Why In-Person Coaching Remains the Best Approach to Developing Hitting Skills
Baseball training has changed so much over the years, and it continues to evolve by incorporating revolutionary new solutions like analytics, the Internet, and artificial intelligence. Still, the value of in-person coaching remains unparalleled, especially for developing young baseball players’ hitting skills. In baseball academies like Boca Raton’s Vaughn Sports Academy (VSA), in-person mentoring is […]
Fostering Holistic Player Development Through Mindset Training
Young baseball players must follow a multifaceted path to become elite athletes someday. During your training, it’s obviously important that you develop your physical prowess and technical skills. However, you must also focus on a vital component often overlooked by many: the right mentality. In athletics, mentality refers to an athlete’s way of thinking and […]
Joining a College Baseball Team With Guidance From Pros
College baseball is a great opportunity to continue playing the sport you love at a higher level. Not only is it a chance to showcase your skills and potentially get drafted by a professional team, but it also provides many other benefits for student-athletes. For one, it can get you a scholarship to help you […]
Baseball And The Fourth of July
It’s the Fourth of July—time to celebrate the achievements of our great nation and its heroes! Baseball shares an unshakable bond with America’s birthday. Our national pastime’s history is every bit entwined with that of our nation. Truth be told, there are few things as American as baseball. In this blog, we look at the […]
Baseball – A Ray Of Hope In Dark Times
There are very few sports on this planet with as much influence on public life as baseball. America’s “national pastime” has helped shape the nation’s culture and served as a beacon of hope in dark times. Here’s how baseball became a lifesaver during the Great Depression. Now, when we talk of big matches, baseball coaching, […]
Jackie Robinson – The Baseball Star Who Changed History
The name “Jackie Robinson” is forever etched in golden letters in the history of baseball and that of this great nation. It’s common knowledge that his supreme athleticism and defensive and offensive prowess led the teams he played for too many victories. But Robinson’s impact goes beyond the realm of sports. His life and legacy […]
5 Fascinating Aspects of Baseball
Baseball is called America’s favorite pastime for many good reasons. It’s easy to play – you just need a bat, ball, catching gloves, and an empty field to start a game with your buddies. It’s easy to make the sport your full-time profession if you put your back into it. It’s a 100% genuine spectator […]
Popular Expressions In English Borrowed From Baseball
To the American people, baseball isn’t just a sport. It’s an emotion that connects millions of fans nationwide and provides employment to countless individuals. In more than a century of its existence, baseball has shaped American culture in more ways than you can imagine. Did you know that baseball has lent quite a few popular […]
What are the most effective strategies in baseball? Part 2: Pitching
In the previous installment of our ongoing series, we looked closely at strategic hitting in baseball. In this blog, we’ll see how coaches at baseball camps tell you to approach the art of pitching. “Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing.” – Warren Spahn, Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher. Pitching is one of the most […]
Baseball Was Born In The Land Of The Free!
Baseball is the quintessential American sport. In fact, it’s more than just a sport. Millions of people find hope in the triumph of the players, and the players themselves stand for the values and high moral standards of the American people. As we speak, baseball academies all across the nation are busy molding the youth […]
