Read about Billy Pinckney's 10 Tips as Steve Borelli from USA Today shares his interview with Billy Pinckney, senior at Montclair State, about keeping your youth athlete interested in playing sports. 

1. Stick it out: Coaches come and go
2. Separate sports and life
3. Be a goofball
4. Take time off
5. If you want a player (or coach) to respect you, respect them
6. (For parents) 'Keep your mouth shut'
7. You can only control effort and attitude
8. Strive for a .500 record
9. Ask why?
10. Confidence is more important than batting average