Lest you think I love everything I read, I frickin' hated this book. Written in a smarmy, sarcastic tone, it purports to be written to kids so they can learn how to cope with the variety of Little League coaches they may encounter. Rather than give practical advice, he does his best to "Dennis Miller" his way through all the possible scenarios a kid may face, which really boil down to two situations: The coach is coaching so he can make his son a star, or The coach is coaching because his dreams of playing in The Show were dashed, and he's determined to rectify that vicariously with you!

The book is one long tedious insult to everyone who loves baseball and anyone who has experienced an agenda-less coach who is there to enjoy the game and help the kids. And yeah, I took this book personally...that's what the author wanted. My response? You're outta here.
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