Turn Around

When he walked in the doors, he knew he had his work cut out for him, literally and figuratively. The place was a mess and so was the recent performance of the team. He had seen it all before. In fact, he was brought in because of his expertise at turning programs...

He Knows What He’s Doing

At some point–no one can really say when–they just started trusting him. They understood he just knows what he’s doing. His coaching career spanned several decades, countless players, and multiple deep postseason runs. Those who played and coached...

It Is Time

We prepare for weeks ahead of our first game each season. We hit, throw, run, field, go over philosophy and team strategies…then it is time. Time to go. Time to play. Time to display what our preparation has done for us. There’s a tune-up here and there...

One Answer in Every Temptation

In the minds of many, Ron Polk’s Baseball Playbook is the seminal work regarding coaching the game and planning practice. It is literally exhaustive, covering everything from bunt coverages to relays to batting practice. In a sense, it is the Bible for coaches...

Another Question in Temptation

The brand of baseball we play where I coach isn’t fancy or glamorous. It’s pretty boring, really. Our goal is to put pressure on the opposing defense by bunting, running, and being aggressive. Most of the time, it works. In today’s game, however,...

One Question in Temptation

Baseball is the ultimate team and individual sport. Without individual performances, the team cannot win. Without the team performance, individuals lose. Plays can’t be drawn up to ensure one player dominates the game or gets the ball each time. No players take...