So little time...so much to learn. From breaking in your glove to understanding growth plate injuries, baseball is
a sport of a million details. We at ATPP hope to provide access to information that you as a parent or coach will find helpful as you navigate through the baseball seasons. From t-ball to pros you can never have enough baseball smarts.
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What are coaches looking for? No matter the age players must start early to develop the kills coaches are looking for. Coaches provide feedback on what it takes to make the team. Height, weight, skills, stats, accolades and much more are defined by the National Collegiate Scouting Association.
We loved it! is what we found no matter how the teams did. But there were lots of little things other parents would have like to know, so, we have gathered up information from parents who have been there. Included is information from packing for your player, what to expect at the park, to downtown Cooperstown. Have a great time at the home of baseball.
Cooperstown is one of the great experiences of my coaching career! is what we hear from so many coaches. So we asked them to give us information on what they think is important for a coach to know before going to play in Cooperstown. We hope their insite helps to make your experience a great one for you, your players and your parents.
Nutritionist Nancy Love answers the questions: What are electrolytes and why do active people need them? Who needs to worry about replacing sodium? Read this informative article on the importance of electrolytes and sodium to all athletes.
National Federation Restricts Use of Composite-Barrel Bats for 2011 Season
New BBCOR vs BESR guidelines. This is a great article explaning the details of this new guideline affecting highschool and college bats.
See the limited list of approved BESR-ABI composite baseball bats that meet the ball exit speed ration (BESR) and the accelerated break in (ABI) procedure and are approved for the 2010-11 academic year for high school play.
Cold Water and Cold Drinks Rehydrate Faster and Taste Better
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that water and other drinks be chilled when injested during exercise.
Research by the AMCS has shown cold water passes through the stomach faster and is therefore sent to the intestines for quicker absorption. Cold drinks also help to lower body temperature and taste better so it is more likely the athlete will drink more and drink more often.
SHOULDER PAIN IN YOUNG PLAYERS
What is a growth plate injury in the shoulder?
Dr. David Marshall talks about shoulder pain from overuse and identifying the seriousness of shoulder pain. A great explanation of shoulder function and overuse pain. VIDEO
YOUTH HEEL PAIN, SEVERS CONDITION - Dr. David Marshall
UNDERSTANDING PAIN IN THE HEEL IN YOUNG ATHLETES
Specialist in Youth Sports Medicine, Dr. David L. Marshall, addresses what causes cronic heel pain in young athletes. Dr. Marshall also discusses checking your athlete for flat feet which can lead to chronic pain and what you can do. VIDEO
YOUTH ELBOW INJURIES - GROWTH PLATES
UNDERSTAND THE TWO TYPES AND HOW THEY PLAY A ROLE IN YOUTH SPORTS PAIN AND INJURIES
Specialist in Youth Sports Medicine, Dr. David L. Marshall, addresses growth plate pain in the elbow and understanding the injury. Dr. Marshall specializes in the study and treatment of baseball elbow injuries. He is also a dad and coach of a Little League baseball player, so he gets first hand, on the diamond, experience dealing with kids, coaches and parents on this all important youth sports injury. VIDEO
UVA PITCHING COACH KARL KUHN
NO PITCHING INJURIES IN 16 YEARS - LEARN WHY
UVA Pitching Coach Karl Kuhn talks about knowing when to take a pitcher out, UVA pitch count phylosophy and arm drills to help protect your young pitchers' arms. Why listen to Coach Kuhn? In 16 years he has not had one arm injury on his pitching staff plus the '10 AAC pitcher of the year, Danny Hultzen. Watch the show and learn his secrets. VIDEO
Do you know what the "pill" is? Did you know it takes a week to make a professional baseball. See how baseballs are hand sewn. Have a new appreciation for the workmanship and skill it takes to produce a top quality baseball.
Coach Butch Thompson
Managing Baseball Players & Parents
MANAGING PARENTS & PLAYERS
COACHES POLICIES THAT WORK
Coaching at any level requires managing not only players but parents. Division 1 Coach Butch Thompson gives advice on policies that work for coaches of all ages like setting a cooling off time before answering parents or players questions, what players know, why to play the game and even how his father diagreed with his coach choices.
FSN SPORTS SCIENCE:
REACTION TIME
THE EYE, THE BRAIN, THE BAT, THE BALL
If you blink, will you miss it? Which is faster the major league fast ball or the blink of an eye? See the breakdown of the pitch closing in on the batter and the batters mental and physical reaction time to the ball.
ESPN SPORTS SCIENCE:
THE PHYSICS OF HITTING A BASEBALL
WHY BALLS ARE HIT FARTHER IN THE HOMERUN DERBY
Pitch speed, bat speed, distance, contact angle...what changes do batters make to go yard for the derby? Why quick hands are the key to big hits.
ESPN SPORTS SCIENCE:
THE SCIENCE OF THIRD BASE
WHY YOUR BEST ATHLETE NEEDS TO BE AT THIRD
Third baseman Mark Reynolds helps demonstrate the timing of the ball from the pitchers hand to the third baseman's glove and then to first to beat the runner. Great education for young third basemen.
ESPN SPORTS SCIENCE:
BCOR BATS EXPALINED
BBCOR BATS AND HOW THEY AFFECT THE GAME
How does a 5% decrease in speed off the bat affect distance? ESPN Sports Science explains the change in standards for bats and the stats for homeruns, hits and ball speed before and after the new restrictions.
UNDERSTANDING BALKS - Coach Mike Scott
THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD RULE IN BASEBALL - THE BALK
Young pitchers and coaches can see the balk rules demonstrated while they are being explained. Coach Mike Scott does a great job of getting to the basics of what a balk is and what a pitcher can do on the mound.
HYDRATION IS KEY TO PROLONGED ABILITY TO COMPETE AT A TOP LEVEL AT ANY AGE
Page Love, Sports Nutritionist and consultant to the Atlanta Braves and Womens Profession Tennis Tour talks about how much fluid is enough for prolonged exercise in heat. Pre-hydration, hydration during the competition, recovery and what not to drink.
Atlanta can be a hot place to play baseball. Make sure you know what your players should be doing to keep them healthy and competivive.
