Matt Todd

Windsor Selects 14u Head Coach

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

Selects are growing

[Windsor Selects Baseball @WindsorSelects]

🏠 BIG NEWS: The Windsor Selects have signed a multi-year deal with Central Park Athletics.
Starting March, we move into a 10,350 sq ft elite facility w/ 35’ ceilings, & an incredible high performance strength training room. Details on our website⚾️🔥 #WindsorSelects

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

@WindsorSelects 14u Minor win the PG 15u Top Gun World Series at Kent State University

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

This right here:

[Troy Silva @TroyPSilva]

You might:
Be the hardest worker
Give the most effort
Have the best attitude
Be a great teammate

And still not get the playing time that you want!

However… Being the hardest worker, giving the most effort, having the best attitude and being a great teammate will ALWAYS make you stand out in the eyes of coaches and ultimately gives you an edge if talent is equal or comparable to others!
#BaseballTruth

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

This is beyond accurate. And parents are the cause of it. Be thankful a coach holds your kid accountable instead of blaming them for doing it.

[Coach Hill @CoachMarcusHill]

We’ve created a culture where good coaching is obsolete. I don’t have to listen to you, I can just go somewhere else. I don’t even care if somewhere else is good just as long as I can do whatever I want.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

This is worth a read…

[Steve Trombly @tromblybaseball]

True story.

I’m about to quit coaching baseball.

Just had an issue with an unrealistic parent and I’m over it.

Parents are ruining youth sports.

Such a big deal I am putting tbis out there.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

👇

[Steve Trombly @tromblybaseball]

Parents,
When talking to your kids coaches, the second you start bad mouthing other players is the exact moment the conversation is over, you showed your hand and it’s weak.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

Couldn’t have said it better. 👇

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Are you interested or are you committed?
Interested shows up to practice to complete it.
Committed shows up to practice to compete in it.
Interested does the minimum.
Committed does whatever it takes.
Interested wants it.
Committed earns it.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

👇especially #9.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

10 Things Great Teams Do:

1. Stick together
2. Take ownership
3. Show resilience
4. Build relationships
5. Respect each other
6. Focus on the process
7. Commit to each other
8. Learn from losing mindset
9. Have a WE > ME mentality
10. Hold each other accountable

Be Great.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

Volunteers. Don’t forget that. Without coaches there are no sports.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

See a ‘Sports Parent’ sitting alone?

There is a reason.

- No drama.
- No negativity.
- No ignorance.
- No complaining.
- No badmouthing coaches or refs.

They just want to enjoy watching their child play.

Be a part of the solution this fall sports season.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

Very true 👇

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

You can't want:
more playing time
a bigger role
leadership responsibilities
championships
to play at the next level

If you don't want:
to work hard
to make sacrifices
to discipline yourself
to be coached
to be held accountable

Wants come with requirements.

[Next Level Baseball @nextlevelbb]

Players
College coaches want to recruit high energy players with competitive body language.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

Correct 👇

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Yes, coaches have favorites.

But not the favorites that many parents think.

Coaches want to win. They want players that do the things that help teams win. What are these things?

What are the favorites that coaches look for?

Here are the 7 Favorites that Coaches Play:

#1 Favorite: Players they can TRUST
Can we trust you? Can we count on you? These are the top questions that coaches and teammates demand. If you are not dependable or trustworthy, I don’t care how talented you are; you will struggle to play. Be trusted and be a “favorite.”

#2 Favorite: Players who make the RIGHT PLAYS
Coaches want playmakers. Do you make winning plays? You don’t have to score. There are many pieces to make a good team. If you make the right play at the right time, you will find playing time and be a “favorite.”

#3 Favorite: Players who fill a ROLE
The most talented players don’t always make the best team. Teams are like puzzles. The pieces have to fit. If you can fill a role that the team needs and be a “favorite.”

#4 Favorite: Players who help the TEAM WIN
Coaches want to WIN. If you can make plays that help the team WIN, you will play. What are winning plays in basketball? Getting Loose balls, rebounds, setting screens, drawing charges, playing defense, and more. Help the team WIN and be a “favorite."

#5 Favorite: Players who WORK HARD
Want to get noticed? Work harder than everyone. Coaches will reward consistent hard work. Hard work is contagious and can impact a team in winning ways.

#6 Favorite: Players who are COMMITTED
No Deposit - No Return. Coaches want commitment from their players. Do the work. Do the extra work. Show Up. Commit. Committed players = Committed teams. Committed teams = Winning teams. Be committed and be a “favorite.”

#7 Favorite: Players who have TALENT
Finally, talent matters. You have to have some level of talent to play. But talent is not everything. Many talented players don’t get playing time. Develop your talent. Use your talent. Be a “favorite.”
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[Next Level Baseball @nextlevelbb]

Parents
Many of your kids would have a better chance to land a rocket ship on the moon than perform athletically vs good competition.
Many of you complain about playing time.
Many of you ignore your son's piss poor performances.
Many of you ignorantly blame coaches.
How much time is your kid legitimately spending chasing athletic success?
In the weight room?
In the cages?
Hitting velocity and breaking balls off the machine?
Throwing program?
Throwing bullpens?
Defensive work?
Ground balls?
Fly balls?
What is his caloric intake?
How hard is your kid trying?
Probably not very hard and you're expecting success and ignorantly complaining.
Stop expecting success if your kid isn't earning it.
Yes, earning it requires, time and effort.
Have your kid write down everything he does daily and you'll realize why he's average as grits.
Your son has to outwork the competition consistently for long periods of time. Not days, weeks or months. It takes years to get good and-or great.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

This is why Coaches get upset when a pitcher doesn't cover on EVERY play they should!

[Baseball Quotes @BaseballQuotes1]

This was the winning run during a super regional game

It's the little things that matter

[Windsor Selects Baseball @WindsorSelects]

The Selects are excited to announce that Matt Todd (@Toddie33 ) has been named manager for the 14u minor team for next season (2024-25). Announcements regarding ID camps and tryouts will be shared in the coming weeks.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

@Coach_Quattro @WindsorSelects Thanks Coach Q!

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

👇

[Cameron Maybin @CameronMaybin]

I’m tired of hearing about pitch clock being the cause of injury. Now I’m sure it plays apart but the game has made guys chase velocity because that’s what seems to get rewarded. Why is is not okay to have low to mid 90s stuff and know how to actually pitch!! Those where the guys that gave me the hardest time, guys that could actually move the ball around change speeds and save that little extra until later in the game.

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

@CoachSDRobinson But Dad’s the Coach!

[Matt Todd @Toddie33]

@Coach_Quattro Absolutely Q. Well said.

[Coach Frank Fascia @BallMechanic]

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