Mr. Jerry “Papa” Ellis is one of my favorite people in the world, even though he’s an Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He was an All-American second baseman at Bama back in the day and knows a lot about …
4 ways to get more at-bats this spring
What should you do if you’re not getting enough at-bats this spring? There’s an old saying that there is no need to cry over spilled milk. I agree. But before I give you the four-step advice you're …
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Why teachable moments matter in your journey to be the best
Great coaches anticipate teachable moments such as ignorance (not knowing better), arrogance (acting better than you are) and defiance (failing to respect that there are others who are better than …
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3 things you may have to deal with this spring (and how to avoid them)
There are three things that you no doubt will have to deal with this spring – doubting yourself, an untruthful coach and stressed parents. Let's look at how all three can impact you: Doubting …
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How do you process information? Here’s why it matters
My favorite skilled hitter of all time is Ken Griffey, Jr. who I discern was a kinesthetic learner. I’ve had the opportunity to train with JR and know him personally. He’s not much for a lot of …
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Why the ‘myelin sheath’ matters to your hitting strategy
Stress brings out the best. Have you ever heard of myelin sheath? A myelin sheath is a layer that protects neurons, which transmits nerve impulses. So, basically, we perform things because our …
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