- Head Coach of Liberty University since 2016
Ultimate student athlete experience- Leave liberty and saying WOW
All parts of lifeBaseball part last because if other parts are not bigger then baseball will not be as bestKeep priorities in line - habits and routines in place to make Frame the habits and routines FoodClassFoodStadiumHow does it look for you?Stack enough good days and body knows what to expectCheck in with players to see what does work for themConnect with the kids that has nothing to do with baseball. Relationship not just built on the game- I don’t want our relationship to be all about baseball and tied to the player performance
- Come down to the park and leave everything and just be yourself at the ballpark!
To establish trust you have to talk about your plan and goals for the kids- How are we going to tackle (bullpen, grades, on time, etc)
Make our team collectively and individually not worry and trust Stop and listen, let kids talk, ask questions, get to know the detailsNever say I have seen it all!Office door is always openThe amount of time that things happen exactly the way they thought it would is very small. Bring your mother on a visit to know that someone will take care of your sonIf it’s just the baseball piece, don’t come here!It will come across really genuine or it will come across as a used car salesman/artificialEvolved over time with a passion for connection Are we delivering on the things we told these kids God has a plan for your life that is way better than what you have plannedLife is about people and about relationshipsThe more simple and direct, the easier it is to look back on itWhen you get outside yourself you will be surprised how much better you can performWaited a couple years to focus on a couple pillarsFocus on those 3 pillars fully everyday and then Omaha takes care of itself, its a byproduct Started with relationships with the kids and having fun with the kids on the field. I wanted it to be authentic and genuineBe there for them!! Be part of their journey and feel like I am fighting for themKeep eyes open on staff that are a great fit!Created a job description for the new positions on staffIf you have a passion for people, we all have a passion for baseball, but you have to have a passion for people. Keep your head down and not worry about what is nextBe so good with the relationships you are in right now, be where your feet are, and be present in the relationships you haveThe right place, the right people (trust), you will get through things that come up 
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