TRUTH MATTERS

Truth Matters I’ve discovered that one of the greatest joys in live is giving a voice to thought, passion arises.  It’s a gift to enjoy and at least a current freedom.  I’ve spent a lifetime playing games for a living,The most innocent games were played in the...
IDENTITY SPEAKS VOLUMES

IDENTITY SPEAKS VOLUMES

Names are important. Have you ever noticed how, when you get someone’s name wrong, they generally correct you right away? Calling a person by name communicates their value. Years ago, I attended a Dale Carnegie class because of my inability to remember names, probably...
IDENTITY SPEAKS VOLUMES

My Dad My Hero

Legacy Playbook – Day 2 My dad was my hero, as most kids want their dad to be. I desired an intimate connection with him, desperately wanted his notice, and sought his affirmation. He worked hard at two jobs just to provide for necessities. He never took time...

Passion

My Land of Innocence was located across the street from a ballpark. By age five, baseball was a passion—my first love. The ballpark became my second home. In the summer, there was seldom a time when I wasn’t the first kid in the park in the morning and the last one to...
Championing Your Child’s Future Part 2:

Championing Your Child’s Future Part 2:

3 Ways to Help your Child develop GRIT Venture back with me to that day in college soon after an amateur draft– the day my wife and I were having lunch with a professional scout. After some small talk, the scout made his presentation and offered me a pro contract. You...
Championing Your Child’s Future

Championing Your Child’s Future

Part 1: Establishing a Winning Strategy For Youth Sports The scene is set! Let’s listen together or mind read at a youth sports game… Come on Billy, keep your eye on the ball! We really need a win today to advance! Oh my God, I can’t believe Steve missed the pass, why...
Freedom in the Midst of Tragedy

Freedom in the Midst of Tragedy

In 1981 the Texas Rangers were on the last day of a road trip in Seattle when a call came into the locker room. The manager took the call and then quickly came to my locker to say my wife’s obstetrician was on the phone. I immediately jumped up in alarm to answer the...
How to Build a Championship Organizational Culture – Part One

How to Build a Championship Organizational Culture – Part One

When you’re building a championship organization, one of the most important truths gleaned from my observation is that culture matters . In a 35-year baseball career, I either played for, was professionally associated with or had business relationships with 11...
Revelations About God Learned Behind Home Plate

Revelations About God Learned Behind Home Plate

“Three Revelations About God” The most important game of my baseball career had the most stressful day. A late inning win by the Kansas City Royals the night before sent us to the final game of the ’85 World Series. We took the kids out to a park in order...
How To Put The “Fun” Back Into Youth Sports

How To Put The “Fun” Back Into Youth Sports

“Fun is Essential to Successfully Navigate Youth Sports” Time on the field has taught many values that transcend life principals. The 7th game of the 1985 World Series was amazing with one major factor learned about the professional sports culture. IT’S ALL ABOUT FUN!...