At Catching Made Simple, we understand the importance of developing strong catching skills.

That's why we created CatchCORE, a revolutionary program designed to help catchers master fundamental movements and lay the foundation for future skill development.

But what comes next after completing...

Catching can be a scary position when you’re in a weird squat, balls are hurled at you, and batters swing a long metal stick next to your face!

Nicolino experienced some of those fears and this is his story about overcoming those fears with hard work, the right plan, and personalized...

Many parents think that online training doesn’t work. They’ll say things like:

“How can you manipulate their body and coach them?”

“My kid really doesn’t do online. He’s more of an in-person kid”

Aaron and his family were skeptical at first, but now...

We've all been there – being taught certain techniques that have been passed down through generations, seemingly tried and true. "Touch the fence" when you're throwing is one such drill many of us grew up with. But upon deeper understanding, this drill is not the best to rely on.

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If you don’t understand catcher progressions, you don’t know how to coach catchers. This may sound extreme, but these progressions serve as a roadmap for catchers, and if you don’t know the roadmap, you can’t guide them where they need to go!

If you don’t know who I...

Baseball is a game where every player has challenges to overcome. For Alastair, it was about blocking balls during games. This story shows how the right training can help.

The Problem - Why They Reached out to Coach Bougie

As Alastair gets older, the pitching mound moved back. This let to...

The mind plays tricks on us, especially when faced with challenges on the field. One common lie we believe? Thinking, "This is gonna hurt."

Why Catchers are Scared to Block

Catchers are scared to block because blocking has hurt in the past. The reason that it has hurt previously is because...

Think about this for a second- where does the ball come from when thrown? You might say, “Easy question, Coach Bougie!” Every pitch comes from the mound. Then why is your body facing towards first base? Or even the second baseman? This simple question can shed light on a critical...

The play at the plate following a passed ball is one of the most thrilling, bang-bang moments in baseball. It's also one of the most technique-intensive plays for a catcher. The difference between an out and a run can come down to mere milliseconds. So, how can you ensure you're executing this...

When you get to 8u baseball, the catcher position become more and more important as passed balls matter more.

Rob and Tristan found my videos through instagram, took the 7 Day Stance Challenge, and were part of the first group of CatchCORE.

Let’s jump into their story and see how they got...

From Doubt to Confidence Behind the Plate

Frank, Teddy's dad, could see that while his son was passionate about baseball, his dwindling confidence was robbing him of the joy of the game. He remembers, "I saw less of his smile on the field. The joy of playing seemed to vanish."

Teddy's challenges...

When we think of batteries, our minds might instantly wander to those little cylindrical objects powering our remotes. But in the realm of baseball, "battery" takes on a whole different meaning - one that's pivotal to the game's flow. So, what's the connection between batteries and baseball?...