What Do Tony Vitello, Jay Johnson, Dan Heefner, and Chris Burke Have In Common?
Here's What You're Getting:
Tony Vitello is a former college infielder and current head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers. He won NCBW Coach of the Year in 2021.
Tony Vitello: Team Offense
In this eye-opening talk, you’ll discover:
Why strong baserunning can mean the difference between winning and losing
(Plus, simple base running secrets every player should know)
The biggest — and maybe most common — baserunning mistake young players make
(HINT: This is not about stealing bases recklessly or too soon)
Key strategies and video breakdowns for common in-game offensive scenarios
(So your players are never in doubt for what to do)
2 overlooked drills to start with at every game and practice
(And how to use them with your hitters to ensure they're game-ready from the first pitch!)
Jay Johnson: Improving Team Run Production
He’ll reveal:
The most important first step to developing complete hitters
(Do this correctly, and every hitter in your lineup becomes a threat!)
3 common problems high school hitters face and how to fix them
(For a better team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage)
How to train vision and pitch recognition in your hitters
(Get ready to take opposing pitchers for a ride!)
7 game-speed drills that improve consistency and performance
(Plus, how to become a better two-strike-hitting team!)
Jay Johnson is the current head baseball coach of the LSU Tigers. He won Pac–12 Coach of the Year in 2021 and led the Tigers to a College World Series in 2023!
Dan Heefner has been the head coach of Dallas Baptist since 2008. Under Heefner, the Patriots have reached ten NCAA tournaments, including a Super Regional in 2011.
Dan Heefner: Developing a Team Offense Philosophy That Allows for Individuality
You’ll discover:
How to achieve true buy-in for your team’s offensive strategy
(So your team raises its level while ALSO playing to individual strengths)
4 ways to build confidence with situational hitting
(Get ready to open up new scoring opportunities!)
A simple tip to motivate hitters by getting them to own their role on the team
(Watch as your players step up when it counts)
The “hidden”, yet 100% critical element to an effective hitting routine
(Here’s how you get your hitters dialed-in before every pitch!)
Chris Burke: 4 Parts of the Swing
The 4 key parts to a great swing and how to coach them
(Regardless of what your hitter’s swing looks like now!)
The difference between “feel” vs. “real” and how this unlocks consistent hitting
(Includes insights about technique video analysis can’t reveal!)
3 critical points about angle of attack that most coaches miss!
(Is your hitter a worm-killer? Too many popups? The answer might surprise you…)
The overlooked importance of spine angle in effective hitting
(Plus, a simple way to drive this point home with young players)
Chris Burke is a former MLB player, primarily for the Houston Astros. He is best remembered for a series-ending walk-off home run in Game 4 of the 2005 National League Division Series.
In this talk, you’ll discover: