ChalkTalk Wednesdays Q&A Episode 11

In this episode of Chalk Talk Wednesdays with The Pack, Coach JT runs a solo Q&A session for baseball and softball coaches at every level. Drawing from decades of coaching and leadership experience, he answers real questions from coaches across the country about building team culture, managing parents, teaching fundamentals, and leading with clarity and confidence.

Whether you coach rec ball, travel ball, or at the high school or college level, this conversation gives you practical tools you can apply at your next practice.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How to balance fundamentals with fun for younger players
• A simple framework for turning skills work into engaging, competitive games
• An example drill (“Trash Ball”) that teaches timing, follow-through, and game awareness
• How to build team culture when you inherit a roster you didn’t select
• Why you must define the culture you want before you can create it
• The difference between accountability and blame (and why blame kills joy)
• How to create accountability that actually increases trust and enjoyment
• A practical approach for setting boundaries and expectations with parents
• The power of pre-season parent and player meetings and written agreements
• Why your vision as a head coach is the “GPS” for your entire program
• How a clear, compelling vision shapes culture, standards, and day-one priorities

Who This Video Is For:

• Youth baseball and softball coaches (rec, Little League, travel ball)
• High school and college coaches building or rebuilding a program
• New head coaches looking for guidance on where to start
• Coaches struggling with parents, culture, or buy-in
• Anyone in the Train With Pack / Pack Coaching community wanting deeper coaching insight

About Chalk Talk Wednesdays with The Pack:

Chalk Talk Wednesdays is our live Q&A format where coaches submit real-world questions about coaching, leadership, culture, and player development. Hosted by Coach JT of Pack Baseball & Softball Academy and PackCoaching.com, these sessions are designed to help you think deeper, coach better, and make a bigger impact on your players.

Have a question you’d like answered on a future episode?
Drop it inside the Train With Pack community or comment under this video and we’ll add it to the list.


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