Received an email from a buddy who said he got this from the ‘Baseball Dudes’. A lot of words of wisdom.
There are some things in Life and Baseball that you can’t argue…
• Overuse injuries in children are a result of adult choices. • 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. • 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 our youth is instilled by us adults. • Reputation, good or bad, is earned through actions and choices. • Academics ARE more important than sports. • For long term fulfillment, give more than you receive. • 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 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. |