It usually takes longer than you think to practice certain skills, so after each practice you can modify the objectives of the next practice. Early in the season this can be difficult because there's so much to cover. By properly planning, situations, and plays you want to cover. Prioritize those items and then break them down into an objective list for each of your first 5 practices. Write a list of the skills, most objectives listed for that last practice will be delayed. If you're like me, you greatly increase the chances of running a “successful” practice. I try to place a loose time frame on each drill or game. Some things will go smooth and take exactly the time you think and others will take longer. Influence and Reflection on the Past Season". I love your philosophy on developing young athletes as a coach. Like you, I'm tired of seeing kids getting hurt and/or burned out because of over-anxious inexperienced coaches. I played four year of baseball at Fresno State and got to experience the bitter and the sweet of coaching.
