Oct 4, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
We study the game. We go to conferences. We make practice plans. We scout opponents. We are meticulous in our preparation for the upcoming season. Nothing escapes our notice. But if we aren’t careful, the most important thing will escape us and we’ll be...
Aug 25, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
It was painful to watch. Rick Ankiel, the promising rookie pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, who had dominated National League hitters for much of the 2000 season, couldn’t find the strike zone. Actually, it was worse than that. He wasn’t even close....
Jun 30, 2014 | Coach's Counselor, Game Notes
I hate losing. I never handled it well. I’ll probably always hate it, but I’m coming to understand what an incredible teacher it is for players, coaches, and parents. Instead of making you cynical, instead of making you a quitter, losing can develop in you...
