Robert Keller

Breaking News. Players that enter the transfer portal don't need to announce it online. That's what the portal is for. But since you want the attention. When making your transfer portal announcement. Post your game stats. Nobody gives a shit about your exit velocity, launch angle, spin rate, run and gun velocity, etc. Can you play? What are your game stats. How did you do in the games? You can also save the theatrics of how much you love the program and coaches you're transferring from.

If u have a leg kick and issues w/ timing - being late on FB’s or difficulty slowing down on breaking balls Learn to “hang” the leg kick like Munetaka Murakami (12 HR in 2026) •Getting into the hang b4 pitch release (not too early to stagnate, but early enough for slight pause •Simplifies hitter’s tasks after pitch release •Allows hitter to adjust pace of fwd move based on pitch type •Easier to see ⚾️ out of hand (pitch recognition, angle+trajectory, movement) due to still head quiet body

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Chuck sent this one onto Tillotson‼️

20 Reminders for Coaches: 1. Be prepared to repeat yourself. Empathy towards their age, maturity level and aptitude is required. 2. Be an expert at communicating. No fluff. If we say it we BETTER follow through and when plans change there needs to be a clear reason as to why communicated. 3. Be the type of student we want them to be. There is always something to get better at. There are more ways to do it than what worked for us. 4. Team culture and atmosphere starts with us, the standards we set, what we allow and how we handle it when something happens that will affect that. 5. Be organized. Never show up without a plan. Be prepared for an audible at any point but never get caught not ready. 6. Lead by example. They are always watching. They will emulate our behavior. 7. If we want their trust we have to gain it. How we talk to them, how we talk with them, how we follow through and how we hold them all accountable, no matter who they are, who their parents are or how talented they are. 8. No standing around at practices. Find ways to keep everyone moving. No long lines in drills. 9. The game is relatable to life in many ways. Always be looking for ways to help them develop their character through it. 10. Never forget this is a game. They will only get to play it for a short period in their lives. We are here to teach it to them and help them enjoy it. Make it a memorable phase for them. 11. Coach confidence. If the goal is to get the most out of the players, they need to believe. Everything we do needs to be done with this in mind. 12. Get them talking. Hear their thoughts before we give ours. When they know they will be asked to speak we will see more focus and engagement. 13. TAKE NOTES! Keep a note pad during games/practice to jot down points to discuss. Don’t let those important moments slip through the cracks. 14. Make eye contact, take off your sunglasses. Make them take theirs off. Position yourself so their back is to the sun. 15. Pitchers and catchers need/deserve dedicated time each week for bullpens and dedicated time for catching fundamentals. NEVER IGNORE THEM!! 16. We never know what’s going on in their life. We get an opportunity to possibly be a bright light for them. This is MUCH bigger than the game. 17. Development is a process. The process requires patience and opportunity…And plenty of it. 18. Read your audience. Know when it’s time to move on. Once we lose their attention everything we want them to hear will go in one ear then out the other. 19. Be careful of getting caught up in the emotions of the moment. We need to remain calm and focused to make clear minded decisions. 20. It’s their game. Our playing days are long over. We are the lucky ones to get to be a part of their journey. Be grateful for it and be the best possible leader we can be FOR THEM.

Time and time again, we see a very linear relationship between body weight and pitching velocity, particularly in amateur players. In other words, the most important piece of equipment in a pitcher's velocity program is usually a fork.

Steve Sarkisian said, "Culture beats talent, if your culture is really strong. Culture is organic. It's not a sign up in your building, it's not a t-shirt you wear." Your culture is what you do. A great culture prevent bad habits from creeping in. 4 Bad Habits to Get Rid Of🧵

Kenny Dillingham on the future of ASU football after finishing the season 8-5 with a loss in the Sun Bowl: “You’re gonna have valleys and lows when you climb. It’s not just a rocket ship to the moon. But the goal is to create a valley that’s higher than it’s ever been.”