I've grappled with the concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals, despite being a frequent teacher of it, as it often felt inadequate. The idea of a goal being both "reaching" and "attainable" seemed paradoxical. However, a few years ago, I stumbled upon a transformative solution. I began by crafting a S.M.A.R.T. goal—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Then I added a second, much bigger, long-term goal.
Read MoreLast week I wrote about insights I gained about overhand and underhand throwing at the annual NFCA conference. At the conference, coaches are really eager for practical knowledge – the strategies and drills that make a real impact. They crave the kind of guidance that can be put to use immediately. However, I like to add in what's neglected - team culture building.
As Christian Conrad, the Assistant Coach at the University of Arizona, wisely put it, "Instill in your team members a sense of great self-worth, that each can be the most important on the battlefield at any given moment."
Read MoreI want to share as much as possible with you, and there is too much for one post, so I’ll start with what applies to us most - the Wasserman High-Level Throwing program. We started this plyo-ball program for the first time during the offseason. Players experienced with pitching school completed the exercises every class, working on things like “separation,” “body awareness,” and “patterning.” I wanted to test this program and see how it went, then the plan was to go from there.
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