Finally got a visit from one of the smartest hitting coaches I’ve ever met @CoachMikeLotief
Long history of results on field and one of the most persistent learners I’ve been around. As good of a coach as he is, even better person and family.
been watching ALOT of college sball -too many players PRE-STRIDE or get their foot down EARLY. Bad idea. causes “stall” or “pause” & robs the hitter of power. Watch video of elite hitters hone in on their hip action - they all start moving early but they do not get down early.
Day 1 at EXCEL was awesome. The facility is becoming 1st class: climate control, new lights, 6 Hack Attack pitching machines, over 2,000 sq feet for functional training. The players were awesome : hard working & lots of talent here. Excited to see where this journey takes US!
Coach Michael Lotief with Dr. Sherry Werner at the Excel Elite tryouts!! What a pair. Michael (3 time NCAA World Series) & Sherry (expert in fastpitch biomechanics her work includes pitchers with Team USA)