re: Need advice - coaching a 9-10 Y.O. baseball team

Sounds like expectations aren't too high so you have that going for you. The main thing that you will need to do is manage practice time well. Have a rotation of 4-5 kids doing different drills, not just the same hit 5 and run while the rest of the team dicks off and shaggs balls kind of practice. Also, make it clear from the beginning you just want the kids to have fun. That's what rec ball is for. Also a good tip, print practice schedules/game schedules to give to the parents. THEY WILL CALL YOU...ALOT!