. . . is not the most important thing about playing baseball. We don't want to lose. We want to win. But the most important thing is to learn the basic rules, strategy, and fundamentals of the game of baseball. This is how I approach coaching kids. The fundamentals provide my players with the tools to make defensive plays, pitch, hit, and run the bases, feel a little sense of accomplishment. Knowing the rules and the strategy help my players truly understand defeat and to grasp what it takes to win. Tasting the bitterness of defeat is the pits, but coming back to the exhilaration of winning . . . now we're talking fun.Monday, May 4, 2009
Having Fun . . .
. . . is not the most important thing about playing baseball. We don't want to lose. We want to win. But the most important thing is to learn the basic rules, strategy, and fundamentals of the game of baseball. This is how I approach coaching kids. The fundamentals provide my players with the tools to make defensive plays, pitch, hit, and run the bases, feel a little sense of accomplishment. Knowing the rules and the strategy help my players truly understand defeat and to grasp what it takes to win. Tasting the bitterness of defeat is the pits, but coming back to the exhilaration of winning . . . now we're talking fun.
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Can I tell you how bad I wish you were Jake's coach?! That is the biggest problem up here. Jake has natural talent for sports, but it goes wasted with coaches that really don't want to do what they are doing and don't put any "teaching" into the game. It is really too bad!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are a coach- You are great at it. Happy Baseball Season!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Clint. It sure brings back memories. I've seen alot of games over the years and watched alot of coaches. I know what I'm talking about when I say that you are one of the best ever. I look forward to coming to one of your games soon.
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