Why Development Still Wins
Travel baseball has never offered more opportunities. There are more tournaments, more showcases, more rankings, more social media highlights and more recruiting services than ever
From LEAD Ambassador to Georgia Tech Master’s Graduate: Meet Bryce Johnson
On July 11, Bryce Johnson will return to Georgia Tech’s Russ Chandler Stadium for the 12th Annual Safe at Home Game. This time, he returns
The Truth About Player Development
Everybody talks about player development, but very few people actually do it. And I understand why. There is a lot of money in hope. There is a
Defining the Two Types of Parents in Travel Youth Sports
There are two types of parents in travel youth sports today. One wants transaction. The other wants transformation. At first glance, they may look the same. Both
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
