Dr. Vincent Fortanasce
Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, author of "Life Lessons from Little League," discusses his insights on youth sports. Drawing from his experience as a coach and his professional background, he addresses the role of parents in Little League.
Dr. Vincent Fortanasce
Life Lessons from
Little League
About Dr. Vincent Fortanasce
Dr. Vincent M. Fortanasce is a neurologist, psychiatrist, and author based in Arcadia, California. He served as clinical professor of neurology at the University of Southern California for thirty years and treated high-profile patients including Pope John Paul II, Tommy Lasorda, and Sylvester Stallone. His books include "Life Lessons from Little League" (co-authored with Orel Hershiser), "The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription," "Life Lessons from Soccer," and "End Back & Neck Pain."
In this interview
- Discusses parents who treat Little League as a babysitting service.
- Recalls his first parent meeting as manager had very low attendance.
- Talks about coaching Little League for thirteen years.
- Describes drawing on his background as psychiatrist, neurologist, and ethicist for the book.
“Many parents considered Little League a babysitting service, that in fact, they didn't have to be present.”— Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, in this interview
