Jack's Corner

Spring Training Mindset is Harrowing for Some

I often write, as many others, about how youth sports are a great venue for adults teaching life lessons to kids. However, it works the other way, too, with kids coaching parents, as I tried to get across in this illustration from my book, Raising an Athlete How to Instill Confidence, Build Skills and Inspire a Love of Sport.

Jackie Robinson Movie "42" - My One Wish I am so excited for the Jackie Robinson Movie, "42." I feel I have a personal connection to Jackie Robinson. I came up through and played for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization as a second baseman.

MLB Players Kids should Watch Bat the Most

Why I Write Check the News

Sometimes I wonder why I write about the importance of being a positive sports coach. After all, most adults, who volunteer to coach, have great intentions, are hardworking, and are good role models for kids, whether they know the game or not. However, it does not take me long to realize why I write about positive sports coaching.

Jack Perconte Interviews Melissa Verge