Michael Federico

Follower of Christ, Husband, Father and Baseball Coach 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by Faith, not by sight”

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Most parents think they’re helping their child.

Their coach sees it differently.

Here are 9 things coaches want parents to understand.

1. We care about your child.
Even when playing time is limited, nothing is personal. Every player has a role. Every role matters. Help us celebrate theirs.

2. The time commitment is real.
Only two people truly understand a coach’s schedule: the coach and their spouse. We are always on. We sacrifice family time to invest in your child. We don’t need a pat on the back. Just respect that fact.

3. We love this job.
But it is a hard job. Don’t steal our joy. Our passion. Our commitment. We are losing too many coaches.

4. We want to win more than you do.
We are competitive. We put our heart and soul into this. Strategy matters less than you think. We are at every practice. Trust what we see.

5. Everything is earned.
Don’t blame the coach. Encourage your child to do the work. The weight room. The driveway. The gym. You get what you earn.

6. Trust the process.
Team sports are the ultimate lab for life. There will be bumps. That is guaranteed. Accept it. The life lessons will last long after the final score.

7. Winning is hard.
Other teams want it too. Learning to win and lose is part of it.

8. Your child gets it.
They are at every practice. They know their role. Don’t feed their insecurities by questioning the coach. It hurts them and the team.

9. This is your child’s experience, not yours.
Let them enjoy it. Don’t judge. Don’t be critical. Just be there. Tell them you love watching them play. Be a fan of the team.

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[Diamond Dogs @LATechBSB]

First camp of the summer is coming up, visit the link below to get signed up!

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Tell your boss it’s TOURNAMENT DAY‼️

📍 Kennesaw, Ga.
🏟️ Mickey Dunn Stadium
🏆 CUSA Championship
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The scene is set 🎬

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Your 2026 Louisiana Tech Baseball Senior Class 👏

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The summer camp lineup is set ✅

Visit https://t.co/8fHunZWpJQ to register!

[Maris4HOF @RMaris0961]

Finally This Week 🌙. His record held for 61 years. MLB saw his record as the official record until 2022. He was a classy guy who did things the right and clean way. To me that’s HOF worthy. Have a goodnight and thank you for the privilege of your time. ⚾️ #Maris4HOF

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PLAYERS: If your coach holds you accountable in the little things be grateful because that can set you up to achieve the big things you desire most.

[Louisiana Tech University @LATech]

From the mound to the moon: Jeb Stefan, a two-time @LATechCOES graduate (B.S. '12, M.S. '15) and former @LATechBSB pitcher, is part of @NASA's Artemis II mission, providing engineering support for the flight control team and helping create critical capabilities for the Orion spacecraft.

With the world's eyes on the skies, Stefan took time to answer questions about his time at Louisiana Tech, his experience working on the Artemis II mission, and what advice he has for aspiring space explorers.

Read his Q&A: https://t.co/iOI9k9Wz6v

[Logan Simmons @CoachLSimmons]

Your legacy isn’t what you achieved, but what you left behind. What you’re remembered for matters. How you treat people, the lessons you taught, the values you instilled. Those are the things worth being remembered for. Eventually champions are forgotten, trophies collect dust, records are broken and memories fade.
Winning beyond the game is the biggest thing. It’s bigger than you. It’s about others and the impact you had in their lives and in generations.
People won’t always remember what you said, but they’ll remember how you made them feel.
Always remember people are more important than a task. That’s servant leadership. That’s a legacy worth leaving.

[Diamond Dogs @LATechBSB]

‘Dogs out west 🏜️

[Clif Marshall @ClifMarshall]

Sports make a great game - but a terrible God.

Listen carefully if you’re an athlete…

One day the season will end.
One day the career will end.
One day the applause will stop.

If your identity is in the game, you’ll feel lost when the game is gone.

But if your identity is in God, the game simply becomes a platform.

Sports are meant to be played.
They were never meant to be worshipped.

Train hard.
Compete with excellence.
Honor God with your effort.

But never forget:

Your purpose is bigger than your performance.

“You shall have no other gods before me.”
{Exodus 20:3}

[CooperBaggs 💰🍞 @edgaralandough]

God wants you to read this verse: Job 22:28

"You will succeed in everything you decide to do, and the light will shine on the road ahead." You will cry, not because someone has hurt you, but because God has answered your prayers.

[LA Tech Football 🏈 @LATechFB]

We’d like to take a moment to remember the impact and lives of three former Bulldog teammates — Pat Collins, Jerry Arledge, and Don Tippit — who passed away this week.

These three not only shared the field together, but they also embodied what it truly means to be a Bulldog.

Their leadership, service, and influence reached far beyond the playing surface, and their legacy will forever remain part of the Louisiana Tech University family.

Forever teammates. Forever Bulldogs. 💙

[Jim Henderson @DrJBHenderson]

Mrs. Tonia had the envíe for boudin, crawfish pies, and gumbo…and cooked enough for the Diamond Dogs ahead of opening weekend. ⁦@LATechBSB⁩ 💙❤️🐶⚾️

[Diamond Dogs @LATechBSB]

It’s officially GAME WEEK‼️

#BarkLouder

[Diamond Dogs @LATechBSB]

Got some new heat to chop with this spring 🔥

#TeamRawlings | #TheChosenOne

@RawlingsSports | @EastonBaseball

[Diamond Dogs @LATechBSB]

Time is running out! One week left until our HS Prospect Camp with spots still available!

Get registered now ⤵️

[Diamond Dogs @LATechBSB]

We’d like to give a HUGE thank you to Travis Wyckoff (@KingdomCoachTW) for coming to Ruston and talking to our guys the past two days!

An elite speaker who brought the energy, allowing us to sharpen some iron with iron.

[Diamond Dogs @LATechBSB]

The Diamond 'Dogs add 11 to the Signing Class of 2026
https://t.co/mJCcUpjkI9