|
How Not to
Choose a Pitching Coach
Let’s face it, when
we want something we care about deeply, we seek out
the best. Time isn’t usually the issue. Money isn’t
usually the issue. When you really care about the
subject, quality and results are what really matter.
If it is our health,
we will seek out the best doctors around.
If you are passionate
about music, you will buy the best equipment. For
me, a decent stereo is fine.
How about your car?
When I was in high school and college, my universe
centered on cars, sports, and girls. Today, I like
my 106,000-mile Toyota 4Runner. It is dependable,
looks pretty good, carries the kids and my stuff.
Still centered around sports too. As for the girls,
I’ve got my wonderful wife and two daughters.
Some things are more
important to you than to me and visa versa.
When it comes to
baseball instruction, the same can be said. I’m very
passionate about baseball.
I wanted and still
want the very best for my kids. My younger daughter
is now becoming very passionate about volleyball.
She would like to play in college. We’ve gotten her
involved in club volleyball now. The higher level
volleyball should help her get better, understand
the game and pursue her goals.
I know others on her
freshman high school team aren’t so passionate.
They’ve moved on to other sports or activities now
that the high school season is over.
For one person, the
time spent for club volleyball is too long or too
expensive; for others, they want to train longer and
become much better. Some folks want to shop at
Walmart, others on Rodeo Drive.
When selecting a
pitching, or hitting instructor for that matter,
choose wisely, Grasshopper (for those of you old
enough to remember the Kung Fu show).
If you are really
serious about your training and getting better, look
for a good match. Seek an instructor who is results
oriented, has a plan to make you better, and someone
who can communicate effectively with you or your
athlete.
If you or your
athlete is very serious about getting better at
baseball, wants to make the team, or even secure a
college scholarship, then you need to seek out the
person or organization that will help you get there.
You wouldn’t look for the discount drive-thru brain
surgeon if you needed a brain operation.
On the other hand, if
you are looking for some instruction to help you
enjoy your baseball experience casually, then maybe
someone who is less expensive or casual will fill
your needs better.
The moral to the
story is to find the right fit, the right budget,
and the right mindset of the instructor that suits
your needs. What are your needs? Write them down. It
will help you when talking with a perspective
instructor.
Don’t choose on price
alone. You will get what you pay for and possibly be
disappointed in the end.
Train like a champion
today!
|
