Coaching Baseball Successfully

Build a winning baseball program both on the field and off! In Coaching Baseball Successfully, one of the nation's top high school coaches, Mike Curran, shares his expertise on all aspects of coaching. From establishing a coaching philosophy to player development to in-game decision making, this is the approach that has made his program a perennial powerhouse on the national scene.Coaching Baseball Successfully covers it all: - Off-season planning - Evaluating your players - Choosing and utilizing your coaching staff - Motivating your team - Communicating on and off the field - Organizing productive practices - Hitting, pitching, and baserunning skills - Infield and outfield defensive skills - Offensive and defensive strategies - Scouting and game preparation - In-game decision makingWith dozens of drills, practice plans, and advice for handling off-the-field challenges, Coaching Baseball Successfully is the most comprehensive resource available for novice and experienced coaches alike; it's your blueprint for building a championship-caliber baseball team.