{"product_id":"coaching-youth-baseball-paperback","title":"Coaching Youth Baseball - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBill Thurston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe quickest way to become an experienced coach.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou thought you were going to sign your kid up for the local youth league. Now, here you are, a newly appointed coach. Part of the successful Baffled Parent's series, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Youth Baseball \u003c\/i\u003ehas everything you need to manage, motivate, and encourage an eight to twelve -year-old ball team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a four-time New England Coach of the Year, it shows novice coaches exactly how to go about building skills, developing teamwork and sportsmanship, and creating an experience that both kids and coach enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBill Thurston leaves no question unanswered. He addresses both broad organizational issues like how to get uniforms or arrange for practice time and more focused specifics like what to do at the first practice. The Baffled Parents Guide is the ultimate coaching guide for the uninformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoach Thurston is a teacher of proper baseball skills and fundamentals. Youth coaches and players will benefit from the individual skill instruction and drills.\"--Dan Duquette, General Manager, Boston Red Sox \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Always remind yourself that your goal is to provide a fun and rewarding experience for you and your team.\"--Bill Thurston \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoach.\u003c\/b\u003e You thought you were just going to sign up your child for the youth league. But here you are, a newly appointed coach. You didn't ask for it, but it happened anyway. Now you need help. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't despair. This complete guidebook will not only get you through it but will help you become the coach you'd like to be--the coach who can give those kids the sports experience they deserve. You've already taken a big step: you said \"yes\" to this important commitment. Congratulations. You'll have a great time, and Bill Thurston is here to help. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurvive your first practice and game \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWin over problem players and parents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow what to do in a game situation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReach \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e your players \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with girls \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e boys \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch your drills and strategies to age and ability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake it fun and rewarding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe the coach you never had \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerate enthusiasm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove your players and your team \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoaching Youth Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e also helps novice coaches determine: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get uniforms and arrange for practice time \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat drills are best to teach basic skills like catching, throwing, and batting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the safety concerns specific to baseball \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 5 tips to being a good coach \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a great source of information for youth coaches and players.\"--John Cerutti, former major league pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's what coaches have said about The Baffled Parent's Guides: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Essential reading.\"--Jim Sheldon, Executive Director, National Soccer Association of America, on \u003ci\u003eCoaching Youth Soccer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent guide to teaching kids about the game.\"--Larry Bird, basketball legend, on \u003ci\u003eCoaching Youth Basketball\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A tool I would recommend to all youth coaches.\"--Jill Kearney, recreation director, on \u003ci\u003eCoaching Youth Basketball\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Thurston\u003c\/b\u003e has coached Amherst College's baseball team for 35 years. He is also an American Olympic team pitching coach and has been named New England Coach of the Year four times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9.22 x 7.35 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 19, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762921898272,"sku":"9780071358224","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d5a260e180d1dd9144572d6b90aadfff_6ae1de11-c0b7-4262-9ccc-13d8eade78a4.webp?v=1780226136","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/coaching-youth-baseball-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}