PREPARE

"Success (and winning) is a by-product of your preparation."
Without preparation, do you still have that "by-product?" Just something to think about. Okay, about the players...
During the off season, players can:Improve agility: dot drills and jumping rope are greatImprove speed & conditioning: high intensity stair workouts are awesomeImprove strength: if you don't have access to a weight room, light dumbbells and body weight exercises can go a long waySet goals for the season: why wait until the season starts to think about what you want to accomplish? Start visualizing and thinking about what you want to accomplish nowNail Academics: this is the perfect time to pick up, or solidify your grades! Study hard now so that you're not behind when the season comes. You know you're only going to get busier then. Work mechanics: the season is not the best time to mess with mechanic, but if there's an area you know you can improve in as far as mechanics go, work it now. Using a mirror at home can be a big help. You don't always have to throw a softball to work on throwing mechanics - use a nerf, or newspaper, or socks and work on your form in front of a mirror so you can get instant feedback on what you're doing