Before becoming a manager/ head coach Anthony “Tony” La Russa, Jr. was
an infielder in the major leagues. His Success as a player was not particularly
notable but his career as a manager was indeed impressive. One unique attribute
of La Russa’s was his teaching style. Most coach’s focus on technique and
perfecting certain skills but Tony La Russa believed otherwise. He decided to
teach his players and attitude rather than a technique and it has obviously
worked out will for him. La Russa has won a total of six league championships
and three World Series titles. Similar too many baseball managers’ he has had
periods of time where his crazy antics are displayed but I would not consider
him one of the craziest coaches I have ever seen. Tony La Russa gets his
coaching style based upon experience. I find him very unique in the fact that
his style of coaching is based more on instinct and feel. On October 31, 2011,
a Russa announced his retirement three days after winning the 2011 title. An
example of the type of coaching beliefs Tony La Russa held is shown through one
of his quotes:
“I don’t care
how much talent you have or don’t have. If you play the game intelligently, if
you execute the fundamentals, you can win.”
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Tony La Russa, Baseball Manager
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