Certain Truths There are some things in Life and Baseball you simply can’t argue… – You won’t grow if you are always talking. – Development will not happen without opportunity. – Velocity will only get you so far. – You can’t teach experience. – Playing and coaching are two very different things. – Parenting IS the toughest job in the world. – Peak athleticism is temporary, character is forever. – Missed calls will always even out in the end. – There’s a difference between a “Throwing Coach” and a “Pitching Coach.” – There’s a difference between a “Swing Coach” and a “Hitting Coach.” – There’s a difference between a “Manager” and a “Coach.” – Entitlement in children is instilled by the adults in their lives. – Overuse injuries in children are result of the adults choices. – Academics ARE more important than sports. – All it takes is one coach to take the love of the game away from a child. – All it takes is one coach to help the love of the game grow in a child. – The mentally weak have a habit of making excuses. – The mentally tough have a habit of accountability. – For long term fulfillment, give more than you receive. – Winning 3 of 4 games is a great achievement, not a failure. – Never a failure, always a lesson. – It’s easy to take generosity for granted but the truly grateful will always show their gratitude. – Everyone starts with trust from on another, but it’s your attitude and your choices which will either see that trust build or fade away. – Being coachable and open minded is one of the best traits a person/athlete can possess. – Being un-coachable and closed minded is one of the worst traits a person/athlete can possess and means you will have less to give. – Strong physically but weak mentally equals limited success. – Those who read are those who seek information and are those who will have more to give and offer. – Confidence in children can either be built up or broken down by the words and actions of the adults. – Greed and Ego are major issues in youth sports. – Mistakes made as a young person are inevitable but not the end of the world. They make for great learning experiences and character building moments. – In the end, it’s about the impact you had on others. – LIFE REVOLVES AROUND RELATIONSHIPS.