by Jack Perconte | May 18, 2020 | Jack's Corner, Opinion Pieces
Effects of Pressure on Youth Athletes One of my takeaways from the Chicago Bulls, I mean Michael Jordan’s Last Dance documentary, was the effects of pressure and constant attention on athletes. The need to “get away” from it all was apparent. Of course, every athlete...
by Jack Perconte | May 13, 2020 | Jack's Corner
My take from watching the Last Dance If nothing else, the Last Dance special on ESPN emphasizes the difference between how youth sports coaches should go about coaching, and how not to. My fear is that coaches and parents may get the impression the way to make players...
by Jack Perconte | Feb 26, 2020 | Coaches Corner, Philosophy
Baseball Coaching Tips – Safety Begins with the Coach Recently, there was a tragic youth baseball accident in my neighborhood. As mentioned, it was an accident. Unfortunately, they happen and are unavoidable. It certainly caused youth baseball coaches and...
by Jack Perconte | Jan 14, 2020 | Philosophy
Sports baseball coaching tip of the day Here is how times have changed. Years ago, 85% of the kids I worked with could accept being told they were not doing things correct and had to work harder to get to where they wanted to be. Now, 85% of the kids can’t accept...
by Jack Perconte | Jan 13, 2020 | Philosophy
Self Evaluation leads to Remarkability You cannot change the past, but you must learn from it if you want to have a chance to be a remarkable coach. What is remarkable? Being remembered in a positive way by the people you can influence, both players and their...
by Jack Perconte | Dec 16, 2019 | Coaches Corner, Strategies
Necessary Coaching Training Tips I have heard this statement many times over the years, “He/she (the coach) is an idiot.” This sentiment usually comes from a disgruntled player or parent when the coach does not meet their expectations. I never like it when anyone is...
