Book Quote by Andy Pettitte
![“He (Tommy Pettitte [father] coached me as kid. He bought all the books and videos and tried to learn as much about pitching as he could. But once I was in high school, he never tried to be my coach.” quote by Andy Pettitte](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18a/andy-pettitte-23963_book_he-tommy-pettitte-father-coached-me-as-k_1697964.jpg)
“He (Tommy Pettitte [father] coached me as kid. He bought all the books and videos and tried to learn as much about pitching as he could. But once I was in high school, he never tried to be my coach.”
About This Quote
A father provided resources and early guidance but stopped actively coaching during adolescence.
In simple terms: Early support ended before high school.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentors beyond early influences.
Themes
parental support
learning
independence
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
personal development
When to use this quote
- high school sports
- career development
- personal growth
Key Concepts
coaching
self-reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you fill the coaching gap yourself?
- What resources can replace a missing mentor?
A Different Perspective
Limited ongoing guidance can hinder skill refinement.
![“I feel like I should go out there and throw a shutout every time I pitch. If we score one [run] and I give up two, then I didn't do my job as far as I'm concerned.” quote by Andy Pettitte](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/andy-pettitte-23963_baseball_i-feel-like-i-should-go-out-there-and-th_471200.jpg)
