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he Matheny Manifesto is a short letter written by the former St. Louis Cardinals baseball coach Mike Matheny. This short letter was written to be read to a group of parents who sought Mr. Matheny's guidance as a coach to their 12 and 13 year old children. They wanted Mike to coach the travel team with hopes that a former big league catcher would propel their children towards greatness. What they got was a humble man filled with a righteous attitude toward baseball and life. This 'manifesto' was laid out by Mike to show the parents that he would not get into this business without all of the children and parents having the right attitude.
As the head coach of Limestone High School and a parent of three myself, I am 100% on board with the words expressed in this 'manifesto.' I believe that my job as a high school teacher and coach is to create good young men, capable of accomplishing great things in the classroom, in the world and on the ball field. I urge you to read through this letter and heed the advice and wisdom of Mike Matheny. It will help your children, yourself and the program.
Thank you,
Josh Caruso
Head Varsity Baseball coach
As the head coach of Limestone High School and a parent of three myself, I am 100% on board with the words expressed in this 'manifesto.' I believe that my job as a high school teacher and coach is to create good young men, capable of accomplishing great things in the classroom, in the world and on the ball field. I urge you to read through this letter and heed the advice and wisdom of Mike Matheny. It will help your children, yourself and the program.
Thank you,
Josh Caruso
Head Varsity Baseball coach