coaching and communication

If you observed a typical pitching lesson, you'll hear things like: "Keep your front shoulder closed." "Get your elbow up." "Stay over the rubber." "Rotate later." "Land softer." "Keep your head still." Most coaches mean well. The problem isn't effort. The problem is that much of what we know about motor learning suggests this approach may actually make athletes worse. Not better. The science of skill acquisition has evolved dramatically over the last twenty years, and one of

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