The Baseball Coaching Bible

About this book

Much more than a book on skills strategies or drills The Baseball Coaching Bible represents a landmark work for the sport. Many of the greatest coaches the game has ever knownincluding Coaches of the Century at the high school junior college NAIA and Division I II III levels as named by Collegiate Baseballcombine to cover all aspects of coaching. The 27 contributing coaches share their keys to championship baseball something they know well having won 50 national titles and nearly 25 000 games. The Baseball Coaching Bible covers every facet of coaching with each coach addressing the subject he knows best. From Bobby Winkles chapter on instilling hustle and Ron Polks chapter on organizing a winning program to Ed Cheffs chapter on innovative practices and Rod Dedeauxs chapter on establishing pride and tradition The Baseball Coaching Bible transcends the Xs and Os. The books varied and vast amount of information allows you to pick and choose what you implement in your program in any particular season but you will learn from and be entertained by it all. The wit and wisdom of baseballs sharpest minds shine through in their memorable stories and valuable insights. Jerry Kindall and John Winkin organized and edited the contents. The Impact of a Coach by Dave Keilitz is a strong and fitting introduction. From there the book flows logically and swiftly through six sections: - Coaching Priorities and Principles with chapters from John Scolinos Chuck Bobo Brayton Hal Smeltzly Bob Smith and Winkles. - Program Building and Management with entries from Ken Schreiber Mark Marquess Ron Fraser and Polk. - Creative and Effective Practice Sessions composed of works by Ed Cheff Danny Litwhiler Winkin Gary Pullins and Tom House. - Individual Skills and Team Strategies taught by Charlie Greene Gary Ward Jack Stallings Bob Bennett and Cliff Gustafson. - Player Motivation and Leadership includes Skip Bertman Gordie Gillespie Andy Lopez and Dedeaux. - Off-the-Field Opportunities Challenges and Pressures includes chapters from Glen Tuckett Richard Itch Jones and Kindall. Endorsed by the American Baseball Coaches Association The Baseball Coaching Bible is sure to be a staple in every serious baseball coachs library. And like coaching and the game itself the books appeal will keep drawing you back again and again.