About me
For over fifty years, baseball has been more than a game to Paul Benzer—it’s been a calling. From the sandlots of San Francisco to professional fields across the country, Coach Bucket has witnessed thousands of at-bats, countless victories, and inevitable defeats. But his greatest lessons weren’t learned in championship moments. They were discovered in the quiet conversations that followed—in dugouts after tough losses, on practice fields where struggling players found their confidence, and most importantly, during those car rides home when young athletes needed guidance most.
This is where Coach Bucket found his purpose: not just teaching players how to swing a bat, but helping parents and coaches understand the profound impact their words and actions have on young lives. Every practice, every game, every interaction became an opportunity to shape character, build resilience, and nurture a lifelong love for the game that transcends wins and losses.
Awards Winning
Clear, compelling prose that transforms complex emotional dynamics into accessible guidance. Coach Bucket’s writing style feels conversational yet purposeful—like the best coaching conversations, where every word matters but nothing feels forced or overly polished.
Awards Winning
The ability to weave personal anecdotes, player experiences, and universal truths into narratives that resonate deeply with readers. Every story in The Ride Home serves a purpose—illustrating principles that might otherwise feel abstract or preachy, making them memorable and applicable to readers’ own situations.
Awards Winning
The rare ability to address sensitive topics—parental pressure, coaching failures, children’s struggles—with compassion rather than judgment. The Ride Home acknowledges the complexity of youth sports dynamics while offering hope and practical pathways forward.
Awards Winning
Honest, vulnerable, and relatable. Coach Bucket doesn’t position himself as someone who always got it right—he shares his mistakes, his learning curve, and his ongoing journey. This authenticity creates trust and makes readers more receptive to challenging their own approaches.
My Clients
My Skills
Writing The Ride Home required more than just baseball knowledge—it demanded the ability to capture raw emotion, translate decades of observations into actionable guidance, and tell stories that parents and coaches could see themselves in. Every chapter balances heartfelt storytelling with practical strategies, creating a reading experience that feels like sitting down with a trusted mentor who genuinely understands the struggles you’re facing with your young athlete.
Coach Bucket shares five decades of baseball wisdom, centered on what truly matters: developing confident, resilient young athletes. Through compassionate coaching, thoughtful mentorship, and supportive parenting, he emphasizes character, growth, and love of the game over wins and statistics. His approach helps players build self-belief, handle adversity, and enjoy baseball as a foundation for lifelong success—both on and off the field.
Writing The Ride Home required more than just baseball knowledge—it demanded the ability to capture raw emotion, translate decades of observations into actionable guidance, and tell stories that parents and coaches could see themselves in. Every chapter balances heartfelt storytelling with practical strategies, creating a reading experience that feels like sitting down with a trusted mentor who genuinely understands the struggles you’re facing with your young athlete.
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