Athlete Mindset

If you stay in this game long enough, you’re going to run into a moment where you and your coach don’t see eye-to-eye. Maybe it’s a mechanical cue. Maybe it’s a lift. Maybe it’s game strategy. The question isn’t if this happens—it’s how you handle it. The players who separate themselves aren’t just talented—they know how to disagree with your coach the right way without damaging the relationship. Coaches want athletes who are coachable. That doesn’t mean blind obedience. It m

Eric Thomas, who is one of my favorite people to listen to speak says: “Everyone wants to be great, until it’s time to do what greatness requires.” Many high school baseball players say they want to play D1. They want to throw harder, run faster, hit bombs, etc. I am here to tell you many of them are capable of these things, but the question is are they willing to make the sacrifice. We live in a world where everyone talks about “balance.” Get your schoolwork done, hang wit