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Dumb Things Coaches Say
If you’ve been on a ball field long enough, you’ve heard virtually every single coach blurt out pearls of wisdom to their young ballplayers. Many of these sayings are regularly spoken (or shouted) at every level of baseball, from tee ball to the MLB. But if you listen to what the coach is actually saying, … [View Details]
The Dilution of Elite Youth Baseball
Years ago, all youth sports clearly developed in two main directions. One is the traditional recreational leagues and teams, designed for provide simple instruction and a place where everyone who wants can find a spot. But many traditional leagues and organizations are finding growth and even maintaining their numbers difficult with the allure and explosion … [View Details]
My Coach Just Won’t Stop Talking
Last week I wrote about taking responsibility for things you see as a coach. Besides teaching your ballplayers about working together as a group, ballplayers need to learn that the skills you need to succeed in baseball are largely individual. A good coach should want not only what is good for his team today, but … [View Details]
