There is a major difference between a player that says he wants to make it and a player that’s gotta make it. Players who want to succeed are often attracted to the idea of success. It sounds good. It …
Why ‘Trust the Process’ Isn’t Enough
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had several conversations with parents of young athletes between the ages of 5 and 8, and a common theme keeps showing up. They’re disappointed. Not because …
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Why Slumps Mean You’re Getting Closer
The start of baseball season is full of hope. New uniforms. Fresh schedules. Clean stat lines. Every hitter believes this is the year everything clicks. And then… the slump shows up. Not panic. …
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When Everything Freezes, Your Thinking Begins
Like many people this past weekend, I was stuck in the house because of ice. Roads are frozen. Plans canceled. Schedules paused. At first, it feels inconvenient. Then uncomfortable. And if you let it, …
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Why Engagement Always Comes Before Empowerment
Every system I build whether in sport leadership or life follows a rhythm. Not a rush. Not a shortcut. A rhythm. In my four phase development process November December and January are my …
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Why Your Season Begins in January
January always feels like a clean sheet of paper. A new year. A new season. A fresh opportunity to get aligned before the games ever begin. Across youth sports, high school, college and the …
