
December Builds What January Reveals
December is not a month to drift—it’s a month to build. While others slow down, leaders prepare. December is where habits are formed and strength—physical,

Peace Is Built: Christmas, Coaching and the Work Behind Peace
Christmas is often described as the season of peace. We sing about it. We post about it. We wish it for one another. But if

Why the Road to Greatness Runs Through Tribulation
I’m reading Howard Bryant’s “The Last Hero: Hank Aaron,” and one quote Hank was said to use in his Hall of Fame speech grabbed me

Why Process Isn’t a Motto — It’s a Method
In sports—and especially in baseball—the word process gets thrown around like sunflower seeds in a dugout. “Trust the process.” “Follow the process.” “Stick to the

The Future Is Coming: Why a High School Transfer Portal Is Inevitable
I’ve been thinking about this moment for more than 20 years. Back in 2004, when Kelli and I were students at Kennesaw State University, I

The Values That Create Real Hitters
In baseball culture, two phrases get used more than any others: “work hard” and “trust the process.” The problem is that both phrases have become

Building Strength. Building Identity. Building Legacy.
Every year, November, December and January mark the Engagement Phase for my guys. It’s the stretch where we build habits, strength and discipline long before

Let the Leaves Fall: Growth Begins Beneath the Surface
As the weather changes, trees are teaching us a lesson. Their leaves are falling. Not because they are weak, but because it’s time to let

Built in Winter: Where Champions Are Made
It’s the first Wednesday of November — and we’ve officially entered the winter workout months of November, December and January. This is the Season of