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    Don Slaught takes high school hitting coach position

    A lot of folks here have heard of Don Slaught, founder of RVP (a video program used by many colleges and professional organizations), former hitting coach of the Tigers, ex-big league catcher. In something of a surprise, it was just announced that he is going to be a high school hitting coach at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, a high school within driving distance from where I live.

    I bring this up because many folks (myself included) believe that the general state of hitting instruction is dreadful, that if someone who actually knows that they're doing could make a big difference in a typical high school program. He has already installed two cameras at the field to take daily video of the entire 60 man rosters and it giving video lessons for the entire team. In our area, it's basically unheard of for any coach to use video for hitting or pitching. I think it is really going to be interesting to see how much difference Slaught can make in that program. The stats are there on maxpreps for all to see from last year. Will his instruction make a positive difference? There are of course many factors going into it, but I'm really excited to see someone employ modern methods and monitor the progress. I'm betting on seeing a big difference and the great thing is now I will have stats to show what difference he'll make if any. It's not like he's got the 1927 Yankees as those guys were only 11-18 last year with a .290 batting average. It will really be interesting to watch.

    -JJA
    The outcome of our children is infinitely more important than the outcome of any game they will ever play
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    That's pretty dang cool. I hope you'll keep up with them and "report" back after next season.

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      JJA,

      The big question, will he try cookie cut the players whom have professional instructors already who they have been dialing in their particular approaches for many years and will he chastise them for these approach’s?
      All head coaches have this problem to contend with already with pitching and batting because there has never been any continuity in this game at any level !!
      Primum non nocere

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        JJA, did Don go back to PVPHS....and if so, why?

        According to this, he was there back in 2001 and why he started the RVP stuff....
        Originated by former Major Leaguer Don Slaught, RightView Pro was started in 2001 after Slaught had accepted a baseball coaching position at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. “I wanted to show my players what the best hitters in the world were doing, and I discovered very quickly that I needed a coaching tool,” Slaught said. “I was dealing with 60 kids in a two-hour practice, and I needed a quick easy way to show my players exactly what they were doing vs what the best hitters and pitchers in the game were doing.” Slaught goes onto say, “I quickly learned that it’s much easier to show than it is to explain.”
        Kind of sounds like a repeat performance, are you positive about this "new" info?
        In memory of "Catchingcoach" - Dave Weaver: February 28, 1955 - June 17, 2011

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          Originally posted by mudvnine View Post
          JJA, did Don go back to PVPHS....and if so, why?

          According to this, he was there back in 2001 and why he started the RVP stuff....

          Kind of sounds like a repeat performance, are you positive about this "new" info?
          Oh, yeah, he's returned. He was there for a little while, left to go work for the Tigers. After he quit the Tigers he came back and has been doing private instruction for a while. He just decided to this year to take the job when the head coach at PVPHS quit.

          I have some contacts up there who tell me he's already e-mailed the guys some lessons even though it's still summer, got the cameras installed up at the field, etc. I have no idea what he's teaching (whether he is teaching cookie cutter hitting or not), but I most definitely find out!

          -JJA
          The outcome of our children is infinitely more important than the outcome of any game they will ever play

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            Originally posted by JJA View Post
            Oh, yeah, he's returned. He was there for a little while, left to go work for the Tigers. After he quit the Tigers he came back and has been doing private instruction for a while. He just decided to this year to take the job when the head coach at PVPHS quit.

            I have some contacts up there who tell me he's already e-mailed the guys some lessons even though it's still summer, got the cameras installed up at the field, etc. I have no idea what he's teaching (whether he is teaching cookie cutter hitting or not), but I most definitely find out!

            -JJA
            Well alright, very cool....I wish him luck.

            As "clay" said, keep us posted.
            In memory of "Catchingcoach" - Dave Weaver: February 28, 1955 - June 17, 2011

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Dirtberry View Post
              JJA,

              The big question, will he try cookie cut the players whom have professional instructors already who they have been dialing in their particular approaches for many years and will he chastise them for these approach’s?
              All head coaches have this problem to contend with already with pitching and batting because there has never been any continuity in this game at any level !!
              well every "guru" has his shortcomings but if you consider the general level of instruction I think the kids can consider themselves very lucky to have a coach who uses high speed video analysis and such stuff. how many HS players have that chance?
              I now have my own non commercial blog about training for batspeed and power using my training experience in baseball and track and field.

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                Originally posted by dominik View Post
                well every "guru" has his shortcomings but if you consider the general level of instruction I think the kids can consider themselves very lucky to have a coach who uses high speed video analysis and such stuff. how many HS players have that chance?
                Actually, the kids are luckier they go to PV Peninsula high. That is one of the most expensive and nicest cities in all of southern California, a near equivalent of Beverly Hills but not as well known. My wife would love to live there, LOL!
                The outcome of our children is infinitely more important than the outcome of any game they will ever play

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                  Originally posted by JJA View Post
                  Actually, the kids are luckier they go to PV Peninsula high. That is one of the most expensive and nicest cities in all of southern California, a near equivalent of Beverly Hills but not as well known. My wife would love to live there, LOL!
                  Yup, PV (Peninsula in particular) is extremely nice. I grew up in the general area and had a couple friends who lived there. It was always fun going to one of their houses to hang out, haha! We're talking multi-million dollar homes, each one on the hill with a beautiful view of the surrounding ocean. You dont see many Honda Accords in the driveways. A school like that can afford to bring in the best! I need to find some time to catch a game.

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