About the Book
Rich Hofman, the winningest coach in Florida high school baseball history, shares his journey in ‘Coach of the Decade.’ With over a thousand wins, Twelve State Championships and Four National Championships, and a legacy of mentoring athletes like Alex Rodriguez, Hofman’s story is a testament to the power of passion, determination, perseverance, and leadership. Co-authored by Richard Davis, this book offers an inspiring look at the life of a coach who dedicated himself to the development of young athletes, both on and off the field. Dive into the highs and lows of an extraordinary career and discover the principles that made Hofman a legendary figure in high school baseball.
‘Coach Hofman’s lessons still impact me today.
He was a great motivator. He stressed loyalty and respect and took pride in his responsibilities to his players
-ALEX RODRIGUEZ
‘Doug Mientkiewicz made a comment that stuck out to me when he said he was more impacted by the life lessons I had taught him than what he learned about baseball from me. And so that’s really why you coach.’
Coach Hofman, Interview with Broward High
School Baseball.com
Table des matières
Contents Author’s Note…………………………………………………………………………………….. v
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….VII
Foreword …………………………………………………………………………………………..IX
Chapter 1: The Hofball System What is the Hofball System?………………….1
Chapter 2: Early Life – Where the Dream Began…………………………………..12
Chapter 3: Coaching Career Begins 1967-1979 High School Coaching …23
Chapter 4: Climbing the Mountain-1980-1987 ……………………………………42
Chapter 5: The Golden Years-1988-1998……………………………………………..67
Chapter 6: New School, New Century, New Challenges 1999-2010 ……108
Chapter 7: A Change in Direction-2010-2021 ……………………………………122
Chapter 8: Final Journey: Go North, Old Man 2021-Present ………………138
Chapter 9: Attributes of an Elite Coach……………………………………………..142
Chapter 10: Importance of Assistant Coaches and Support Staff…………155
Chapter 11: Parents/Recruiting/Scholarships…………………………………….171
Chapter 12: Family Of The Coach …………………………………………………….188
Chapter 13: Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………218
A propos de l’auteur
The National Coach of the Decade1999 – By Baseball America1020 Wins (The Most in Florida History)Rich Hofman is listed as #4 on the Top 100 Greatest High School Team Sports Coaches of All Time in Baseball.16 of his players made it to ‘play Major League Baseball.’In total, 67 of Coach Hofman’s players were drafted Alex Rodriguez and Doug Mientkiewicz earned World Series Championship rings duringtheir professional careers
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