March is when teams must shift from practice to training. Practice builds habits. Training converts habits into skills. A habit is something you can do well repeatedly without thought. A skill …
Why Great Players Think Like Marathoners
On Sunday, March 1, I ran my first marathon in my hometown of Atlanta. It was one of the most challenging and transformative experiences of my life. Running 26.2 miles is not just a physical test. …
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Why Momentum Wins Games Before Talent Does
Baseball season has a rhythm to it. One inning feels flat. Then a bloop single drops. An error follows. A walk loads the bases. A kid chirps from the dugout and gets ejected. Now the crowd is …
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Where Want Ends and Will Begins
There is a major difference between a player that says he wants to make it and a player that’s gotta make it. Players who want to succeed are often attracted to the idea of success. It sounds good. It …
Why ‘Trust the Process’ Isn’t Enough
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had several conversations with parents of young athletes between the ages of 5 and 8, and a common theme keeps showing up. They’re disappointed. Not because …
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Why Slumps Mean You’re Getting Closer
The start of baseball season is full of hope. New uniforms. Fresh schedules. Clean stat lines. Every hitter believes this is the year everything clicks. And then… the slump shows up. Not panic. …
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