Train. Train. And train accordingly.
Navy SEALs say it best: “You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your discipline — train accordingly.”
Forging the Future: Why June is the crucible of player development
We’re now entering the second week of June—a critical stretch in the Application Phase for my hitters. May, June, and July aren’t just about games
Why conviction must confront complexity in youth sports
Each year, my hitters and I follow a deliberate four-phase development cycle. It keeps us focused, accountable and progressing with purpose: August–October: Assessment Phase Try
Game on: Applying the work when the lights come on
For hitters I train, May, June and July mark the Application Phase—it’s showtime. This is the time when the drills are done, the concepts are
Why purpose requires clarity
After 25 years and more than 50,000 hours in the tunnel, I’ve learned that baseball is about more than just swinging a bat—it’s about purpose.
Why Showtime starts in the lab
May, June, and July. It’s The Show. The Application Phase. The time of year when hitters across the country lace up, step in and try
Why sequencing matters in baseball and life
In my development system for hitters, success isn’t just about what we do — it’s about when we do it. Baseball is a game of
Why you shouldn’t skip the struggle
We’ve reached the final week of our F.O.O.L.S. series—five powerful reminders of what not to be if you’re serious about converting habits to skills in
Owning the moment: What real leadership looks like
We’re closing in on the end of our F.O.O.L.S. series, a journey through the five forms of foolishness that show up during the Zone—the conversion
