Creating your ‘Steps to Significance’
In the latest session of my Hitting Lab with Jack Minutelli on Jan. 6, 2024, a profound moment unfolded early on. As we honed our
Setting your sights on success in the new year
In the world of baseball, success isn’t merely a product of talent; it’s a culmination of talent, habit, and skills meticulously crafted through dedication and
Finding (and keeping) a tried and true routine
When I was a kid, I thought talent was the ceiling. And when I became a man, I realized it was the floor. Talent is
The power of making each day count
Michael Josephson once said, “Approach the new year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.” This past year has been really
The transformation from good to great
Iris Murdoch once said, “We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality.” I have
Providing direction for marginalized youth
A compass provides direction, but not directions. I am a coach, and the players I am responsible for depend on me to provide direction. Providing
Getting to the heart of coaching Black boys in baseball
I have been developing elite baseball players for more than 25 years. My current and past players have received honors ranging from the “Gatorade High
Reminiscing, reliving and loving the road traveled
Potential is not a matter of where you start, but of how far you travel. As we have explored, the original usage of the word
Getting to the core of excellence
Will Durant once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” I define excellence as meeting expectations.