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Step 1
Make sure to have many baseballs or softballs, according to which team you are coaching. These balls do not need to be in the best condition, but you are going to need at least as many balls as you have players, if not more. They will be used for catch, drills and batting practice.
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Step 2
Own a baseball bat that you feel comfortable using to hit grounders or fly balls to your players. A lot of coaches use fungo bats, which are longer and lighter than other bats. Find the bat that is right for you.
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Step 3
Keep spare baseball gloves and baseball hats on you at all times. Your players will forget one or the other at least a couple times throughout the season. This way, the player can use a spare during practice.
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Step 4
Buy some temporary bases. The field you use for practice will probably not have a first, second or third base. You will need to provide these yourself. Cheap, rubber ones are available at sporting goods stores.
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Step 1
Own a full set of catcher's gear. Do not depend on your player to provide his own gear. You will need shin guards, a chest pad, a mask and a catcher's glove. Buying some pads for the back of the knees would also be a good idea.
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Step 2
Have at least six helmets of various sizes for your games. Seven or eight helmets would be even better. That way, if the bases are loaded, the batter on deck will still have a choice of sizes.
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Step 3
Keep new baseballs on you when going to a game. Sometimes the league will require you to supply game balls for the game, but even if they don't, sometimes balls will get lost during game play and the umpire will ask the coaches to pitch in.
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Step 4
Make sure to have a first aid kit and some ice packs in your coach's bag. The Little League where you play will probably provide these items, too, but it is best to have the stuff on you just in case.
