Developing Effective Bullpens with Jeff Mielcarek
by NHSBCA
Description
Coach Jeff Mielcarek’s Developing Effective Bullpens is a must-watch for any coach looking to improve their team’s performance and leadership skills. He dives deep into how bullpen preparation directly impacts a team’s success, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical readiness before stepping onto the mound. Through relatable analogies—like comparing pitching to a golfer adjusting their swing—he provides practical strategies for identifying a pitcher’s strengths and adapting game plans in real time.
But this course goes beyond just technical skills. Mielcarek shares four powerful coaching principles: remembering your roots, serving others, staying true to yourself, and choosing growth over negativity. His heartfelt stories, including one about a lineup decision that gave a struggling player’s father a final moment of pride, show how coaching extends far beyond wins and losses. He also recommends inspiring baseball-themed books that reinforce resilience, faith, and mentorship. Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting out, this course will transform the way you develop players—both on and off the field.
Lessons
The Coach
Coach Jeff Mielcarek: Career Highlights & Achievements
Coaching Career
- Hired as varsity baseball coach at Central Catholic in January 1987 at age 22.
- Played and coached under Hall of Fame Coach Don Kober.
- 38 years leading Central Catholic's baseball program with a 551-414 record.
Team Achievements
- Toledo City Championships: 2008, 2010, 2013.
- City League Runner-Up: 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2009.
- Regular Season Titles: 1991, 1996, 2004.
- District Titles: 1989, 1990, 2021.
- 2010 City Championship:
- Special moment as his son Travis pitched a complete game victory and earned the Walter Wood MVP Award.
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- Hall of Fame Inductions:
- Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association (2011).
- Central Catholic Hall of Fame (2019).
- Toledo City League Hall of Fame (2022).
- NW Ohio Polish Hall of Fame (2022).
- OHSAA Sportsmanship Award (2011).
Education & Professional Career
- High School: St. Francis de Sales (’81).
- College: Xavier University → University of Toledo (B.A. in Business Administration).
- Professional Roles:
- Director of CYO Athletics for the Diocese of Toledo (1987-2015).
- General Manager at Twos Athletic Club (since 2015).
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This Course Includes
| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
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| Caterory: | Baseball/Pitching |
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| Videos: | 9 |
