Everybody wants to be elite. The word itself carries weight. But before you can reach elite status, you have to pass through two very important stages: entry level and emerging level. Too many skip …
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Last week, we talked about competing with purpose, not pride. This week, I want to go deeper into what I believe is the true measure of excellence—and it might not be what you’ve been told. We’ve …
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As we close out the final days of July, I find myself in deep reflection. For me, July doesn’t just mark the end of a month—it marks the end of a season of application. It’s been a time of pressing …
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As the summer winds down, so does what I call the Show—the application phase of the year where players put everything on the line. May, June and July are the months when you see who’s truly ready. By …
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Navy SEALs say it best: “You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your discipline — train accordingly.” As we enter the month of June, I’m reminded of just how true this …
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We’re now entering the second week of June—a critical stretch in the Application Phase for my hitters. May, June, and July aren’t just about games and stats. They’re about putting to use everything …
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