

The Making of Elite: From Entry to Excellence
Everybody wants to be elite. The word itself carries weight. But before you can reach elite status, you have to pass through two very important

From Freshman to Grad Student: Bryce Johnson’s Safe at Home Journey
Some stories come full circle – and Bryce Johnson’s is one of them. From stepping onto the field as a nervous 14-year-old freshman at Maynard

Stop Hoping. Start Aligning. How to Build a Season That Counts.
Last week, we talked about competing with purpose, not pride. This week, I want to go deeper into what I believe is the true measure

From Home to Home: Terrance Wright’s Journey with LEAD and the Safe at Home Game
By C.J. Stewart | August 2025 When we talk about the mission and vision of LEAD – Terrance Wright is one of our credentials. He

Entry. Emerging. Elite. What It Takes to Level Up in Youth Sports
As August kicks off the assessment season, it’s the perfect time to reset expectations and refocus efforts. In youth sports—and in life—success is not just

Building Major League Lives Through Purpose
As we close out the final days of July, I find myself in deep reflection. For me, July doesn’t just mark the end of a

Heart. Head. Hands. Humility. Your Path Around the Bases.
As the summer winds down, so does what I call the Show—the application phase of the year where players put everything on the line. May,

The S.W.A.G. is the Thing: Building Your Big League Blueprint
This week, Major League Baseball gave us a full course meal—past, present and future. The 2025 MLB All-Star Week culminated yesterday with the All-Star Game,