by Dave Franco | Catching, Coaches Corner, Interview, Th: Coaching
“Pop Time” is a very sexy term in the world of catching. Every catcher with aspirations of playing at the next level probably knows their pop time and has goals in place to help improve that time. Most people immediately think arm strength, but today’s...
by Dave Franco | Interview, Training Tips, Winning Ballplayer
Throwing the baseball across the diamond is something a lot of infielders take for granted. It can be done without much thought, but if you are passionate about making it to the next level, you know by now that attention to the fundamentals is a must. “Gripping...
by Dave Franco | Hitting, Interview
Sometimes one adjustment in your hitting approach can make a BIG difference in how productive you are at the plate. Having the right information to help you decide what adjustments to make and how to go about doing it, could be a huge advantage for you as a hitter....
by Dave Franco | Hitting, Interview
Hey what’s up guys, hope everyone is having a great week. If you are a fan of long home runs, you are automatically a fan of the White Sox’s Adam Dunn. Dunn is in his 14th big league seasons and has 443 (and counting!) home runs to his name. Despite being...
by Dave Franco | Coaches Corner, Interview, Training Tips
Like everything else, being a great infielder takes hard work and dedication. It goes beyond having good hands and good feet. You have to take pride in your defense and have an aggressive mindset. These are just a few points that Penn State head baseball coach,...
by Dave Franco | Hitting, Interview
Serious hitters and coaches, listen up. We have a gem today. Not too long ago I spent a long weekend in Dallas at the American Baseball Coaches Association representing Next Level Ballplayer and catching up with friends and former coaches of mine. I had my usual...