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Coffee Talk E3 | Fall Ball: Building Players vs. Chasing Trophies
☕ In this Coffee Talk episode, BJ Johnson tackles the hot topic of fall ball and what it’s really for. Is it about chasing medals, or is it about building players for the long run? BJ shares why fall tournaments should be treated as evaluation season, how coaches can use this time to experiment and build depth, and why athletes and parents need to embrace growth over short-term wins.
Key Takeaways:
• Why fall tournaments shouldn’t be treated like summer nationals
• The “laboratory season” mindset for coaches, parents, and athletes
• Why experimentation and mistakes fuel long-term success
• The role of parents in supporting development vs. stressing stats
• How athletes can use fall as a proving ground
🎧 Subscribe to Coffee Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen, and join us each week as we break down the real conversations shaping the game.
💬 Keep the conversation going with us on social media @AroundTheDirt and tell us your perspective on the purpose of fall tournaments. 🩵
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By Around the Dirt☕ In this Coffee Talk episode, BJ Johnson tackles the hot topic of fall ball and what it’s really for. Is it about chasing medals, or is it about building players for the long run? BJ shares why fall tournaments should be treated as evaluation season, how coaches can use this time to experiment and build depth, and why athletes and parents need to embrace growth over short-term wins.
Key Takeaways:
• Why fall tournaments shouldn’t be treated like summer nationals
• The “laboratory season” mindset for coaches, parents, and athletes
• Why experimentation and mistakes fuel long-term success
• The role of parents in supporting development vs. stressing stats
• How athletes can use fall as a proving ground
🎧 Subscribe to Coffee Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen, and join us each week as we break down the real conversations shaping the game.
💬 Keep the conversation going with us on social media @AroundTheDirt and tell us your perspective on the purpose of fall tournaments. 🩵