Nov 24, 2020 | Blog, Diamond Devotions
No one usually considers himself or herself to be arrogant. Most of the time, we are the last ones to see it. On full display for those around us, our pride is often hidden to us. It makes us blind, I suppose. And if we’re honest, we just don’t want to see...
Jan 28, 2018 | Diamond Devotions
Baseball is a liar. It gives rewards too quickly to the players who are simply bigger and stronger at an early age. And it causes some to believe they will never amount to anything. In truth, long term success in this great game isn’t based on early indications,...
Nov 28, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
What does it mean to lead? What makes a person a leader? Is it the ability to take charge of a situation and tell others what to do? Is a leader the coach who ensures it’s his way or the highway? Is leadership as a player based on talent or seniority? Are some...
Oct 3, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
“These guys think they know everything. They won’t listen. They need to be humbled by a few losses so they can decide they want to be coached again.” I’ve said those very things about guys I’ve coached. All the while, I forget I was and...
Sep 11, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
It goes something like this: hanging curveball, monster home run, bat flip, slow trot, lots of yelling, someone gets drilled with a fastball, benches clear, media goes crazy, players are suspended, the debate continues. A bat flip after a home run always draws...
