It Is Time

Oct 26, 2021 | Blog

We prepare for weeks ahead of our first game each season. We hit, throw, run, field, go over philosophy and team strategies…then it is time. Time to go. Time to play. Time to display what our preparation has done for us. There’s a tune-up here and there...

One Answer in Every Temptation

Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Diamond Devotions

In the minds of many, Ron Polk’s Baseball Playbook is the seminal work regarding coaching the game and planning practice. It is literally exhaustive, covering everything from bunt coverages to relays to batting practice. In a sense, it is the Bible for coaches...

Another Question in Temptation

Oct 20, 2021 | Blog

The brand of baseball we play where I coach isn’t fancy or glamorous. It’s pretty boring, really. Our goal is to put pressure on the opposing defense by bunting, running, and being aggressive. Most of the time, it works. In today’s game, however,...

One Question in Temptation

Oct 19, 2021 | Blog

Baseball is the ultimate team and individual sport. Without individual performances, the team cannot win. Without the team performance, individuals lose. Plays can’t be drawn up to ensure one player dominates the game or gets the ball each time. No players take...

How a Christian Handles Disappointment, Part 4: Gratitude

Nov 26, 2020 | Blog, Diamond Devotions

I didn’t play well as a senior in college. Looking back, I think maybe I was just disappointed. Our team had more downs than ups my first three years and it was all just disappointing. We could have been better. We could have worked harder. We could have won...

How a Christian Handles Disappointment, Part 3: Perseverance

Nov 25, 2020 | Blog, Diamond Devotions

I wore # 8 in college at Murray State University. After wearing 9 in high school, I hoped to remain with that on my back, but it was unavailable when I arrived on campus. After offering to pay the teammate wearing it, I was denied and forced to choose a new number. To...