Mark Smartt

Husband, Father, Proud Grandfather, Owner of Smartt Baseball LLC

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

This is really good…

[Patrick Jones @pjonesbaseball]

I had a conversation with a Power 4 college coach who’s been doing this for 25+ years.

We were talking about the mentality of high school players during the recruiting process.

Here’s what he told me:

“What these kids don’t realize is…

I don’t care how many followers you have.
I don’t care how many home runs you hit in travel ball.
I don’t care how many offers you have.
I don’t care about your ranking.
I don’t care how hard you can hit a ball.
I don’t care about your metrics.

The only thing I care about is this:

Are you going to produce in between those white lines when we play this season?”

Then he said something else that hit:

“They’ve been so protected that the first time they fail, they quit… or they transfer.”

And here’s the part that matters.

The biggest development mistake I see?

Players don’t plan for failure.

They plan for success.
They visualize success.
They expect success.

But they don’t prepare for 0-4.
They don’t prepare for getting booed.
They don’t prepare for sitting the bench.
They don’t prepare for struggling for 3 weeks.

So when it happens — and it will — they panic.

Instead of executing a pre-made plan, they try to create one while emotional.

That never works.

Failure is coming.

The question is:
Did you already decide how you’re going to handle it?

[UAB Softball @UAB_SB]

𝙄𝙏’𝙎 𝙋𝙐𝙏𝙏𝙄𝙉’ 𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙊𝙉 ⛳️🥎

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#WinAsOne

[UAB Softball @UAB_SB]

First UAB WIN in the books for Head Coach Taylor Smartt! ✅

Congrats, @tsmartt14! 👏

#WinAsOne

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

@UAB_SB @tsmartt14 So proud!!

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

@BradyEnglett @TarletonBase @NavarroBasebal1 Congratulations Brady!! Extremely happy and proud for you and know you will make a huge impact on @TarletonBase program!

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

Extremely proud for @Brandon_Lock2 earning this amazing opportunity! His work ethic and desire to be great was evident to everyone from his first fall practice through his last game as a college player. No surprise he earned his way to the big leagues.

[San Diego Padres @Padres]

We have made the following roster moves:

[UAB Softball @UAB_SB]

Coach Taylor Smartt talking UAB softball on Episode 5 of the Inferno Podcast‼️

https://t.co/vM74FzbKli

#WinAsOne

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

Proud of both of my children for following their passion!

[Chase Smartt @chases9]

It is hard for me and @tsmartt14 stay away from coaching when both of us grew up with one of the best coaches around in our house! @CoachMarkSmartt 💪 we are thankful to learn from the best!

[UAB Softball @UAB_SB]

🚨𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 🚨

Find more information on the new hire below!

🔗 https://t.co/KsmRUjrwK3

[bluesharp @bluezharp]

Remembering Mike Bloomfield🎶🎸on his birthday w/ 'The Electric Flag' '67

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

@ericdubose28 It was great to see and visit with you! Reminiscing about that Legion team, that produced 3 MLB players and many quality college players, is always fun. UWA is fortunate to have you leading the program. The best is yet to come…

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

Big after the fact told y’all guy… I’m sure you said it since you said you did!

[Shane Gierke @Gierke12]

Don’t ever remember you saying that!! @john_rushing @CoachMarkSmartt

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

Congratulations to @ColtChrestman Mississippi College got better today adding a high energy coach and dynamic recruiter! The best is yet to come…

[Colt Chrestman @ColtChrestman]

Excited to get back in the state of Mississippi and get to work!

Let’s Go Chocs! #COTM

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

Pregame for the Owls. 15 minutes til NCAA Gainesville Regional game time. ⁦@tsmartt14⁩ can handle the fungo!

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

Proud for my daughter! At-large bids are difficult for any team outside the power conferences but the Owls earned the opportunity. Nothing better than post-season competition. The best is yet to come…

[Florida Atlantic Softball @FAUSoftball]

The Owls take on Gainesville 🦉👏

LETSSSS GOOOO!

#WinningInParadise

[Florida Atlantic Softball @FAUSoftball]

WE'RE IN!!

We will see you in Gainesville!

#WinningInParadise

[Florida Atlantic Softball @FAUSoftball]

2024 AAC Coaching Staff of the Year! 🏆

41 wins and counting 👌

#WinningInParadise

[The American @American_Conf]

𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 🥎

Florida Atlantic Owls x @FAUSoftball

#AmericanSB

[Taylor Smartt @tsmartt14]

Super proud to be the first @American_Conf regular season champions at @FAUAthletics! Grateful for the opportunity to compete and represent this school in PARAD🌴SE!! This team is special and we still have unfinished business 🥊😎

Yep, my sign is wrong side up..🙃

GO OWLS GO

[Mark Smartt @CoachMarkSmartt]

Congratulations to coaches and staff and most importantly the players on 41 wins and Regular Season Champions! Extremely proud of my daughter @tsmartt14 for her hard work and dedication. The best is yet to come…

[Florida Atlantic Softball @FAUSoftball]

🏆 CHAMPS 🏆

#WinningInParadise