with Steve Trimper,
Stetson University Head Coach;
coached Stetson to the 2018 NCAA DeLand Regional - the first in school history;
2018 Atlantic Sun regular season and tournament champions; 2018 ASUN Coach of the Year;
has won Coach of the Year honors in three different D-I conferences (Atlantic Sun, American East, MAAC);
former University of Maine head coach (11 years)
Every coach continuously looks for ways to help their team score more runs. Moving from the batting cage to the diamond, Stetson University head coach Steve Trimper gives you a way to help your players score more runs in this team offense instructional video. Cage drills, hitting philosophy, bunting skills, baserunning skills and a team batting practice are all explained by Coach Trimper and then executed by players on field.
Cage Drills
Stetson's hitting coach, Joe Mercadante, leads players through a series of 11 drills to help hitters build sound swings. The drills start off on the tee and progress to front toss and live toss formats. Mercadante gives an explanation of a fundamentally correct launch position for hitters and then shows how to drill for this with two versions of the Static Launch Position Drill. Hitter adaptability is developed through the Changing Speeds and Multiple Plate Drills so players can learn how to make adjustments.
Bunting Techniques
Coaches at all levels of the game can benefit from executing "small ball." Trimper demonstrates bunting techniques for the sacrifice, base hit, squeeze, and slash bunts. Starting with when and how to square around and building to bat angles, using your elbows correctly and bunt placement, Coach Trimper shows how each type of bunt should be executed. Stetson players wrap things up in this portion by demonstrating each type of bunt live on the field in the Cone Drill.
Baserunning Skills
Coach Trimper takes you "around the horn" by demonstrating how to correctly run the bases at each base. Primary and secondary leads, base stealing and tag plays are all covered. An explanation on how to be a better 3rd base coach is also included. Trimper lets you see how everything is put together on the practice field in his baserunning circuits.
The First and Third Batting Practice Scrimmage wraps up the video and gives you a look at how to organize a drill that works on a variety of offensive skills. This will help your players execute both offensive and defensive situations in a fast-paced and competitive environment, making your practice more "game-like" and enjoyable for your players.
Offense is about more than just hitting, it's about scoring runs. Coach Trimper teaches you how to build the skills needed to score runs without having to rely on hitting alone to do so in this comprehensive video.
147 minutes. 2019.
LD-05494B:
with Steve Trimper,
Stetson University Head Coach;
coached Stetson to the 2018 NCAA DeLand Regional - the first in school history;
2018 Atlantic Sun regular season and tournament champions; 2018 ASUN Coach of the Year;
has won Coach of the Year honors in three different D-I conferences (Atlantic Sun, American East, MAAC);
former University of Maine head coach (11 years)
Errors lose games - it's as simple as that. Cutting down on errors should be near the top of your priority list as a coach.
In this video, Stetson University head coach Steve Trimper gives you drills that will help your players improve their individual defensive skills. He also provides team drills that let players put those skills to work in game-like situations. Every drill is explained in detail by Trimper before being shown on the diamond.
Throwing Progression
Throwing is the number one area that isn't practiced enough according to Coach Trimper. He gives you a set of seven drills that will ensure your players are ready to throw and catch the baseball.
The progression starts with the Wrist Drill to help players improve their spin rate, which is key to throwing the ball harder. It also includes a Long Toss drill that can be adapted daily to meet your players' needs. This progression will help your athletes build good mechanics while also developing arm strength.
Infield and Outfield Drills
10 infield and three outfield drills are given so that your players can build their individual skills. These drills will help your players develop what they need to execute at their individual positions. Infielders will learn how to funnel ground balls and make quick transitions, while outfielders will learn how to play the fence, handle difficult adjustments on fly balls, and get the ball in quickly to limit extra bases.
Team Drills
Trimper provides a set of drills that will help your team learn how to deal with common situations they will encounter throughout the season. These drills are practical for any level of play since they can be run with just one coach, making them easy to implement for your team. Situations covered include double plays, bunt plays, cutoffs, rundowns, and tag plays at the plate. Each drill moves in an easy-to-follow sequence so that you can use your practice time efficiently and keep your players moving.
Coach Trimper provides a glimpse into what has made his teams successful at every stop in his coaching career. These drills will help you teach your players the skills they need to execute defensively and be more competitive next season.
81 minutes. 2019.
LD-05494C:
with Dave Therneau,
Stetson University Associate Head Coach/Pitching Coach;
helped Stetson break the school record for strikeouts in a season in three consecutive seasons ('16-'18);
drafted in the 9th round of the 1998 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds;
went undefeated on the mound for Texas Tech University in 1997
The Stetson University baseball team has been a program on the rise, breaking the school record for 'strikeouts in a season' in three consecutive campaigns (2016-2018). A large part of the team's success has been due to pitching coach Dave Therneau, who was a quality pitcher himself in college, having gone undefeated on the mound at Texas Tech University in 1997.
This video from Coach Therneau gives you many of the drills and skills that he uses to build better pitchers. You'll learn his "Rule of 60" for goal setting, numerous drills to turn pitchers into better defenders, as well as arm care techniques to keep athletes healthy throughout the season.
The "Rule of 60"
Coach Therneau breaks down the common goals of being efficient and working from ahead in the count. He gives you the pitching philosophy that has guided Stetson to new heights on the mound and also provides a look inside the numbers that will help pitchers force batters to adjust to them instead of the opposite.
Creating Better Defenders
Therneau's Pitchers Fielding Practice (PFP) circuit forces pitchers into every defensive situation they need to be prepared to tackle. Plenty of technique is shared to help you turn your pitchers into excellent defenders. You'll also see the common mistakes that pitchers make defensively and how to avoid them during games.
Arm Care
You'll get everything you need to implement a successful long toss program. Coach Therneau explains the value of incorporating regular flat ground work into your pitching regimen. Additionally, he addresses the issue of throwing volume so that you will know what to do to increase the strength of your pitchers without over-working them, which can lead to injury.
Pitching is an essential part of any baseball team's success. Pitchers have to have a plan, keep their arm healthy and defend their position. This video from Coach Therneau gives you all of that and more!
57 minutes. 2019.