Colonel Ed Garretson, USA (ret.) “graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in 1963, and earned a business degree from the University of Nebraska in 1971. He has managed, coached, and trained boys and girls in Little League Baseball for over 20 years. He continues to work in programs that provide recreation and entertainment for children with disabilities and special needs.” Colonel Ed Garretson is the author of Youth Baseball Hitting Fundamentals: A Coach’s Guide.

According to the book description of Youth Baseball Hitting Fundamentals: A Coach’s Guide, it “was written exclusively for youth baseball coaches and managers. It is a comprehensive guidebook that explains the basics of baseball in a manner that makes it easily accessible to youths. Author Ed Garretson has over 20 years of coaching experience. His straightforward writing and illustrative figures work well to enhance his ideas as he focuses primarily on how to teach the proper techniques for "hitting." Experienced and rookie coaches alike will find this handbook invaluable for its coaching tips, baseball rules and regulations, and step-by-step instructions for practice sessions. Garretson's experience, know-how, and no-nonsense approach combine well to support his recommendations on how to properly coach young hitters, and readers will find his enthusiasm for America's game contagious!”