Michael K. Thompson

Author. Podcaster. Sports Leadership Facilitator. English teacher. Retired softball coach Frankfort High School, MI. MHSSCA HoF, 2016. Marathoner. ΛΧΑ.

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Now available at Amazon! A must-read for all softball coaches, players, and fans. #thesoftballtrip #mhssca @CoachBechler #LeadershipMatters @NFCAorg

[Seth Kindig @SethKindig]

Most standards don't fail because they're bad standards.

They fail because they're inconsistently enforced.

That's a leadership issue.
Performance is downstream of leadership.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

I was 27.
First head coaching job.
Replacing a Hall of Fame legend.

One month in, I made a decision that set the culture.

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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

10 Things ALL Teammates Can Do

1. Be on Time
2. Be Coachable
3. Be Engaged
4. Support your Teammates
5. Be an Energy Giver
6. Keep a Positive Attitude
7. Give your Best Effort
8. Respect Others
9. Be an Encourager
10. Be a Good Role Model

#LeadershipMatters

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Have a bad culture? Lacking chemistry? Poor player-leadership?

Looking to develop your athletes into world-class leaders both on and off the playing fields?

We are here to help! Now booking highly egaging and interactive summits and workshops for the fall of 2026.

https://t.co/MQrGeAZN4H

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Have a bad culture? Lacking chemistry? Poor player-leadership?

Looking to develop your athletes into world-class leaders both on and off the playing fields?

We are here to help! Now booking highly egaging and interactive summits and workshops for the fall of 2026.

https://t.co/MQrGeAZN4H

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

To all my leadership students:

[Brittany McKinney @bmac_22]

Bottom 7, 2 outs, down by 2…
Smiling walking to the plate. She knew.
Ice cold🧊 🧊 🧊

Pitchers worst nightmare to see that confidence stepping into the box.
Delivered. Incredible WCWS moment.

[Brittany McKinney @bmac_22]

Bottom 7, 2 outs, down by 2…
Smiling walking to the plate. She knew.
Ice cold🧊 🧊 🧊

Pitchers worst nightmare to see that confidence stepping into the box.
Delivered. Incredible WCWS moment.

[MHSFCA @michiganhsfca]

Just a reminder. Summer rules kick off tomorrow. 15 dates. Only 7 can be 7 on 7. Shoulder pads are only allowed for individuals at college camps on college campuses run by college coaches. No shoulder pads for team camps on college campuses. Four player rule becomes 7…….

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐅𝐎𝐑 🥎 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐒. Read the story of a softball team learning how to become better teammates and more positive leaders. @NFCAorg https://t.co/qIb7XlB3u9

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Character Matters. @UACoachMurphy

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

ICYMI: "Leadership Matters Podcast" with special guest Dennis Rasmussen, MLB pitcher.

https://t.co/tsvAz5wPNy

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Now available at Amazon! A must-read for all softball coaches, players, and fans. #thesoftballtrip #mhssca @CoachBechler #LeadershipMatters @NFCAorg

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

COACHES: You get what you allow, reward, permit, or reinforce. Encourage, teach, and praise the behaviors that you want repeated.

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Win the Process of Winning. #leadershipMatters

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[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Happy NFCA Day!

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@NFCAorg #nfcaday