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Don’t look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That’s the only way it happens – and when it happens, it lasts. –John Wooden

Saturday, January 31, 2009

The importance of relaxing at the plate and hitting the ball the other way

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Gordon following new overall plan this winter Below is an article on former Husker Alex Gordon and his work this offseason to improve his hi...

Team First Mentality

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Good article in the Omaha World Herald about Creighton baseball. The article talks about how the team is hoping to learn from what happened ...
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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Mighty MO

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SHIFTING MOMENTUM " If you get caught up in things over which you have no control, it will adversely affect those things over which you...

Respect for the game

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Here are a few great quotes from Ryne Sandberg that were forwarded to me by legendary ex-legion JV coach, Joseph Cooley. In 2005, Ryne Sandb...
Thursday, January 22, 2009

It is all about the relationships and experiences

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Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer , who at 45 became the second-oldest pitcher to start a World Series game, on what he treasures most about his...

The importance of controlling your emotions

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Great stuff from sports psychologist Gary Mack's book " Mind Gym " about a conversation he once had with Edgar Martinez , a 7-...
Monday, January 19, 2009

Will to win

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Separated from the pack by the will to win Good article about Greg Maddux , who retired after 23 years in the Major Leagues. [In 23 seasons...

Believing in a process!

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Believing in a process New Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha on what he values as a coach : "What you need to do is let these players...
Thursday, January 15, 2009

What's Our name?

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from emuss.blogspot.com The story behind the "What's Our Name?" slogan A must-read story in the Baltimore paper this morning...
Friday, January 9, 2009

Goals!

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From Steven Ellis How To Set Goals To Increase Pitching Performance "This year, I want to ____________________." What baseball pit...
Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Eight Qualities of Great Teams

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from Bruce Brown Over the years, every sport has witnessed its share of great teams. While recogizable differences between these teams certa...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Being a competitor by Bruce Brown

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Being a competitor is not dependant on your gender, your sport or your genetics. Being a competitor is a choice; it is a decision, and it be...
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