Inside the Mindset of Champions
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
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
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
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
Black History Month, Baseball, and Brotherhood
A Cultural Interview That Made Me Pause and Reflect Black History Month should be more than celebration. It should also be a time for truth,
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
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.
When Everything Freezes, Thinking Begins
Like many people this past weekend, I was stuck in the house because of ice. Roads are frozen. Plans canceled. Schedules paused. At first, it feels
Why Engagement Always Comes Before Empowerment
Every system I build whether in sport leadership or life follows a rhythm. Not a rush. Not a shortcut. A rhythm. In my four phase
