Randomized practice (varied reps, unpredictable sequences) feels worse but produces deeper learning. Blocked reps produce a temporary illusion of mastery. Interleaving, spacing, and forced recall (even error-prone) drive consolidation.

Every player is constructing a personal mental model of their development. Questions that support development: “What did you feel on that pitch?” “What were you trying to do there?” “What is the adjustment?” Metacognitive training fosters deeper retention & player ownership.

Steve Jobs on the childhood experience that changed his life forever

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A story about Michael Jordan going to a practice range for the most elite sharpshooters in the world:

Is your identity in your role? Your resume? Your reputation? That kind of worth won’t last.

Your entire life will change the day you realize discipline is the highest form of self-respect. It’s choosing what you want most over what you want now. It’s keeping your word. It’s an act of service to your future self.

Having data isn't the same as having insight. Every MLB team has access to the same Statcast numbers. The difference is how they turn information into actionable intelligence AND implement those insights. Example: knowing a hitter struggles with high fastballs is insight.

Human interaction is the most underrated tool in player development.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)

“Obsessive attention to the customer experience.” -Jeff Bezos

This idea that “the science is settled” is nonsense. It implies that we can all agree on the process with which we come up with new theories. But new theories come through creativity and conjecture. The door is always open for new people with new ideas. Naval

Elon Musk explains his 5-step algorithm for running companies “First, make your requirements less dumb. Your requirements are definitely dumb… It’s particularly dangerous if a smart person gave you the requirements because you might not question them enough.” In this interview

Hoppy fastballs are still a competitive advantage. (17+ IVB) There is a narrative that hitters have adapted and they have improved - slightly. The data is clear. Add sinker to the mix and it’s not even close.

PG 17U WS starts in Arizona tomorrow. Here’s a flashback of one of my favorite Tony Crivello all-time teams- the 2018 champions. Not the most talented but absolutely a group of winners who were relentless. I will take 5 star culture over 5 star talent all day long. Anthony Gonzales