Feb 10, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
You’ve heard them. Those voices. They aren’t just in your head. They’re everywhere. They come from coaches, teammates, parents, fans, yourself. They push you toward higher achievement or greater mediocrity. Those voices won’t ever stop, and...
Sep 9, 2013 | Diamond Devotions
What makes a player truly a “ballplayer?” There’s a difference, you know, between someone who plays ball and someone who is a ballplayer. Those who haven’t played may not notice it, but there is a difference. Someone who plays ball may have...
Jul 16, 2013 | Diamond Devotions
Every year, both the National and American Leagues select a “Comeback Player of the Year.” Typically, this is a player whose previous season was marred by injuries, relegation to the Minor Leagues, or some other difficulty that rendered them ineffective as...
May 10, 2013 | Diamond Devotions
It doesn’t take long for a coach to determine who wants to learn and who doesn’t. On every youth, high school, or college team, there are players who soak up coaching and those who dismiss it. Here’s a quick lesson for coaches: give your best effort...
Apr 10, 2013 | Diamond Devotions
Anyone who works with or coaches young people, particularly college students, must fight the urge to laugh when these players and students talk about how busy they are. “Just wait,” you think. “You don’t know what busy is!” Yet, if you...
