Description
Book SynopsisAimed at softball players and coaches, 28 of the world's top coaches share their principles, insights, strategies, methods and experiences in this guide. They cover all the bases, from recruiting players to teaching offensive and defensive skills, from selling goals to attracting fans.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Learning From the Best by Jacquie Joseph
Part I Coaching Priorities and Principles
Chapter 1 Sharing a Love for the Game
Dianne Baker
Chapter 2 Making Softball Fun
Margo Jonker
Chapter 3 Competing With Class
Carol Bruggeman
Chapter 4 Out-Hustling Your Opponent
Teresa Wilson
Chapter 5 Coaching With Integrity
Marge Willadsen
Part II Program Building and Management
Chapter 6 Organizing and Orchestrating a Winning Program
Joanne Graf
Chapter 7 Mentoring Within Your Staff
Gayle Blevins
Chapter 8 Building a Recruiting Network
Brian Kolze
Chapter 9 Marketing and Promoting Your Program
Yvette Girouard
Chapter 10 Establishing a Successful High School Program
Denny Throneburg
Part III Creative and Effective Practice Sessions
Chapter 11 Organizing Indoor and Outdoor Practices
Bill Edwards
Chapter 12 Conducting Innovative Practices
Deb Pallozzi
Chapter 13 Using Practice Drills Effectively
Betty Hoff and Jacki Wright
Part IV Individual Skills and Team Strategies
Chapter 14 Developing Productive Hitters
Mike Candrea
Chapter 15 Manufacturing Runs
Jay Miller
Chapter 16 Producing Elite Pitchers
Cheri K. Kempf
Chapter 17 Charging Up the Battery
Lori Sippel
Chapter 18 Playing Situational Defense
Linda Wells
Chapter 19 Competing in Tournaments and Playoffs
Margie Wright
Part V Player Motivation and Leadership
Chapter 20 Winning the Mental Game
Jeff Janssen
Chapter 21 Building Team Chemistry
Rhonda Revelle
Chapter 22 Developing Responsible Athletes
Elaine Sortino
Chapter 23 Building Loyalty and Tradition in Players
Carol Hutchins
Chapter 24 Inspiring Today's Players
Mona Stevens
Part VI Off-the-Field Opportunities, Challenges, and Pressures
Chapter 25 Learning and Developing As a Professional
Rayla J. Allison
Chapter 26 Conducting Camps and Clinics
Judi Garman
Chapter 27 Beating the Burnout Factor
Sharon J. Drysdale and Karren J. Drysdale
