I love hosting Coaching Clinics because conversations can and do go in very different directions. When discussing catch-play, for example, …
Author: Dan Keller
Water Balloon Batting Practice
It’s a simple concept. It’s cheap. It’s fun. It’s… WATER BALLOON BATTING PRACTICE (view full drill here) Here are some fun …
A critical review of my practice plans
I’m coaching a 5U team at Fountain Valley Pony. That means, we hit off the blue flame machine for five …
Lets grow this movement
After three years, membership at Dugout Captain is over 11K! How amazing is that? I’m blown away while also believing …
First game in the books
Coaching your own kid is tough. Coaching 5-year olds is tougher. So, the fact that I’m coaching my OWN 5-year …
8 Thoughts after 2 Practices
For the mighty, mighty 5U Padres, we are officially two practices into our season. I captured my thoughts before AND …
Takeaways From the 2018 ABCA Convention
Each January, the baseball coaches of america (@ABCA) join forces somewhere in this great country for three days of baseball, …
Tee Ball 101. Who is coming with me?
I am 99% sure I’m going to coach Tee Ball Spring 2018. After all, here are my options: College Pitching …
Lets Play Word Association: League President / __________
Let’s play a game of word association. What’s the first word that comes to mind when I say: League President …
6 THINGS THE POSTSEASON HAS TAUGHT ME.
Playoff baseball is a great teacher. Emotions run high, tension is constant, and pressure mounts. What a great time to …