Collins Sports Publishing – A journey in the pursuit of baseball

ABOUT COACH COLLINS

Coach Sean Collins is a former professional baseball player with the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers organizations. An All-American at Kansas State University, he was voted to the Kansas State University “All-Century Team”. He was the founder and head baseball coach for the 20-year championship team at Brook Hill School in Bullard, Texas.

Coach Collins was a five-time District Coach of the Year and was voted Texas Association of Private and Parochial School’s Class 2A Baseball Coach of the Year. His overall coaching win-loss record at the Brook Hill School is 121 wins, 33 losses. Coach Collins was born and raised in Venice, CA, and currently resides in Texas with his wife and two children.

PUBLICATIONS

Embark on a baseball journey like no other What’s the Endgame? Helping Families Navigate Youth Baseball, a comprehensive guidebook crafted by former All-American outfielder and professional baseball player Sean Collins. Drawing from over three decades of experience, Coach Collins provides invaluable insights to help families navigate the intricacies of youth baseball.

Discover how to empower young ball players to reach their full potential as you delve into topics such as appropriate levels of play, defining roles, managing expectations, and incorporating key principles that have proven successful for ball players.

What’s the Endgame? is packed with over three decades of wisdom to help parents guide young ball players and maximize their dreams. Within its pages, Coach Collins provides:

Insights on the types of levels that are appropriate
Clearly define their ball player’s roles
Recognize expectations going into a season
Learn the principles that have helped ball players succeed

What's the Endgame? is your ultimate resource for guiding budding athletes toward their baseball dreams, from major college games to the grand stadiums of the big leagues.

Little Casey loves baseball. He knows exactly what to do with that little plastic bat and ball his father so anxiously waited to get for him. Every night, when Casey’s father comes home from work, it’s “Game Time!” They play ball in the living room, watch their favorite big league team on the big screen with surround sound for a better “learning experience,” with a side order of Baseball Tonight on ESPN. Finally, the two finish the night talking about baseball and dad hopefully believing that his little Casey will dream of making the big play or hitting the big home run; Casey at the plate…right? Parents, do you know what to do next?

Grab this little book of wisdom and insight for parents on how to pursue a college baseball scholarship from the perspective of a coach who has been there and done it well.

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If your young ballplayer is not an impact-type player,

If your young ballplayer is not an impact-type player, relax in the stands and set your expectations accordingly. The game is to be enjoyed and life lessons are to be learned. Do not stress over chasing major league dreams.

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Your child should know

Your child should know only that they are good enough and capable of winning in any circumstance. Allowing them to not try and fail will pay bad dividends in the future.

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To avoid burn-out

To avoid burn-out, avoid year-long baseball as soon as possible, yet keep them sharp with fun workouts with an emphasis on the proper MLB Fundamentals. Playing other sports can be great for young ball players.

PRAISE FOR COACH COLLINS

“One of the best things about working with Coach Collins was his attention to the details of the game— those that could be seen only by someone who played professionally. Working with Coach Collins was the first step leading to my opportunity to play in the big leagues.”

“Coach Collins sets high standards and motivates the kids with his engaging communication style. Besides being highly knowledgeable, he connected and explained ideas in various ways to ensure understanding.”

“Coach Collins has an awesome balance of tough and caring coaching.”

“Coach Collins gave my son a chance—and the gift of believing in his baseball ability—changed his life. We’re forever thankful!”

“Learning from [Coach Collins] was one of the best experiences I’ve had with a coach. One of the things I remember the most was how to be a high-level infielder in all aspects of the game.”

“I was amazed at his positivity and knowledge of the hitter’s mindset; how to read pitchers; and what pitches to expect in various counts. Sean was a cerebral and “feel” teacher, not one focusing as much on mechanics, which is what benefitted my son the most.”