John Long asked:

How do I modify a leauge to a team?

John’s answer:

I need a roster for MCS Little Dribblers and I tried to EDIT the leauge but there wasn't an option to change it to a team.

Bilal Ahmed asked:

What is the key to creating power in your swing?

John’s answer:

POWER comes from your swing and follow through. When we tell kids to drive through the ball, we are trying to get them to get more power on their hit. This usually means they have all the right stuff but they are not pushing through their follow-throug... Continue reading »

Cheech Chong asked:

Please help me with softball tips, the do's and dont's in coaching and in drills

John’s answer:

Never criticize without finding a complement.
Never yell at the kids but yell to them.
Know when enough is enough on a particular kid... take them aside after practice and work on the issue. This will increase your relationship with that youngster and ... Continue reading »

Amy Andersen asked:

is it safe to take 1 capsoule of ripped fuel a day at age 16?

John’s answer:

Again, Coach Moore answers the question. I would add: Drugs are NEVER the answer. If you find yourself needing them, it is because your not putting in what you need. Find out what your missing in your training and bring it to your regiment. Focus on yo... Continue reading »

Bradley S. asked:

Could i do it?

John’s answer:

Bradley, focus on what Jack said about skill and heart. Your skills will improve if you have heart. I would sign a kid with good skills but the right heart over a kid with marginally better skills and less heart. I don't want you to take this wrong... ... Continue reading »

Christopher Buchel asked:

how do you get faster

John’s answer:

Well, the 60 is not a measure of speed, it is a measure of quickness. You need to perform quickness training but also note that you'll peek out and your body will only allow you to be as quick as it be. That being said, most people focus their attentio... Continue reading »

Garrett Peremsky asked:

How do I find a free baseball team for my 8 year old son to join?

John’s answer:

Try a church league... free is tough to find in this economy. I agree with Coach Moore but sometimes there is a pride issue or some parks may not offer scholarship programs so you may want to do some sponsorship work yourself. Try approaching to some o... Continue reading »

Kristi Dillon Andresky asked:

My son is 7 and loves baseball. That is the sport he wants to focus on. He doesn't really try hard. What can I do to help his skills?

John’s answer:

I have twin boys and one of them has all heart and the other all talent. They both love baseball and I find it hard to get the talented boy to participate in practice. So, what I've been doing is making all the drills competitive... they love to win. T... Continue reading »

Kim Horney asked:

How do I update win/lose for my team?

John’s answer:

Great answer Lisa. I would just add they when you click on the calendar, change the Month tab to List.

Terry Hardin asked:

how do i get my team off this

John’s answer:

I'm not sure what your talking about when you say this... WePlay, or this blog? You may want to go to the Huddle and post your question to the WePlay folks and be specific.