Intent Is The Silver Bullet | Listener Q&A - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 96 | Driveline Baseball

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast

Driveline Academy Podcast

May 16, 20251 hr 4 min

Baseball

Intent Is The Silver Bullet | Listener Q&A - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 96 | Driveline Baseball

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Intent Is The Silver Bullet | Listener Q&A

In this episode of the Driveline Academy podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses various aspects of youth baseball, including new training initiatives, the importance of mental and emotional support for young athletes, and answers listener questions about coaching techniques and injury prevention. The conversation emphasizes the need for intent in training, the role of stress in athletic development, and how to better structure youth tournaments to protect young pitchers. In this conversation, the speaker discusses the challenges faced in youth baseball, particularly regarding umpire shortages and the need for age-appropriate skill development. They emphasize the importance of proper pitch count management to prevent overuse injuries in young players. Additionally, the speaker shares positive experiences from parents who have engaged in coaching, highlighting the impact of informed guidance on children's development in the sport.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping

03:04 Youth Development Camps and Training Initiatives

05:51 Mental and Emotional Aspects of Youth Sports

08:59 Q&A: Coaching Young Players

17:47 Intent in Athletic Training

30:07 Addressing Arm Health and Injury Prevention

33:45 Navigating Umpire Challenges in Youth Baseball

39:12 The Importance of Age-Appropriate Skill Development

46:37 Pitch Count Concerns and Youth Overuse

55:00 Positive Coaching Experiences and Parental Involvement

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