How Will You Treat the Guys Who Can’t Play?

God has a special place in his heart for the “have-nots.” From the Old Testament to the New, he has strong words for those who disregard or mistreat those whose lot in life is much less than desirable. Specifically, the Scripture speaks of those whose...

Why Am I Doing This? (Coaching on Purpose, part 5)

Why am I doing this? How many times have you asked yourself that question during the past year? Why am I doing this? The players don’t care. The parents just complain. It’s too cold. It’s too hot. It takes too much time. It’s just not worth it,...

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...

Coaching and Communicating

There are three groups with which a coach cannot fail to communicate, not if that coach expects to have any success and buy-in on his vision for the team. Each of these groups requires a different level of communication, particularly at different levels of baseball....