A Thousand Deaths & Zero Fear: Teaching Kids to Compete - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 95 | Driveline Baseball
In this episode of the Driveline Academy Podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses the importance of youth baseball training, the alarming issue of excessive pitch counts, and the need for universal regulations to protect young athletes. He emphasizes the significance of creating a supportive environment for players, learning from mistakes, and understanding the impact of competition on youth development. The conversation highlights the necessity of addressing structural issues in youth baseball to ensure the safety and well-being of young players. In this conversation, the speaker discusses the significance of winning in youth sports while emphasizing the need for context and emotional safety for young athletes. They explore how to cultivate fearlessness in children facing competition and the emotional journey of parenting through sports. The speaker reflects on the changes that come with parenting, particularly the bittersweet realization of their children's growing independence and the empty trunk that symbolizes this transition.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Driveline Academy Podcast02:58 Youth Baseball Training and Camps06:10 Pitch Count Concerns in Youth Baseball09:11 The Need for Universal Pitch Counts12:02 Understanding Workload and Injury Risks14:50 The Impact of Overuse on Young Athletes18:01 The Role of Competition in Youth Sports21:05 Addressing Structural Issues in Youth Baseball23:58 Creating a Supportive Environment for Young Players27:02 The Importance of Learning from Mistakes29:45 Conclusion and Call to Action35:19 The Importance of Winning and Context in Youth Sports39:21 Cultivating Fearlessness in Young Athletes49:08 The Emotional Journey of Parenting in Sports51:57 Reflections on Change and Growth in ParentingLinksStart training with Driveline now with Academy Flex:https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/academy-flex/Develop bat speed with our Youth Power Bat for just $99!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-power-trainer/Skills That Scale: The Complete Youth Baseball Training Manual is out now!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/skills-that-scale-training-manual/Train bat speed and barrel accuracy with our Youth Underload Smash bat - just $79!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-underload-smash-bat/⬇️ Host ⬇️Deven Morganhttps://twitter.com/devenmorgan 🚨 Follow Driveline Academy on Social Media 🚨https://twitter.com/DrivelineYouth https://www.instagram.com/drivelineyouth https://www.facebook.com/drivelineyouth 🔽 Follow Driveline Baseball on Social Media 🔽https://twitter.com/DrivelineBB https://www.instagram.com/drivelinebaseballhttps://www.facebook.com/drivelinebaseball
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Gamification in Training, Happy Stories & You - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 94 | Driveline Baseball
Gamification in Training, Happy Stories & YouIn this episode of the Driveline Academy podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses various topics related to youth baseball training, including the launch of the Driveline Academy Camps, the recent ban on thumb guards in Little League, and the importance of gamification in training. He shares listener feedback highlighting the positive impact of Driveline's training methods and emphasizes the significance of proprioception and randomized training. The episode also touches on health challenges faced by young athletes and concludes with success stories showcasing long-term development in players.00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping06:13 Driveline Academy Camp Overview11:49 Little League Thumb Guard Discussion18:02 Listener Feedback and Positive Impact Stories23:59 Gamification in Youth Training29:48 Proprioception and Randomized Training35:54 Health Challenges and Resilience in Young Athletes42:14 Success Stories and Long-Term DevelopmentLinksStart training with Driveline now with Academy Flex:https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/academy-flex/Develop bat speed with our Youth Power Bat for just $99!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-power-trainer/Skills That Scale: The Complete Youth Baseball Training Manual is out now!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/skills-that-scale-training-manual/Train bat speed and barrel accuracy with our Youth Underload Smash bat - just $79!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-underload-smash-bat/⬇️ Hosts ⬇️Deven Morganhttps://twitter.com/devenmorgan Jeremy Tecktielhttps://twitter.com/jeremytecktiel 🚨 Follow Driveline Academy on Social Media 🚨https://twitter.com/DrivelineYouth https://www.instagram.com/drivelineyouth https://www.facebook.com/drivelineyouth 🔽 Follow Driveline Baseball on Social Media 🔽https://twitter.com/DrivelineBB https://www.instagram.com/drivelinebaseballhttps://www.facebook.com/drivelinebaseball
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We'll Ban Thumbguards But We Won't Ban Pitcher Abuse - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 93 | Driveline Baseball
We'll Ban Thumbguards But We Won't Ban Pitcher AbuseHost Deven Morgan explores youth baseball development, covering Driveline Academy updates, Little League rule changes, and in-season training strategies. Key discussions include optimizing swing mechanics while preserving natural athleticism, simplifying coaching approaches, and the critical issue of overuse in youth pitching. The podcast addresses the consequences of winning-focused culture in youth sports and offers practical solutions for preventing injuries through improved pitching workload management and responsible adult leadership.00:00 Introduction to Driveline Academy Podcast05:06 Housekeeping and Updates on Driveline Academy09:03 Engaging with the Audience: Feedback and Interaction23:00 Little League Rule Changes and Their Impact24:07 Training Considerations for In-Season Players27:27 Optimizing Swing Mechanics for Performance30:45 The Balance of Athleticism and Coaching33:38 Sophisticated Simplicity in Coaching36:44 Understanding Youth Development in Baseball39:48 The Importance of Ball Flight in Hitting41:02 Addressing Overuse in Youth Pitching50:56 The Consequences of Winning Culture in Youth Sports58:35 The Systemic Issues in Youth Baseball1:05:00 The Role of Coaches and Adults1:10:28 Solutions for Overuse and Injury PreventionLinksStart training with Driveline now with Academy Flex:https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/academy-flex/Develop bat speed with our Youth Power Bat for just $99!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-power-trainer/Skills That Scale: The Complete Youth Baseball Training Manual is out now!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/skills-that-scale-training-manual/Train bat speed and barrel accuracy with our Youth Underload Smash bat - just $79!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-underload-smash-bat/⬇️ Hosts ⬇️Deven Morganhttps://twitter.com/devenmorgan Jeremy Tecktielhttps://twitter.com/jeremytecktiel 🚨 Follow Driveline Academy on Social Media 🚨https://twitter.com/DrivelineYouth https://www.instagram.com/drivelineyouth https://www.facebook.com/drivelineyouth 🔽 Follow Driveline Baseball on Social Media 🔽https://twitter.com/DrivelineBB https://www.instagram.com/drivelinebaseballhttps://www.facebook.com/drivelinebaseball
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The Man In The Arena - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 92 | Driveline Baseball
The Man In The Arena"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Housekeeping02:59 - Youth Training Tools and Their Impact06:09 - Navigating Parental Emotions in Youth Sports09:13 - The Pressure of Competition and Personal Attacks12:05 - Chirping and Its Impact on Young Athletes18:08 - The Softness of Spectator Behavior20:55 - Standing Up Against Disrespect in Competition24:23 - The Emotional Rollercoaster of Watching Your Child Play27:05 - Learning from Adversity in Youth Sports29:43 - The Individuality of Baseball and Its Impact on Young Players33:16 - Responsibility and Growth in Competitive Environments37:24 - Extracting Value from Experiences39:21 - Pitch Count Awareness and Youth Baseball SafetyLinksStart training with Driveline now with Academy Flex:https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/academy-flex/Develop bat speed with our Youth Power Bat for just $99!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-power-trainer/Skills That Scale: The Complete Youth Baseball Training Manual is out now!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/skills-that-scale-training-manual/Train bat speed and barrel accuracy with our Youth Underload Smash bat - just $79!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-underload-smash-bat/⬇️ Hosts ⬇️Deven Morganhttps://twitter.com/devenmorgan Jeremy Tecktielhttps://twitter.com/jeremytecktiel 🚨 Follow Driveline Academy on Social Media 🚨https://twitter.com/DrivelineYouth https://www.instagram.com/drivelineyouth https://www.facebook.com/drivelineyouth 🔽 Follow Driveline Baseball on Social Media 🔽https://twitter.com/DrivelineBB https://www.instagram.com/drivelinebaseballhttps://www.facebook.com/drivelinebaseball
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The Difference Between A Shark Attack and Watching Your Child Pitch - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 91 | Driveline Baseball
The Difference Between A Shark Attack and Watching Your Child PitchIn this episode of the Driveline Academy podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses the emotional complexities of youth baseball, particularly focusing on the anxiety parents feel when their children are pitching. He uses the analogy of a shark attack to illustrate the perceived dangers of performance anxiety in both parents and young athletes. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for young players to thrive and enjoy the game without the pressure of performance-related fears. In this conversation, the speaker discusses the emotional and psychological aspects of youth sports, particularly baseball. They emphasize the importance of emotional safety for children, the need for passion and authenticity in pursuing sports, and the significance of personal development over mere performance. The discussion also touches on the critical issue of pitch counts in youth baseball, advocating for universal reporting to ensure player safety and well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Driveline Academy Podcast10:08 The Shark Attack Analogy in Youth Baseball24:12 Understanding Performance Anxiety in Young Athletes35:07 The Importance of a Supportive Environment for Young Players37:09 Understanding the Shark Attack Feeling40:07 Emotional Safety in Youth Sports43:18 Passion and Authenticity in Sports51:41 The Importance of Personal Development56:46 Pitch Counts and Youth Baseball SafetyLinksStart training with Driveline now with Academy Flex:https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/academy-flex/Develop bat speed with our Youth Power Bat for just $99!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-power-trainer/Skills That Scale: The Complete Youth Baseball Training Manual is out now!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/skills-that-scale-training-manual/Train bat speed and barrel accuracy with our Youth Underload Smash bat - just $79!https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-underload-smash-bat/⬇️ Hosts ⬇️Deven Morganhttps://twitter.com/devenmorgan Jeremy Tecktielhttps://twitter.com/jeremytecktiel 🚨 Follow Driveline Academy on Social Media 🚨https://twitter.com/DrivelineYouth https://www.instagram.com/drivelineyouth https://www.facebook.com/drivelineyouth 🔽 Follow Driveline Baseball on Social Media 🔽https://twitter.com/DrivelineBB https://www.instagram.com/drivelinebaseballhttps://www.facebook.com/drivelinebaseball
The Driveline Academy podcast covers all aspects of youth baseball. We talk about Driveline's approach data-driven skill development that we execute with our Driveline Academy teams, the travel and club baseball ecosystem, long-term athletic development, crazy coaches, crazy parents, the whole thing!
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