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Coaches speak of “playing the game right,” though they rarely explain exactly what that means. Here is a point-by-point checklist of “playing the game right”.
You should apply these points to your “coaching effort”, as well. If you model these principles to your players by “coaching” in this manner, they will have a better chance of “playing” this way.
- Be prepared. Be ready to give your best at all times.
- Hustle as hard as possible for as long as it takes. Grind it out.
- Be alert, always looking for an edge. Anticipate what may happen around you. Be into every pitch.
- Sacrifice yourself for the team. Play to win rather than for personal numbers. Help teammates whenever possible.
- Know the game. Know yourself. Know the opposition and strategies.
- Do what is supposed to be done. Take the time and make the effort to do it properly.
- Focus only on what you can control.
- Play tough, focused defense. Make the opposition earn every baserunner and every run.
- Win the game on the bases by being aggressive and making good decisions.
- Play tough. Intimidate with your effort and focus.
- Be poised at all times. Have self-control, emotional control, and physical control.
Last year about this time, the FCA Youth Baseball blog was created, but not launched on our FCA Baseball Website. As of today, April 13th, it's been launched!
As FCA Youth Baseball Director, I want to welcome you to our blog. It is my hope that you will visit regularly to see the new postings. On this site you will find various articles on baseball and total athlete development topics covering the physical, mental, emotional, relational and spiritual aspects of an athlete's make-up, as well as coaching helps, sports-parenting tips, video clips, suggested resources, links, and other helpful youth baseball information.
Please be patient as this site is brand new. I will do everything I can to keep it updated and fresh with new content. May God bless you in your youth baseball ministry endeavors.
Ron Hobar
FCA Youth Baseball Director
rhobar@fca.org
rhobar@comcast.net
