Coaching Youth Baseball [antikvár]

A Message from USA Baseball 'n September 27, 2000, an improbable conclusion became reality when Team USA, led by head coach and Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda, earned a gold medal in America's pastime at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. This tremendous accompUshment testifies to the value we Americans place on the game of baseball and amateur athletics as a whole. USA Baseball is a member of the United States Olympic Committee and the International Baseball Association. It is also the national govem-ing body for amateur baseball in America and as such governs more than 19 million amateur players in ballparks and playgrounds across the country. Because of its responsibility to develop and promote the game at the grassroots level, USA Baseball embraces publications such as Coaching Youth Baseball as a means of commtmicating the basics of the game to one of the most important people in a young player's life— his or her coach. Coaching Youth Baseball is an invaluable resource for the beginning coach or for an experienced coach who wants to brush up on interpersonal skills. The practical, step-by-step information provided will prepare coaches for the task of commtmicating the fundamentals of baseball to today's youth. Adults will understand the importance of their role as coaches: how to communicate effectively with their players, the best way to teach new skills and organize on-field drills, how to promote team spirit and leadership, the basic first aid and sport science concepts. By following the information provided in this book, and keeping the FUN in FUNdamentals, coaches will help to instill in young players the ideals of teamwork, fitness, and friendship. Welcome to coaching and the personal satisfaction that comes from working closely with our nation's future, its children. Yours in Baseball, Paul V. Seiler Executive Director and CEO USA Baseball