79 - Nolan Neiman: Manatee HS (FL)

Bio CURRENT HEAD COACH AT MANATEE HIGH SCHOOL Current GM of Square Up academy Current Florida HS director for Knights Knation Baseball 2016 – 2019 – Associate Scout – Texas Rangers 2017 – 2018 – Head Coach Staunton Braves, Valley League 2016 – 2018 – Director of Baseball – Florida Surge Baseball 2013 – 2016 – Head Coach – IMG Post Grad 2011 – 2013 – Assistant Head Coach / Recruiting Coordinator – Millersville University 2009 – 2011 – Assistant Coach – University of Maryland 2008 – 2009 – Assistant Coach – Florida Gulf Coast University 2006 – 2008 – Assistant Head Coach / Recruiting Coordinator – DeSales University 2005 – 2006 – Assistant Coach – University of Pennsylvania 2005 – Professional Player – New Jersey Jackals 2001 – 2005 – Player at DeSales University Notes You got to keep competing and pushing ot help these kids be successful in more than baseball You need to have a band program, hitting program, defensive philosophy, and having a plan for what we are doing Its not about wins and losses, its about how you act and holding kids accountable Laying the foundation and getting kids on board Have the kids see their progress Exit velo testing Weightlifting testing “Rebranding” is not about what the past didn’t have its about what we do now and moving forward Detail oriented and learned how to be detailed in all we do Let your coaches coach and do your job Understanding what its like at different levels of competition, and demand results Relationships and build a program within** Learning how to be happy at whatever level in the game of baseball If you can get them to believe in you they are going to try to do things the right way “Be the Best” program where it is about sacrificing for others and working for the guy next to you Inverted triangle where you serve others from the bottom up Leadership council - one guy from each class, and coaches pick one In charge of holding others accountable Meet once a week and discuss how to get more buy in Guys that do it right and we voted but we got let go because he did not live up to the expectations No rules, just don’t embarrass the team, and I am the judge and jury and executioner Little league clinics with local little league Half hour coaching clinic with local little league every Friday Be at football and basketball games, be involved in school and community is huge trait for good programs At the end of the day - what is the goal? The goal is to move on How can we prepare them for the option they will have? The more pressure you can put on guys lets go! More fun atmosphere and create action Track meet mentality - home to first in 4 seconds Start with baserunning with offensive philosophy Bunt to third, and not to 2nd, a lot more ways to score from 3rd with 1 out You have to know your clientele and plan accordingly What are you going to have the guys buy into and hold them accountable Running small ball system gives you a weapon when you run into the buzz saw The level when to start small ball depends on the team and their ability When we can give them confidence in what they are doing is going to help them play game Whether they help you win or not doesn’t matter, getting them excited and wanting to play for us High pressure bullpens - 1 pitch to get someone out and create our own toughness String across home plate, 9 hole screen, spot on the wall - compete and help them HATE losing [email protected]