The Baseball Coaching Bible
"\ Much more than a book on skills, strategies, or drills, The Baseball Coaching Bible represents a landmark work for the sport. Many of the greatest coaches the game has ever known—including Coaches of the Century at the high school, junior college, NAIA, and Division I, II, III levels, as named by Collegiate Baseball—combine to cover all aspects of coaching. The 27 contributing coaches share their keys to championship baseball, something they know well, having won 50 national titles and...
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Rarely is a book so collaborative in its inception, authoritative in its information, useful in its application, and wide in its scope that it serves as both the gospel and guide on a subject. The Baseball Coaching Bible learns that special status by presenting the knowledge of many of the greatest to have ever coached the game and covering a full spectrum of topics on leading a team to become champions. The 27 contributing coaches share their keys to winning baseball-something they know well, having won 50 national titles and nearly 25,000 games. The book's varied and vast amount of information allows you to pick and choose what you wish to implement in your program, but you will gain knowledge and be entertained by it all. The wit and wisdom of baseball's sharpest minds shine through in their memorable stories and valuable insights. The contributing coaches include: Bob Bennett Skip Bertman Bobo Brayton Ed Cheff Rod Dedeaux Ron Fraser Gordon Gillespie Charlie Greene Cliff Gustafson Tom House Itch Jones Dave Keilitz Jerry Kindall Danny Litwhiler Andy Lopez Mark Marquess Ron Polk Gary Pullins Ken Schreiber John Scolinos Hal Smeltzly Bob Smith Jack Stallings Glen Tuckett Gary Ward John Winkin Bobby Winkles Every facet of coaching is covered, with each coach addressing the subject he knows best. From Bobby Winkles' chapter on instilling hustle and Ron Polk's chapter on organizing a winning program to Ed Cheff's chapter on innovative practices and Rod Dedeaux's chapter on establishing pride and tradition, The Baseball Coaching Bible transcends the Xs and Os. Endorsed by the American Baseball Coaches Association, The Baseball Coaching Bible is essential reading for anyone serious about coaching the sport. Read and refer to it often to keep your team on the winning path. About the Author Jerry Kindall coached 24 years and posted a 860-580 record at the University of Arizona, where he was the winningest coach in the university's history. He led the Wildcats to three NCAA Division I National Championship titles (1976, '80, and '86), and was named National Coach of the Year after each of those seasons. He was inducted into the ABCA Hall of Fame in 1991. Kindall is currently USA Baseball's Senior Advisor to the National Team. Kindall played eight years in the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, and Minnesota Twins. John Winkin coached for 42 years in Maine, first at Colby College (1954-1974) and then at the University of Maine (1974-1996). He amassed a 943-670 career record and appeared in 12 NCAA Regional Tournaments and 6 College World Series. Winkin received the College Division Coach of the Year award in 1965 and the prestigious Lefty Gomez award in 1986. He is a member of the ABCA Coaching Hall of Fame, Maine Baseball Hall of Fame, and the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. He currently has a fellowship in sports leadership at Husson College.
Foreword. Tony LaRussa. Introduction. The Impact of a Coach. Dave Keilitz. PART I: Coaching Priorities and Principles Chapter 1. Sharing a Love for the Game. John Scolinos. Chapter 2. Making Baseball Fun. Bobo Brayton. Chapter 3. Competing With Class. Hal Smeltzly. Chapter 4. Hustling Should Be a Habit. Bobby Winkles. Chapter 5. Coaching With Integrity. Bob Smith. PART II: Program Building and Management Chapter 6. Organizing and Orchestrating a Winning Program. Ron Polk. Chapter 7. Establishing a Successful High School Program. Ken Schreiber. Chapter 8. Building a Recruiting Network. Mark Marquess. Chapter 9. Marketing and Promoting Your Program. Ron Fraser. PART III: Creative and Effective Practice Sessions Chapter 10. Conducting Innovative Practices. Ed Cheff. Chapter 11. Using Practice Drills Effectively. Danny Litwhiler. Chapter 12. Maximizing the Value of Indoor Practice. John Winkin. Chapter 13. Putting Science Into Practice. Gary Pullins and Tom House. PART IV: Individual Skills and Team Strategies Chapter 14. Handling Your Pitching Staff. Charlie Greene. Chapter 15. Developing High-Production Hitters. Gary Ward. Chapter 16. Stopping Opponents With Solid Defense. Jack Stallings. Chapter 17. Playing Percentage Baseball. Bob Bennett. Chapter 18. Competing in Tournaments and Playoffs. Cliff Gustafson. PART V: Player Motivation and Leadership Chapter 19. Establishing Pride and Tradition. Rod Dedeaux. Chapter 20. Inspiring Today's Players. Skip Bertman. Chapter 21. Developing Responsible Decision-Making Athletes. Gordie Gillespie. Chapter 22. Building Character and Loyalty in Players. Andy Lopez. PART VI: Off-the-Field Opportunities, Challenges, and Pressures Chapter 23. Learning and Developing as a Professional. Glen Tuckett. Chapter 24. Hitting the Clinic Circuit. Itch Jones. Chapter 25. Beating the Burnout Factor. Jerry Kindall.
