Welcome to Trosky’s 6th Tool Nation (6TN), a national movement providing navigation to athletes that desire to live “Above the Line,” on a “Higher Level.” The 6TN is a movement of Intent, Culture, and Accountability; a team of united athletes with the common goal of striving for excellence, both inside and outside the lines of competition. If you long to be a “Difference Maker,” and reach the “Height of your Ceiling,” then join our team and become an elite member of the 6th Tool Nation. We believe greatness lies within everyone, and it is our responsibility to bring it out!
Nate Trosky is joined by his Double Play Combo, Trent Mongero. Topic: Continuation of the 10 Common Fundamental Flaws of Amatuer Infielders including: Not Taking Pitches Off Show Notes Not taking pitches off! Turning double plays Watch a video of yourself so you can actually see what you look like. All players instill information differently. Mental…
Nate Trosky is joined by his double play combo, Trent Mongero. Topic:The “Qualities of Elite High School Infielders.” Show Notes All high school players want to play D1. What does it take to get there? Learning how to focus Testing young athletes There is a purpose for everything Finding out how athletic a high school…
Mark McGwire joins Nate Trosky, Trent Mongero and Tony Hilde. Mark speaks about playing in the back yard and learning how to be a hitter first, with power coming second. Mark also speaks of his ability to defend and how important that was for staying in the lineup even when things were not going well…
Nate Trosky is joined by his double play combo, Trent Mongero. Topic: Lack of Communication and the 10 Flaws Show Notes Pour external communication Situational awareness Talking the game with your teammates Understanding shifts Shrinking the field Comfort zone Non verbal communication Meeting on the mound: talk over what pitch Strategy Positioning Situation Make sure…
Josh Labanderia is a former Major League infielder and current MLB scout with the Boston Red Sox. He was a 6th round draft choice in the 2001 MLB draft. Josh, Nate and Trent spoke about the maturity of players, what’s important for player development, perspective about the team first philosphy!!! This show was originally produced…
Nate Trosky is joined by Kyle Pullins as Nate continues to discuss common fundamental flaws of amatuer infielders.
Topic: Continuation of the 10 Common Fundamental Flaws of Amatuer Infielders including:
The Variations and Effects of Different Throwing Footwork Patterns in the Infield
. Dave Coggin committed to Clemson on a Football scholarship in 1995, however he skipped college to go to the Philadelphia Phillies. He was drafted in the first round in 1995. Dave played with the Phillies up until 2006, was in the big leagues from 1999 through 2001. Dave also played with the Rockies, Rays…
Nate Trosky is joined by Kyle Pullins as Nate continues to discuss common fundamental flaws of amatuer infielders.
Topic: Continuation of the 10 Common Fundamental Flaws of Amatuer Infielders including:
#7 Lack of Positioning and Repositioning throughout a game!!!
Understanding the speed of runners!
. Dave Coggin committed to Clemson on a Football scholarship in 1995, however he skipped college to go to the Philadelphia Phillies. He was drafted in the first round in 1995. Dave played with the Phillies up until 2006, was in the big leagues from 1999 through 2001. Dave also played with the Rockies, Rays…
Nate Trosky is joined by Kyle Pullins as Nate continues to discuss common fundamental flaws of amateur infielders. Topic: Continuation of the 10 Common Fundamental Flaws of Amatuer Infielders including: #7 Lack of Positioning and Repositioning throughout a game!!! Show Notes Building a baseball IQ Culture Development Prepare Positioning Be present Don’t take pitches off Focus…