Robert Keller

College coach 27 yrs . Motor performance coach at BPS.Former MLB scout. Team USA PC, Rapsodo Certified.

[Robert Keller @rckell]

@RBillings13 @FCSL_Lightning @floridaleague Legit place. Legit coach !

[Rich Billings @RBillings13]

‼️Need college-level arms for summer. I’m coaching the @FCSL_Lightning in the @floridaleague in Leesburg, FL! Led the league in attendance since 2007. Huge crowds & awesome atmosphere! Host families available. Quality character is a must! K-throwers preferred! If interested DM me

[Robert Keller @rckell]

So glad he said it for all of us thinking it

[Next Level Baseball @nextlevelbb]

Breaking News.
Players that enter the transfer portal don't need to announce it online.
That's what the portal is for.
But since you want the attention.
When making your transfer portal announcement.
Post your game stats.
Nobody gives a shit about your exit velocity, launch angle, spin rate, run and gun velocity, etc.
Can you play?
What are your game stats.
How did you do in the games?
You can also save the theatrics of how much you love the program and coaches you're transferring from.

[Justin Goetz @JGoetzBaseball]

Here’s an example of a HS player perfecting the leg kick “hang” like Munetaka Murakami

None other than WF legend ‘28 SS/RHP/CF @maddenpike223 16U Blue Jays

[Robert Keller @rckell]

#7 @ 421ft.

[Ball State Baseball @BallStateBB]

👋⚾️

[Robert Keller @rckell]

This is outstanding. And the same concept and idea applies to hitting.

[Randy Sullivan MPT, CSCS @RandySullivanPT]

Hip lock!!

[Robert Keller @rckell]

Turn like your in a phone booth.

[Ball State Baseball @BallStateBB]

Chuck sent this one onto Tillotson‼️

[Ball State Baseball @BallStateBB]

Chucky 💣 gives Ball State the lead🤩

[Ball State Baseball @BallStateBB]

Charlie gets us started with this two run shot🥳

[Robert Keller @rckell]

Been saying this for a while now. Why train to see and hit the ball from tunnel you will never see - don’t just put it down on the ground in the middle.

[Peyton Lewis @plewisbaseball]

I love the original post by @CoachSeely. I modified the pic to show typical machine set up vs ideal set up for Nolan McLean. McLean is on the extreme side of release distance from the center of the rubber (3.5'-3.8') but, I hope to illustrate why the set up of your pitching machine is so critical. Watch your pitchers throw and take note of where they release the ball relative to the center of the rubber and adjust machine placement accordingly. Also, consider extension legs to raise the machine up closer to release height.

[Robert Keller @rckell]

I second what NLB said about this post .. Sooo 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.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

COACHES: Coaching today's generation of kids is about relationships and connecting with them. Players will still "run through walls" for you if they know, like, or trust you. It's not enough that you care about them. They have to know that you care about them.

[Robert Keller @rckell]

Words of wisdom

[Eric Cressey @EricCressey]

Time and time again, we see a very linear relationship between body weight and pitching velocity, particularly in amateur players. In other words, the most important piece of equipment in a pitcher's velocity program is usually a fork.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Steve Sarkisian shares a must-listen on culture:

"Culture is organic. It is not a sign up in your building, it's not a T-shirt you wear."

"Culture beats talent if your culture is really strong. Culture and talent together is a pretty powerful force."

[Robert Keller @rckell]

A key word here from one of the best in college Footbal right now. Growth is not always linear

[Blake Niemann @Blakes_Take2]

Kenny Dillingham on the future of ASU football after finishing the season 8-5 with a loss in the Sun Bowl:

“You’re gonna have valleys and lows when you climb. It’s not just a rocket ship to the moon. But the goal is to create a valley that’s higher than it’s ever been.”

[Robert Keller @rckell]

Love this stuff from a quality staff! Looking for Ball state ?

[Kendall Rogers @KendallRogers]

We are just two Fall Reports away from hitting 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ @NCAABaseball Fall Reports.

There's no better way to get ready for the 2026 campaign than with the @d1baseball Fall Reports.

https://t.co/5zFc2YRmzk

[Robert Keller @rckell]

How to break your phone and almost lose an eye in one swing. Wait for it …

[Robert Keller @rckell]

Posture adjustments using side bend = getting on plane.

[Robert Keller @rckell]

And yet another good one from the land of “Sabanisms”…
“ High achievers do not like low achievers , and low achievers do not respect high achievers”. Remember that one when you’re building your team, think about the next time you rub someone wrong.

[Robert Keller @rckell]

Today I was reminded of a very clear truth that every successful team in any walk of life has figured out. That simple truth is this :
Leadership is not management and management is not leadership. Leaders set the tone, vision and empower those below them.