Saturday, April 30, 2011

Realize many did not get newletter this month - here it is:
http://ping.fm/S3cYc
Common for hitters to start fast and fall off a couple weeks into season. Do not stop the small focus hitting drills that did in preseason.
Measure of a good youth coach: saying yes to -do all players want to play next year? Is team better at end of year than at the beginning?

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Playing to win is good, playing with sportsmanship is mandatory. Winning is fun but temporary; sportsmanship is a way of life and constant
All about Amy Williams right here
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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011

April Newsletter coming soon - "Now You Know Jack - The Movie" and super interview with Amy Louise Williams - Sports Producer

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Baseball - Why do I consistently see 7 year olds with good hitting fundamentals and 12 year olds with bad ones? Who is screwing them up?

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Question from parents about weekly baseball classes - will you be covering the same thing each week so no need to come each week? Seriously?
My least favorite word said to athletes -embarrass. "You embarrassed me out there" - gives the impression kids are playing for you not them

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Tip to athletes Hard work doesn't guarantee success. Being better than opponent does. Only one way to be better - hard work

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Baseball Hitting tip - The problem is not the head - players that use their hands and hips fundamentally correct will not pull their head.
People don't expect youth coaches to be experts, except when they act like they know it all. Honesty, when not knowing, shows integrity.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Baseball Swing Tip -The hands end at about the same level they began the swing, at shoulder level height or slightly higher.
Key to Positive Youth Coaching - Fairness with decisions regarding positions played, time of play and discipline.