Chatting with the Coaches: Energy High In Baseball Camp

Entering his fifth year as the head baseball coach at Mount Marty, Andy Bernatow doesn’t know if he’s ever seen the energy level as high in the first week of practice.

“I was really impressed,” Bernatow said. “The energy level was up and the team was really focused.”

Practice began last Sunday upon returning from Christmas break and will continue until February 7 when the Lancers travel to the Metrodome to face Vitbero College.

Among numerous techniques, Bernatow tweaked his practice plans to allow his practices to move smoother. Bernatow sends his plans to players before each night of practice, blueprinting his expectations and desired outcomes.

Bernatow believes that practice is an essential tool to the team’s success.

“We have made it a point to e-mail out practice plans to the players. This allows them a better opportunity to be prepared mentally and physically for practice.”

The high energy level makes it easier for practice preparations , a necessity considering that the Lancers face one of their toughest non-conference schedules in recent memory. With 22 non-conference games on the schedule, the Lancers need a jump out of the gates.

After bitter end to last season and a long wait to the new season, Bernatow has hopes for his squad.

“This team has high expectations to go along with tremendous potential,” Bernatow said. “I am very optimistic and excited.”Bernatow’s optimism is evident through the goals he set for his team — one of which is to win a Great Plains Athletic Conference championship.