The #1 skill missing from today’s athlete is mental toughness. Refusing to hold oneself accountable to individual and team goals. Blaming others for circumstances. Not fighting through adversity. Pouting and poor body language. Physical skill can only take you so far. Get tough!

In game adjustments are just as important as your hitting and pitching mechanics.

Being a parent of a player is not enough of a contribution to the team.

Keep spinning and slinging that ball Syd!!

You gotta have more heart if you’re less talented and athletic.

Hear everyone, listen to few!!!!

Committed Players: - Practice with a purpose - Listen with their eyes - Do the little things - Are energy givers - Accept coaching - Show up early - Give 100% - Stay late - Work - WIN! Are you Committed?

Get out of your kids way by staying out of their ear!!!!

Image doesn’t trump substance on or off the field

Don’t let your limitations overshadow your gifts

Where there is discipline, there is success

Cultivating yourself will eliminate the weeds around you.

Communication is pointless when people aren’t able to comprehend what is communicated.

You’ll have greater success if you prove yourself right instead of trying to prove others wrong.

If you’re not happy with not reaching your destination yet. Be proud of yourself with the distance you’ve created from where you started. Keep working hard and moving forward.

The real goal isn’t just to get to your destination. The goal is to contribute, excel and make your mark!

You know the difference between Have Too and Get Too?

Your perception of me doesn’t define me and won’t derail me from my purpose.

Stop calling them Mercer!!!! #mcws #espn

Coaches who can coach practice more than they play!