Chuck_Schaeffer

Just a guy that loves to teach the game of baseball.

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

Guys had a great weekend!

[Canes Great Plains @thecanesgp]

🏆CABA Bats 4 A Cure Champions

Canes Colorado 14U Gold gets it done this weekend. Proud of this group and the way they competed from start to finish!

#CanesChampions #Bats4ACure #CanesColorado #CanesGreatPlains @CanesDenver

[Canes Great Plains @thecanesgp]

One chapter closes. Another begins. Congratulations to our Class of 2026 as they continue their baseball journeys at the collegiate level. The next chapter starts now.

#WhereGritGrows #CanesGreatPlains

[108 Performance @108_Performance]

Why is Good Body Language Important??

Listen to Jose Rijo-Berger talk about a player who got an offer on the game he went 0-4 and not the tournament he went 20-28🤯🗣️

#the108way

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

Such a great place to spend a long weekend with the guys!

[Troy Silva @TroyPSilva]

3rd base coach:
“Let’s go! Get a good pitch to hit!”
1st base coach:
“Let the ball travel!”
Dad:
“Remember to keep your weight back!”
Grandpa:
“Get that runner over!”
Little bro:
“Hit a bomb!”
Dugout:
“Don’t lunge!”
“Stay thru the baseball!”
“Stay short to the ball!”
“Watch for the 1st pitch curveball!”
“Sit fastball!”

Hitter thoughts:
You gotta block out the noise, have extreme focus, control the pressure and anxiety, have your plan and compete.

Just writing this gave me anxiety, imagine what that young ballplayer is going through in the moment the next time you want to start barking out instructions on how to hit! 🤐
#BaseballTruth

[Brendan Dougherty @Brendougherty]

This is what in between innings should look like!

Tempo and Rhythm Throws✅

High Level Catch ✅

No one was walking on field

Being Detailed Translates

Every Line time was 4.4 or better for both teams.

If you truly want to play at that level you must be able to play high level catch and understand how fast the game is!

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

Preach this to every team I’ve ever coached!

[Baseball Dudes Inc. 🇺🇸⚾️ @BaseballDudes48]

As a 48 year old retired pitcher who gets to still throw the ball on nearly a daily basis, my change-up is 100 times better now than it was as a player. Simply because I throw it more during catch EVERYDAY, experimenting with grip and release. Catch play is a training tool, not a warm up.

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

Well said!

[Baseball Dudes Inc. 🇺🇸⚾️ @BaseballDudes48]

Adults:

Within 5-10 years after our kids graduate HS, most will become spouses, homeowners, parents, employees, business owners, etc.

Be careful of making the outcome of youth sporting events bigger than it is. It’s part of their growth. It’s part of their experience. It’s part of their process. That’s really it.

Keep it all in perspective. Breathe, control YOUR emotions and enjoy this temporary phase in THEIR life. It will be over before you know it.

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

Had a great weekend!

[Canes Great Plains @thecanesgp]

Champions🏆

Canes Denver 14U Gold takes home the 2026 Triple Crown Spring Swing title.

Hard work, discipline, and grit on full display.

#WhereGritGrows #CanesGreatPlains #CanesBaseball @CanesDenver

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

The wait is over. The 2026 MLB season begins today

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

This is great!

[Baseball IQ @BaseballIQ_App]

🚨 Kentucky Baseball : Team Philosophy

• How quickly can you turn the page?
• Live in the present
• Good or Bad… “So what? What’s next?”

⭐️ You get depressed living in the past & you get anxious living in the future. Be where your feet are.

[Trey Hannam @TJHannam10]

Dan Heefner, one of the best hitting minds in the game

I would highly advice watching this when you have time

(and it's time stamped based on the question)
https://t.co/CJG5C9WiiH

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

So good!

[Baseball Dudes Inc. 🇺🇸⚾️ @BaseballDudes48]

20 Reminders for Coaches:

1. Be prepared to repeat yourself. Empathy towards their age, maturity level and aptitude is required.

2. Be an expert at communicating. No fluff. If we say it we BETTER follow through and when plans change there needs to be a clear reason as to why communicated.

3. Be the type of student we want them to be. There is always something to get better at. There are more ways to do it than what worked for us.

4. Team culture and atmosphere starts with us, the standards we set, what we allow and how we handle it when something happens that will affect that.

5. Be organized. Never show up without a plan. Be prepared for an audible at any point but never get caught not ready.

6. Lead by example. They are always watching. They will emulate our behavior.

7. If we want their trust we have to gain it. How we talk to them, how we talk with them, how we follow through and how we hold them all accountable, no matter who they are, who their parents are or how talented they are.

8. No standing around at practices. Find ways to keep everyone moving. No long lines in drills.

9. The game is relatable to life in many ways. Always be looking for ways to help them develop their character through it.

10. Never forget this is a game. They will only get to play it for a short period in their lives. We are here to teach it to them and help them enjoy it. Make it a memorable phase for them.

11. Coach confidence. If the goal is to get the most out of the players, they need to believe. Everything we do needs to be done with this in mind.

12. Get them talking. Hear their thoughts before we give ours. When they know they will be asked to speak we will see more focus and engagement.

13. TAKE NOTES! Keep a note pad during games/practice to jot down points to discuss. Don’t let those important moments slip through the cracks.

14. Make eye contact, take off your sunglasses. Make them take theirs off. Position yourself so their back is to the sun.

15. Pitchers and catchers need/deserve dedicated time each week for bullpens and dedicated time for catching fundamentals. NEVER IGNORE THEM!!

16. We never know what’s going on in their life. We get an opportunity to possibly be a bright light for them. This is MUCH bigger than the game.

17. Development is a process. The process requires patience and opportunity…And plenty of it.

18. Read your audience. Know when it’s time to move on. Once we lose their attention everything we want them to hear will go in one ear then out the other.

19. Be careful of getting caught up in the emotions of the moment. We need to remain calm and focused to make clear minded decisions.

20. It’s their game. Our playing days are long over. We are the lucky ones to get to be a part of their journey. Be grateful for it and be the best possible leader we can be FOR THEM.

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

This is really good!

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

10 things I've learned from 50 years in baseball:

1: The game isn't just about numbers. It's about heartbeats. It's about trust. It's about showing up every single day ready to get better.

2: Young players want to be great overnight. But greatness isn't built in a day. It's built in the small moments - being good for a day, then a week, then a month. Hall of Famers? They're just players who were good for a very long time.

3: We measure everything now. Launch angles. Spin rates. Exit velocity. But you know what we can't measure? Guts and nuts. The ability to keep showing up and keep fighting to get better.

4: Three questions every player needs answered about their coach:

Can I trust you?
Do you care about me?
Can you make me better?

Without these, nothing else matters.

5: My dad taught me the only thing fair in life is a ball between first and third. How you handle what's not fair? That defines you.

6: Stop treating players like pieces. They're humans with heartbeats. When we eliminate the heartbeat, the game becomes sterile. Feed it. Encourage it. Love it.

7: It's not old school vs new school. It's about being in school, together.

8: If you're not a leader, be a follower. If you're neither? You're just a roadblock.

9: Want to know if you're a good coach? Ask your players what they think your expectations are. You might be surprised by the gap between what you think you're saying and what they're hearing.

10: After all these years, one truth remains: The game is about transformation, not just transactions. Change the person, not just their stats. That's how you build something that lasts.

I share more lessons like these in my book, Hurdle-isms. Tap the link in my bio to order a copy. I think you'll be glad that you did!

[Zach Bye @byesline]

Bo Nix has had other big games in his young career, no doubt, but never one that passed the eye test like this one. He legitimately looks like one of the best quarterbacks in the league rn.

[Troy Silva @TroyPSilva]

If coaches have to continually be on you about the same things over and over👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

HUSTLE EFFORT FOCUS
ENERGY WORK ETHIC
DETAILS BODY LANGUAGE

You won’t compete
You won’t win
You won’t have a chance

And you’ll probably make excuses why and blame others!

Take accountability, learn, set the bar high, stay consistent and do what your coaches ask of you.
Pretty simple formula!

BASEBALL TRUTH

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

Yes!

[108 Performance @108_Performance]

“The best thing you could do now is try to demolish balls…but in 3 years you might have to flip the script”

Listen to Eugene talk about the difference in training youth vs older players🗣️

#The108Way

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

Facts!

[Troy Silva @TroyPSilva]

The best team on paper doesn’t always mean the best team on grass! The paper won’t show heart, desire, chemistry, sacrifice & the competitiveness necessary for TEAMS to win on grass!

👉🏼 When it comes to W’s & L’s, it’s usually the undocumented and unmeasurable stats that give you the edge over your opponents!

BASEBALL TRUTH

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

Amen! So much great baseball to be played all over the country!

[Caleb Cox 🇺🇸 @calebcox303]

JUCO is NOT a backup plan—it’s a launchpad. Many players go from JUCO to top D1 programs & the MLB Draft. Every player's path is unique. It's not always bout where you start, but where you finish. #JUCOBaseball #NextLevel #YourWay

[Chuck_Schaeffer @cvsjr75]

For sure!

[Next Level Baseball @nextlevelbb]

Players
If your teammates know you're lazy.
If they know you don't do the right things off the field.
If they know you haven't sacrificed for the team.
Don't expect a lot of support from them when you fail in game defining moments.
You owe them your best in preparation and sacrifice.
You have to earn their support.
Support is a privilege, and it's earned.