The Softball Coaching Bible Volume I

Book Synopsis: Now, for the first time in the sport of fastpitch softball, you can learn from successful coaches and apply their approaches to your own program. In The Softball Coaching Bible, 28 of the top U.S. coaches share their principles, insights, strategies, methods, and experiences to help you enhance the experience and development of your own athletes. Developed in cooperation with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), The Softball Coaching Bible was written by the greatest assembly of college and high school softball coaches ever. The text provides the finer points of coaching softball, presented in an engaging manner that makes the contents easy to apply to your own ball club. The topics range from teaching the best skills and drills to subjects rarely written about, such as developing responsible athletes and building character and loyalty in players. Find out how Mike Candrea develops productive hitters at the University of Arizona, and follow the advice of Fresno State University’s Margie Wright for competing in tournaments and playoffs. This landmark work covers all the bases, from recruiting players to attracting fans. The Softball Coaching Bible also contains information on professional development: moving through the coaching ranks, making use of other coaches and professional organizations, avoiding coaching burnout, and attending and running camps and clinics. Chapter after chapter, this book provides the game plan for building a winning program. The Softball Coaching Bible is filled with insights and expert advice to help you learn and grow. Soak it up, enjoy the stories, and discover the wisdom of the sport’s finest mentors.

Contents

Introduction: Learning From the Best by Jacquie Joseph
Part I Coaching Priorities and Principles
Chapter 1 Sharing a Love for the Game Dianne Baker
Chapter 2 Making Softball Fun Margo Jonker
Chapter 3 Competing With Class Carol Bruggeman
Chapter 4 Out-Hustling Your Opponent Teresa Wilson
Chapter 5 Coaching With Integrity Marge Willadsen
Part II Program Building and Management
Chapter 6 Organizing and Orchestrating a Winning Program Joanne Graf
Chapter 7 Mentoring Within Your Staff Gayle Blevins
Chapter 8 Building a Recruiting Network Brian Kolze
Chapter 9 Marketing and Promoting Your Program Yvette Girouard
Chapter 10 Establishing a Successful High School Program Denny Throneburg
Part III Creative and Effective Practice Sessions
Chapter 11 Organizing Indoor and Outdoor Practices Bill Edwards
Chapter 12 Conducting Innovative Practices Deb Pallozzi
Chapter 13 Using Practice Drills Effectively Betty Hoff and Jacki Wright
Part IV Individual Skills and Team Strategies
Chapter 14 Developing Productive Hitters Mike Candrea
Chapter 15 Manufacturing Runs Jay Miller
Chapter 16 Producing Elite Pitchers Cheri K. Kempf
Chapter 17 Charging Up the Battery Lori Sippel
Chapter 18 Playing Situational Defense Linda Wells
Chapter 19 Competing in Tournaments and Playoffs Margie Wright
Part V Player Motivation and Leadership
Chapter 20 Winning the Mental Game Jeff Janssen
Chapter 21 Building Team Chemistry Rhonda Revelle
Chapter 22 Developing Responsible Athletes Elaine Sortino
Chapter 23 Building Loyalty and Tradition in Players Carol Hutchins
Chapter 24 Inspiring Today’s Players Mona Stevens
Part VI Off-the-Field Opportunities, Challenges, and Pressures
Chapter 25 Learning and Developing As a Professional Rayla J. Allison
Chapter 26 Conducting Camps and Clinics Judi Garman
Chapter 27 Beating the Burnout Factor Sharon J. Drysdale and Karren J. Drysdale