The best player on a team isn’t always the player who scores the most. Sometimes it’s the player who has a high IQ or a diverse/versatile skill set or a player who is unselfish & coachable or who knows their role inside & out. Basing “good” only on points scored is a big mistake!

Hitters: After getting multiple offspeed pitches at the plate, NEVER be the guy that comes back to dugout whining about it. Don't say, "Throw me a fastball. The pitcher is scared!" No, actually, he's smart. Learn how to hit offspeed & you'll earn some fastballs. Can't be a 1

Enjoy ur HS playing days. There’s nothing like playing in front of a crowd of ur community members, friends & family & playing alongside classmates. The sense of community & school pride is unbeatable. Relish it; rejoice in it; respect it. It’s over before u know. Jon Beck

Dynamic hitters miraculously walk a lot and rarely strike out. They make pitchers work to get them out. Want to immediately raise your batting average? Stop helping the pitcher get you out and take more walks. Have a plan. Have an approach. Be smart. Have situational awareness.

Coaches: It doesn't matter how long you've coached or how much you know about your sport. Real relationships will drive real motivation. If you don't take the time to get to know the kids you coach, how can you know the best, most effective ways to teach, lead & motivate them?!

Head coaches holding their players and coaches accountable is not the head coach “trying you”. It’s the head coach being a head coach and making the entire program better from top to bottom !!

HS Baseball Players ⚾️ You don't pick your coaches or decide the lineup.. Not in your control. What YOU can do is: • Work your ass off • Show up early, leave late • OWN the weight room • Have a great attitude • Be a great teammate • Respect the game Remember that this

Hey coach - - Your influence as a coach isn’t measured by championships, it’s measured by who your players become when the game is over. Are they better leaders? Better teammates? Better people? That’s your real scoreboard. Start and finish there.

Leaders It's OK to call your teammates out. It's OK to hold your teammates accountable. It's OK to hurt your teammates feelings. But You better be holding yourself to the highest standards. You better be leading by example on and off the field. You better be walking the walk. You

Understand that just because you can play D1 doesn’t always mean you should. There are a lot of great athletic programs at every level. With so many transfers, go where you are loved, wanted, comfortable & excited. Your athletic career will end; your experience will last forever!

Coaches who are only in it for recognition & a winning record typically don't have the ability to coach players who struggle! They only want players who come ready to make them look good. Those people are detrimental to a kid’s development, especially kids who need extra support!

A transformational coach knows every athlete is different. Some need fire, some need patience. Some need pushing, some need presence. Coaching isn’t about control—it’s about connection. Learn your players, and you’ll change their lives, your team and our culture.

PLAYERS: Good teammates have each other's backs. They support one another. They fill in the gaps for each other. They understand that they individually play different roles so that together the team can be complete. One person's weakness might be another person's strength.

FAILING TO HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE: - erodes your team's culture - undermines your team's standards - weakens your leadership credibility - frustrates people who do the right thing - destroys your team's chances of success IF YOU WANT TO WIN, YOU MUST HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE.

Very sad to watch some kids playing their hearts out to win & others only playing for themselves. Team sports are TEAM sports for a reason. If you’re not there to give everything to your team, you’re there for the wrong reasons. Individuals can be great within a team environment!

4 STAGES OF WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS #CultureWins 🏆

Catchers Your #1 job. Pitchers have to want to throw to you.

Great coaches understand that it’s always about the players, not about you. How can it be about you when you’re asking your players to do 99% of the work to be successful? Your job is to provide the backbone for the team & if you put them first, they’ll want to provide the heart!

Winning a high school state championship is special. The players go to school with each other, in most cases for years, parents know each other, and it means something to the community. High school athletics bring people together and form a bond forever. High school athletics