Every athlete wants confidence when the lights come on. But here’s the truth most don’t want to hear — confidence isn’t something you can just “get.”  You can’t buy it, borrow it, or wish it into existence. Confidence is earned. And the currency is habits. The Myth of “Feeling Ready” A lot of athletes chase confidence like it’s a feeling that magically appears on game day. They hope it’ll show up after a few good bullpens or when the crowd starts cheering. But that kind of co

Everyone loves the idea of an athlete “rising to the occasion.”It’s the highlight moment — bases loaded, two outs, pressure sky-high — and somehow, she delivers. But here’s the truth: No one magically becomes great under pressure. Champions don’t rise to the occasion; they fall back on their habits. Pressure Exposes What You’ve Practiced Game-time stress doesn’t create new skills — it exposes the ones you’ve actually mastered. If your routine is locked in, pressure won’t shak

Everyone wants big results — faster pitches, better command, more power, more confidence. But here’s the problem: most athletes swing for the fence and burn out when the results don’t come fast enough. The real separator?The ones who get better 1% at a time  — and never stop. Small Wins Compound. Big Jumps Don’t. The 1% rule is simple: If you get just 1% better every day, that growth compounds. One day, you look back and realize you’ve completely changed as an athlete — not b

Every parent wants their athlete to work harder, focus better, and stay consistent. But here’s the thing — your athlete is watching you  more than they’re listening to you. Your habits are contagious. The way you prepare, react, and recover sets the tone for how your athlete does the same. Your Athlete Learns from What You Model Kids mirror what they see — not what they’re told. If they see a parent who’s consistent, organized, and handles adversity with composure, that becom

Every parent hits the same crossroads: “Is my kid ready for lessons… or am I about to waste time and money?” Starting too early drains your resources. Starting too late forces your athlete to play catch-up. The right timing makes all the difference. Here’s how to know when your athlete is truly ready to level up. 1. The Athlete Wants It — Not You If your athlete only trains when you remind them, they're not ready. If they ask to practice, want to fix things, and show real int

If you’ve got a young athlete, your life probably feels like one big carpool route — lessons, practices, tournaments, rinse, repeat. You’re basically the unpaid Uber driver of youth sports. But here’s the thing: you’re not just transportation — you’re transformation. Every drive, every pep talk, every sigh from the front seat…it all shapes how your athlete experiences the game and who they become through it. It’s time to redefine what it means to be a sports parent — not as a

Every parent wants to give their athlete the best shot at success — the right coach, the right training, the right opportunities. But here’s the truth most parents miss: athletic lessons aren’t just for your kid. They’re for you, too. When your child trains, practices, fails, and grows, you’re not just an observer. You’re part of the system shaping how they think, respond, and persist. The best parents don’t just watch the lesson — they learn  from it. 1. Master the Art of Pa

If you’ve ever watched youth sports from the sidelines, you know that  parent. The one yelling instructions over the coach, throwing their hands up at every mistake, or pacing like they’ve got money on the game. Here’s the truth: that kind of sideline energy doesn’t just embarrass the kid — it stunts their growth. Every parent wants their athlete to succeed. But the difference between being a supporter  and a saboteur  often comes down to one thing: how you show up. 1. Encour

Every week, parents ask me how to help their daughter pitch at the college level. They know she’s talented. They just want to give her every possible edge to make that dream happen. Here’s the truth: only 8.5% of high school players compete in college, and just 1.7% play at the D1 level. From my experience coaching and recruiting at the D1 level, college coaches look for pitchers who can consistently: Throw 60+ MPH Command four pitches  (Fastball, Change, and two movement pit