43 - Ken King Chesapeake (MD) High School

Bio

• Current Head Coach at Chesapeake (MD) HS
• One of the dominant programs in Maryland
• State champion 2014
• State finalist 2010, 2016, 2017
• 4 time region champ
• President of the Maryland State Baseball Coaches Association
• First class human being!

 

Notes

• Coach clock doesn’t lie (coach Cohen)
• Pick their own team, or pick the other team when competing
• “Hat” my assistant - he is in charge of a specific task
• Offer a summer program together (returners and JV/newcomers) or offer a higher level team
• Take a freshman team for the fall (MD restrictions)
• Every friday get grades from each player from academic advisor
• NOT MEETING OUR STANDARD
• 2.5 GPA standard - ALL YEAR LONG!!
• 5:30 AM weightlifting program -  8 weeks leading up to the season
• Unifying piece for our team. 
  • One word on the back of the shirt
  • Same practice jersey for everyone
• HC reveals the slogan, doesn’t even tell the AC
• Alumni relations
  • Facebook and twitter to communicate as much information as possible
  • Alumni games in the summer
• Hold students accountable means they are a part of something. Making people feel special about being a part of something special.
• If you are not going to clinics you are doing it wrong! Not just for the speakers but for the networking and possibility to discuss with people who do what you do and willing to share so much!
• Small change could make a big difference in your program.
• Clinics validate what you are doing well in your program.
• ksking@marylandbaseball.org
• www.marylandbaseball.org
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