It has been a pleasure coaching these young men. They have done great things for our program and exemplify the standards that we expect from our Team Guys!
The Standard is the Standard!
Hornets get the W in first league game!
Tarin led w/ a 3-3 night, a triple short of the cycle, including an inside the Park HR! Watts 2-2 w/ 3B, Hounchell 1-4 w/ 3B, Abney 1-2.
Watts was strong w/ 5K’s over 6 inn and Ensor a K in 1 inn.
#BetterTogether@HornetsInGame
Great players bring the right approach every day no matter what. Wins are just a byproduct of the foundation you build.
As a coach my job is to shoot them straight. If you tolerate a day off in prep you teach them that excellence is optional. It never is.
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8 Realities of a High School Coach
1. It will consume you
2. There will be critics
3. You are not in it for the $
4. There is no overnight success
5. You need a supportive spouse
6. You will not make everyone happy
7. You can’t want it more than the kids
8. It is still WORTH it!
Yes, coaches have favorite players, because those players consistently do things the right way. They show up on time, work hard when no one’s watching, stay coachable, put the team first, and handle adversity well. Coaches value energy, effort, and reliability every single day!
As a coach, the relationships you make with your players matter more than wins and losses. Be very committed to winning, but always put your players first!
Yes — velocity gets you noticed by college coaches. But once you arrive, if you can't find the strike zone consistently, you'll spend more time on the bench than on the mound. Too many kids chase the radar gun and forget how to pitch. Command wins games.
When players ask what it takes to pitch for us on Varsity. My answer is simple: Throw Strikes. Velocity is great, but you can’t defend a walk. Pitchers who fill the zone give us a chance every time. We’ve been very successful in my 4 years because we prioritize strike throwing.