It's June, or as I will call it here, J.U.N.E., i.e., Just Unplug Negative Energy. To unplug is to pull out and disconnect. There are a lot of teams—everything from youth baseball teams to Fortune 500 …
Finding the people—and means—to do great things
People before places. Advocacy and coaching. Sponsorship after mentorship. Players lose out on opportunities because they are not aware or they don’t take action on these three things. These three …
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Why good coaching matters more than ever
I love summertime baseball because it is when the best players ages 5-18 come together to compete in various tournaments and showcase tournaments across the country. I was at the 7U baseball …
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Why it’s time to start ‘Breaking Barriers’
The month of May is making me feel good and there is no maybe about why it is happening. I owe it to myself to live a life of joy and purpose and so do you. May be making me feel like it is time to …
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Fighting the good fight
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Being an African-American man in America presents …
Creating your personal mission statement
May is "Mental Health Awareness Month." In 2020, I became an avid runner. The pandemic gave me more time to take care of my physical health. Running long distances has never been one of my favorite …
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