5 Types of Leaders on Every Team

What is the essence of leadership? What does it mean to lead players? To lead teammates? To be a team captain? To be a great coach? Here are a few types of leaders you might find on your coaching staff or team. The dictator. He is all business, all the time, whipping...

Parents Aren’t Going Away (and They Shouldn’t)

Parents are the biggest problem in youth sports. True or false? It would be better if parents were locked in a soundproof room at all times during practice and games. Agree or disagree? If it weren’t for the parents, the players and coaches would have a much...

Starting the Journey (Coaching on Purpose, part 1)

By this time of the year, amateur baseball at all levels is in high gear. Colleges are fighting for conference tournament berths and seeding. High schools are learning how they compare to their district and regional competition. Youth leagues are beginning practice...