Rube Foster was the founder of the Negro Leagues, which was established in 1920. While the world was experiencing the racial pandemonium and pandemic, I found joy in the celebration of the 100 year …
Why Curt Flood is a name you should know (and remember)
Do you know who Curt Flood is? When we think about Blacks in baseball, we often go to the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, who was indeed a force to be reckoned with. But Curt Flood is one of my …
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Learning how to move from failure to success
“People say, 'Don't live in the past.' But I guess it depends on how interesting your past is.” — Effa Manley Effa Louise Manley (March 27, 1897 – April 16, 1981) was an American sports executive. …
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Why the best winners are losers
Habeeb Akande once said, “The best winners are the worst losers.” I love this quote because it speaks to how shallow people can be. We want to win, but oftentimes we’re not willing to do what it takes …
Coach Speak: Why commitment is the key to your baseball future
It is cold outside and committed high school baseball coaches are doubling down on their efforts to get their hitters ready for the spring. Take Desmond Stegall, head baseball coach at Maynard Jackson …
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Why the ‘Super Seven Statements’ should matter to you
I have had the pleasure of being one of Olivia Hall’s softball hitting coaches since June 23, 2020. A junior shortstop at The Walker School, she crushes balls from the right side and is extremely …
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