Youth Baseball Bible: The Definitive Guide to Youth Baseball Coaching

Youth baseball instruction guide by former MLB player Dan Gray who was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a catcher. Includes praise from numerous baseball luminaries including Joe Girardi and Bernie Williams.

Dan’s love of baseball started way back when he was a Little Leaguer in the Bronx, NY. His passion for the game continued through his high school years at The Bronx High School of Science where he was selected to the All-City team his senior year. It was during his collegiate experience at Binghamton University where he became the first player in school history to be chosen for the amateur draft, when the Los Angeles Dodgers selected him in the 7th round.By most accounts, the Los Angeles Dodgers were considered the premier teaching and player development organization in all of baseball at the time. “The Dodger Way” of playing the game became the foundation and focal point for Dan’s instructional template following the end of his playing career.

Currently, Dan is the owner of the ProSwing Baseball & Softball Training Center in Mount Kisco, NY which opened in 2002. “The daily mission is to create a comfortable learning environment that enhances knowledge and passion for the game and accelerates personal satisfaction and growth. Every day I use baseball as the vehicle to improve each player’s self-esteem in helping become the best player and person possible,” says Dan.To date, Dan has been quoted in many outlets such as The New York Times, The Westchester Business Journal and The Journal News. In addition, he has been a featured guest speaker on CNN, WFAN, ESPN radio, WXRK and New York 1. These outlets, along with his involvement in over 200 coaches clinics, have highlighted several of Dan’s favorite topics, such as player development, youth sports and parental involvement, youth baseball issues, steroids in baseball—youth perspective, off season baseball training routines, and many others.

"As a youth, college and pro player, Dan honed his natural feel for the game. He knows and loves baseball. More importantly, Dan has an indescribable, immeasurable and unrivaled ability to communicate with and develop kids. This book expertly guides the reader through the basics of coaching youth baseball. Its impact goes far beyond the game's clinical and technical requirements: it teaches adults how to be human toward children . . . I could not have found a better coach for my own son, and anyone seeking advice would benefi t from reading and relying on Dan's carefully crafted book."
--Joe Girardi, three-time World Series Champion as player (Yankees), 2006 N.L. Manager of the Year (Marlins), Yankees Manager (2008-2017) and 2009 World Series Champions

"Dan's work ethic and commitment to his craft have always shined through . . . Having known Dan for 20 years, it's hard to think of other people who match his ability to connect with young athletes."
--Jeremy Zoll, Director, Minor League Operations Minnesota Twins

"In this book, Dan brilliantly breaks down all the aspects of teaching this great game to your kids, and as a coach, how to build a team of wellrounded and fundamentally sound players--and makes sure it includes the most important part--having fun doing so!"
--Bernie Williams, fi ve-time All-Star, AL Batting Champion, fourtime Gold Glove winner and four-time World Series Champion

"Experience, reputation and character matter--people know the real deal baseball guys. Dan Gray is one of those guys, the best and the brightest . . . He is as passionate and knowledgeable in regard to America's pastime as
anyone I've met over my many years playing and coaching. His hands-on approach, love for the game and unique perspective make him the ideal leader for instruction and advice to players and coaches of all backgrounds
and interests."
--Garett Teel, former MLB player and owner, Teels Baseball & Softball Training Center