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David Klein
@CoachDavidKlein
Founder @MPLegends & SpeedBall ⚾ Former College Player/Coach💥 Experience Designer | Dad | Coach 🚀 I help coaches create transformational sports experiences
San Francisco, CA
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Nov 11, 2018
    PROPS to all the players out there who show up on time, wear the right stuff, take coaching, support their teammates and give 100% whenever their on the field. I LOVE low maintenance players who buy in to the process. YOU are what makes coaching fun.
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Jan 20, 2024
    Ive coached a few dozen kids whose parents played professional baseball. Their kids are often the best players. The parents are almost ALWAYS the least involved and during games they are silent and not emotional. #justanobservation
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Apr 7, 2019
    Being a quality Catcher requires more than just receiving the ball and throwing it back. #1 goal is to get the most out of your pitcher! There are little things you can do throughout the course of the game to fire your pitcher up. Be more than a catcher. Be a motivator!
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    Baseball Quotes
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    Apr 7, 2019
    Snap that! In the dirt! You got this! Atta boy!
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Dec 28, 2021
    Ive coached a few dozen kids whose parents played professional baseball. Their kids are often the best players. The parents are almost ALWAYS the least involved and during games they are silent and not emotional.
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Apr 10, 2019
    If you barely put in any work besides team practice, you cannot expect to be great. Imagine 20 extra mins in the cage 3 days/week for 16 week season = 16 hours! No chance you dont get better doing that. In life and in sports, a little extra goes a long way. #baseball
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Apr 7, 2019
    Common complaint from hitters: “Pitcher throws too slow...” Come on. Make an adjustment! Spread feet out. Get up in box. Use heavier bat. Think oppo. Work harder on timing in on deck circle... But don’t complain... Be a better competitor than that!
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Nov 15, 2018
    If your coach is hard on you, thank him. He obviously cares and just wants you to be your best. Nothing is more harmful for your development than a coach who coddles you.
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    May 6, 2019
    Struggling at the plate? Before addressing mechanical changes, your should first consider: -Are you seeing the ball? -Are you on time? -What pitches are your swinging at & in what counts -Are u relaxed? -How are u preparing on deck/in dugout? Most struggles are not mechanical
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    May 27, 2019
    Baseball is more fun when you and your teammates get genuinely fired up for eachother.
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    Cut4
    @Cut4
    May 26, 2019
    Frankly, we all deserve the level of support Vladito & Lourdes Gurriel Jr. give Cavan Biggio.
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    May 31, 2018
    Common coach accusation: “He/she only plays his favorites...” Yes, all coaches have favorites. They favor competitors. Players who pay attention, work hard, lead, take instruction & have heart... You want to be on this list. But also know, favorites r held 2 a higher standard
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Feb 15, 2024
    You know whats underrated? Collegiate Club Baseball. I know those players have no future in baseball, but its hard to beat that experience. Imagine traveling around to BIG 10 schools every weekend with your buddies, playing a 3 game series and partying at night. Epic. No
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Jan 12, 2024
    The moment I walked away from travel ball forever... Its been 6 years and we havent looked back. Since then our program has exploded. Coaches are happier. Kids are progress faster. Parents are obsessed. We have ZERO competition because we are the only ones who do what we
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Mar 9, 2025
    For youth pregame, Ive moved away from 1 kid hitting and the rest shagging. Here’s my preferred method 👇⚾️💪
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    David Klein
    @CoachDavidKlein
    Mar 30, 2022
    Ask your catchers to wiggle their mask if the umpire misses a strike. It’s a subtle way to communicate which does not show up the umpire. You need to know where and when pitches are missed. 🥎🔥💪⚾️