- 21 seasons as HC of Woodlands HS (TX)
Red lights, yellow lights, green lights The higher level you go the more mental the game isThe 6 inches between your ears controls the 6 feet below The difference between winning and losing is executionUse telescope approach (whole year) and then break it downThe mental game helps you be where your feet areMental toughness is about helping you stay present in the momentThe past is your ego and the future is your pride, and being in the moment is about being humble.Routines are huge and teaching in practice and executing in gamesWhen you get to the game - you take off your clothes and you are no longer a student, son, you are all in and focused in on the gameWhen you leave the game/line - you take off your clothes and go back to being a good son/boyfriend/community memberDrop in the brick, bring a toilet to flush the errorSo what, next pitch to help stay in the momentWork on breathing - easy to do when things are going well, but to have the ability to slow it down when the game speeds up and recognizes.Players should have their routine, so when they are waiting they are doing their routineWhen the at bat starts you have work your routine (in the hole, on deck, etc)Understanding what a players release is and work on it- Defense get out of the circle
Purposeful reps to be sure they are aware of their release routine (make them bobble)Pitcher wipes the mound (to wipe away the last pitch)Classroom session, mapped out practice, and execute in practiceThe lightbulb may not come when we have them but whenWe are trying to develop the champions off the field, and the championships on the field work it outFirst days of the fall we are only in the classroom- Develop core values - called “family values”
Excellence - be your bestCompetitiveEnergy Selfless - How are these visible in the community, classroom, home
What kind of service can we do for the community?- Challenger league - go help and host
I wanted to develop a program, not just a teamGetting to know each of your teammate is crucialPresent the values - what do we think of them??How do we demonstrate in the classroom, community, homeWe have to model the behaviorPut all kids in the program in small groups and have a leader and they get to know each other, and at the of the fall we have a draft to put together team for “Dell Challenge.” Captains choose Costume Halloween gameBoat crew leaders in charge of attendance to tell coaches who is absentOnce you think you have this game figured out it will humble you quick80-85% pitcher/hitter battle, so we need to dominate that battleWe are focused are on the things that happen the most Rapsodo to help get numbers to get recruited and help develop a pitcher quickerYOU NEED TO BE YOUR BEST HITTING/PITCHING COACHDriveline Axe bat trainer for overload/underload bat speed trainingStations where you choose what works for best for them, along with what WE are doingWe are trying to give them ownershipBook studiesMind, body, spirit - getting a little bit better each dayPractice what I preach!Focus on the process and play one pitch at a timeSummer homework - live your family values, read the book, and do a one page reaction paper on it, watch Miracle the movie and look for family values. Creating habits versus setting goals. - What habits will you create to make a big difference?
We all have those dreams, and look at your habit and do they reflect your goal?Raise or lower your goals based on your daily habitsFill out your weekly schedule so you know where you time is going Reflect and see where your time is goingThen fill out your scheduleIf you have a goal you want to achieve then your time need to match thatDon’t try to do it all, find out what works for your guys! 
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