Little League Confidential: One Coach’s Completely Unauthorized Tale of Survival
February 15th, 2010 | 
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A journalist dad tells of his exhilarating experiences coaching his son’s Little League team with anecdotes about a ballerina batter, an unfair umpire uncle, and other stories that provide a fresh perspective on an American institution.Amazon.com Review
Journalist Bill Geist, who is familiar to viewers of the CBS Evening News, used to be a Little League coach in New Jersey. And he somehow lived to tell about it. When first published in 1992, Little League Confidential assumed cult status as a baseball classic, though some just considered it one very funny book. Geist reveals the ups and downs (well, mostly downs) of coaching a team sponsored by a local beauty salon. His portraits of players and … More >>
Little League Confidential: One Coach’s Completely Unauthorized Tale of Survival
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I am sure the book is great-the book was purchased for a gift.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve been coaching Little League for five years now, and loved reading this account of Little League from about 20 years ago. The stereotypical depictions of coaches that Geist uses are still dead-on accurate, as are his descriptions of how bad the catching equipment is, and how to hide a bad ballplayer that you have to play in the infield. This is a priceless look at Little League ball that anyone who has ever coached should enjoy.
There are lots of laughs to be had, and you’ll find yourself sharing parts with other coaches you know.
Rating: 4 / 5
Anybody who has ever coached or played little league baseball is guaranteed to get a good laugh from this book. I love the kind of books that go under cover and tell what things are “really” like out there (especially with a twist) and this one is exceptionally well done. Little League Confidential is written with a very dry sense of humor that brings the story of a little league baseball coach to life. Particularly brilliant are the author’s accounts of dealing with parents who complain about their child’s playing time and position in the field as well as the behind-the-scenes draft meetings! Why does that kid with average skills and interest always get picked first anyway?! Any idea? hmmm…
All in all – an excellent and timeless summer read!
Rating: 5 / 5
I do a ton of reading and just went back and re-read this book. This is probably my favorite all-time book. This book has to be the funniest one I’ve ever read. Geist is not only a gifted writer, he tweaks all the right people and no irony goes unnoticed.
Rating: 5 / 5
Anyone involved in coaching kids will relate to this often hilariious book. Great perspective on the entire subculture of youth baseball which is becoming oh so serious. Characters encountered by Geist represent universal types inhabiting little league fields and stands across the country.
Rating: 5 / 5