Tech Guy or Old School Guy?My social media feeds are filled with coaches. Lots of different coaches, of varying ages and experience. Coaches with lots of different...
The Power of AnticipationOne of the greatest skills a person can build is the ability to take control of your mind. It can indeed be done. In the Bible, Paul...
What 100% Effort Feels LikeWhenever I watch a team of athletes practice, I look at each individual on the field and ask myself a question. "Does this player know...
The Coaching Life PodcastThis summer I have been working on a project with a good friend of mine, fellow baseball lover, dad and coach, Pat Martin. It is not...
Throwing Strikes Is Hard"You got this. Just throw strikes." "Just need a strike here, kid." "Just throw it over the plate." "Just let them hit it." Ever hear any...
Let's Start Something New: PDPPDP = "Player Development Program" I would like to make a proposal for a new league. A new youth baseball and softball program that is...
Do I Really Hate Bunting?Coach, I would just like to clarify, I don't actually "hate" bunting. I know you may have heard me say, "Ugh! I hate bunting!" But that...
The Day of Being Skilled and Out of ShapeLast week I wrote an article in which I advocated for organized pick-up games, more unstructured free play for youth athletes ––...
Playing Without UniformsI believe it was Nolan Ryan who once said that the difference between the way kids play today and the way we played is that now they only...
You Can't Coach Leadership?A while back I found myself reading through some comments on a social media site after searching for some high school ball scores. I...
