One of the questions many new youth baseball coaches have is, how do I handle aggressive parents? This is a great question, and it’s one that deserves a lot of thoughts. Congratulations on making the decision to become a youth baseball coach! You’ve entered a really challenging and rewarding field, and the next few years […]

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Democracies require laws and institutions.   They also need people with democratic dispositions, that is, people who are ready to pitch in to help their communities, who are open-minded and trust others and who are prepared to work with fellow citizens, even those with whom they may disagree. These traits often develop when kids participate in […]