To provide, high quality comprehensive coaching materials and life educating resources that instill the beliefs and values that preparation, effort and commitment are the vital ingredients to achieving personal success on any level.

The objective is to assume a pro-active role in communicating the core values, that will assist in the overall mental, emotional and physical development of young men and women.

Our goal is to help mold today's youth into responsible, mature adults that demonstrate the “life skills” they acquired through their participation in sports and implement these practices into their daily lives!

These efforts are NOT about creating good ballplayers; it is about developing great people!

Our Advisory Staff 

Coaches Corner USA is dedicated to providing the best in comprehensive coaching and developmental learning resources through exclusive associations with well-known Athletes and Professional Coaches contributing their time, knowledge, and insight, we are able to provide this invaluable information to directly benefit the development of Youth Sports programs.  

All of our instructional documents will be available in "print-ready" PDF format.  We are confident that you will find this information, designed by our professional staff, extremely useful within your daily coaching, practice and training routines. 

 It is our goal to provide you with a daily inventory of all the components and materials that are necessary to successfully and affordably execute the customized skills and developmental drills that our professional staff recommends regardless of the athlete's age or ability.

This web site will grow and continually improve through your direct comments and input.  The management, advisory staff and partners welcome your feedback.  Email us at staff@coachescornerusa.com.

Please meet the Coaches Corner USA professional advisory staff:

Greg Riddoch | Barry Seiller | Bobby Simpson | Cindy Bristow | Fernando Montes
Jamie Reed | Jerry Weinstein | Jim Sundberg | Mike White | Ralph Dickinson

About Greg Riddoch 
(Defensive Coordinator, Texas Rangers)

Greg has been involved with the educational side of sports for more than 45 years. Throughout his years of experience as a Player, Scout, Manager, and his 13 years as a Secondary Educational Administrator,     Coach Riddoch has learned that there is ONE primary element that is an absolute necessity for achieving athletic goals… COMMUNICATION!  Effective communication in sports is simply measured by one thing….results!

Greg enjoyed his first full season of managing on the big league level in 1991, leading the San Diego Padres to an 84-78 mark, the 84 wins equals the second best win total in the history of the club.  Despite major injuries to the pitching staff and having to use a club record 48 players, Greg rallied his troops to a 44-35 record after the all-star break, including winning 20 of the last 30 games at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium.  The Padres posted a 42-39 record away from home, marking the 3^rd time the Padres have finished with a winning record on the road.  The 1991 Padres set a club record for fewest errors in a season and the highest fielding percentage with a .982 mark.  

The 1992 Padres under Greg's guidance, had the best record in one-run games with a 28-12 mark.  In 1992, Greg was one of four (4) current major league managers with a career winning record.  His team also had a record 38 come from behind victories.

In sports and in life, the ability to succeed depends strongly upon the ability to "adjust". Variables and Intangibles that we cannot control often impact or influence the end result of what was initially desired.  Individuals, who can demonstrate and communicate these adjustments quickly, have a tremendous advantage over the competition.  

Coach Riddoch recently became the only Manager in Northwest League to win championships in three (3) different decades, previously winning with Eugene in 1975 and 1980. Riddoch also serves as an "on-field" coordinator with the Texas Rangers.  His responsibilities include Defensive and outfield play, Base Running, Performance Enhancement and Staff Development.  He also hold a BA in Business and a Masters degree in Educational Administration.  

Greg is directly involved with providing the content and curriculums available to ALL Coaches Corner USA members!

For more information on Professional services offered by Coach Greg Riddoch, click here or send email to staff@coachescornerusa.com.

Experience:

• 2003 - 2005:  Defensive Coordinator/Minor League Manager, Texas Rangers
• 1999 - 2002:  Named Director of Player Development for the Milwaukee Brewers after the conclusion of 1999 season
• 1998 - 1999:  Major League Coach, Tamp Bay Devil Rays
• 1990 - 1992:  Major League Manager, San Diego Padres
• 1987 - 1990:  Major League Coach, San Diego Padres
• 1986:  Associate Director of Player Development & Scouting, San Diego Padres
• 1985:  Director of Player Development, Cincinnati Reds
• 1983 - 1984:  Assistant Director Player Development & Scouting, Cincinnati Reds
• 1981 - 1983:  Scouting Supervisor, Cincinnati Reds
• 1973 - 1981:  Minor League Manager, Cincinnati Reds
• 1967 - 1971:  Professional Baseball Player, Cincinnati Reds 

Managerial Record:
Major Leagues - 200 wins / 194 losses
Manager for 2 1/2 years
San Diego Padres 1990, 1991, 1992
Minor Leagues - 295 wins / 278 losses
Manager for 8 years
Cincinnati Reds 1974, 1975, 1976, 1988, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 

About Dr. Barry L. Seiller, MD
(Founder/Director of the Visual Fitness Institute)

Dr. Barry L. Seiller is an ophthalmologist and the founder/director of the Visual Fitness Institute (VFI). Recognizing the interrelated relationship between vision, sports, reading and head injuries, he started VFI in 1989. He has authored a textbook chapter on Head injuries and Visual skills. In 1992 he was chosen as only one of three eye doctors that staffed the first Olympic Vision Center in Alberville France. This led him to accept the position of the Director of Visual Performance for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. He accepted a similar position with the U.S. Luge and the U.S. Bobsled & Skeleton teams. He became interested in college athletics after designing a program for the University of Texas Baseball Team. This lead to the implementation of the Visual Performance Program at the Homer Rice Center on the campus of Georgia Tech for all the student athletes. This is the first of its kind.

The Institute is now working with the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Blackhawks to identify potential successful players and to improve the skills of minor leaguers.  For more information visit vizualedge.com or email staff@coachescornerusa.com.

About Bobby Simpson
(President/Founder of Higher Ground Softball)

Bobby Simpson is the president and founder of Higher Ground Softball, an organization dedicated to providing excellent learning opportunities and services for coaches and players. In addition, Bobby is recognized as an International clinician in USA, Canada, Europe and is the co-Founder of the ASA coaching program.  

In 2000 and 2001 Bobby assisted the ISF and Greek Softball Federation in the selection and training of the inaugural Greek National Team.  Since 2001, he has served as Head Coach of the British National Team.  Bobby has conducted over 200 softball clinics/camps in the US, Canada, and Europe since 1983.  He has also served as instructor and/or producer for 52 softball and baseball videos (3-NYSCA, 7-ASA, and 42 Higher Ground) and has published over 35 magazine articles and 2 books. 

For more information visit Higher Ground Softball or email Bobby direct at staff@coachescornerusa.com.

Experience:       

• 1982-1987:  Creator of ASA National Coaching Schools and Co-Creator of ASA Coaches Education Program
• 1976-1993:  Conducted 28 ASA and 2 NJCAA National Softball Tournaments 
• 1983:  ASA Delegate to US Olympic Committee 
• 1983-1984:  Member of ASA Executive Committee 
• 1982-1988:  National Chairman for ASA Junior Olympic Committee 
• 1979-1989:  Georgia Commissioner for Amateur Softball Association 
• 1983-1994:  Director - Tift County Recreation Department
• 1974-1983:  Program Director - Tift County Recreation Department 
• 1972:  Scout & Instructor - Kansas City Royals Baseball Academy
• 1971-1974:  Assistant Baseball Coach - Florida State University
• 1968-1971:  Baseball Coach - Tift County High School (Georgia) 

About Cindy Bristow
(FORMER Director – International Softball Federation)

Cindy Bristow has spent the majority of her adult life dedicated to promoting, organizing and teaching the game of Softball.  Cindy resigned from the ISF in October, as the former Director of Development for the International Softball Federation, Cindy traveled throughout the world facilitating the needs of nearly every national team seeking to qualify and compete for International World Championships and Olympic Gold.  

Cindy has authored 21 Video Tapes and over 25 different Books and Manuals on Coaching Softball.  Cindy is based in the Tampa, Florida area and with the elimination of Olympic competition, will focus on the development and instruction of future generations of top-quality collegiate softball athletes . 

Cindy's focus will continue to revolve around the 35+ years at all levels of softball. Her expertise delivers insight to all types of instructional formats - from lessons, to custom clinics, to books, to on-line articles, to downloadable podcasts, to DVD's and more. All this targeted at players, coaches, teams and parents.  Cindy is also a National and Worldwide Speaker and Clinician, traveling all over the world teaching and coaching softball.  For more information visit cindybristow.com or send email to staff@coachescornerusa.com.

Experience:

• 2001-2005:  Director of Development - International Softball Federation
• 1996-2000:  Head Coach - Women's Professional Softball League (Georgia Pride and Florida Wahoos) 
• 2000:  WPSL Champions 
• 2000:  WPSL Coach of the Year
• 1993-1996:  Director of National Teams and Coaching Development USA Softball- Amateur Softball Association
• 1986-1993:  National Director of Junior Olympic Softball Amateur Softball Association
• 1984-1986:  Head Softball Coach Wichita State University
• 1983-1984:  Head Softball Coach New Mexico State University
• 1980-1982:  Assistant Softball Coach Arizona State University

About Fernando Montes 
( Director, Strength and Conditioning Coach Texas Rangers)

When Fernando Montes sees an athlete walk across a locker room, he doesn't see an investment in cleats. He sees another human being trying to reach his or her potential.

After 10 years with the Cleveland Indians, 2003 marked Fernando's first year with the Texas Rangers. His office sits in a back room in the clubhouse. This is where he plans player workouts for everyday throughout a major league baseball season.  He doesn't mind being behind the scenes; in fact, he says he gets the most work done during games as the locker room is less than active with quiet time being a premium.  

Simply helping others to improve the quality of their lives fuels his personal motivation and fire. It all comes down to one basic thought, "at days end, did I make someone's life better today!"  In Montes' case, the improvement comes in a variety of ways, increasing a player's flexibility, sharpening a pitcher's concentration skills, monitoring a players physical progress in rehabilitation or even tweaking a players diet in order to deliver a higher level of energy.

When it comes to training methods, Montes likes to think outside the box. Montes will often tailor his workout regimens depending on the player's position. Some players, particularly veterans, will have a long-standing routine that Montes tweaks to his specifications.  If you are an infielder or Outfielder, your routine will contain a higher level of physical exercises, than they would mental exercises. If Fernando is working with a pitcher, he will structure his workouts to fit in according to the hurler's normal routine for starts and appearances.

"We live in a society that doesn't seem to understand and accept the recovery aspect related with playing sports," he said. "We're very fast paced and expectant of immediate result. My biggest conflict with players is to get them to understand that every day, at the end of day, you NEED to prepare your body for the next days load of physical activity."

"Baseball is a marathon, not a sprint," says Montes. "In order to achieve positive results you must lay out a plan, think it through clearly and commit to it. Please, remember that you will need to pick your battles in order to win the war!"

Fernando Montes brings a variety of sports related experience to our staff and we welcome your questions and inquiries into how we can assist you to achieve your goals and objectives!  To contact Fernando direct please send email to staff@coachescornerusa.com.

Experience:

• 2003 - Present:  Director, Strength & Conditioning, Texas Rangers
• 1993 - 2001:  Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Cleveland Indians
• 1990 - 1992:  Strength & Conditioning Coach, Stanford University
• 1985 - 1990:  Head Athletic Trainer / Strength Coach, Pasadena City College
• 1985 - 1990:  Part-time faculty, Dept. of Physical Education, California State University, Los Angeles
• 1985:  Athletic Trainer / Strength Coach, USA Field Hockey 
• 1983 - 1984:  Head Trainer, Field Hockey venue

About Jamie Reed 
(Head Trainer and Medical Director, Texas Rangers;  President, Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society)

Mr. Jamie Reed will sit on our advisory board and act as our resident in-house "expert" on strength, conditioning, nutrition, rehab and preventative training. Jamie's mission is assist us in providing a database of resources from well-know major league strength/running coaches, trainers, and team doctors.  For more information visit Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society or email staff@coachescornerusa.com.

Experience:

• 2003:  Named Head Trainer of Texas Rangers Baseball Club
• 1997-2002:  Head Trainer, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
• 1988-1996:  Asst. Trainer, Baltimore Orioles
• 1982-1988:  Minor League Trainer, Baltimore Orioles
• 1982:  Graduated from East Carolina University degree in Sports Medicine

Honors & Awards:

• 2003:  Appointed member of Major League Baseball Medical Advisory Committee 
• 2003:  Invited to lecture on Baseball Injuries/Prevention to Japanese Major League Baseball Medical Society in Tokyo
• 2002: Elected President of PBATS (Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society) 
• 2000: American League All Star Head Trainer 
• 1997-2002:  Keynote Speaker, American Sports Medicine Institute Baseball Conference 
• 1995:  Named with Richie Bancells Major League Athletic Training Staff of the Year 

About Jerry Weinstein
(Associate Head Baseball Coach Cal Poly San Luis Obispo)

Jerry Weinstein started his baseball career as a member of the UCLA Baseball Team from 1962-1965.  In 1966 Jerry was named the UCLA Freshman Baseball Assistant Coach.  Now, with 38 years of coaching and teaching experience under his belt here are some of the highlights of Jerry's coaching career:  California Community College Hall of Fame Inductee, Sacramento City College Athletic Hall of Fame, National & California Community College Coach of the Year in 1988 & 1998, California Community College Baseball Champions 1988, National Community College Baseball Champions 1998, 20 consecutive years of post season play as a college coach, 16 Championships & 2 Half Championships in 23 ½ years at Sacrament City College and has helped to develop 30 Big League players our of Sacramento City College. 

Jerry is currently the Associate Head Baseball Coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  Jerry has published more than 20+ Baseball theory articles in National magazine, is co-author of the "Baseball Coaches Survival Guide," author of "USA Pitcher & Catcher Manual,"  co-author of "Sacramento City College Baseball Instructional Manual,"  contributor to "The Major League Baseball Handbook," and Producer of 4 videos on Pitching & Catching for Coaches Choice Videos.  To contact Jerry direct please email staff@coachescornerusa.com with your request.

Professional Baseball Experience:

• 2000-2001:  Director of Player Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers
• 1999:  Catching coordinator for the Los Angeles Dodgers
• 1993-1994:  Manager of the Chicago Cubs New York Penn League Team
• 1989:  Manager of the Montreal Expos Gulf Coast League Team
• 1980-1982:  Roving catching instructor for the Milwaukee Brewers

College Baseball Experience:

• 2001-Present:  Associate Head Baseball Coach, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• 1985-1998:  Head Baseball Coach, Sacramento City College
• 1996:  Assistant Coach, USA Olympic Baseball Team
• 1992:  Assistant Coach, USA Olympic Baseball Team
• 1987:  Assistant Coach, USA Pan American Baseball Team
• 1984:  Assistant Baseball Coach, University of Miami
• 1974-1983:  Head Baseball Coach, Sacrament City College
• 1972-1974:  Assistant Baseball Coach, L.A. Valley College
• 1969-1971:  Head Baseball Coach, and Assistant Football Coach, Santa Monica High School
• 1968:  Freshman Baseball Assistant Coach, UCLA 
• 1967:  Assistant Baseball and Football Coach, Pioneer High School, Whittier, CA
• 1966:  Freshman Baseball Assistant Coach, UCLA 

About Jim Sundberg
(Sports To Life President, Author, and Professional Speaker)

"Sports To Life...It's not just a motto. It's the philosophy that runs our business. It's taking the lessons learned in sports and applying them to everyday life: things like leadership, teamwork, tenacity, preparation, losing with dignity, and being a gracious winner."  Jim is the owner of Sports Training Systems, a sports training products company dedicated to "the family sports experience."  He is also a motivational speaker for corporations across America, including GTE, Mutual of Omaha, Southwest Airlines, Lockheed Martin, Hunt Petroleum, Nike, and Bell Helicopter.  US President George W. Bush says, "Jim never forgot the values of hard work, clean living, and family. I wish he was still in uniform!"  For more information visit Sports To Life or email staff@coachescornerusa.com.

Experience:

• 16 years in Major League Baseball, with the Texas Rangers (1974-1983;1988-1989), Milwaukee Brewers (1984), Kansas City Royals (1985-1986), Chicago Cubs (1987-1988). 
• The Fort Worth Star-Telegram recently named Jim the #2 all-time most popular player in it's definitive listing of the "Top Ten Texas Rangers," after superstar Nolan Ryan! (Monday, August 9, 1999)
• Six-time American League Gold Glove catcher (1976-1981) - the most by any A.L. catcher until Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez in 1997.
• Three-time American League All-Star (1974, 1978, 1984).
• #2 all-time in games caught in American League history, behind Carlton Fisk.
• Played in the 1985 World Series with championship team Kansas City Royals. Voted "World Series Hero" by Chicago Writers.
• Color Analyst for Texas Rangers Baseball for six seasons (1990-1995). Voted member of the "Best Broadcast Team" for all sports broadcast in north Texas by the Dallas Observer in 1995.
• Namesake and first recipient of the "Jim Sundberg Community Service Award" - the award which is now given annually by the Texas Rangers Baseball Club to extraordinary community volunteers.
• Voted "Arlington Man of the Year" in 1994 by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Arlington, Texas, in recognition of outstanding community service.
• Long-time supporter of FCA and Athletes in Action.
• The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, in an August 9, 1999 article, says: "(Jim) spent 10 years (with Texas), then came back to retire as a Ranger. He was admired for his talent on the field and his integrity off the field. His uniform should have been retired a long time ago."

About Mike White
(Assistant Coach - University of Oregon)

With over 25 years of fast pitch pitching at both the national and international level, Mike has a wealth of experience that very few players can match. He has played in 6 quadrennial International Softball Federation World Tournaments - 4 for his native New Zealand and two for the USA capturing 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 bronze medal along the way. He has played in such countries as New Zealand, Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, the Philippines and South Africa. In 2002 White was named as the ASA's Player of the Year at the age of 41 after he helped lead the USA team to it's first Gold medal in 14 years at the Pan American games qualifier in Guatemala City.

On the national scene his record is just as impressive with 5 ASA club titles and 5 International Softball Congress (ISC) club titles. Individual honors include ASA MV Pitcher awards in 1992, 1997 and 2002, the ISC MVP pitcher award in 1987 and 2002. Add to this his 9 time ASA All American and 9 ISC All World team selections there is little doubt to his abilities as one the games top pitchers.

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Mike learned the craft of fast pitch pitching at the early age of 14. He moved to the USA in 1985 to attend Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.. Mike earned his BA in Marketing and Management and later used his degree to open and own a Play It Again Sports franchise for 12 years in Sioux City, Iowa..

Over the years Mike has worked numerous clinics and individual lessons. He worked with the 1996 Olympic Gold medal USA women's team as a batting practice pitcher and pitching advisor. Most recently in the fall of 2003, the Greek National Olympic team flew him to Hawaii for their team camp to work with their pitchers and for batting practice. Mike has also been involved with Softball New Zealand in promoting softball and coaching clinics through out the country.

Eager to use his softball knowledge at the women's college level, Mike accepted an offer from the Duck's at the University of Oregon to be an assistant coach in the powerhouse PAC 10 Conference. A unanimous pick to finish last in the conference the 2003 Ducks surprised everyone with a 3rd place finish in the conference and were only one game shy of a trip to the College World Series.  To contact Mike please send email to staff@coachescornerusa.com with your request.

About Ralph Dickenson
(Major League/Minor League Hitting Instructor)

Ralph Dickenson brings more than 30 years of experience to the Coaches Corner USA advisory staff. He serves as a special instructor for the 26 time World Champion New York Yankees and has also been entrusted to develop and instruct players within numerous professional baseball organizations.  Prior to joining the Yankee organization Coach Dickenson has worked with the Rangers, Expos, Brewers and Dodgers.  Ralph played collegiate baseball at Arizona State University under the legendary Bobby Winkles. In fact, the Sun Devils won the 1969 National Title with Ralph Dickenson playing a prominent role.

Ralph is a tireless teacher of the game. His passion for developing and instructing athletes of ALL ages continues to motivate, inspire and personally touch every athlete that he has worked with.  Coach Dickenson is very active in Clinics & Coaching Seminars held throughout the winter months (Oct - Jan), and recently made appearances at the ABCA National Convention in San Antonio, the Utah Baseball Academy and PEMCO All-Sport Clinic in Seattle.

Coach Dickenson lives in the Phoenix area and works in association with former Major Leaguers Eric Bell, Chilli Davis, Tom Robson and others to provide youth age players with insight into the game that is truly invaluable within the developmental process.  

If you live in the Phoenix/Scottsdale Area and are interested in opportunities to develop your skills with Coach Dickenson please email staff@coachescornerusa.com with your request.