October is a month when I focus on integrity. I define integrity as doing the right thing even when, and especially when, I can do the wrong thing. Baseball gives us opportunities to practice that …
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A 12 year old boy strikes out with the bases loaded. His coach tells him to keep his head down and work harder. His father tells him he needs more batting practice. But nobody asks him why he’s …
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We may spend more time securing the house our children live in than securing the environment where they develop. That's worth examining. I say this with love and compassion, not condemnation. Parents …
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September is assessment month for my hitters. This is the time of year when I want players to try things. Experiment. Make adjustments. Experience some failure. Why? Because before we spend the …
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I write a lot of my blogs hoping young players will read them. The reality is many won’t. So, parents, this one is for you. If your son truly wants to become a collegiate or professional baseball …
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August, September and October represent an important phase in how I develop hitters. I call it the Assessment Phase. Fall baseball should not simply be about winning games or putting up numbers. It …
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