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2017 Las Vegas Marathon – My Best Time Ever, but…

by Jack Perconte | Nov 17, 2017 | Diary, Jack's Corner

Final Marathon Blog from 2017 Las Vegas Marathon I wrote from the start that, “I am not throwing away my shot” and with your help, we raised a lot of money for the kids of St. Jude’s Hospital. As a bonus, I had my best marathon time ever in the 2017 Las Vegas...

Lessons from Baseball Career Makes Bucket List Achievement Possible

by Jack Perconte | Nov 9, 2017 | Diary, Jack's Corner

Lessons from Baseball Career Prepared Me for This Many people question whether playing sports are worth it. Of course, it is. The sporting life prepares people for life beyond the diamonds. I know the lessons from baseball career supported me in many life and business...

21 Secrets to Success – How to get to Yankee Stadium

by Jack Perconte | Oct 30, 2017 | Diary, Jack's Corner

Are there really secrets to success? One of the highlights of my MLB career was hitting a game-winning sacrifice fly for the Seattle Mariners in the 17th inning in a game in old Yankee Stadium. So, I feel like I have a few of the secrets to success. Of course, it has...

2017 – Year of the Tribe – It was to be 1982?

by Jack Perconte | Sep 21, 2017 | Diary, Jack's Corner

Year of the Tribe – Then and Now Maybe this year, 2017, will turn out to be the year of the tribe. It would be nice for the city and organization after coming so close last year. This season’s twenty two-game win streak sure was thrilling to witness. I am...

Monday Night Sports Talk – Jack Perconte Recent Interview

by Jack Perconte | Sep 8, 2017 | Diary, Jack's Corner

Monday Night Sports Talk #Mondaynightsportstalk #BobLazzari Listen into Monday Night SPorts Talk as Jack Perconte talks about his Major League Baseball career and post career with hosts Bob Lazzari and Tony De Angelo. The guys discuss Jack’s major league...

Yearly Sports Rants – Jack’s Journal

by Jack Perconte | Apr 19, 2017 | Coaches Corner, Diary, Jack's Corner

2107 Sports Rants I only allow myself one day a year to get negative and air out some of the things that bother me. This is that day for my sports rants. Living in Chicago, thus I talk of the Chicago teams. MLB Sports Rants – Chicago Cubs – please change the next...

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About Jack Perconte

After playing major league baseball, Jack Perconte has taught baseball and softball since 1988 and offered valuable coaching training too. He has helped numerous youth players reach their potential, as well as having helped parents and coaches navigate their way through the challenging world of youth sports. Jack is one of the leading authorities in the areas of youth baseball training and coaching training advice.