Baseball Development

Practice Like a Pro: The Greensboro Batting Center Method is not a highlight-reel book. It’s a blueprint. Built from the standards and tireless work behind a training culture that shaped young men for decades, this book breaks down what actually creates real development: Reps. Responsibility. Resilience. Not hype. Not shortcuts. Not rented confidence. If you’re a player, you’ll learn how to train with purpose—how to turn practice into progress, turn correction into growth, and carry the same calm confidence from the cage into the game. If you’re a parent, you’ll learn how to ...

Discover the transformative New York Times bestseller—a step-by-step manual for mastering your inner mind for peak performance and living your life to the fullest. As a professional baseball player, Jim Murphy’s sense of worth revolved around results. He was focused on achievement but also...

This is Your Brain on Sports is the book for sports fans searching for a deeper understanding of the games they watch and the people who play them. Sports Illustrated executive editor and bestselling author L. Jon Wertheim teams up with Tufts psychologist Sam Sommers to take readers on a wild...

Written by former a NCAA head coach and most importantly a baseball dad, The Process shares with you what it takes to get there from little league ages through high school. Walter is a baseball dad who played and coached for the last 40 years and helped develop both of his sons to play in college and helped his son Tyler play for the San Francisco Giants. Having lived through the entire process as a student athlete, college head coach, and father, Walter knows what matters most for your child.

Only 7% of all baseball players have the opportunity to play at the college level. Bryan Eisenberg was fortunate to stumble upon some incredible baseball mentors that helped him guide his son Sammy along his baseball development and recruiting journey. Play Ball Kid, brings you the roadmap from the perspective of a baseball parent, college coaches, private coaches and a travel ball team owner who has helped 95% of his athletes play at the next level. Bryan is a New York Times bestselling author, optimization expert and baseball dad who always loved the game and when his son Sammy was around...

Discover the next frontier in sports training—improving your mental game, no matter your age or experience—and how to become the Playmaker, both in your professional and personal life. Coaches search for it. Parents dream of it. Fans love it. Athletes want it. The playmaker on any sports...

Dive into the world of youth baseball with The Youth Baseball Handbook, the ultimate guide to mastering the sport, regardless of your current level. This comprehensive audiobook is designed to transform complete rookies into skilled players, help seasoned athletes refine their game, and provide parents and coaches with the strategies they need to support and uplift their teams.

Baseline Selling: How to Become a Sales Superstar by Using What You Already Know About the Game of Baseball will dramatically change the way we approach the sales process, replacing the gratuitous complexity advocated by today's sales "experts" with an elegant and very effective simplicity. Studies have shown that the selling techniques of the last two decades have had very little impact on most of the sales population. Why?

Parents, do you want to know how college coaches evaluate your child and who and how they recruit? Written by a former NCAA head coach and—more importantly—a baseball dad, The Process shares with you what it takes to get there from Little League through high school. Walter Beede is a baseball dad who played and coached for the last forty years. He has helped develop both of his sons into college ball players, and his son Tyler into an MLB player for the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. Having lived through the entire process as a student-athlete, a college head coach, and a ...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Matheny Manifesto offers the definitive guide to coaching youth baseball and instilling positive values on and off the field. Long before he became manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, Mike Matheny grasped the core values of what...

Baseball Dads is a heartwarming collection of notable major-league players’ favorite baseball-related memories about how their relationships with their fathers shaped them, not only as players, but as the men they are today. From superstars like David Wright, Josh Hamilton, C. C. Sabathia, Adrian Gonzalez, Chipper Jones, and Kevin Youkilis, to journeyman big leaguers like Adam LaRoche, J. D. Drew, Shelley Duncan, Barry Zito, and Jeff Francoeur, this inspiring book reveals, through its 15 vivid profiles, the profound impact fathers can have.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny's New York Times bestselling manifesto about what parents, coaches, and athletes get wrong about sports; what we can do better; and how sports can teach eight keys to success in sports and life. Mike Matheny was just forty-one, without professional...

Baseball is more than just a game—it’s where kids learn skills, teamwork, and confidence. 101 Things Every Youth Baseball Player Should Know is written for boys and girls ages 8–12 who are new to the game or growing as youth players. Whether your child plays Little League, practices in the backyard, or is just getting started, this book helps young athletes understand baseball in a clear, encouraging way. This baseball book for kids 8–12 covers the fundamentals every young player should know—from understanding the field and learning positions to building good practice habits and ...

Are you tired of watching your young athlete struggle under pressure or lose confidence after setbacks? The difference between those who thrive under stress and those who crumble isn’t raw talent—it’s mental toughness and discipline. This audiobook isn’t another shallow pep-talk or rehashed list of clichés. It’s a down-to-earth, actionable playbook packed with real exercises, relatable stories, and proven strategies for competitive young athletes.

Discover the definitive sports history of how a simple bat-and-ball game forged American cultural identity. Whether you are driving on a morning commute or relaxing on a nostalgic summer evening, this energetic narrative transports you straight to the bleachers. Hear the crack of the bat and the...

What does it take to build something that lasts? The GBC Method: The Beginning is not just a baseball story. It is the origin of a standard. From Queens, New York to Greensboro, North Carolina, Alan Ashkinazy’s journey is one of risk, discipline, and uncompromising truth. What began as a belief in repetition and honest coaching became one of the most respected training cultures in youth baseball. This book traces the foundation: The early partnership that tested alignment The buyout that demanded full ownership The $10,000 co-sign that turned belief into pressure The move to Creek Ridge ...

"Beyond the Bases: Creating a Winning Culture in Youth Baseball and Softball" is an essential guide for coaches, parents, and sports enthusiasts dedicated to fostering a positive and effective team environment. Authored by Joey Myers, a former Division-1 college baseball player and founder of Hitting Performance Lab, this book combines practical strategies, personal insights, and scientific principles to elevate youth baseball and softball coaching. The book is structured into ten comprehensive chapters, each addressing a critical aspect of team culture and player development: Leadership ...

Mental Toughness for Young Baseball Pitchers Building Confidence, Focus, and Mental Strength for High School Baseball Pitchers Pitching at the high school level is about more than arm strength and mechanics. It’s about handling pressure. Bouncing back after bad outings. Managing expectations from coaches, teammates, parents, and yourself. Staying focused when the game speeds up—and when it doesn’t go your way. Mental Toughness for Young Baseball Pitchers is a practical mindset guide designed specifically for high school pitchers who want to compete with confidence, consistency, and ...

Bill Geivett draws on his 28 years of experience in professional baseball to answer these questions. He offers his insights from his time as a player, scout, and front office executive. Do You Want to Work in Baseball? is more than a "how to" description of details to remember. It is filled with Bill's real-life lessons learned from the varied roles he has held for Major League Baseball clubs including the California Angels, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos,Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Colorado Rockies.

If you’re the parent of a young pitcher, you already know the fear: One weekend of too many pitches. One coach says, “He’s fine.” One bullpen too soon. One sore elbow that turns into a season-changing problem. Arm Care Mastery was written for parents and coaches who want to build real velocity without gambling with a young arm. In this no-nonsense guide, Walter Beede breaks down exactly how to protect and develop pitchers ages 10–16 in today’s high-pressure baseball world of travel teams, tournaments, showcases, and nonstop throwing. This book shows you how to: prevent overuse ...