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The dad coach : how to lead kids to succeed on and off the baseball field / Mike Matheny, with Jerry. B. Jenkins.

How to lead kids to succeed on and off the baseball field (other title)
Matheny, Mike, 1970- (author.). Jenkins, Jerry B., (author.).

Summary:

"Long before he became manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, Mike Matheny grasped the core values of what really mattered when it came to playing baseball. It wasn't attention from fans or the trophy at the end of a match that guided his morals, but the hard-won discipline, labor, and humility that he incorporated into every game he played. In The Dad Coach, Matheny puts his philosophy into action and provides a step-by-step template for coaches and parents to develop solid fundamentals and a strong sense of character in their players, including: Age-specific drills and exercises to develop skills, along with practice plans to help young ballplayers improve Game preparation and evaluation techniques to help coaches stay on track and keep kids engaged Adviceon making coaching a meaningful investment of time and experience Combining Matheny's coaching expertise with the storytelling abilities of bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins, The Dad Coach is an engaging and essential resource for anyone, regardless ofexperience, who wants to coach their teams to success in baseball and life"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593442876
  • ISBN: 0593442873
  • Physical Description: 220 pages ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Crown, [2025]

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Formatted Contents Note:
Section 1. Before the Season Begins -- Section 2. Making Practice Perfect (or Close to It) -- Section 3. The Season -- Section 4. The Postseason.

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Subject:
Youth league baseball > Coaching.
Baseball for children > Coaching > United States.
Baseball for children > Training.
Sportsmanship.
Teamwork (Sports)
Interpersonal relations in childeren.
Motivation (Psychology) in children.
Determination (Personality trait) in children.
Perseverance (Ethics)
Time management.

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  • 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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