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John T. Reed's Youth Baseball Coaching
by John T. Reed
Product Group: Book
Publisher: John T. Reed Publishing (2000-02-23)
ISBN: 0939224380
EAN: 9780939224388
Dewey Decimal #: 796
Paperback: 256 pages
SKU: 0903220028
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: clean and unmarked - Thanks!
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
In this guide for youth baseball coaches, experienced coach John T. Reed demonstrates how he has achieved extraordinary results by focusing on players' innate skills in areas such as base running, waiting for a good pitch, and fielding.
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Customer Reviews
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Some of the most novel ideas you'll find anywhere are in this manuel.
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-10-16
John T. Reed is not afraid to speak his mind and through his outspokeness, real life experience and detailed analysis of stats provides some of the most informative, useful and novel approaches to coaching youth baseball. I have read alot of books on coaching youth and this one is a must for any coaches library because it is not just the same old, same old. You won't agree with everything he suggests, you don't have too. But you will find a large number of nuggets that will make your team practice and your team better ball players. I only have th first edition (which I guess this one is) but there is a 2nd edition out that I may have to take a look at.
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The Truth Hurts
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-06-03
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
After coaching youth baseball for sixteen years, after reading numerous books on the subject, I can now say that it's refreshing to read a book that tells it like it is! Mr. Reed identifies the coaching incompetence in us all and tells us how to correct it. I personally can accept this, many other youth coaches may not. If you are a youth coach and have a high opinion of your coaching talent, I do not recommend this book. However, if you are opened minded and seek to greatly improve not only your coaching abilities but also overall enjoyment of the game, I strongly suggest this literature.
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There is better material out there
Rating  (1)
Date: 2003-04-30
0 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
I just wanted to let readers know that there are several other books and resources out there with much better content and organization for less moneyHaving been involved with my own kids in different facets of kids baseball I am always on the lookout for new or original material. Unfortunately this very pricey book does not fill the bill.
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Thumbs Up from Mom of Four Boys
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-09-25
3 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
I found this book recommended in the Amazon review of ANOTHER BOOK! I'm so glad I did. I've had kids in youth baseball for 6 years, and have had my various complaints regarding coaching and league rules. Everything Reed writes is extremely logical, reasonable, and practical. All well-organized, well-written, and with just the right amount of wry humor. He suggests ways to bring out the best in players. He outlines exactly how to prepare players for each position. He explains why it doesn't make sense to spend a great deal of time practicing things you aren't likely to improve (like batting) but to spend a lot of time working with players on things they can improve, such as intelligent baserunning and correct understanding of rules. His emphasis on safety is terrific. I bought this book for my husband, but I read it cover-to-cover myself. It makes me want to coach a team next spring. But even if you weren't interested in coaching, the information in this book could help you be a better "baseball parent," too.
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Rating  (4)
Date: 2000-11-16
6 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is a very helpful book and I will be a better coach for reading it. The most valuable points concern the limited time for practice and what to focus on. There are many interesting concepts in the book that are full explained. However, the book was tarnished on several accounts. It was filled with details of Mr Reed's dubious adult baseball career that I really didn't need. His constant negativity and bitterness towards the players, fellow coaches, league administration, volunteer umpires,etc.... got to be too much by the end. All of this complaining done while reminding the reader it is for the kids. I ended up questioning why Mr. Reed spent so much of his time doing something that caused him so much unhappiness. Read this book it is worth it. But, be very careful of adopting the attitudes and feelings conveyed in it.
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