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Casey Stengel, Joe Torre, Whitey Herzog, and Tommy Larusa: all great coaches in major league baseball, some present, some past. ... The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) points out that coaching is no longer a part time job, it has become an important occupation in the workforce. Since the public will continue to participate in sports for recreation, entertainment, and physical conditioning, coaching is a profession that is high in demand (OOH 178). This job stability, combined with a social yet competitive environment, makes coaching a fulfilling and worthwhile experience. ... ” It wasn’t until his 10th year as a major league coach, and a new job with the New York Yankees, that he was declared a “coaching genius” (Masin 17). A coaching genius. ... This term is used very loosely among coaches, considering not many have the great honor of being known as a “coaching genius. ...
Coaching involves conditioning players both physically and mentally. ... A positive mental attitude is not easy to maintain, considering the mentality of the game of baseball is very complex. Coaches and baseball enthusiasts often use the popular saying: “The game of baseball is 50 percent physical and 90 percent mental. ... This mentality in baseball is explained by Whitey Herzog: “It’s a tough thing for a ballplayer to come to grips with the limits of his talent . ... Not all baseball players are going to become stars. ... It helps to be reminded that “in baseball, there is no failure, just results” (Mills).
Approximate Word count = 1200
Approximate Pages = 4.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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