Intuition, intelligence, respect, and interpersonal relationship skills make up the character of the game's greatest skippers. What separates a common manager and a winning guru?
Bobby Cox of the Atlanta Braves, Joe Torre of The Los Angeles Dodgers, and Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals are perfect examples of what differentiates a club-house full of talent, to a unified team, striving to reach a common goal.
It must not be easy, having many different personalities, egos, and common disputes raging through the room. On a equal plane, the task of earning the respect and trust of those players is demanding.
The ebb and flow of the game takes the utmost concentration alone. Then there is knowing your team, the game's situation, and an individual's ability to help the team succeed. ...
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The Art Of Coaching: Molding Talent Into Champions The Bobby Cox Way
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Kyle Hugues in MLBComments Off on The Art Of Coaching: Molding Talent Into Champions The Bobby Cox Way