Blueprint for a Championship Softball Program

with Patrick Murphy,
University of Alabama Head Coach;
2012 Women's College World Series Champions;
5x SEC Coach of the Year ('06, '10, '12, '14, '19);
6x SEC regular season champs ('06, '10, '11, '12, '14, '19);
4x SEC Tournament champs ('03, '05, '10, '12);
NFCA National Coaching Staff of the Year (2012);
11x NFCA South Regional Coaching Staff of the Year;
over 1,100 career wins

Winning a championship doesn't just come down to physical skills. This video featuring Alabama head softball coach Patrick Murphy can help you develop the mental edge to instill a powerful offensive approach in the game of softball or baseball and give your team the best chance to win. You'll learn drills, philosophy, and tactics to get the most out of your players.

Hitting with Intent

Coach Murphy discusses ways to help hitters have a plan when they step up to the plate. From developing routines, to specific drills that work on different scenarios, this video has it all! Murphy breaks down his philosophy and discusses the following topics:

• Hitting with a 0-2 count vs a 2-0 count
• Splitting the plate into five sections and training hitters how to hit each location
• Developing pitch location recognition

Attitude and Approach

Coach Murphy provides pointers for how to instill competitiveness in the batter's box. He gives tips on what hitters should do and how they should look prior to stepping in the box. Throughout the video, Murphy recommends various books, articles and videos to help reinforce the crucial components to developing the complete player. The knowledge he shares will help you learn strategies to foster a winning attitude and mental approach to the game and to life.

Survive and Advance Drill

This video has over 10 individual and team drills that will help develop your players' mindsets and reinforce your team's philosophy. Get the whole team involved with the Survive and Advance Drill! There are 19 accomplishments the team has to complete. If the tasks aren't completed, the whole team has a consequence. This drill is great for teaching players how to perform under pressure and work together to accomplish something great! Some examples include:

• In two minutes or less, all infielders have to cleanly field a ground ball and complete a throw to first base and must go two times each
• All outfielders must complete throws to third base and to home plate

Coach Murphy unlocks the secret to his success by sharing tips and tools to get the most out of your players, especially at the plate. His wealth of knowledge and resources he shares will help coaches of all ages develop mentally tough, smart and aggressive players.

58 minutes. 2020.