Each year, my hitters and I follow a deliberate four-phase development cycle. It keeps us focused, accountable and progressing with purpose: August–October: Assessment Phase Try new approaches. …
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For hitters I train, May, June and July mark the Application Phase—it’s showtime. This is the time when the drills are done, the concepts are clear and the lights are on. The goal now is simple: apply …
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After 25 years and more than 50,000 hours in the tunnel, I’ve learned that baseball is about more than just swinging a bat—it’s about purpose. And purpose requires clarity. It takes 10,000 hours of …
May, June, and July. It’s The Show. The Application Phase. The time of year when hitters across the country lace up, step in and try to prove they’re built for the big stage. This is the part of my …
In my development system for hitters, success isn’t just about what we do — it’s about when we do it. Baseball is a game of rhythm, timing and sequencing. So is life. That’s why my annual …
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We’ve reached the final week of our F.O.O.L.S. series—five powerful reminders of what not to be if you’re serious about converting habits to skills in the Zone. So far, we’ve exposed: F – …
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