Playoff Fever & Split Pants: From the Cliff Vermont book series (Volume 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (542 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1475280378 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 214 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Now the Blue Hens find themselves in a third and deciding playoff game with everything on the line. Cliff not only has to deal with the burden of his baseball blunder, but also the pressure from his teammates and classmates as he prepares for pitching the biggest game of his life. If Cliff Vermont had only slid home, his team would have already clinched the championship. The days leading up to the big game, Cliff learns what it takes to navigate through the strange and often turbulent world of adolescence, both on and off the field, with the help of his younger brother, Sam, and his best friend, Jamaal.
He has served on many leagues’ boards of directors and is a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association. He also authored the popular book Youth Baseball Drills and the e-book: Baseball Coaching: A Guide for the Youth Coach and Parent. He is the developer of the Baseball PakPad™ and the iSports Universe iPhone Applications. . Many of his former players have gone on to play in high school and beyond. His web
He is the creator of the best-selling baseball videos, The 59 Minute Baseball Practice, Backyard Baseball Drills, Winning Baseball Strategies, Hitting Drills & Techniques, and six others. He received a bachelor's degree from Boston University in 1975 and a master's degree in physical education from Arizona State University in 1978. In addition to coaching baseball, Schupak has coached children in basketball and soccer. His website, YouthSportsClub, is one of the most popular resources for youth coaches an
Great book! Excellent characters & story for anyone who has ever picked up a baseball bat.The action on the field is realistic and fun!Marty Schupak captures the nuances of youth sports and the sixth grade.Looking forward to the next in the series.A page turner for all ages.The characters not only come to life, but you can feel the bat make contact with the ball.. "Sports Fans Will Love This Read!" according to Brian McNulty. Playoff Fever & Split Pants is one of the most refreshing stories I have read that should be required reading for all young adults. As a lifelong sports fan, Marty Schupak does a masterful job with the characters he has created. Cliff Vermont is the oldest of three children. Cliff's brother Sam and sister Lisa are all very close. His best friend and next door neighbor, Jamaal is an exceptional athlete who always seems to have Cliff's back. The story begins with Cliff splitting his pants while a group of "mean girls" led by Bette London are harassing him in the hallway. The story then goes to the baseball field where Cliff blew a playoff