Not Enough Time for Astronauts
We all have lofty goals. When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut. Soon, I realized I would need a master’s degree in space science to become one. That was enough to swing me to baseball instead. Probably a good thing too… there are currently only 19 international astronauts. But that brings me to my question: if […]
Legacy Builders
How do we want to be remembered? I think about this a lot. We have a chance to leave the world in a better place than when we found it. What does your legacy say about you? As we get older, relationships tend to fade. Friends we knew in high school or college move on […]
Fear in the Climb
The first twenty feet were great! I could do no wrong. Every time I reached for a hold it was there! Then something happened. I hesitated.
Performing Under Pressure with the G.O.A.T, Ken Ravizza
Fears Can Strike us at any time. Unfortunately, fear does not tend to come when our team is up by five runs…
Impact Drill- Month of Gratitude
Be Intentional The month of September has been a month of gratitude for us here at Major League University. Not that every month isn’t a month of gratitude, but this one felt important to us. We know showing gratitude will keep us grounded in a time where the world seems like it has been turned upside down. We […]
Getting Started with the Recruiting Process – Academics
Published by Joe Jimenez, Chapman University Star There is a common misconception in the high school baseball world that academics do not matter. This is not true. There is no denying that skill and talent can get a player recruited, but academics are just as important. A high academic profile paired with next level talent […]
Building a Winning Culture: 3 Effective Strategies
“Leadership is about inspiring people to accomplish what they thought they couldn’t do, whereas management is about persuading people to do what they never wanted to do” – Steve Jobs Vision All great teams and companies have a firm sense of belief in the organizations vision. Without a compelling vision, there would be nothing for […]
Changing Negative Thoughts Into Positive Ones
If you have ever been overwhelmed with negative thoughts, you are not alone. Everyone experiences negative thoughts every single day. It is part of human nature. We each have many thoughts on a daily basis so negativity will pop up from time to time. What we focus on becomes our reality. Our self-esteem takes a […]
4 Benefits to Strength and Conditioning
There is no secret that strength and conditioning is important to all athletes. Whether you are the best player in the country or you are trying to find your way into the starting line up, strength and conditioning will improve your performance. One of the greatest benefits is to build a strong foundation. Having a […]
Hitters: How To Improve Your Vision At The Plate
Vision is one of the key foundations for hitting. Without great vision, it is hard to excel no matter how good your mechanics are. It is not common to see players working on this, but I believe it is a crucial component of their game. There are many pitchers that do a great job at […]
Hitters: Keys to Improve Pitch Selection
Every hitter wants to be successful at the dish. It feels great when pitchers fear facing you and you are helping your team win, but how do we accomplish this? There are many factors that go into being a great hitter such as your mentality, your approach, your mechanics, and the situation. In this article, we will […]
Plan Ahead To Success
Planning is an essential tool to your success as a ball player. Once you know what your dreams are, it is important to create an organized structure in your daily life to create the routines and habits that will serve you. Plans will differ from player to player depending on the individual’s needs. If you […]
