Individualizing a plan for pitchers - JD Heilmann
from The RosterPilot Show
Pitching Coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Cincinnati. - Not going to clone pitchers, just want to understand where they’re coming from - Mobility Assessments - Long toss program with Jaeger bands. Don’t put limits on your arm! - Key to recruiting – building relationships with high school, summer baseball coaches. - Once they start to get stronger, they’re able to make mechanical changes. - Let them come in and pitch during their Freshman fall, start to make changes if necessary, during winter - Show pitchers a visual of intent and what that means. - Some of your best coaches are the players you have already. - Finding drills to benefit your players - Working on your breaking ball with a softball - Using technology, but not letting it use you. - Experimenting with different pitches, finger pressure - Mental game, breathing - How to coach pitchers during the game - Calling pitches is just a suggestion, allowed to shake. - Game planning before a game. - You have to control the running game to pitch in college - What JD is looking for when he recruits pitchers.
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