The Difference Between a Mound, a Hill and a Mountain
Stress. Trauma. Anxiety. Those are the costs of elite performance. Every player wants to be elite until they experience what elite actually costs. Summer baseball
The Application Phase Is Here: Welcome to the Forge
Every year, my hitters go through a four-phase development process. Each phase has a purpose. Each phase builds on the next. And now, we’ve entered the
Where Performance Separates the Prepared
May, June and July mark the Application Phase. This is where development is no longer theoretical. It is visible, measurable and judged. It is not
Why Every Player Needs a Foundation Before They Can Be Forged
April is a powerful month. Not because it’s the beginning, but because it’s the end of a phase. February, March and April represent what I
Crossing the 50 Yard Line: Time Does Not Belong to You
On April 10, I turned 50. Fifty. Half a century. In football terms, I have crossed the 50 yard line. And while that might sound
Why Resurrection Isn’t Just a Story
This past Sunday was Resurrection Sunday, a day when millions of people focused on Jesus. People went to church. People dressed up. People heard messages about
April Isn’t for Jokes. It’s for Execution.
It’s April 1. April Fool’s Day. A day built around jokes, tricks and laughter. But today is also a reminder. Do not be a fool.
Inside Your Athlete’s Journey: From Support to Scout to See
Every player and parent must understand something that most people never explain. There are three different types of engagement that happen in an athlete’s journey. Support
When Habits Become Skills
March is one of my favorite months in baseball. It’s the time of year when the work built during the winter begins to reveal itself in
