One of the best things I ever did was learn how to use Gamechanger. (For reference, Gamechanger is an app for keeping score of games. In this case, it’s the electronic version of keeping the baseball book.) I get that it’s not hard, so I’m definitely not bragging about it.

He’s a student athlete. Has been for years. But high school is where it’ll be put to the test. And so far, he’s rising to the occasion. He signed up for a full slate of honors and AP classes as a freshman. He even wanted to sign up for a 0 period class to get ahead of credits. We’re going to need to strike a balance where he achieves his goals and challenges himself, while remaining eligible to play and on a path for college that sets him up to go where he wants to. Let the fun begin!

Our family strongly believes that when you join a team, you are in it for the long haul. You commit to showing up to practice, even when it’s hard. You commit to getting better, helping the team get better, and being an active contributor the entire season.

Great coaches help their players learn how to deal with emotions - even the hard ones, like losing.

The difference between good and great is what you do when no one is looking. During the off season, during down time, are you putting in the work to get better? When does that drive kick in?