by Jack Perconte | Jul 19, 2017 | Something Worth Catching Podcast
I want to repeat an often used phrase we used to use from the major league bench directed towards the umpire. This was a facetious comment, of course, and definitely not one that youth players should ever use. It went like this, “You’re missing a...
by Upright | Jul 19, 2017 | Something Worth Catching Podcast
I want to repeat an often used phrase we used to use from the major league bench directed towards the umpire. This was a facetious comment, of course, and definitely not one that youth players should ever use. It went like this, “You’re missing a good...
by Jack Perconte | Mar 31, 2015 | Tip of the Week
The first meeting with team parents and the first meeting with the players is crucial for a smooth season. Coaches must prepare for both because the first impression buys the coaching staff time to gain respect from all. At the preseason parents meeting coaches should...
by Jack Perconte | Apr 14, 2014 | Opinion Pieces
Baseball Hitting Coaches need to Know Different Coaching Methods Ultimately, hitting mechanics are hitting mechanics, and they do not change for any level, but coaching different levels of players does change. Many baseball hitting coaches adorn the internet with...
by Jack Perconte | Nov 27, 2013 | Coaches Corner, Philosophy
Coach John Wooden and the Laws of Learning Even though they were called “The Laws of Learning” in his book, Wooden, they refer to the absolutely- necessary teaching methods for sport coaching and player development. Coach John Wooden – whom I quote often, as all...
