Jelly Bean Sports asked:

Tot-coaches/parents, how do you coach young children? The ineffective compare it to herding cats. How have you seen or done it differently?

Jelly Bean’s answer:

Ken, you give a lot of good information that makes for a good common sense approach to coaching. One of the themes you touch on is the idea of being prepared. Keeping sports simple and making learning fun isn't something that just comes naturally to ... Continue reading »

Coach Balasco asked:

How does a coach handle a skilled player that only wants to do it their way in a must play league of 6th - 8th gr. Cutting is not an option.

Jelly Bean’s answer:

I agree with Kirk. Without an option, you really are put at the mercy of the rules. On principle, it is necessary that you make a point to mention it to the parents, make them aware of the options you have and if you don't see change exercise his rem... Continue reading »

Wesley Mumaw asked:

What are some good fundamental drills for a t-ball coach to practice with thier players?

Jelly Bean’s answer:

Proper equipment is important. I agree with Steve, Albert.

On another note. The language you use with kids is also very important. Beginner athletes are not little adults. How you speak to them about baseball, or any sport for that matter, does... Continue reading »

Mary Munger asked:

When is to young to try and teach a child to bat?

Jelly Bean’s answer:

If you make learning fun, age doesn't matter much.

Tiger Wood's Dad never pushed Tiger to play golf. He'd ask him if he'd like to play golf and when he said yes they did, when he said no they didn't.

I agree with Coach Moore, young children do h... Continue reading »

Monte Parker asked:

Dribbling is really not my thing. My coach always gets on me about how I need to improve! Suggestions, anyone?

Jelly Bean’s answer:

Hi Monte,

Correct dribbling can be best learned starting by dribbling backwards first. The dribbler will better focus on the act of dribbling, be less distracted and get a good feel for controlling the ball and proper body positioning. Mostly it will ... Continue reading »

Arnold Ragasajo asked:

what is correct dribble?

Jelly Bean’s answer:

Hi Arnold,

Correct dribbling can be best learned starting by dribbling backwards. The dribbler will focus better on what the act of dribbling, be less distracted and get a good feel for proper body positioning. Mostly it will get feet out of the way... Continue reading »

Robert B Dunn asked:

what do it take to become a good coach

Jelly Bean’s answer:

Coaching is like life. The balance begins with right and wrong. Make the consequences of ones wrong action the opportunity for another. While this doesn't have to be permanent, it sets a precedence that no position is guaranteed and no skill or abil... Continue reading »

Robert B Dunn asked:

what do it take to become a good coach

Jelly Bean’s answer:

It looks like you have some pretty good advice thus far.

Robert, I will add something the best coaches, past and present, have understood to be valuable but many coaches overlook. You must build a synergy, a solid connection between coach and playe... Continue reading »

Joey Eugene asked:

how can I find a basketball personal trainer?

Jelly Bean’s answer:

Where are you located?

Heather Marie Kelly asked:

I am trying to find good fun t-ball drills for a first time coach please help!!!

Jelly Bean’s answer:

Coach Kelly- Nice to meet you Coach Pickles, Chief Executive Bean Jelly Bean Sports. We work with tots everyday and I'm the first to admit that effective tot-sports coaching is a bit of an anomaly. There are many instructional techniques but unfortun... Continue reading »