
Transforming your skills into second nature
November marks the start of the Build Phase, where we focus on creating habits based on what works. After experimenting and assessing from August through

My Favorite Mistake: Becoming an Avid Runner
We all make mistakes. Mistakes, in my view, are acts of ignorance—things we do without fully understanding the consequences. But mistakes are also where the

The price of being elite
As we step into the off-season, it’s crucial to understand that November, December and January are not just months on the calendar—they’re the foundation for

Strengthening what works
As we transition into the Build Phase (November-January), it is time to focus on strengthening what works. The foundation of this phase is built on

Baseball as a Legacy of Liberation: Honoring the Past, Uplifting the Future
Acceptance Speech: Thank you. It’s a profound honor to receive this recognition from the Buck O’Neil Professional Scouts & Coaches Association. As an African American

Mastering the ‘forge’ factor
As we transition into November, December and January, these months are crucial for our hitters. While August through October was a period of exploration—trying new

Why the learning never stops on the way to the top
Welcome to the final week of our TRIAL series. Over the last four weeks, we have rolled through the process of Testing, Reflecting, Implementing and

The Race from 0: African Americans in Baseball Could Return to 0 by 2040
In 1946, there were zero African Americans in Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, marking the beginning of a race—one

Why ‘Adjustments’ are key to TRAIL Series’ workout
Welcome to Week 4 of our TRIAL series. We’ve spent the past few weeks Testing, Reflecting and Implementing what works. Now, as we enter the