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T-ball Time!

A Field of Dreams for the Whole Family

By Mark Stackpole

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For parents, coaching is often a daunting responsibility that requires time, energy and knowledge they may not have. However, for a child eager to play, practices and games are a much different experience. A coach needs to remember how important this experience can be for the players. Tony Argula remembers the inspiring anticipation of one child preparing to play T-ball for the first time: "During opening ceremonies, a 5-year-old player told me, 'Coach, I've been waiting for this day my whole life!'"

Coach Tony's Top Coaching Tips
  • Gather as much material as you can. With all the great information out there, no one should have to start from scratch.
  • Get all of the necessary information from your league director.
  • Have your practices mapped out so you will be able to go right into the next drill without making it up on the fly.
  • Be flexible enough to change your plan if it is not working. Some things will work one day but not the next. Have a few extra drills ready.
  • Seek out parent volunteers! The more, the better!
  • Keep the players and the action moving constantly. When young players are standing around, they will lose interest and focus.
  • Break concepts and drills down into manageable portions.
  • Remember to keep your sense of humor and sanity. Ten years from now, you should be able to look back on this experience and laugh.
  • Remember that you are doing this for the kids.
  • Have fun!

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