WYC 137 – Youth Baseball – Jack Perconte talks Creating a Season to Remember

Jack Perconte has dedicated his post-major league baseball career to helping youth and their parents through the complicated world of youth sports. Combining his playing, coaching and parenting experiences he continues to help create better sporting experiences for both athletes and their parents. He has authored multiple books, including his most recent, Creating a Season to Remember.

Website/Book: baseballcoaching.tips

Facebook: /BaseballCoachingTips

Twitter: @Jackperconte

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Cringe Moments

Early on Jack was bothered by the 'know-it-all' kids, but over the years he has learned to stick with them and they can become some of your best supporters

Teaching skills

Start with talking with the kids about their individual strengths and weaknesses

Set up short-term and long-term plans with them

Utilize multiple stations with small groups to keep everyone

Achieving peak performance mentally

Confidence comes and goes, it's the coaches job to keep stay optimistic. Good things happen in the players' heads when you have confidence in them and let them know you believe in them.

Confidence comes from perfecting the fundamentals

Attitude

When Jack was playing in the Dodgers organization, the Dodgers came down to watch a couple players  in the minor leagues. One player was on fire, and the other was struggling. A few weeks later they called up the player who was struggling. They said it was because they were so impressed with the attitude of the player while he was struggling.

Parents

It's critical to have a meeting with the parents before the season and explain your philosophies on playing time, strategies, etc.

Continue that communication with updates to the parents throughout the season

Coaching your own kids

Each kid is different. Some embrace learning from their parent, some resist it.

The One that Got Away

Jack made the last out of the season in a one game playoff when with the Dodgers

Failure is a great motivator to work harder

Favorite books/quotes

All books by John Wooden

Baseball coaching 

Website/Book: baseballcoaching.tips

Creating a Season to Remember - A great A to Z resource for coaching a team

Podcast: Something Worth Catching

Parting Advice

Stay ahead of the curve. There are so many resources, keep learning.

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