Sep 12, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
Attend any baseball practice, at any age level, and you’ll likely hear talk at some point about why and how something is to be done. Why do we position ourselves here? Why do we throw to that base? How do we make an adjustment on that pitch? How should we move...
Jan 12, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
I had finally won a spot in the starting lineup my sophomore year of high school. After a walk in my first plate appearance, I proceeded to go one for my next eleven, including six strikeouts. Fearing I was about to lose the job I worked hard to win, I was desperate....
Aug 12, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
I once coached a guy who had more natural ability than anyone around. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do on the baseball field. Seriously. He was a five-tool guy. But he was an idiot. He listened to no one. He was uncoachable, on and off the field. Sure,...
Feb 13, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
Yogi Berra is famous for saying things he may or may not have said. “It ain’t over till it’s over.” “You can’t hit and think at the same time.” “It’s like deja vu all over again.” “I never said all the...
Sep 13, 2013 | Diamond Devotions
Coaches do a lot of talking. If it were all recorded and played back, how would that change the way they spoke in the first place? Would they want to play for themselves? Would they listen to themselves? Would they tune out? Would they take offense? Proverbs...
