Introduction to Pitch Smart
Introduction to Pitch Smart
Elective Course
Course Details
Introduction to Pitch Smart
Hosted by Hall of Famer, John Smoltz, the Introduction to Pitch Smart course aims to explain the principles behind Pitch Smart, a joint arm care initiative between Major League Baseball and USA Baseball. This course includes topics such as risks of arm injuries, common misconceptions, and the Pitch Smart guidelines.
Course Outline
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1.
Introduction
( 1 Sections )
- Welcome
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2.
Knowing the Risks
( 5 Sections )
- Introduction
- What is Tommy John Surgery?
- Risk Factors
- Warning Signs
- Summary
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3.
Common Misconceptions
( 4 Sections )
- Introduction
- Tommy John FAQ
- Common Misconceptions
- Summary
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4.
Recommended Guidelines
( 8 Sections )
- Introduction
- The Importance of Pitch Counts
- Competing Smart
- Recommended Guidelines
- Age Specific Recommended Guidelines
- Pitch Count Guidelines
- Tips for Safe Pitching Practices
- Summary
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5.
Conclusion
( 3 Sections )
- Summary
- Quiz
- Additional Resources
National Certification
The NFHS Coach Certification Program is a national professional credential offered to individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level.
NFHS Core Courses
Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches provide coaches with content from all eight domains contained in the National Standards for Sport Coaches (NASPE 2006). These two courses form the foundation from which all elective courses and sport-specific courses are developed. Core courses should be completed first to give the coach a better understanding of elective and sport-specific courses.
First Aid, Health and Safety
