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How to Disagree With Your Coach the Right Way (Baseball Communication Tips)
If you stay in this game long enough, you’re going to run into a moment where you and your coach don’t see eye-to-eye. Maybe it’s a mechanical cue. Maybe it’s a lift. Maybe it’s game strategy. The question isn’t if this happens—it’s how you handle it. The players who separate themselves aren’t just talented—they know how to disagree with your coach the right way without damaging the relationship. Coaches want athletes who are coachable. That doesn’t mean blind obedience. It m
Isaac Lippert
2 days ago2 min read


What Greatness Requires
Eric Thomas, who is one of my favorite people to listen to speak says: “Everyone wants to be great, until it’s time to do what greatness requires.” Many high school baseball players say they want to play D1. They want to throw harder, run faster, hit bombs, etc. I am here to tell you many of them are capable of these things, but the question is are they willing to make the sacrifice. We live in a world where everyone talks about “balance.” Get your schoolwork done, hang wit
Isaac Lippert
7 days ago3 min read


Why Your Central Nervous System Might Be the Missing Link in Your Pitching Development
When most people talk about pitching development, they focus on velocity, mechanics, or arm care. But there’s one system running the show behind the scenes: Your central nervous system (CNS). If you’ve ever: Lit up the radar gun one day and felt flat the next Followed a program that made you better… or one that just wore you down …the difference often comes down to how your training interacts with your CNS. If you want to take real ownership of your development, you need to u
Isaac Lippert
Mar 303 min read


PERFORMANCE ANXIETY ON THE MOUND: YOU’RE NOT ALONE - Pitcher Mental Performance
In the world of pitching development, we often get caught up in weight training, velocity, spin rate, etc. A pitchers mental performance is arguably more important than all of that! Performance anxiety is one of the most common struggles pitchers face — and it’s rarely talked about. That tight chest before a big start…The racing thoughts when you fall behind in the count…The pressure to be perfect in front of scouts, coaches, or teammates… If you’ve ever felt that, you are n

Coach Isaac
Mar 233 min read


A Case Against Lessons
When I entered the world of coaching after my playing career, I remember hearing stories about guys who would clear 6 figures in cash...
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Jan 10, 20225 min read


Flat Fastballs Are Actually Good!....sometimes
Isaac Lippert All or nothing! Strikeouts are at an all time high in both the MLB and NCAA. Increase in velocity however is not the sole...
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Dec 22, 20214 min read


A Pitchers Job
Before I get started, I need to credit Dr. Adam Naylor for the concept I am going to discuss. Dr. Naylor was my sports psychologist in...
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Dec 17, 20213 min read


There and Back Again, A Pitchers Tale: The Beginning
Ok, so maybe not the most original title for a blog, but I’ve been going down LOTR rabbit holes recently and thought the title fit for...
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Oct 26, 20213 min read


The Importance of Throwing
Isaac Lippert If I asked you to do 100 push ups right now - chances are you will either not be able to while also hurting yourself in the...
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Sep 17, 20213 min read
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