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Leadership Skills begin with these

The best coaches try to build strong leaders on the team, too. They knowthat leadership comes not only from the coaches but from other players, too. Players may ignore the coach at times, but they will think long and hard before challenging a peer.

I Was Lucky even without a baseball swing analyzer

Weekly Baseball Hitting Tips for Coaches to Print

The best hitters develop a hitting plan before they go up to bat. That is only possible when players know their strengths and weaknesses, as well as clues they receive from watching the opposing pitcher. Coaches can help players with all of those things by asking them some questions that help ballplayers develop a plan for their next at-bat and for adjusting for the future. It is difficult for youth coaches to know if their message and teachings are getting across. without asking for answers.

Earning Trust

Dealing with Adversity begins with these

Building the Mental game

Earning Coaching Credibility

Game Day Parent Behavior Shapes your Child's Future

At Home Hitting Practice with no Batting Tee

Coaching with Empathy in Youth Sports

Empathy is the ability to understand. Nowhere is that more important than when dealing with youth, especially in the current high-intensity world of youth sports. Coaching with empathy is crucial and begins with showing kids you care.

Bat Speed Hitting Drills for Success

Five Star Reviews

If an author doesn't believe in their work and push it out there, no one else will, unless you are the awesome writer J.K. Rowling. Even J.K. Rowling went from rags to riches because of the incredible Harry Potter book series. But for most of us, it will always be the rags, but that is OK. Five star reviews are one one of the things that keep me writing. Thanks to the reviewers.

Signs of a well coachedteam printout

Proof HittingFundamentals are Right?

Five Star Reviews

Athlete's perspective is key

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.

Stop Bullying and Hazing

Earn Coaching Respect and Keep It