There are not a lot of them, but the Double Goal Coach written by Jim Thompson of the Positive Coaches Alliance, is one of my “must reads” for youth baseball coaches. It is a paradigm shift for many and is one of the books that helped me develop my coaching philosophy. Helping players to develop character traits that transcend the game and last long into their life is the idea behind this book. But far from simply expounding the virtues of character and skipping over the “HOW TO” the Double Goal Coach uses current research as well as experiences to lay out arguments and solutions on how to accomplish Mastery of Effort and learning teach players how to Honor the Game. If you plan on coaching any age, this book should be at the top of your list.
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