Training and practicing aren't the same. Training requires four S's to be ever-present, while practicing prepares you for training. Both need to lead to performance. If you aren't being trained to …
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Instincts simply are the ability to get things done without thought. And coaches coach it out of players everyday. Instincts can come by way of knowledge and experience. Experience is so key, …
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Why do parents tolerate bad coaches? It's a question I have been asked a lot over the years. If you're looking for an answer you can remember (and relate to), here's why: S – Scared to challenge …
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Everybody should want to try new things. This is especially important when you're practicing to become an elite hitter. Trying new things requires you to do three things: Admit failure Focus …
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Pat Alacqua, a friend and mentor I've worked with over the years, once told me: "Coaches don't coach teams. They teach and coach individuals - the team aspect is just putting in a system." Before …
Ignorance is acceptable until it isn't. There are millions of boys who want nothing more than the opportunity to compete at the collegiate and/or professional baseball levels. Unfortunately, many …
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