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Adopting Pitching Machines
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 12:50 in Baseball | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
After lengthy debate and some heated discussion, my local Little League decided to begin using pitching machines for the first time. As the newly-minted president of the league, I put the subject of pitching machines on the table in December... (Continue reading)
Baseball Practice Tip: Tennis Ball Drill
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 14:38 in Baseball | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
For the baseball coaches among our readers, here’s a great drill tip courtesy of Kenny Buford’s www.baseball-tutorials.com blog. In addition to the free drill tips, Kenny also offers several more comprehensive drill media products for purchase (let us know your feedback on... (Continue reading)
iPhone Baseball Fun
Written on 15 Apr, 2009 at 19:11 in Baseball | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
I admit this is not really a tool that will help you become a better youth coach, or your kids better athletes. But we’re big fans of the iPhone here at Coaki.com and when there’s a sport-related iPhone game we... (Continue reading)
Don’t Count on Count Me In Sports
Written on 7 Apr, 2009 at 13:45 in Baseball, Featured, In The News | viewed times and users have made 1 comment so far
League registration and management company, Count Me In Corp. is being forced into bankruptcy after their CEO admits they had sloppy financial management. His admission, and his vow to pay back the more than $5 million his company took in... (Continue reading)
Exercise their minds and their bodies
Written on 29 Mar, 2009 at 15:45 in Baseball | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
Balance is important in life. That also applies to kids practicing to be the next baseball stand-out. And what better way to offset a great practice with books (reading is huge in our house). Regan McMahon, an Oakland writer and book... (Continue reading)
How to choose a bat?
Written on 20 Mar, 2009 at 7:56 in Baseball | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
Trying to choose a bat for your son/daughter can be an intimidating process. There are numerous websites that offer bats for sale, plus eBay presents opportunities to get better deals on bats potentially, and there’s always your local sporting goods... (Continue reading)
Youth leagues instead of summer vacations?
Written on 19 Mar, 2009 at 16:15 in Baseball | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
This may be confusing after just sounding the alarm bells on falling enrollment at youth leagues, but there is some evidence that the bad economy may actually benefit local leagues. In a new Fortune.com article, Tom Van Riper is speculating that... (Continue reading)
Price Alert: NIKE Youth Sphere Dry Elite Batting Gloves
Written on 15 Mar, 2009 at 16:03 in Baseball, Products | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
If one or more of your baseball players is looking for great battling gloves, call off the dogs. The NIKE Youth Sphere Dry Elite Batting Gloves are on sale at Amazon.com for an amazing $6.88. The list price on these great... (Continue reading)
“Teen” Team America Baseball’s Tour of Italy
Written on 12 Mar, 2009 at 14:23 in Baseball | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
How about a trip to Italy to compete on behalf of the United States in baseball? No, not you, but your stand-out athlete. Team America “teen edition” will again send two baseball teams (16U & 14U), and their families, to compete... (Continue reading)