A Youth Baseball Coaches Tool Kit
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A Youth Baseball Coaches Tool Kit
A Youth Baseball Coaches Tool Kit
A Youth Baseball Coaches Tool Kit
A Youth Baseball Coaches Tool Kit
A Youth Baseball Coaches Tool Kit
A Youth Baseball Coaches Tool Kit
A Youth Baseball Coaches Tool Kit
What's in the book ?

Note: Entries indented and italicized are “Tools” and are available on the CD

Section I.GETTING STARTED

Topics in Section I

Forming your team
Communicating with the parents
Developing your coaching philosophy
Forms your can use
Equipment for your team

Tools in Section I

A Coaching Philosophy
A Coaching Policy
Coach/Parent Commitment Form
Coaching Principles
Decision Making
Expectations for Sportsmanship and Behavior
Goals for the Season
Letters to Parents
Medical Treatment Permit
Recreation vs. Competitive Programs
Season Schedule
Success Factors
Team Rules
Volunteers
YMCA Youth Sportsmanship Philosophy and Pledge

Section II.RUNNING THE TEAM

Topics in Section II

Developing a Practice Plan – Planning and Content
A Sample Practice
Running the Practice
Planning for the Game
Keeping Track of the Game
Maximizing the Parent Resource
Being a Positive Role Model

Tools in Section II

A Glossary of Baseball Terms
A Simulated Game
An Outfield Clinic
Baseball Practice Plans
Basic Fielding Skills
Batting Order
Contests
Defense – Skills and Plays
Defense Line Up
Drills
Field Safety Review
Game Scorecard
Graphics
Practice Guidelines
Skills Progressions
Speed and Agility Tests
Stations
Teaching Skills
Tee Ball Practice Plans
Tips on Playing the Outfield

Section III.COMMUNICATION, DEVELOPMENT, MOTIVATION

Topics in Section III

Communicating with Players and Parents
Developing the Coach
Motivating your players
Recognizing your players

Tools in Section III

Handouts for the Team
Ideas and Thoughts from Around the Bases
Introductions
Motivational Message Board
Objectives
Sample Motivation Board Messages
Strategy Session
Team News
Team Schedule
Ten Steps to Brighten Your Life
Thought s for the Week
Words for the Day

Section IV.TEAM HANDBOOK

Building a Team Handbook


Additional Tools on the CD

Supplement 1Building a New Team
Supplement 2Materials for Competitive Teams
Supplement 3Contents for a Team Handbook
Sample Pages
What Others Say
To Order
About The Author
Baseball Sites
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