Hitting Tip: Good coaches teach kids to learn and adhere to the strike zone in batting practice so that it begins to come natural in games

Optimistic players say, “My fault, I’ll get him next time,” pessimistic players say “the umpire screwed me.” Teach optimism, not pessimism.

Baseball Tip - For every 1 pitch hitters get on the inside half they get 3 outside, so that is the pitch they should practice hitting most

Some athletes are naturally confident and others are not, both can be successful by playing with focus, determination and good fundamentals

Overcoaching is coaching when the play is happening - Undercoaching is failing to teach after incorrect plays. Both hurt players development

My February Newsletter - harrowing, true story and insightful interview:
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Parents are often in too big of a hurry to see their kids have sport's success when they should be focused on seeing constant improvement.

Insightful interview with Blue Jays roving hitting coach Anthony Iapoce coming soon in february newsletter
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Style is unique to hitters and is their initial set-up - fundamentals begin with the stride, bringing them to correct hitting position

Coaches who take the time to understand each player's personality will learn how get the most out of them and help them build self-esteem.

Hittng Tip: Hitters should be able to hang on to the bat with two hands on every swing, it takes a very advanced hitter to let go correctly

Often, it is not the child star who plays into and beyond high school, it is the players who continue to improve and enjoys playing the most

It is OK to enjoy a child's success - be careful of becoming dependent on their success and being "pushy" parents when success diminishes.

Positive Sports Tip of Day - Trust is something that coaches earn over time and is vital to keeping a good coach/player relationship.

Help hitters with this statement, "Great balance is the goal but if lose balance it's better to fall towards home after swinging than back"

Baseball Tip - a complete 90 degree turn of the throwing arm foot sets up correct throwing position - pointing front shoulder at target.

Parents and coaches should help athletes deal with failure, so they build up a resiliency that will serve them well in many areas of life.

Baseball Coaching Truth - Convincing young ballplayers to grip the bat in the upper palm and fingers is often a never ending process.

Positive Sports Tip - Only an athlete can make themself a professional, but parents can sure prevent one from making it with their behavior

Parents have responsibility to clean up sports too!
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