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SYNOPSIS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
AUTHORS
BACK COVER
ORDERING
WHO CAN BENEFIT
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Chapter 11
Excerpt
There are many private instructors you may
be able to choose from and not all instructors will be right for you.
It’s important to choose and instructor that will be a good fit for you
and not just because an instructor is available. Some instructors are
better with younger athletes, some are better with more talented
athletes, and some are just plain better. Your first step should be to
evaluate what you want to get out of your instruction. Are you trying to
get a little better or a lot better? In the latter case, seek out an
instructor with a higher degree of skill and training, and one who can
teach you skills others may not be qualified to teach. If it’s a high
degree of skill you seek, you may also have to sacrifice more of your
free time (and money).
How much money do you want to spend -
Private instruction can be anywhere from $30 an hour to well over $100
an hour depending on the sport and instructor. Evaluate what you want to
accomplish and how much you are willing to invest. It doesn’t make sense
for an 6 year old (learning to swing a bat) to take private instruction
at $60 per hour no more than it makes sense for a top HS golfer with
scholarship potential to take golf lessons at the local YMCA from
someone not qualified to teach them. While all private instruction can
be expensive, be realistic about what you need and what you can afford.
Methods
- What methods does the instructor use? Many baseball and golf
instructors might use methods that are not considered “the norm” because
they feel that is the way to do it. Their teaching methods may be vastly
different than others (or what you are used) to and this adjustment may
be difficult or wrong for you. If an instructors methods don’t feel
right to you, that may not be the best fit as your mind may be
constantly fighting your body when you swing, run or jump.
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