Learning from the Best

As I sit here in my basement watching the MLB All-Star Game that is being played in New York I am reminded that these guys are the best baseball players in the world! What a great opportunity for young baseball players to learn about the game, and how to do things the right way. It is amazing what we can learn through observing and watching the best. I remember when I was coaching 9th grade baseball, and we would always use a rainy day to have practice in the classroom. During this practice I would give each player a pencil and a score sheet, and we would watch a recorded major league game to learn how to score a game the right way. This was also a great way to discuss bunting strategies, cut-offs, and game situations. As a kid I can remember collecting baseball cards with one of my childhood friends Chad Bergman. We would ride our bikes down to the local convenience store(Denny's) to buy tart-n-tiny candy and packs of baseball cards hoping to get a Dwight Gooden, Eric Davis, Ryan Sandberg or Don Mattingly. These were some of the best players of the time. These experiences led to our love for the game of Baseball- as we would pretend to be these players in his side yard with all the other neighbor kids. The message here is that you can learn a great deal from observing the Best! Search out the best in your field and observe what makes them the Best!