ABCA Calls from the Clubhouse

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Episode 7 - Catching up with Xan Barksdale Aug 03, 2016

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The ABCA welcomes Xan Barksdale from Catching 101 to "Calls from the Clubhouse" to discuss aspects of development around the catching position. Topics described include the essentials of a great catcher, how to implement skill development for catchers in practice planning along with various drills and coaching cues to improve receiving, blocking and throwing. Barksdale also offers insight into developing winning relationships with umpires and direction for non-catching coaches to strengthen their knowledge of the position.

Episode 6 - The Life of a Recruiting Coordinator Jul 20, 2016

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The sixth episode of the ABCA's "Calls from the Clubhouse" dives into the life of a recruiting coordinator, welcoming guests Brad Bohannon from Auburn University, Donegal Fergus from the University of Washington and Kirk Saarloos from Texas Christian University. Catching our coaches in the middle of the recruiting season, we discussed the true details of this position within a coaching staff, the current state of baseball recruiting while also offering information for high school and travel coaches to better serve their players in this process.

Episode 5 - Youth Baseball and More with Rijo Athletics Jul 06, 2016

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The fifth episode of the ABCA’s "Calls from the Clubhouse" welcomes in guests Troy Silva and Jose Rijo-Berger from Rijo Athletics to discuss a variety of topics including the importance of changing the culture inside youth baseball, developing positive relationships with the players we coach while also talking through common myths in coaching hitters while developing the mental approach to hitting.

Episode 4 - Omaha Edition with Skip Bertman Jun 15, 2016

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The fourth episode of the ABCA's "Calls from the Clubhouse" reflects on the College World Series in Omaha with former LSU head coach Skip Bertman, whose Tigers advanced to the CWS 11 times.

Episode 3 - Strength and Conditioning with Eric Cressey Jun 01, 2016

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The third episode of the ABCA's "Calls from the Clubhouse" covers strength and conditioning issues for baseball players, featuring renown coach Eric Cressey.

Episode 2 - The Mental Side of Hitting May 11, 2016

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The second episode of the ABCA's "Calls from the Clubhouse" covers the mental side of hitting, featuring Toronto Blue Jays mental coach Steve Springer.

Ep. 1, Part 2 - Arm Care & Development Apr 27, 2016

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The second part of episode 1 of the ABCA's "Calls from the Clubhouse" features NCAA Division I pitching coaches Nate Yeskie from Oregon State University, Scott Brown from Vanderbilt University and Butch Thompson from Auburn University. Alan Jaeger of Jaeger Sports also participated. Part 2 continues to expand on arm care for pitchers and how the collegiate pitching coaches manage this subject.

Ep. 1, Part 1 - Arm Care & Development Apr 27, 2016

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The first part of episode 1 of the ABCA's "Calls from the Clubhouse" covers baseball arm care and development and features Alan Jaeger of Jaeger Sports.

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