This video was so good I couldn’t NOT post it. There are so many little phrases, quotes, and concepts from this video that I love. Just about anyone can learn something from this video, softball player or not, athlete or not. My favorites are listed below the video. For now, press play and check it out…
It’s hot outside - no one needs to say it again. (in other words, stop your whining and do it! lol)
You can invest your time or you can spend your time.
Successful people have consistency in performance.
You can have no great victories in your life, unless you can overcome adversity, because the adversity is what makes it the challenge.
The greatest opportunity to learn is when you make a mistake.
…every minute of every day you are selling something. You are either selling positive, or you’re selling negative.
…when you come out on the field to practice, you know what I want to see? I want to see somebody’s positive energy that is affecting somebody else to do it better.
…you have to learn how to work, you only get out of something what you put in it, you reap what you sow, you have to work.
Do you know what your character is? It is the accumulation of your thoughts, your habits and your priorities, on a day to day basis. That’s what makes the choices that you make. It is the accumulation of your thoughts, your habits and your priorities, and the choices that you make, make you who you are.
You are going through the pain of discipline, or the pain of disappointment.
That is what we expect you to learn, and be able to do, in this camp, is to have the discipline to sustain and be a relentless competitor, and have pride in your performance of doing everything that you do at this camp the best that you can do it, because that becomes a habit.
There are probably a few things I missed that I really liked, but this is such a great talk that offers so many great tips for those who really want to make some positive changes. It starts with a MINDSET (not with ability).
The beginning of a New Year is often time for new goals and resolutions. Personally, I didn’t wait for the New Year.
If you did, that’s okay. That’s what most people do. While I hope you’re not trying to be like most people (aka ordinary or average), the important thing is not when you start but that you DO get started!
That said, the first day of the year has come and gone. Did you DO anything to move yourself closer to your goals?
I know I did!
Think about it right now. What one thing can you do today that will get you moving in the right direction? It doesn’t have to be something big. Baby steps work!
Choose one thing and commit to getting it done today!
If you feel like sharing, please leave a comment and tell me what your one thing is. I’d love to hear from you.
‘Tis the season to give and, therefore, shop and it looks like if you shop at Amazon.com, you can still get stuff in time for Christmas. I happened to be looking through some softball stuff at Amazon.com and if I could order any-softball-thing I wanted…
Here are the Top 5 Softball Goodies that would be in my shopping cart…
I’m starting to see these nets all over the place. Seems like everyone has them and I hear they are very easy to travel with when it comes to flying via plane.
Whether it’s for protecting pitchers throwing during practice or hitting into during pre-game warm-up or simply for hitting practice, this net is easy to use, set up, and transport! Buy Now
The Softball Drill Book Whoa! That’s a lot of drills and ideas for any coach to use in practice. This book covers:
training
fundamental skills
position-specific skills
tactical drills
and more!
Coach’s Guide to Game-Winning Softball Drills Nuff said. Really. Who wouldn’t want a book full of game winning softball drills by Michelle Smith? This book will help you coach your players to:
Master the mechanics of footwork for fielding with hustle
Swing for the fences and hit the fastest pitches
Catch the ball proactively and throw it quickly and accurately to its target
Defend the infield and outfield with speed and confidence
Run the bases swiftly and strategically
Marc Dagenais actually did a video review of this book. If you want to see it, click on this link to see what Marc and other people think of this book!
Throw Like a Girl by Jennie Finch Yup, yup! It’s the brand new book out by Jennie Finch. Since I’m doing so much reading this year, this would definitely be one I pick up! Apparently it’s a great book for any parent or young lady that wants to participate in any sport. Throw Like a Girl inspires, motivates, and answers questions about issues specific to today s female athletes including but not limited to:
body image
femininity vs. sports
peer pressure
nutrition
and the balancing act today s young women construct between school, extra-curricular activities, family, and friends
Padded Bucket Lid/Seat What can I say? I’m 6 months pregnant. Regular buckets are terrible to sit on right now! What’s you’re excuse for wanting one? I know you do. lol
, you can still get stuff in time for Christmas. I happened to be looking through some softball stuff at 
. This bucket: