For Parents & Youth Coaches

Here are five keys to help kids be successful and build their baseball skills. These keys are taken from,"The Building of a Baseball Player Video" by Coach Elliot Johnson.

  1. Kids need positive role models. Adults have a responsibility to set good examples.
  2. Young players are not miniature adults. It takes time for them to grow and mature. Expect them to play like kids, not like adults.
  3. Be honest with kids, but be encouraging at the same time.
  4. Self-image is critical to a player's success. Try to build self-concept by setting achievable goals with them.
  5. Parents, most young people value your opinions more than anyone else's. They want to please both you and their coach. Parents and coaches must work together.

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