Blake Imhoff
Monday, April 1
5:00 Attendance/Reminder of Cards Incentive/Signs
5:15 FDW/Arm Care (4-point wrist twists, flappers)
5:25 Throwing Progression
5:45 Individual Defense
- Catchers: EDDs, receiving
- Bullpen: Gunderson, C. Johnson, Walker, Monreal
- Mechanics: Lear, Flick, Larson, Checkalski, Reyelts
- IF/OF: EDDs
6:05 Team Defense: Bunt D, I/O
6:25 BP -- LA Tech Drill
- BP Groups in Shell/Base Running: 1-3; 2-4
- Tees & Toss: 3&5-1&5; 4&6-2&6
- Field: 2,4,6-2,4,6; 1,3,5-1,3,5
- BP Groups: 1.) Lear, Preston, Fugere, Pav; 2.) AParrott, MJohnson, McLeod, Tracey; 3.) Flick, TParrott, Reyelts, Schubitzke; 4.) JAmendola, FAmendola, Larson, Zupec, Monreal, 5.) Solem, St. Germaine, Nowak, Okstad, Olson, Imhoff; 6.) CJohnson, Gunderson, Harnell, SJohnson, Walker, Checkalski
7:05 BRDS (or Conditioning for those who need to do it)
7:15 Signs/Synergy/Heightened Team Awareness
MEET IN LOCKER ROOM AFTER PRACTICE FOR FUNDRAISER CHECKPOINT!
Friday, March 29
5:00 Attendance/News/Fundraiser updates/Bunting Fundamentals
5:15 FDW/Arm Care (Hoeflings)
5:25 Competition Bunting Drills (Fake, Sac, Push, Squeeze, Drag)
5:40 Foam Ball Front-Toss (Ty Cobb, Step Back, Opposite Field, Gap-to-Gap)
5:55 Throwing Progression
6:15 Individual Defense (Bullpen: Gundy, C. Johnson, St. Germaine, Monreal, Pav) (Mechanics: Lear, Fugere, J. Amendola, Schubitzke, Preston)
- Infield: EDDs, DPs; Outfield: 1,2,3s, Fly balls. Catchers: EDDs, Receiving
6:40 BP - Pepperdine Drill; Base Running; Tee Work (Shoulder Swings, Jake Malec, Stride Pause to Stride Swing, Skater Swings, “Wall Ball,” Flamingo, Rock the Baby)
7:05 BRDS
7:15 Synergy & Heightened Team Awareness
Wednesday, March 27
4:45 Transport Gear to Egerdahl Field
5:00 Attendance/News/Fundraiser Checkpoint
5:15 FDW/Arm Care ("weighted bottles" routine)
5:25 Throwing Progression
5:45 Bullpen/Foam Ball Batting (Bullpen: Flick, Walker, Checkalski, Larson, Reyelts)
6:00 Individual Defense
6:20 BP
7:05 BRDS
7:15 Arm Milking/Class/Acceptance of Responsibility
Monday, March 25
5:00 Attendance/News/Ron Washington video
5:15 FDW
5:25 Everyday Fielding Drills (EFD)/Conditioning makeup
5:35 GMA
5:45 Arm Care/Throwing Progression
6:05 Team Defense/FDS
6:25 Individual Defense (Bullpen: Lear, Fugere, J. Amendola, Schubitzke, Preston; Mechanics: Flick, Walker, Checkalski, Larson, Reyelts)
6:40 Batting (Tee Drills [Shoulder Swings, Jake Malec, Stride Pause to Stride Swing]; Tee Drills [Skater Swings, “Wall Ball,” Flamingo]; Bunting [Fake, Sac, Push, Butcher Boy, Drag]; “In the Hole to In the Box;” Barry Larkin [half cage]; Overhand flip BP set [half cage]
7:05 BRDS (Base Running Drill Series)
7:15 Arm Milking/ Big Ten: Loyalty
Friday, March 22
5:00 Attendance/News
5:15 FDW
5:25 Arm Care/Throwing Progression
5:50 Individual Defense (Bullpen: Gunderson, C. Johnson, St. Germaine, Monreal, Pav; Mechanics: Lear, Fugere, J. Amendola, Schubitzke, Preston)
6:20 FDS
6:25 Batting
6:45 Conditioning
7:15 Pyramid of Success: Competitive Greatness
Thursday, March 21
3:30 Fundraiser Kickoff
5:00 Attendance/Player Intros
5:15 FDW
5:25 Arm Care/Throwing Progression
5:50 Individual Defense (Bullpen: Flick, Walker, Larson, Reyelts. Mechanics: Gunderson, C. Johnson, St. Germaine, Monreal, Pav)
6:20 FDS
6:40 Batting
7:05 Base Running
7:15 Pyramid of Success: Confidence
Wednesday, March 20
6:00 Attendance/Player Intros
6:15 FDW
6:25 Arm Care/Throwing Progression/Relays
6:45 Individual Defense (Catchers, Pitchers (Bullpen [2 sets]: Lear, Fugere, J. Amendola, Schubitzke, Preston; Mechanics [P for FDS]: Flick, Walker, Larson, Reyelts
7:05 Circus
7:10 FDS #7-9
7:25 Batting (Bunting, Drag Bunting, Butcher Boy, Dry Drills, Tee Drills, Toss Drills)
8:05 Base Running
8:15 Pyramid of Success: Poise
Tuesday, March 19
5:00 Attendance/Player Intros
5:15 FDW
5:25 Arm Care/Throwing Progression (baseballs)
5:45 Individual Defense: Fielders, Catchers, Pitchers (Bullpen: Gunderson, Cole Johnson, St. Germaine, Monreal, Pav; Mechanics: Lear, Fugere, J. Amendola, Schubitzke, Preston)
6:05 Batting (Bunting, Butcher Boy, Dry Drills, Tee Drills, Toss Drills) (curtain, cage, plates, baseballs, foam balls, bats, basketballs, tees)
7:05 Base Running
7:15 Pyramid of Success: Team Spirit
7:20 Individual Meetings
Monday, March 18
5:00 Attendance/Player Intros
5:15 FDW
5:25 Form Running/Speed Drills (three cones)
5:40 Arm Care/Throwing Progression (baseballs)
6:05 Batting (curtain, cage, bats, tees, foam balls, home plates)
7:05 Base Running
7:15 Pyramid of Success: Skill
Friday, March 15
5:00 Attendance/Player Intros
5:15 FDW
5:25 Base Running
5:50 Good Morning America
6:10 Arm Care/Throwing Progression
6:30 Individual Defense
7:05 Conditioning
7:15 Pyramid of Success: Condition
Thursday, March 14
5:00 Attendance/Player Intros
5:15 FDW: jog, mobility, dynamic, powerhouse
5:25 Base Running
5:45 Arm Care/Throwing Progression
6:15 Individual Defense (pitchers, catchers, fielders)
6:45 Fundamental Drill Series
7:05 Conditioning
7:15 Pyramid of Success: Initiative, Intentness
Wednesday, March 13
5:00 Attendance
5:15 FDW, base running
5:40 Arm Care
5:45 Throwing Progression: upper half, lower half, position-specific
6:10 Individual Defense: pitchers, catchers, fielders
6:40 Fundamendal Drill Series
7:05 Conditioning
7:15 Pyramid of Success: Self-Control, Alertness
Tuesday, March 12
5:00 Attendance
5:15 Pyramid of Success: Friendship, Loyalty, Cooperation
5:20 FDW: jog, mobility, dynamic, powerhouse, base running
5:50 Individual Defense: ball handling, positions: Switch groups from yesterday: infield, outfield
6:15 Arm Care
6:20 Throwing Progression: upper half, lower half (Bush Drill, step-in-fronts, jump back)
6:40 Fundamental Drill Series
7:05 Conditioning: jog/sprint intervals, shuffle/sprint relays
7:15 Team Policies
Monday, March 11
5:00 Sign-up
5:15 Coach Intros, Mission Statement, Program Purpose #1, Team Goal, Team Rules, Program Purpose #2, Pyramid of Success: (Industriousness, Enthusiasm), Mindfulness
5:45 Functional Dynamic Warm-up: jog, mobility, dynamic, powerhouse, base running
6:15 Individual Defense: ball handling, positions (catchers, infield, outfield)
6:35 Arm Care
6:40 Throwing Progression: Upper half: faceoff, halfway pivot picks, power position
7:00 Conditioning: jog/sprint intervals; shuffle/sprint relays
7:15 apparel size fitting