I’ve been coaching professionally for 20 years. Over the years, I've learned that it takes 10,000 hours to develop a skill. In my time, I’ve logged more than 30,000 hours as a coach developing Major …
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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 …
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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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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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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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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