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Leadership Starts With Accountability Feb 15, 2026

True leadership begins with accountability.

In youth sports, leadership is often misunderstood. Many people associate leadership with talent, status, or volume — the athlete who talks the most, pitches the most, or produces the biggest results. But in reality, the strongest leaders are not defined ...

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What Stat Should Pitchers Actually Care About This Preseason? Feb 07, 2026

What Stat Should Pitchers Actually Care About This Preseason?

Before the season even starts, most girls already feel pressure.

And it usually comes from what they think they’re supposed to measure.

I see it every preseason.

Parents are excited. Schedules are filling up. Lessons are booked. New t...

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How to Help Your Softball Player Thrive (Without Burning Her Out) Feb 05, 2026

As softball season approaches, I see the same pattern every single year.

Parents start asking:

“Should my daughter be throwing more?”
“Is she behind?”
“What should we be working on right now?”

And I get it. Preseason can feel like a countdown clock. Everyone’s posting workouts,

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Why Pre-Season Structure Beats In-Season Hustle Feb 03, 2026

 Every season, athletes and parents scramble.

Extra lessons. More reps. Longer practices.

The intention is good — but the timing is off.

Consistency doesn’t come from hustle. It comes from structure.

And structure is built in pre-season.

Hustle Feels Productive — Until It Fails

During the seas...

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Pre-Season Is Where Confidence Actually Starts Feb 02, 2026

 Confidence doesn’t suddenly appear on opening day. It isn’t something athletes can turn on when the uniform goes on.

Real confidence is built earlier — quietly, intentionally, and long before results matter.

That’s why pre-season matters more than most people realize.

Confidence Comes From Famil...

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Pre-Season Isn’t Optional If You Want Consistency Jan 31, 2026

 Every season, the same pattern shows up.

Some athletes step into competition looking calm, confident, and ready. Their mechanics hold up under pressure. Their routines feel familiar. Their confidence doesn’t disappear after one bad inning or one tough at-bat.

Others look sharp one day… and comple...

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Progress Over Perfection: What Athletes Really Need From Us Jan 31, 2026

No coach — and no parent — gets it right 100% of the time. I know I haven’t. 

I’ve made mistakes as a player, a coach, and a business owner. Those moments didn’t define me — but they absolutely shaped how I coach today. In fact, many of the lessons I now teach with confidence came directly from sit...

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Stop Telling Athletes to “Calm Down”: What to Say Instead Jan 30, 2026

“Calm down.”

It’s one of the most common phrases said to athletes — and one of the most misunderstood.

While it’s usually said with good intentions, many athletes don’t experience it as calming at all. Instead, they hear:

  • “You’re overreacting”

  • “You shouldn’t feel this way”

  • “You’re d

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The Power of One Deep Breath Jan 29, 2026

 One deep breath can change everything.

It sounds simple—almost too simple—but in high-pressure moments, it can be the difference between spiraling and stabilizing.

As the season approaches, parents often focus on physical readiness: reps, conditioning, mechanics. But some of the most important to...

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Game-Day Nerves Are Normal (And They Don’t Mean Your Athlete Isn’t Ready) Jan 27, 2026

 If your daughter feels nervous before games, take a breath.

That feeling doesn’t mean she’s unprepared.
It doesn’t mean she lacks confidence.
It doesn’t mean something is wrong.

It means her body is getting ready to perform.

As the season approaches, many parents notice the same signs:
Tighter s...

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