Here is a comprehensive, practical resource that makes building a successful baseball program considerably easier for both the new and the experienced coach. Included are proven techniques and ready-to-use materials for virtually every aspect of the coach s job, from recruiting to training talent for each position.

Jerry Weinstein has won 15 league championships or co-championships in 19 years at Sacramento City college (CA) with 232 drafted players and 119 pro signers, 15 of those in the Big leagues. He also serves as assistant coach for the USA Baseball Teams in 1996 and 192 and as a scout for several pro ball teams.

Tom Alston is a successful high school varsity and JV coach with extensive youth league experience as a coach and as clinic director for Babe Ruth, Pony, Little League, and Bambino. He is the author of Winning Pitch, a regular column in Collegiate Baseball, and his articles have appeared in various publications.