Allan Barker Ed.D.
SwingQuest is designed to help the parents of young ball players understand the basic principles of hitting, throwing, and other skillsneeded to make our National Pastime an enjoyable experience in the lives of their children. The ideas and concepts explored and exhibited inthis book are designed to help young players learn the basic skills needed to grow into a more competitive player. Everything in this book is afundamentally sound principle [skill] which will enable future coaches to enhance each of the skills the young player has developed.“SwingQuest is about more than baseball lessons, it is about life lessons. Having had the personal experience of being coached by CoachBarker, I can vouch for the effectiveness of methods clearly described and taught throughout this book. Whether you are a player or a coach,SwingQuest is a must. In addition, I encourage parents to buy this book to teach their child the concept of fun with sound fundamentals. Well done Coach Barker!”- Mark Sherwood, Naturopathic Doctor,wellness expert, TV personality, and Multiplebest-selling author of Quest for Wellness and Fork Your Diet. 3
