Instructional Resources- Fundamentals
Sluggers Weekly Training Log
Measurement is Motivation
It is proven that we will value what we consistently measure. Players of this generation are tuned into metrics and measurements more than any other generation in the past. Tracking and measuring the activities and habits that make you a more productive person will hold you more accountable to your daily goals.
Begin to track the activities that make you a better athlete and baseball/softball player. Through the Winter, we will create a habit of tracking our time spent:
- Baseball/Softball skills training
- Speed/strength training
- Sleep per night and…
- Water intake daily (ounces)
Directions
- Print or Download the Weekly Training Journal
- Record (Daily) your time spent practicing baseball softball skills, training for speed/strength, amount of sleep per night and water intake per day.
* Goal for training is never record a zero (no zero policy). This means that even on your physical days off, players should read or view information on sports psychology or baseball/softball skills.
*At times Coaches will be randomly checking and holding our players accountable for keeping track of their productive activities during the winter.
Fundamentals of the Week
Fundamentals of the Week- 1 (Sluggers Standards)
Fundamentals of the Week- 2 (Measurements)
Fundamentals of the Week- 3 (Keep it Simple- Aggressive Play)
Fundamentals of the Week- 4 (Bunt for Base Hit, Delayed Steal)
Fundamentals of the Week- 5 (Self Assessment)
Fundamentals of the Week- 6 (Aggressive Play)
Fundamentals of the Week- 2023 Season
Offense
Sluggers Fundamentals
Our Friday Fundamentals are a list of our foundational fundamentals for baseball and softball that will guide us through our winter training program. Each week, we will deliver a fundamental and description in advance of team practices to be used as a cheat sheet for a productive practice.
Sluggers Daily Routines
Mental Approach
Defense
Fielding- Positioning and Field to Throw Movement
Throwing Fundamentals- Positions
Pitching- Stretch to Balance Position (Baseball)
Tag Mechanics
Situational Defense- Holding Runners on Bases (Pickoffs)
Sluggers Throwing Routine- 2024
Cutoff and Relay Fundamentals
Rundown Rules
Fly Ball Communication and Priorities
1st/3rd Defensive Plays and Strategies
Resistance Band Arm Care
Defensive Communication
Team Coaching Opportunities
Silver Sluggers Academy is growing looking to expand its coaching staff for the 2025 tournament season and is looking for quality individuals to fill a variety of roles.
We are looking for individuals to serve as head coaches for our youth baseball teams ranging from 11U-17U based out of our Middleton, WI location. The right candidates will have experience playing and/or coaching baseball, demonstrate a strong knowledge of the game, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. This is a great opportunity for coaches to gain valuable experience mentoring, coaching and leading young players on the field.
Competitive compensation commensurate with coaching experience.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Leading team practices and tournaments as scheduled (winter, spring, summer).
- Coaching (lead or assistant) weekly skills clinics located in Middleton, WI.
Contact Brad Woodall for more details and information.
Coach Mentorship Program
Mentorship Program Details
Silver Sluggers is establishing a Coach and Sports Management Mentorship program for our upper class and graduating players (Classes of 2025-2026).
Our goal is to give future coaches or those seeking to get more involved with Sports Administration hands on experience as an apprentice under our Silver Sluggers staff. Program candidates responsibilities may include –
- Coaching youth clinics and practices under an experienced staff member
- Behind the scenes planning for practice and clinics
- Administrative tasks (tournament season prep, website, social media strategy, facility maintenance)
- Job shadowing
- Other projects as they arise
We have current coaching and project opportunities available immediately. Please contact us if you are interested.
Contact Brad Woodall with Inquiries
brad@silversluggers.com
608-213-6261