Engaging with Coaches and Umpires: Tom House’s Tips for Parents of Youth Athletes
March 15, 2022
Coach Tom House shares advice for parents of youth athletes on how to positively engage with coaches and umpires.
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Supporting Youth Athletes: Coach Tom House’s Tips for Parents
February 8, 2022
Coach Tom House shares advice for parents of youth athletes on how to engage with their children and support them in their athletic endeavors.
Loosen Up! Increase Performance and Prevent Injury with a Proper Warmup
January 11, 2022
Coach Tom House talks about the importance of warming up to throw rather than throwing to warm up.
Getting Started: Kids Have to Learn to Catch & Throw Before They Pitch
December 7, 2021
Coach Tom House says the process of becoming an athlete is more enjoyable for both kids and parents if you move at an age-appropriate pace.
The 11 Mechanical Variables of the Pitching Delivery
October 26, 2021
Coach Tom House explains the 11 variables that make up your pitching mechanics.
Stack & Track: The Final 20% of Velocity
September 21, 2021
Once a pitcher’s shoulders are square to home plate, the lower back snaps forward from hyperextension into flexion, creating linear torque that contributes to velocity.
Torque: What Is It, and How Do You Efficiently Use It in Your Pitching Delivery?
August 27, 2021
Coach Tom House says a pitcher’s ability to create hip and shoulder separation and store torque in the pitching delivery is responsible for up to 80% of velocity.
Using the Glove: Swivel and Stabilize to Proper Position
August 10, 2021
Coach Tom House shares tips on using the glove in the pitching delivery to ensure mechanical efficiency, increase velocity and improve command.
Mustard User Stories: Justin Courtney Gets His Shot in the Pros
July 11, 2021
Image Courtesy of Luis Pardo/MiLB.com What a difference a year makes. Last July, Justin Courtney was at home in Bangor, Maine, with a fastball sitting