Be Your Own Best Coach

I begin with a conversation with the parent(s) and/or student(s) to discuss the specifics of their reason for reaching out, along with a description of what it is I do.

I then, if their is an interest, set up a convenient time & place to perform an evaluation with no preconceived notions of the player(s) overall baseball/softball skills, athleticism, knowledge/IQ, attitude, etc.

This is not so much the time for instruction but rather the gathering of information thru both visual, as well as verbal (Questions for both parent/guardian/student) activity.

Ultimately, as a teacher, I need to be able to speak the same language as my students in order for them to be able to learn and become "their own best coach".

My goal as their instructor/teacher is for me to eventually become unnecessary.

Preparing the player and family how to better handle success, as well as failure both on and off the field. Baseball/softball are both filled with a tremendous amount of "failure", and for good reason. They both, like life are very challenging. I believe this to be the secret to increased performance and success.

Additionally, providing the information/roadmap necessary for them to begin to master the fundamentals and watch as they develop a their own system and routine with which to develop their skills is amazing.