to change up your practices because athletes tend to get bored and this can keep them on their toes. For example, last year at Barstow College in the first couple of weeks players were losing concentration and would lose tempo as practice moved along. Then as coach Maldinado started changing the infield workouts everyday practice began to pick up and we started getting a lot more accomplished as a team. These are two of the most important areas in coaching and are the keys to having a successful program no matter what level you are coaching at. The athletes you recruit and how you teach them will depend on how much your team can accomplish....