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Coach Resources Videos

 

SCAA provides training to all Managers & Coaches in softball and baseball.  In addition to our Coach's Clinics, we also have put together a group of training videos below that can not only help you with your practices, basic procedures to use around the SCAA Complex, but also assist with emergencies and keeping our athletes, volunteers, umpire, and spectators safe.

If you have any questions, please consult your Division's Player Agent/Field Director or other Board Member in charge of that area.


ORGANIZING PRACTICES  
   

How to Run an Effective 8 Year Old Baseball Practice-  Having an effective 8 year old baseball practice takes some creativity, purpose, and a lot of patience. Here I will teach you how to run one with ease. Are you interested in learning about how to have and teach a POWERFUL + CONSISTENT baseball swing for... Click here to watch YouTube video

   

How to Organize a Little League Baseball Practice- Part of the series: Youth Baseball. Organizing a little league baseball practice can be done in a variety of ways, but it's always important to make sure the kids are busy and having fun. Run a smooth practice with tips from a professional baseball...   Click here to watch the YouTube video.

   

Softball Coaching Tips: The Benefit of Positive Coaching- Create a positive dugout environment this season with these confident coaching Pro Tips. Click here to watch the Dick's Pro Tips video.

   
FIRST AID  
   

Basic First Aid- Hosted by Team Physician of USA Baseball, Dr. Josh Bloom, the Basic First Aid course provides coaches, parents and administrators with basic information on various injuries and emergencies. This course includes information on how to be best equipped to handle injuries and emergencies and key things to look out for when players are injured. Click here to watch the USA Baseball video.  (Requires free login to enroll in course)

   
ABUSE AWARENESS  
   

Abuse Awareness for Adults- Hosted by former Major Leaguer and current Chicago Cubs Manager, David Ross, the Abuse Awareness for Adults course provides resources to create a positive and safe environment for all athletes, coaches, parents, umpires, and spectators by understanding how to recognize misconduct and abuse of all types. Topics covered include how to identify and report incidents and what abuse awareness policies should be in place.  Click here to watch the USA Baseball video  (Requires free login to enroll in course)

   
 HOW TO USE THE TEE

 

Hitting Off The Tee-  SCAA and MLB Alum Michael Cuddyer provides coaches info and proper techniques for using the tee all the way from the first time Foal players all the way though their baseball/softball journey.  Click here to watch the video.

  
SLIDING  
   

Baseball Teaching Techniques for Sliding- Part of the series: Baseball Tips. Learning the proper techniques for sliding in baseball is a terrific way to improve your game and avoid getting injured. Slide safely more often with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video... Click here to watch the YouTube video.

   

Softball Sliding Drill- Getting young players to slide effectively is a key part of coaching girl's softball.   Click here to watch the YouTube video.

 

   
TEE BALL PRACTICE TIPS  
   

Learning to Run The Bases in Tee Ball- This easy drill is part of Little League's 10-part tee ball curriculum.  Click here to watch the YouTube video.

   

How to Teach Fielding in Tee Ball- This easy drill is part of Little League's 10-part tee ball curriculum.  Click here to watch the YouTube video.

 

Approach to Throwing in Tee Ball- When working with younger kids, start with the basics of throwing. Steve Bernhardt of Baseball Factory explains.   Click here to watch the YouTube video.

  
 WEB TOOLS & APPS TUTORIALS 
   

 Game Changer App Tutorial-  Four part series from Ken Caryl Little League on how to use the app.  Click these links to watch the YouTube Videos:  PART 1,  PART 2,  PART 3,  PART 4

  
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