I meet a lot of young people who have dreams of playing Major League Baseball. Their dreams are clear and believable. They can tell you the team that they want to play for, the amount of money they …
Why you must stay in a ‘no excuse’ zone
Baseball season has started and so have the excuses: “I don’t have anybody to practice with.” “My coach won’t give me a chance.” “I need a new bat.” These excuses (and many more) are being said by …
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Repeat after me: ‘Skills pay the bills’
Skills pay the bills. I know you have heard this phrase countless times, but do you really know what it means? The reason why Major League hitters get paid so much money is because they can skillfully …
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Your guide to performing under stress
Jackie Robinson was the first Black man to play Major League Baseball in the modern era, but he wasn’t the first Black man to ever do it. Moses Fleetwood Walker was the first. Mr. Walker made his MLB …
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Are you stuck on stupid? Here’s why that matters
You can’t develop skills when you are selfish and stupid. Here’s how I define selfish, stupidity and skills: Selfish is a person who lacks consideration for othersStupidity is knowing what to do …
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4 questions you need to ask your coach now
Spring is coming. As it approaches, there are four questions you need to ask your coach right now: What is my specific role as a hitter on this team?What are your specific statistical expectations …
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