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• Don't Let Their Best Hitter Beat You!

  

  Walk him! ... or at least don't give him much to hit.(Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)Growing up, I heard many great “baseball sayings” from my father and... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• "Don't Think, You'll Hurt the Ballclub!" (Part 2)

  Yesterday’s post talked about a player’s need to compartmentalize their thoughts in order to focus on the right things, at the right time, for the right amount... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• "Don't Think, You'll Hurt the Ballclub!"

  

  Ever hear the phrase "don't think, you'll hurt the ballclub!"? Although I understood the point of the phrase, it never truly made much sense to me. Have any o... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 3-6-3 Double Play

  

  Starting a 3-6-3 double play(Photo by LakeCountyCaptains)One of the many pet-peeves of mine when I watch games is on a 3-6-3 double play when either the... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Positive Deviance

  

  Cows are boring. A purple cow gets noticed. What are youdoing to get noticed?One of my favorite topics to teach in my sociology classes is the concept of... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2011 BASEBALL, LIFE COACH, SPORTS

• Anatomy of a Control Problem

  I found this article the other day and thought I'd share it with everyone. It's for any player who has experienced control issues and how aspects of sports... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How Do Coaches Judge Potential?

  

  I received a great question from a reader related to a post a few days ago called Tryouts: Current ability vs Potential. The question was “How does a coach... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2011 BASEBALL, LIFE COACH, SPORTS

• The Power of a Routine

  Most players at the major league level have rituals or some sort of routine they go through prior to games. Some might put on their uniform the same way... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A Dog and Her Ball

  

  The past week has been a tough one for my family. Our 11 year old Golden Retriever (Cassie) passed away unexpectedly last Monday morning. So why would I... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2011 BASEBALL, LIFE COACH, SPORTS

• Baseball Tryouts: Current Ability Vs Potential

  Probably the worst part about coaching is tryouts. Telling a player that there is not room for him is not a fun conversation. Coaches love the game and sometime... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Learning from Baseball Photos

  

  There are probably a thousand reason why this time of year is great for baseball fans, players, and coaches. One of the things I look forward to is all the grea... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2011 BASEBALL, LIFE COACH, SPORTS

• I Bet You Can't Guess!

  One of the many cool things about a blog is that behind the scenes I can see statistics like what posts people are reading, what sites refer people to the... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2011 BASEBALL, LIFE COACH, SPORTS

• Hitting and Making Adjustments

  

  Yesterday (Feb. 18) in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Phillies second baseman Chase Utley was interviewed and asked a number of questions about last season as well... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2011 BASEBALL, LIFE COACH, SPORTS

• How to Wear a Baseball Uniform

  

  Now that players and coaches are gearing up for the approaching season, I thought it appropriate to write about something I find to be very important with... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Pick-offs and Holding Runners at 1st Base

  

  First of all, it needs to be said that picking off runners at first and holding runners close are not necessarily the same thing. When a pitcher picks a... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A Parent Talks to a Child Before the First Game

  

  I don't remember where I found this and still don't know who wrote it but I always get the chills when I read it. Great players usually are supported by great... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2011 BASEBALL, LIFE COACH, SPORTS

• Cardinal Sins of Baseball (part 3) - Pitching

  

  Cardinal Sins Part 1 and Part 2 were on Defense and Offense respectively. Here's a separate one for pitching.Click HERE for a site that sells a t-shirt for... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Cardinal Sins of Baseball (Part 2) - Offense

  

  Yesterday it was Cardinal Sins on defense. Today it's offense!Click HERE to go to a site thatsells t-shirts with this design!Taking a called third strike,... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Cardinal Sins of Baseball (Part 1) - Defense

  

  A "Cardinal Sin" refers to the most important behaviors people should avoid. In baseball, cardinal sins involve the worst mistakes players can make on the field. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Parents After Tryouts: This One's for You

  Dear Parents/Guardians, This time of year brings mixed emotions to the baseball coaching staff at _____High School. Although we are excited for the start of... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS