Sweat the Small Stuff Before You Pay for the Big Stuff
In youth baseball, we love to say the little things matter. Then we build a budget that suggests otherwise. We save for the tournament. Buy the
Building Better Habits, One Pitch at a Time
As we enter the final week of October, we are wrapping up our assessment season. During August, September and October, we use combines and assessments
How Core Values Build Character in Baseball and Life
October is a month when I focus on integrity. I define integrity as doing the right thing even when, and especially when, I can do
10 Signs Your Son Needs More Counseling Than Coaching
A 12 year old boy strikes out with the bases loaded. His coach tells him to keep his head down and work harder. His father
Would You Buy a House the Way You Choose Your Son’s Baseball Team?
We may spend more time securing the house our children live in than securing the environment where they develop. That’s worth examining. I say this
The Questions You Ask Determine the Player You Become
September is assessment month for my hitters. This is the time of year when I want players to try things. Experiment. Make adjustments. Experience some
5 Ways to Build Your Team for the Next Level
I write a lot of my blogs hoping young players will read them. The reality is many won’t. So, parents, this one is for you.
Impact Access: Helping Village Rising CommUnity Build a Sustainable Path from Purpose to Impact
Recently, community leader Jason Burke Allen connected me with Wayne Glapion and his son, Jelani Glapion, founders of Village Rising CommUnity. Jason understands the work
Why Fall is the Season for Building Intelligent Hitters
August, September and October represent an important phase in how I develop hitters. I call it the Assessment Phase. Fall baseball should not simply be
