Garrett DeGallier

[Garrett DeGallier @Ga_Gallier]

@AndrewBolis YT

[Seattle Mariners @Mariners]

GAME 3? WON! #SeizeTheMoment

[Trey Hannam @TJHannam10]

Hitters: How many times can you be on time today?

- Late? Be too early a couple times then find the happy medium

- Early? Be too late a couple times then find the happy medium

- On time consistently? Good, now challenge yourself more vs pitches, speeds, distances.

[Andrew Moses @andrewhmoses]

Since 1996, a coach helped 123 baseball players get selected in the MLB draft.

I asked him what he looks for in players.

Turns out—most of it has nothing to do with hitting, pitching, or fielding.

7 powerful lessons he taught me about leadership, coaching, & success 👇

***

For context, Elliott Avent is head baseball coach at NC State.

He's one of the best coaches of all-time.

• 1,200+ career wins
• 123 players drafted
• 38 All-Americans
• 2003 National Coach of Year

Now, the lessons 👇

***

Avoid 3 losses in a row

Everybody makes mistakes & loses games

But Avent says “3 losses in a row disrupt a team more than you know"

Apply this to anything:

• Diets
• Routines
• Workouts
• Personal goals
• Professional goals
• Company performance

Take your losses/misses in stride—but don't let them snowball

***

Keep the band together

Avent is in the same job for 27+ years.

His staff is long-tenured too...

Examples:

• Top assistant: 19 yrs
• Equipment manager: 16 yrs
• Strength coach: 15 yrs

“Continuity & consistency are the best ingredients to keep things going,” Avent says

***

Don’t make promises you can’t keep

“It's easy to promise ripe watermelons in December—because you don’t need to deliver them until July"

That's what Avent's dad used to say...

So, Avent tells his players the truth—even if it's not what they want to hear

***

The grass isn't always greener

Over the years, Avent has received lots of attractive (& rewarding!) job offers.

But, he loves NC State—& has stayed 27+ yrs...

When you love where you're at, resist the urge to chase shiny objects elsewhere

***

Great leaders empower others

Avent believes in his staff...

And delegates significant responsibility to them

In turn, it builds trust & loyalty

Don’t just tell people you believe in them—show them

***

Every detail matters

I asked Avent what he looks for recruiting.

Turns out—it's not just hitting, fielding, & pitching.

• Who shows up early?
• Who leaves last?
• Who cleans up?
• Who smiles?

It’s the “little things that make champions,” he says

***

Don’t budge on core values

Avent is adaptable, flexible, & evolves with the times.

Yet, some things don't change.

His players need:

• Passion
• Work ethic
• High character

Great leaders never lose sight of what matters most

***

If you enjoyed this, please:

1) Follow me @andrewhmoses
2) Share this to inspire others

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[Pacific Baseball @PacificBaseball]

Come join us at Klein Family Field Friday Oct 28th @ 5pm.

[Pacific Baseball @PacificBaseball]

Tigers Head South to Take on CSUN https://t.co/kjCgRDIdRs

[Pacific Baseball @PacificBaseball]

Tigers Big First Inning Leads to Series Sweep https://t.co/jXTDLrI4Uh

[Pacific Baseball @PacificBaseball]

👀👀

We see a couple Tigers on this list from yesterday’s 10-0 win! Let’s see if you can guess them.

1) This Tiger hit two homeruns and had five RBIs...IN THE FIRST INNING!

2) The second Tiger on the list cruised to six shutout innings, en route to his first win of the season

[Garrett DeGallier @Ga_Gallier]

@BudCollura Those who can’t do teach. Lol

[Trey Hannam @TJHannam10]

Tommy Lasorda - Believe you’re going to win the 1 vs 1 battle! Take it personal!

Inject this into my veins! 💪

[Pacific President Christopher Callahan @PacificPres]

Tremendous @PacificBaseball late-inning comeback on the road against #WCC rival. #PacificProud

[UOP Baseball Recruiting @UOP_Bsb_Recruit]

Retweet if you think this should be a national holiday! 🙋‍♂️ one of the best in Tiger history to do it right here #WhosNext

[Pacific Baseball @PacificBaseball]

Ready to bash💪

Congratulations to our own @CMiddleton_Jr for being selected to the @PerfectGameUSA WCC Preseason All-Conference Team!

📰: https://t.co/viJdxF942E

#UpRoar

[UOP Baseball Recruiting @UOP_Bsb_Recruit]

Another huge shoutout to the Big Boss @PacificPres Callahan for coming out to park and checking out the squad! Pacific breeds Family!

[Chris Rodriguez @rodriguezc1976]

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing father’s out there!!

[James Free @aauro1]

Coach C Rod @rodriguezc1976 showing he can bring in quality student-athletes to the @PacificBaseball @PacificTigers family. Time to drop the interim title and make him official HC. Hope the school pres and AD are paying attention.

[Pacific Baseball @PacificBaseball]

Remember... The Force will be with you, always!

Happy #MayTheFourth from Pacific Baseball🪐👊

#UpRoar

[Pacific Baseball @PacificBaseball]

💪 Bash Brothers 💪

@CMiddleton_Jr @AlexLeforestier

#UpRoar

[MLB @MLB]

This pitch is almost a year old and we're still trying to figure out how this movement is possible. 🤯