https://www.hustletraining.comSports training advice from the best skills development trainers around.Sat, 05 Dec 2020 18:06:35 GMT60Webflowhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-stay-in-shape-for-basketball-during-covid-19https://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-stay-in-shape-for-basketball-during-covid-19With fewer chances to go out and play basketball because of the current pandemic, it’s hard to develop and maintain your basketball skills. It’s especially hard to stay in shape at home when you have your bed nearby and the TV to binge-watch your favorite shows. Don’t worry because we got you covered on how to stay in shape for basketball during Covid-19.Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/bump-set-and-spike-into-volleyball-with-university-of-pittsburgh-coach-kellen-petronehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/bump-set-and-spike-into-volleyball-with-university-of-pittsburgh-coach-kellen-petroneKellen Petrone, Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach for Pitt Women's Volleyball, offers approach to skills training and dives into the X's and O's of college volleyball. He takes us on the recruiting trail and provides tips for aspiring volleyball players. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/sports-coaches-and-thank-you-goes-hand-in-hand-even-during-covid-19https://www.hustletraining.com/blog/sports-coaches-and-thank-you-goes-hand-in-hand-even-during-covid-19Sports are beginning to make a comeback this year. Teams are forming and coaches are back to guiding and preparing players for games. Many coaches put in seven to eight hours a week as a coach, on top of having full-time jobs. Their dedication is uncanny. Preparing to say “thank you” to a coach, especially during these tough times in 2020, makes all the difference. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-be-a-standout-youth-lacrosse-player-featuring-pro-player-coach-martin-boweshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-be-a-standout-youth-lacrosse-player-featuring-pro-player-coach-martin-bowesLacrosse Coach and pro player Martin Bowes joins the Hustle With Us podcast to talk all things lacrosse. Martin touches on every aspect of his athletic past, his coaching future, and the future of lacrosse itself. He dives deep into skills development drills and explains how youth players can use nutrition to improve their game. Martin comments on the ever-changing landscape of lacrosse and what sticks out to him the most from a recruiting standpoint. Finally, he talks sports technology and how he uses it to help all his clients, especially when he can't be there in person.Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-are-the-top-baseball-training-appshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-are-the-top-baseball-training-appsIn the not so distant past, it was hard for players to learn these skills on their own. Expert coaches were few and far between, and for personal training, access to those experts was expensive. Thanks to the Google Play and App Stores, it’s never been easier to develop that expertise. We put together a list of some of the best apps out there for baseball training.Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/7-basketball-skills-you-should-be-working-on-outside-of-scoringhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/7-basketball-skills-you-should-be-working-on-outside-of-scoringIf you are a basketball player who wants to be the best on the floor no matter what level you play at, you have to understand that there is more to the game than simply scoring. To be considered the best player on the court, you've got to be proficient in these sever other areas as well.Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-drills-to-help-you-score-more-goalshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-drills-to-help-you-score-more-goalsWall ball is the ideal way to practice basic lacrosse techniques such as shooting, passing and catching all while working in cradling. Wall ball allows you to get in tons of repetitions without depending on a partner. As a youth lacrosse player just starting out, playing wall ball is the number one way to quickly improve your stick skills. These are the best wall ball drills for youth lacrosse players.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/baseball-basics-infield-fielding-techniquehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/baseball-basics-infield-fielding-techniqueAnytime a youth player takes to the baseball diamond, coaches should stress to them the importance of fundamental defense. Players should be mentally preparing as they take the field by asking themselves questions like: What does a proper defensive stance look like? How do I prepare before the pitcher throws a pitch? Where am I going with the ball if it is hit to me? While baseball is a thinking man's game, playing sound defensive baseball is all about movement. Staying in an athletic stance, keeping your knees bent and balancing on the balls of your feet go a long way toward placing players a position where they can succeed. The following drills for improving your defensive technique are from Sean Holiday and the team at Triple Crown Training. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-train-like-nba-players-with-denver-nuggets-felipe-eichenbergerhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-train-like-nba-players-with-denver-nuggets-felipe-eichenbergerDenver Nuggets' Head Strength Coach Felipe Eichenberger joins the HustleWithUs podcast to talk about how players like Nikola Jokic workout during the off-season and how he keeps them sharp during the 82-game regular season. Coach Eichenberger's pulls back the curtain on the Nuggets training procedures and how the players put in work off the court to maintain their peak athletic shape. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-at-home-stick-skills-drillshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-at-home-stick-skills-drillsPerhaps the most important skill in any successful lacrosse player's bag is stick work. Mastering control of the ball and stick with each hand is essential to advancing to the next level of competition, whether that's high school lacrosse, collegiate or professional. Building confidence in your ability to stickhandle will trickle down to nearly every aspect of your offensive game. Your ability to cradle, switch hands and deliver accurate passes with either hand will make you an unstoppable offensive force.Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/baseball-fundamentals-warmup-throwing-progressionhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/baseball-fundamentals-warmup-throwing-progressionWhether you’re a pitcher preparing for an outing where you'll throw up to 75 or 80 pitches or an outfielder who might only see one or two fly balls head your way, it's critical to warm up your arm before taking the field. Injuries happen when your muscles aren’t ready to exert themselves. Warm-up throws should gradually work up to the same types of movement patterns that you’ll use when pitching or playing in the field. Warm-ups shouldn’t make you fatigued; don’t start by throwing fast pitches at a long distance. The following progression from Sean Holiday and the team at Triple Crown Training walks you through a three-step progression for warming up your arm before practices and games.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-living-room-workout-series-back-upper-body-bodyweight-routine-part-2-of-8https://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-living-room-workout-series-back-upper-body-bodyweight-routine-part-2-of-8Bodyweight training doesn’t require a dedicated gym and uses minimal equipment, so you can fit in a workout whenever you have some spare time, wherever you are (like your living room). When we think of upper body exercises, we think pullups, bench presses and shoulder raises, but there are so many more moves to build muscle. In fact, there’s a whole host of arm moves that require no equipment. By virtue of their supportive nature, bodyweight moves tend to activate the abdominal and lower back muscles. This is a win-win when primarily targeting your upper body and back. To increase the intensity of bodyweight exercises, you can increase the number of repetitions or change the movement to make it offer more resistance, such as elevating the feet during a push-up.Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-wall-ball-drillshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-wall-ball-drillsWall ball is the ideal way to practice basic lacrosse techniques such as shooting, passing and catching all while working in cradling. Wall ball allows you to get in tons of repetitions without depending on a partner. As a youth lacrosse player just starting out, playing wall ball is the number one way to quickly improve your stick skills. These are the best wall ball drills for youth lacrosse players.Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-are-the-top-soccer-training-appshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-are-the-top-soccer-training-appsFor many soccer players and coaches, the “beautiful game” has become a pursuit that spans across all seasons. When weather permits (and even when weather doesn’t cooperate), players have more opportunities to work on their game than ever before. Because of this, there’s no better time than now to sharpen your skills as a player or coach, and there are a lot of great resources in the app store today to help you achieve your soccer training goals. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-use-a-tennis-ball-to-build-pro-level-ball-handling-skillshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-use-a-tennis-ball-to-build-pro-level-ball-handling-skillsImprove your handles and get quicker hands with our "Tennis Ball Handles" program presented by The Scoring Factory. The simple tennis ball is a wonderful and inexpensive tool to stimulate professional level handles.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-types-of-lacrosse-dodgeshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-types-of-lacrosse-dodgesThe way you move with the ball on the lacrosse field is integral to your playmaking ability. If you can get past a defender and make room for yourself to execute an accurate pass or get a clear shot off, it could be the difference between an empty possession and a momentum-swaying goal. One way to gain space and room from opposing defenders is by dodging. Dodging combines athleticism, stick work and footwork. Dodging is not about making preconceived moves but, instead, “reading” the defense and adjusting in order to gain an advantage. An offensive player’s job on the field is to go to goal; this means traveling north and south on the field. Defensive players want to push the offense off course, in an east-west direction, which forces them away from goal.Just like a killer crossover in basketball, a lacrosse dodge can make defenders miss and open up all sorts of offensive options. But before players can be ready to roll out with three and four-move combos, it's important for them to master these five fundamental dodges.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-living-room-workout-series-basic-lower-body-bodyweight-routine-part-1-of-8https://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-living-room-workout-series-basic-lower-body-bodyweight-routine-part-1-of-8There are plenty of ways to get your sweat on right from your living room—no equipment (or very little equipment) needed. Your body provides you with everything you need to get an efficient, effective workout. Bodyweight workouts are becoming increasingly necessary due to social distancing and quarantine. They’re great because they teach you how to control your body with balance and proper form. Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-types-of-lacrosse-shotshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-fundamentals-of-lacrosse-5-types-of-lacrosse-shotsWhen you first start playing lacrosse, you may be exclusively taught to use the overhand shot when aiming for the net. But as your skills improve and your competition becomes better, there will be times that the overhand shot just won’t cut it. So, having additional shots in your repertoire becomes a necessity if you want to stand out as an offensive weapon. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/sport-specific-at-home-workoutshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/sport-specific-at-home-workoutsCoach Nate Blazevich of Blaze Sports Performance joins the podcast to talk us through some at-home workouts you can do while you're practicing safe social distancing and cooped up in your house on quarantine.Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-best-at-home-basketball-ball-handling-workouthttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-best-at-home-basketball-ball-handling-workoutIf you find yourself stuck inside your house for a couple weeks, why not use the time to your advantage and improve your basketball skills? The truth is you don't need a practice partner or anything more than a basketball and a little bit of space to improve your dribbling and handle. The following workout, brought to you in collaboration with The Scoring Factory, provides you with 26 different drills to hone your ball handling skills. You don't need a gym or a wide open space; at most you'll need a driveway, a hallway or a stretch of sidewalk. You can even do most of these drills inside your bedroom.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-basketball-footwork-reid-ousehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-basketball-footwork-reid-ouseNBA Skills Coach Reid Ouse has quickly become one of the top skill development coaches in the United States. In the past year alone Reid has worked with over 45 NBA & overseas players, as well as numerous College All-Americans and Top 100 High School prospects. He walks us through the intricacies of his specialty, footwork, and offers some drills that he likes to use to help his own clients improve their first step.Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/breaking-a-mental-sweat-with-hannah-huesmanhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/breaking-a-mental-sweat-with-hannah-huesmanHannah Huesman is a Mental Skills Coach with the Philadelphia Phillies organization. She joins the guys to talk about her expertise and why mental health is just as important as physical health when it comes to training. She walks us through her experiences, some success stories, and some drills you can try at home to better your mental health. Hannah dives into not just how mental skills training can help your game, but also how it can help you perform in everyday life.Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-make-500-shots-per-dayhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-make-500-shots-per-dayProfessional basketball player Terrell Stoglin joins the Hustle crew to talk about his professional career and his unique training plan. After playing at the top tier of college basketball, Terrell went on to play overseas in a few different countries. Ever since high school, Terrell has hit the gym every day and hit 500 shots. Not "attempted", he has to MAKE 500 shots before he leaves the gym. He tells us how that practice has helped him succeed on the hardwood. He walks us through his journey, breaks down some distinctions between the leagues he has played in, and gives some tips to the younger athletes out there hoping to go pro one day too.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-get-a-big-league-edgehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-get-a-big-league-edgeTips for strengthening your pitching motion from Coach Sean Taunt, who is an Associate Head Coach for the Pacific Lutheran University baseball team and the Director of Pitching for the Big League Edge performance development organization. Coach Taunt dives into how BLE first started over 15 years ago and what went in to building it into the national presence it is today. He gives us the history on their trademark piece of equipment, the VPX Baseball Harness. Using the harness, he tells us all about how feeling, rather than seeing, has really raised his players' skills to another level. Coach Taunt gives us some drills and circuits to improve your game and outlines how BLE sets itself apart from the competition.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-catch-like-a-prohttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-catch-like-a-proMike Falsetti is a former professional catcher and currently runs Catchers Capital (www.catcherscapital.com) where he helps young athletes develop their receiving, blocking, and throwing skills to be able to play catcher at the next level like he did. Hailing from the Windy City, Mike joins to guys to talk about his story and his journey to starting up Catchers Capital. He gets very technical when talking about his training regimens and his favorite drills and progressions that he likes to go through with his clients. You'll want to get out the pen and paper to take notes as Mike dives deep into arguably the most important position on the baseball diamond.Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-are-the-top-basketball-training-appshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-are-the-top-basketball-training-appsWhen it comes to being a better coach and coaching your team to be better players, there are a lot of different approaches you can take. There are clinics, or in-personal learning. There are online learning opportunities, both formal and informal. There are books and manuals on the subject. There are YouTube videos. And then there are apps. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-consistently-compete-at-the-highest-levels-of-basketballhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-consistently-compete-at-the-highest-levels-of-basketballCoach Steve Dagostino of Dags Basketball joins the podcast to walk us through his training philosophy and how he really hones in on improving his client's shot and basketball IQ. Despite his size, Coach Dags was a 2-time Division Two All-American and played professionally for 6 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge to his clients and to this episode. He talks to us about his experiences and how he eventually grew that knowledge into his own training academy where he works with younger clients all the way up to NBA athletes. He also tells us about some of his favorite drills and why you need to constantly be getting reps in if you want to be the best in any sport you play. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-build-confidence-as-a-basketball-player-featuring-nba-skills-coach-jordan-lawleyhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-build-confidence-as-a-basketball-player-featuring-nba-skills-coach-jordan-lawleyCoach and Trainer Jordan Lawley joins us to talk about his experience growing his business and how he got to where he is today. Jordan trains all sorts of clients, including NBA players and celebrities, and even tells us some stories of who he's coaching for the upcoming NBA All Star Celebrity Game during All-Star Weekend. He takes us down memory lane and his experience breaking records at UC-San Diego then going on to play professionally overseas. He fills us in on some of his favorite training drills and what most younger players lack before even coming to see him.Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/mastering-the-art-of-the-free-throwhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/mastering-the-art-of-the-free-throwMany Hall of Fame players struggled from the line. How do we avoid this?Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-greatest-nba-centers-of-all-timehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-greatest-nba-centers-of-all-timeWed, 11 Sep 2019 21:31:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/arguing-balls-and-strikes-at-the-youth-levelhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/arguing-balls-and-strikes-at-the-youth-levelMon, 09 Sep 2019 20:39:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/unwritten-rules-of-baseballhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/unwritten-rules-of-baseballFri, 06 Sep 2019 18:24:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-youth-baseball-players-can-learn-from-mike-trouthttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-youth-baseball-players-can-learn-from-mike-troutWed, 04 Sep 2019 12:25:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/kawhi-leonard-playing-basketball-the-right-wayhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/kawhi-leonard-playing-basketball-the-right-wayMon, 02 Sep 2019 23:59:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-identify-youth-baseball-talenthttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-identify-youth-baseball-talentSat, 31 Aug 2019 16:24:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/making-basketball-passing-fundamentals-funhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/making-basketball-passing-fundamentals-funThu, 29 Aug 2019 11:35:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/pitch-recognition-for-youth-baseball-playershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/pitch-recognition-for-youth-baseball-playersMon, 26 Aug 2019 19:14:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/mastering-the-art-of-the-double-playhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/mastering-the-art-of-the-double-playFri, 23 Aug 2019 19:04:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/why-youth-basketball-players-shouldnt-watch-james-hardenhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/why-youth-basketball-players-shouldnt-watch-james-hardenWed, 21 Aug 2019 18:57:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/essential-baseball-equipment-for-youth-coacheshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/essential-baseball-equipment-for-youth-coachesFri, 16 Aug 2019 14:18:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-greatest-hitters-in-mlb-historyhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-greatest-hitters-in-mlb-historyWed, 14 Aug 2019 21:46:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/inside-the-business-of-basketball-training-with-bobby-whytehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/inside-the-business-of-basketball-training-with-bobby-whyteBobby Whyte didn't expect to run his own training business, but when the opportunity was in front of him, he didn't back down from the challenge. True to his personality, Bobby charged at it head-on. He now runs the successful HyPower Performance and loves his role bringing players of all ages to the edge of their ability and beyond. He talks with us about how he got his start as an I'm Possible trainer and why teaching young kids vs. pros really isn't much different at the end of the day. He also tells you why consistency is the most important aspect if you want to improve your game.Mon, 12 Aug 2019 23:06:21 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/player-ejections-in-youth-basketball-and-baseballhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/player-ejections-in-youth-basketball-and-baseballMon, 12 Aug 2019 20:58:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-its-like-to-coach-team-usa-featuring-don-showalterhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/what-its-like-to-coach-team-usa-featuring-don-showalterCoach Don Showalter is the USA Basketball Youth Division Director of Coach Development. He comes from an extensive background of coaching where he has used over 50 years of experience to help his athletes get better everyday. He's undefeated in international play and now participates in most of the recruiting for USA Basketball Juniors. He talks with us about some of his philosophies when it comes to coaching and how he'd help a team form its chemistry after being brought together from all over the country. He has coached a ton of players that eventually made it in the NBA and tells us about a comeback story with one guy that just signed a max deal a few years ago. Coach Showalter has a ton of knowledge and he lays down some of it for you in this episode.Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:50:46 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-jump-higher-for-basketballhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-jump-higher-for-basketballHigh level basketball is played above the rim. Even hybrid point guards like Russell Westbrook can throw it down with authority in today’s NBA. While height and wingspan play an undeniable role, one thing youth basketball players can improve is their vertical leap.Sat, 10 Aug 2019 01:38:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/basketball-drills-for-post-playhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/basketball-drills-for-post-playWed, 07 Aug 2019 17:53:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/plate-approach-for-young-hittershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/plate-approach-for-young-hittersMon, 05 Aug 2019 13:52:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-fastball-variations-to-youth-pitchershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-fastball-variations-to-youth-pitchersFri, 02 Aug 2019 13:22:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/5-cant-miss-basketball-bookshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/5-cant-miss-basketball-booksWed, 31 Jul 2019 12:55:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-greatest-baseball-movies-of-all-timehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-greatest-baseball-movies-of-all-timeTue, 30 Jul 2019 00:34:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-play-pro-basketball-in-europe-dustin-slevahttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-play-pro-basketball-in-europe-dustin-slevaProfessional basketball player Dustin Sleva joins us to talk about his story from breaking records at Shippensburg University to making the most of his chance to play overseas for the Paris Basketball League. He gives us some insight to how he earned that opportunity and some of the talent he's able to play against in Europe. Dustin is a constant learner and walks us through some drills he continues to do to this day, and how he altered some of his training to play in a league with slightly different set of rules than the NBA and NCAA. With someone who hit a growth spurt later in life, he also talks about some of the mental hurdles he had to overcome early in his career and how you can gain that mindset in your own training.Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:06:13 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/strength-training-for-youth-basketball-playershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/strength-training-for-youth-basketball-playersFri, 26 Jul 2019 03:26:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/great-baseball-managers-share-their-wisdomhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/great-baseball-managers-share-their-wisdomFri, 26 Jul 2019 03:02:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/should-my-son-or-daughter-play-tee-ballhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/should-my-son-or-daughter-play-tee-ballThu, 25 Jul 2019 02:41:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/scheduling-woes-of-a-little-league-coachhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/scheduling-woes-of-a-little-league-coachWed, 24 Jul 2019 04:01:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/cant-miss-baseball-plays-for-kidshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/cant-miss-baseball-plays-for-kidsFor the most part, baseball is one of the few American sports without a playbook. Football is on the opposite end of the spectrum, with playbooks appearing more like phonebooks. Yet baseball does still have its fair share of plays. While set plays are certainly not essential for youth baseball players, they can be fun to learn and bring your team together as a unit. We recommend practicing a handful of plays in practice and trying them out in appropriate game situations.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:37:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-become-a-baseball-statisticianhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-become-a-baseball-statisticianWed, 24 Jul 2019 03:22:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/master-the-art-of-stealing-a-basehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/master-the-art-of-stealing-a-baseWed, 24 Jul 2019 03:03:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/do-youth-athletes-need-to-stretchhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/do-youth-athletes-need-to-stretchTue, 23 Jul 2019 01:47:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/coaching-youth-athletes-with-attitude-problemshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/coaching-youth-athletes-with-attitude-problemsTue, 23 Jul 2019 01:19:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/pickup-basketball-playing-with-purposehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/pickup-basketball-playing-with-purposeSat, 20 Jul 2019 02:34:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-basketball-iq-paul-eastonhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-basketball-iq-paul-eastonCoach Paul Easton has an incredible story to tell the Hustle With Us podcast. He came from Scotland and used his persistence to become one of social media's most followed basketball trainers. He fills us in on how he grew his basketball IQ despite not being around the sport a ton when he was very young. He gives us some tidbits on finding his niche on social media and the different types of players he trains. He also gives advice on how he alters his style when coaching young athletes vs. coaching professional players.Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:27:08 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/shooting-drills-to-stay-sharp-this-summerhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/shooting-drills-to-stay-sharp-this-summerThu, 18 Jul 2019 01:51:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/instilling-a-love-of-baseball-in-kidshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/instilling-a-love-of-baseball-in-kidsTue, 16 Jul 2019 03:50:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/choosing-the-right-glove-for-youth-baseball-playershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/choosing-the-right-glove-for-youth-baseball-playersA fielder should feel that his or her glove is an extension of the hand. Selecting the best glove is an essential part of that equation. Fit, utility, durability, and style are key considerations when making a choice of leatherware. Sat, 13 Jul 2019 03:30:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/choosing-the-right-bat-for-young-ballplayershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/choosing-the-right-bat-for-young-ballplayersThu, 11 Jul 2019 03:14:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-shoot-with-perfect-form-from-professional-shooting-coach-mike-dunnhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-shoot-with-perfect-form-from-professional-shooting-coach-mike-dunnTrainer and Professional Shooting Coach Mike Dunn joins us to talk about his transition to the training world and how he was able to make the leap. He developed an almost perfect shot at a young age and passes those lessons on to all his athletes, young and old. Take out your notebook as you listen to him describe the perfect shooting technique and how to improve your free throw percentage. He also touches on some of his plans for this summer.Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:47:25 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/helping-kids-overcome-the-fear-of-getting-hit-by-a-pitchhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/helping-kids-overcome-the-fear-of-getting-hit-by-a-pitchTue, 09 Jul 2019 03:01:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-young-is-too-young-to-lift-strength-training-micah-kurtzhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-young-is-too-young-to-lift-strength-training-micah-kurtzMicah Kurtz is the current Assistant A.D. at Windermere Prep in Orlando, FL and a Strength & Conditioning Consultant for Oak Hill Academy. He was the NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year in 2016 and was named a Top 40 Coach Under 40 by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association in 2018. He excels in developing strength & conditioning programs for athletes of all sports and making sure they stay safe while training. He talks to us about his experience being a lifelong learner, about what age is the right age to start strength training, and the best way to build a program with your own team.Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:21:01 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-many-pitches-is-too-many-for-young-pitchershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-many-pitches-is-too-many-for-young-pitchersMany baseball fans are familiar with the now infamous Tommy John surgery - a procedure to repair torn elbow ligaments common to baseball pitchers. For every Stephen Strasburg who has this medical procedure and goes on to have a great MLB career, there are thousands of young men and women who throw their arms out permanently at a young age. Pitching is extremely taxing on the arm and on the body as a whole. Youth coaches and parents of young pitchers have the responsibility to protect their players from unnecessary wear and tear.Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:06:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-youth-baseball-players-to-run-the-baseshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-youth-baseball-players-to-run-the-basesWed, 03 Jul 2019 20:50:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/basketball-training-with-professional-players-and-developing-the-right-work-ethic-with-marcus-hodgeshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/basketball-training-with-professional-players-and-developing-the-right-work-ethic-with-marcus-hodgesMarcus Hodges joins the HustleWithUs podcast to talk about his training tactics and how he encourages his players to stay on the grind. Marcus works with players of all ages, from youth athletes to high school and college players and also some well-known professional players. He shares some of his favorite drills and exercises with us while. He also touches on his specialties as a trainer and provides insights on how he has been able to build such a loyal following on social media.Sat, 29 Jun 2019 19:01:16 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/youth-catcher-developmenthttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/youth-catcher-developmentBesides the pitcher, no player in baseball touches the ball more than the catcher. Catching is often cited as the backbone of a solid defense. Youth catchers may face a tougher learning curve than other positional players due to the importance and the complexity of the position. Today, we will review how to select a catcher for your youth baseball team, the fundamentals of catching, some useful drills, and how young catchers can work with pitchers to call a great game.Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:18:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/defensive-alignment-in-youth-baseballhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/defensive-alignment-in-youth-baseballWed, 26 Jun 2019 19:50:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-art-of-fielding-a-ground-ballhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-art-of-fielding-a-ground-ballMon, 24 Jun 2019 18:08:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/off-season-basketball-conditioning-for-young-playershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/off-season-basketball-conditioning-for-young-playersThe best time to get into shape is in the dog days of summer. Before next season rolls around, young basketball players can improve their game through practice and conditioning work in the off-season. Here are some great ways to begin next year in the best shape of your life.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:37:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-master-fundamentals-and-achieve-greatness-with-jefferson-masonhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-master-fundamentals-and-achieve-greatness-with-jefferson-masonJefferson Mason tells us about his experience playing professionally and his work now as a skills development trainer and an ambassador for Dr. Dish Basketball. After a college career that took him to the national championship game, a professional career that led him to several international leagues, Jefferson started training players at all levels, from youth to professional and most recently joined Dr. Dish Basketball. Jefferson talks to us about what's in store for the future of technology and sports training.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:50:46 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/baseball-fundamentals-for-all-ageshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/baseball-fundamentals-for-all-agesWed, 19 Jun 2019 16:34:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-batting-form-how-strict-should-you-behttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-batting-form-how-strict-should-you-beMon, 17 Jun 2019 20:04:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/encouraging-practice-at-home-for-youth-athleteshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/encouraging-practice-at-home-for-youth-athletesFri, 14 Jun 2019 19:43:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-build-a-shooters-mindset-with-skyler-halfordhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-build-a-shooters-mindset-with-skyler-halfordCoach and Trainer Skyler Halford joins us to talk about his experience playing college ball and how that translated into this part of his career as a coach and trainer. He touches on his favorite drills, workouts, and how he helps his players gain confidence in their shot. He also tells us about his approach to training different types of players, from youth athletes to professionals.Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:22:13 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-rundowns-to-youth-baseball-playershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-rundowns-to-youth-baseball-playersWed, 12 Jun 2019 23:18:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/setting-the-lineup-in-little-leaguehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/setting-the-lineup-in-little-leagueMon, 10 Jun 2019 22:56:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-walk-on-to-a-division-1-basketball-team-with-john-willkom-author-of-walk-on-warrior-drive-discipline-and-the-will-to-winhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-walk-on-to-a-division-1-basketball-team-with-john-willkom-author-of-walk-on-warrior-drive-discipline-and-the-will-to-winWhen I was a kid, like many of you, I dreamed about playing college basketball. But not just any college basketball, I wanted to play for Marquette. My dad had been a student there during their one and only national championship in 1977, and needless to say, if Marquette was playing on tv, my family was tuned in. I grew up watching guys like Anthony Pieper and Chris Crawford, and while I admired what they could do on the basketball court, I really wanted to know what they did to get to that level. What did their workouts look like; what were they doing that I wasn’t?Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:36:52 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/five-fielding-drills-for-youth-baseballhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/five-fielding-drills-for-youth-baseballSat, 08 Jun 2019 01:22:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/switch-hitting-or-picking-a-side-of-the-platehttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/switch-hitting-or-picking-a-side-of-the-plateThu, 06 Jun 2019 01:06:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/when-should-youth-athletes-start-throwing-curveballshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/when-should-youth-athletes-start-throwing-curveballsTue, 04 Jun 2019 00:47:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/drills-for-two-strike-hittinghttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/drills-for-two-strike-hittingSat, 01 Jun 2019 00:32:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-coaching-job-for-you-with-david-breslaw-of-montgomery-high-schoolhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-coaching-job-for-you-with-david-breslaw-of-montgomery-high-schoolCoach David Breslaw is the head basketball coach at Richard Montgomery HS in MD. He recently broke the school's record for wins in a season and currently sports almost a .900 win percentage in his time there. He sits down with us to talk about his start into coaching, keeping his players engaged throughout the season, and what he considers a "loss".Thu, 30 May 2019 01:56:14 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-power-hitting-to-young-baseball-playershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/teaching-power-hitting-to-young-baseball-playersWed, 29 May 2019 15:38:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-importance-of-introducing-drill-variety-when-planning-practiceshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-importance-of-introducing-drill-variety-when-planning-practicesMost professional baseball players take hundreds of swings every single day. Most professional basketball players take hundreds of practice shots every single day. There is no question that repetition of basic drills is effective. However, youth athletes are fundamentally different from professionals. Not many kids will be able to focus on a single drill over and over and over. For that and many other reasons, introducing drill variety is paramount as a youth coach. Using a variety of drills builds technique, keeps players motivated, makes practice more fun for kids, and ultimately will lead to a better experience for young athletes.Mon, 27 May 2019 15:21:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-build-a-dynasty-with-3x-state-champion-coach-brendan-oconnell-of-eleanor-roosevelt-hshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-build-a-dynasty-with-3x-state-champion-coach-brendan-oconnell-of-eleanor-roosevelt-hsCoach Brendan O'Connell joins us to talk about the mini-dynasty he has built at Eleanor Roosevelt HS in MD, and the importance of playing sports year-round to stay in shape.Fri, 24 May 2019 18:36:40 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-develop-toughness-in-youth-playershttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/how-to-develop-toughness-in-youth-playersFri, 24 May 2019 14:56:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/staying-positive-as-a-coach-when-your-team-stinkshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/staying-positive-as-a-coach-when-your-team-stinksWed, 22 May 2019 14:28:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/interacting-with-helicopter-parents-as-a-youth-baseball-coachhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/interacting-with-helicopter-parents-as-a-youth-baseball-coachMon, 20 May 2019 22:18:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/usa-basketball-and-3-time-state-champion-coach-sam-brandhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/usa-basketball-and-3-time-state-champion-coach-sam-brandWe're joined by Coach Sam Brand, who just won his third straight state championship in Maryland with his squad at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. In addition to being the head coach there, Coach Brand also works with players at the U16 and U17 levels for USA Basketball. We talk to him about his start into coaching and how he zeroes in on what his players need to work on. He walks us through a typical season and what drills and exercises he puts his team through to keep bringing back those trophies to BPI.Sun, 19 May 2019 11:20:39 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/characteristics-of-effective-basketball-coacheshttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/characteristics-of-effective-basketball-coachesFri, 17 May 2019 22:15:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/qualities-of-a-great-teammate-and-how-to-cultivate-them-as-a-coachhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/qualities-of-a-great-teammate-and-how-to-cultivate-them-as-a-coachWed, 15 May 2019 22:10:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-new-coachhttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/the-new-coachMon, 13 May 2019 22:06:00 GMThttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/ncaa-national-champion-matt-lewishttps://www.hustletraining.com/blog/ncaa-national-champion-matt-lewisWe talk with Matt Lewis, head coach of the Men's Basketball team at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Last season, Coach Lewis guided UW-Oshkosh to its most successful season in the program's 121-year history. Lewis and the Titans capped off the campaign with a 96-82 victory over Swarthmore College (Pa.) in the national championship game. He talks to us about that experience, his favorite drills and exercises that got his team to that pinnacle, some background on the recruiting process, and much more.Mon, 13 May 2019 16:39:58 GMT