Whatever it takes determines what you can potentially make. Competitors compete because that’s what they’ve trained themselves to do through their daily habits and routines

“You can’t always be the most talented person in the room. But you can be the most competitive.” - Pat Summitt

Dear coach, Congrats on your playing career. It’s an amazing accomplishment to play at the level you did. All your hard work and perseverance paid off. Now you’re working with and teaching kids. If you haven’t learned yet, you will soon. Playing and coaching (especially kids)

"There is no failure in sports. Every year you work, you work towards something - towards a goal. There is always steps to success. Some days it's your turn and some days it's not your turn. You don't always win." Success in sports is a continuous process.

I've said this before and I will say this again loudly. If you are struggling at the plate (or in life) invest in the relationships and success of your teammates. So often the root of struggle is a focus too much on yourself and what's going wrong with you (selfish

Practice with a PURPOSE! Using the tee is boring. Catch is boring. Taking ground balls is boring. Really?? It’s only boring because you’re not mentally engaged. Because you’re not intentional with what you are doing. It’s boring because YOU aren’t serious about getting better.

A lot of folks love to compete when they know they can beat their opponent. The key is to find the very best competition & face it head on. If you want to get the most out of yourself, you have to embrace the fact that competition is 🔑

PLAY MORE PEPPER 🌶 Pepper played daily will hone hand eye coordination, polish footwork, and increase execution % of your teams bunts! •balls thrown should be firm •allow for batter reset between attempts •balls thrown middle/in = punch •balls thrown away = push #BuntLife

Being honest isn't always popular, especially when it comes to coaching. Players/Parents want to hear what they want to hear. And who doesn’t, right? But sometimes, you have to hear what you need to hear. It’s not always easy, but it’s necessary. Honesty is the only way forward!

Recruits, remember to say “thank you” - Whether to a coach after late practice - A parent after a 3 hr. drive to a travel tourney - Or a grandparent who helps pay for a camp No one accomplishes their goals alone Take time to show gratitude to those who help you along the way

🥎#OHSAA SOFTBALL: The statewide tournament brackets are set! Nearly 800 schools will begin the road to Firestone Stadium next week. Check out the brackets and tournament information at: ohsaa.org/Sports-Tournam…

You don’t control your boss, your coach, your colleagues, your teammates, your team. You control you. Stop complaining about them and using them as an excuse to not bring your best. Own your mindset. Own your actions. Own the way you show up. Be the standard.

Be grateful and make the most of your opportunities. Some people would love to have your life! ❤️

Youth and middle school age hitters… do yourself a huge service. Learn to drive the ball hard to all fields and rep with purpose regularly. Grow your ability to hit a fly ball, ground ball or line drive on command. Barrel to ball skills will treat you well as you age. When your

Entitlement destroys influence and culture. Stop focusing on what you think you deserve, start focusing on how to serve. Entitled to nothing, grateful for everything. Humility is the way.

10 things sports taught me about life: 1. Confidence is a choice. Want to be good at anything in life? Choose confidence. 2. The sun will come up tomorrow. The "end of career performance" is a story around the fire pit in six weeks' time. 3. You are not as important as you

DYK? Freshman OF Dana Bertke is just the 2nd Cedarville Softball player to garner National Fastpitch Coaches Association all-region recognition! She and older sister Casey Bertke are NCCAA All-Midwest Region! Kelsey Chapman yellowjackets.cedarville.edu/news/2023/5/12…

To all those moms who willingly sacrifice, who love fiercely, who teach heartbreaking lessons but welcome you with open arms no matter what, to those still with us & those in heaven, to the women who brought every single one of us into the world & raised us, Happy Mother’s Day!!

The Miami Heat are in the Eastern Conference Finals for the 3rd time in 4 seasons. How have they checked egos and sustained culture year after year? In part, by avoiding a Pat Riley concept called “The Disease of Me.” These are its 6 danger signs (and how to avoid them):

Parental issues in high school sports are reaching disturbing and potentially catastrophic levels. So, I wrote a letter hoping some eyes will open before it is too late. We shall see. mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/sports/h…