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In my 1st year coaching a Summer team in the "strongest" "18 and under" League in Northern California. Our players ages 14-18 selected from 5 HS in Santa Rosa.We lost 25 games and won 9.

After every game I asked the opposing team coach to talk with our players. Two of the Coaches, I selected to coach our American Teams to Korea and Japan. The message was similar. "Learn from every game". When you hit a single, think 2 bases until the defense stops you. I requested pro scouts and local College Coaches to talk with our players.

In the second year, I selected HS players by "tryouts" during the HS season with the core players approving the "new" player. Our record improved to 25 wins and 14. We played in Tournaments in Nevada, California and Oregon.

The players and family's paid NO $$$ to play.

Often our batting line up included 6 Left Handed hitters. We used the "platoon" system so the players knew when they were expected to play.

Bob

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