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Helping Your Athlete's Perspective <!-- [Weekly Parent Tips to Print] -->

posted on September 29, 2022 in Raising an Athlete, Parenting Tips by Jack Perconte

Athlete's Perspective is Key

Parents are responsible for building a proper athlete's perspective in their young player. Unfortunately, many do not or expect that process to come from their sports coach. Of course, the best case scenario is having their coach and parents develop positive character traits in youth. The best athlete's perspective is one that helps them understand concepts like pride, humility, teamwork, focus, work ethic and confidence.

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How to Get out of a Hitting Slump: A Comprehensive Guide for Baseball Players

posted on September 29, 2022 in Strategies by Jack Perconte

In this comprehensive guide, we explored the inevitable challenge of hitting slumps in baseball. We started by understanding what a slump is, then moved on to recognizing the signs and the reasons behind a slump. The article then delved into practical tips on how to break the slump, focusing on refining your mechanics and getting back to the basics of a good swing. We also emphasized the importance of the mental aspect of the game, suggesting strategies to maintain confidence and a positive attitude. This article is a must-read for any baseball player looking to get back on track after a hitting slump and for those wanting to understand the game more deeply.

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Reasons Kids Don't Have Fun {Weekly Coaching Tips to Print] -->

posted on September 29, 2022 in Coaches Corner, Philosophy by Jack Perconte

Reasons kids don't have fun are usually adult related

Failing to captivate kids is not always a coach's fault, even though they may be the ones blamed for it. With some players, it's not the coach, but a lack of competence or love of the sport that causes the reasons kidsdon't have fun. Players rarely persevere for long without liking to play at least a little from the beginning or without having some degree of accomplishment.

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