Interbay Coaching Resources

Interbay Little League fosters a love of the game for children of all backgrounds while building character and instilling lifelong values of teamwork, resilience and respect.

Understanding Little League Philosophy
- Importance of fun, youth development, sportsmanship, character building
- Key principles of Little League baseball
- Coach Ballgame: Amazing channel to help you be the coach the kids need you to be

2024 Fall Challenge
-Softball Minor C & B
-Softball Minor A thru Juniors
-Baseball Minor C & B
-Baseball Minor A thru Juniors

Coaching Fundamentals
- Effective communication with players, parents, and umpires
- Creating a positive and inclusive team culture
- Setting age-appropriate goals and expectations
- Balancing fun and skill development
- Parent Welcome Letter
- Know your Baseball Player
- Know your Softball Player

 Skill Development and Practice Plan
- 90-minute practice outline with drills
- Positional drills for infield, outfield, pitching, hitting, and catching
- Practice Planning Documents
- Catch Play Drills
- Legends Baseball & Softball Camps: Great resource for various drills and techniques.
- Coach RAC: Offers detailed coaching tips and hitting drills.
- Catching Made Simple: Focuses on catching fundamentals and drills.
- ARM Pitching Development: Baseball pitching drills and instruction.
- DR3 Fastpitch - Coach D Rubin: Softball pitching drills and instruction.
- ZONEDSportsAcademy: High-level drills.
- Ian Jenkins Baseball: Hitting drills.
- Meg Rem Softball: Hitting drills and more.
- Amanda Scarborough: Softball Pitching
- Morgan Stuart: Defensive Softball Drills

In-Game Management
- Home/Away team responsibilities
- Lineup strategies, player rotation
- Defensive positioning, shifting
- Pitching and bullpen management
- Managing substitutions and game situations
- Game Planning Documents: Have a plan to stay within Interbay Little League guidelines
- GameChanger Training
- Local League Rules - Baseball
- Local League Rules - Softball (Coming Soon)

Building Mental Toughness
- Instilling confidence, handling pressure, embracing challenges
- Fostering Growth Mindset
- Using positive self-talk, encouraging perseverance

Field Maintenance
- Home and Away team responsibilities for field setup and breakdown
- Closing Park Procedures

Pool Players
- What is the Player Pool
- When and How to request a Pool Player

Safety Information
- AED Information
- Lightning Detectors
- First Aid Information