*    To be organized and have a purpose for every practice
*    To teach players the fundamental skills, basic
     strategies, and rules of baseball and softball
*    To show and instruct players the responsibilities of
     their positions.
*    To be an integral part in helping players develop to
     their full potential
*    To prepare players to know and anticipate the proper
     action once the ball is put in play
*    To develop an attitude of respect from players towards
     coach, assistants, opponents, umpires, parents, and fans.
*    To convince players that the atmosphere of practice
     carries over into games
*    To constructively use and inspire assistant coaches
*    To measure your success by players’ improvement, their
     enthusiasm towards the game and their ability to become a
     competitive team.

Reference: Whitey Herzog and Wes Stock, The Coach’s Pocket Planner