Much more than a book on skills, strategies, or drills, The Baseball Coaching Bible represents a landmark work for the sport. Many of the greatest coaches the game has ever known--including Coaches of the Century at the high school, junior college, NAIA, and Division I, II, III levels, as named by Collegiate Baseball --combine to cover all aspects of coaching. The 27 contributing coaches share their keys to championship baseball, something they know well, having won 50 national titles and nearly 25,000 games. The Baseball Coaching Bible covers every facet of coaching, with each coach addressing the subject he knows best. From Bobby Winkles' chapter on instilling hustle and Ron Polk's chapter on organizing a winning program, to Ed Cheff's chapter on innovative practices and Rod Dedeaux's chapter on establishing pride and tradition, The Baseball Coaching Bible transcends the Xs and Os. The book's varied and vast amount of information allows you to pick and choose what you implement in your program in any particular season, but you will learn from and be entertained by it all. The wit and wisdom of baseball's sharpest minds shine through in their memorable stories and valuable insights. Jerry Kindall and John Winkin organized and edited the contents. "The Impact of a Coach" by Dave Keilitz is a strong and fitting introduction. From there the book flows logically and swiftly through six sections: - Coaching Priorities and Principles with chapters from John Scolinos, Chuck "Bobo" Brayton, Hal Smeltzly, Bob Smith, and Winkles. - Program Building and Management with entries from Ken Schreiber, Mark Marquess, Ron Fraser, and Polk. - Creative and Effective Practice Sessions composed of works by Ed Cheff, Danny Litwhiler, Winkin, Gary Pullins, and Tom House. - Individual Skills and Team Strategies taught by Charlie Greene, Gary Ward, Jack Stallings, Bob Bennett, and Cliff Gustafson. - Player Motivation and Leadership includes Skip Bertman, Gordie Gillespie, Andy Lopez, and Dedeaux. - Off-the-Field Opportunities, Challenges, and Pressures, includes chapters from Glen Tuckett, Richard "Itch" Jones, and Kindall. Endorsed by the American Baseball Coaches Association, The Baseball Coaching Bible is sure to be a staple in every serious baseball coach's library. And like coaching and the game itself, the book's appeal will keep drawing you back again and again.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Human Kinetics
ISBN-10
0736001611
ISBN-13
9780736001618
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1624002
Product Key Features
Book Title
Baseball Coaching Bibles
Author
John Winkin, Jerry Kindall
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Baseball / General, Coaching / Baseball
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
28.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gv875.5.B38 2000
Reviews
"The Baseball Coaching Bible is a must read for any person serious about the game of baseball. I especially found the pitching section to be outstanding and informative." Ed Lynch Chicago Cubs General Manager "The years of experience assembled in one book is simply an invaluable asset for coaches, players, and parents." Marty Bystrom Former National League pitcher Philadelphia Phillies New York Yankees
Table of Content
Foreword: Tony LaRussa Introduction: The Impact of a Coach by Dave Keilitz PART I: Coaching Priorities and Principles Chapter 1. Sharing a Love for the Game - John Scolinos Chapter 2. Making Baseball Fun - Bobo Brayton Chapter 3. Competing With Class - Hal Smeltzly Chapter 4. Hustling Should Be a Habit - Bobby Winkles Chapter 5. Coaching With Integrity - Bob Smith PART II: Program Building and Management Chapter 6. Organizing and Orchestrating a Winning Program - Ron Polk Chapter 7. Establishing a Successful High School Program - Ken Schreiber Chapter 8. Building a Recruiting Network - Mark Marquess Chapter 9. Marketing and Promoting Your Program - Ron Fraser PART III: Creative and Effective Practice Sessions Chapter 10. Conducting Innovative Practices - Ed Cheff Chapter 11. Using Practice Drills Effectively - Danny Litwhiler Chapter 12. Maximizing the Value of Indoor Practice - John Winkin Chapter 13. Putting Science Into Practice - Gary Pullins and Tom House PART IV: Individual Skills and Team Strategies Chapter 14. Handling Your Pitching Staff - Charlie Greene Chapter 15. Developing High-Production Hitters - Gary Ward Chapter 16. Stopping Opponents With Solid Defense - Jack Stallings Chapter 17. Playing Percentage Baseball - Bob Bennett Chapter 18. Competing in Tournaments and Playoffs - Cliff Gustafson PART V: Player Motivation and Leadership Chapter 19. Establishing Pride and Tradition - Rod Dedeaux Chapter 20. Inspiring Today's Players - Skip Bertman Chapter 21. Developing Responsible Decision-Making Athletes - Gordie Gillespie Chapter 22. Building Character and Loyalty in Players - Andy Lopez PART VI: Off-the-Field Opportunities, Challenges, and Pressures Chapter 23. Learning and Developing as a Professional - Glen Tuckett Chapter 24. Hitting the Clinic Circuit - Itch Jones Chapter 25. Beating the Burnout Factor - Jerry Kindall