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Playing a young player at only one position is pigeonholing them and hamstringing their career/long term development. No one knows what position an 11yr old is going to project to 5-10yrs down the road. Picking Your Career in 5th Grade At what age do you pick your career? 5th grade …

Think of it like this…a hammer can help you build a house or it could break your thumb. It’s all in how and WHEN you use it the hammer. Use Your Toolbox It is human nature to label things as good or bad, right or wrong, black or white…however, when …

I hear, very, very often, from college and high school coaches that players don’t compete like they used to. And I think a large reason that is the case is because of the culture that travel ball has created. Economics & Travel Ball So we’re going to talk some economics …

“Losers want their circumstances to be different and they use their circumstances as a reason for why they can’t produce the outcomes that they want.” What Losers are Great At First off, let’s define what a “loser” actually is. A loser is someone who doesn’t work hard, is a bad …

While, sure, that 5am workout isn’t easy, we aren’t leaving our families for years at a time and sacrificing our lives like our veterans have done for us. The Real Sacrifice You often hear players, coaches, and parents talk about “sacrifice” from a baseball standpoint…5am workouts, lifting after a long …

Take pride in affecting the game when the ball is no where near you. Win the vicinity game. 290 pitches. The Vicinity Theory So we were fortunate enough to play in the Met Classic this past week. It’s a really prestigious event, hosted by the NY Mets where they basically …

Tomorrow is a bad habit it. Kick it TODAY. Addicted to Tomorrow Hopefully, most of you know who Nick Saban is…Head Football Coach of Alabama University who are an absolute powerhouse football program to say the least. Now love him or hate him, he has proven to win and win …

The process of reaching a lofty goal rarely is fun, easy, or convenient. But that’s what you have to do if want a shot at entering that exclusive club of college baseball players. Your Career Won’t be Like Wawa Why do you go to Wawa so much? Because it’s convenient! …

Sacrifice NOW so that you’re in the position to accomplish your lofty goals down the road. It may look like you’re an overnight success, but we all know the truth.  Does Hard Work Pay Off? Hard work pays off. You’ve heard that before…nothing new there. And generally, it is something …

So before you practice something, whether it be a swing or a defensive play, ask yourself if this is something that will play as the competition gets better. Scaleable Skills VS Succeeding Now It’s easy to get caught up in short term success. Which totally makes sense and reminds me …