FUNGOMAN JOURNAL

Coaches have many favorite moments in sports—losing is not one of them. By simple deduction we know that coaches who take the time to read anything online to help them excel are after a few things: developing better players, learning how to improve their coaching, finding out how to foster team unity, etc. All of the components just mentioned are in effect aimed towards the end goal of winning.

The time has come for you to know who you really are as coaches. It's time for you to learn your true identity...as a Marvel superhero. Yep. We said it, and this we will keep on saying: Coaches are the lifeblood of the sport and that's no small role to play. So let's have a little fun with this and discover who you might in all that Avenger armor. Take the quiz and find out. But remember: "With great power comes great responsibility."

It's one thing to put together a stellar team, but it's another thing to get each player well-sharpened and ready for the season -- which is where nailing your practice comes into play. All the little details that go into practice separate the exceptional teams from the mediocre. And great coaches know this and capitalize on those little details to take their team to the next level. Check out some of those little details that we know will improve any baseball practice. Most likely you already put most of these good practices into your program (and good on you!), but you may be inspired to try out one or two for the team.