SLOW DOWN — learned this later than I should have.
Pressure hits → most speed up and panic.
That’s where it falls apart.
High performers slow it down.
Listen.
Understand.
Then speak.
Breathe.
Focus.
Trust your work.
When everything speeds up… don’t.
Big league player. Big league answer.
Susac on if he's earned more playing time: "If my name's in the lineup i'll play as hard as I can. If not, I'll keep staying consistent with my practice and work so that whenever my name is called I'm ready."
Huge District matchup at home against Clinton tomorrow night! Get there early and eat at the ballpark!
JV @ 5
Varsity @ 7
Need an electric atmosphere, see you there!
“Energy” isn’t yelling at your opponent or being overly “rah-rah”. Focus and intent are energy. Being on the top step (or on the fence) engaged in the game is energy. Sprinkle in some dugout shenanigans and rituals and you’ve got the recipe for what energy should look like.
Ironically, the less you chase stats, the more your stats improve. Why? Because you’re present. You’re free. You’re focused on execution, not outcomes.
JACKETS WIN!!! Starkville takes down Caledonia to begin a busy Spring Break week!
SHS will travel to the Mississippi gulf coast to participate in the Battle at the Beach with games on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday!
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LADY JACKETS WIN!! Starkville rallies past the Green Wave for a Saturday win heading into Spring Break!
SHS will begin Region 2 action against Madison Central on March 17!
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JACKETS WIN!!! Starkville rallies past Germantown to claim the sixth boys state championship for the district!!!
SHS brings both MHSAA Class 7A gold balls back to StarkVegas @starkvillems#JacketSting
LADY JACKETS WIN!!! No. 6 in 2026!!! Starkville dominates Harrison Central in the MHSAA Class 7A State Championship!!! The gold ball is coming home to @cityofstarkvillems !!!
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CHAMPIONS!!! Jackets come-from-behind to win Region 2-7A over the Mavs in Oxford on Friday night!!
Starkville will host the No. 4 seed from Region 1-7A next weekend at The Nest!! For more information on SHS Athletics, log on to https://t.co/XIGPTnA5fp!
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CHAMPIONS!!! Lady Jackets capture the 2026 Region 2-7A Championship!!!
Starkville will host the opening round of the Class 7A playoffs next weekend at The Nest!! For more information on SHS, log on to https://t.co/XIGPTnA5fp!
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Shitty teams play with shitty tempo.
Pitchers and catchers ignite tempo or destroy it.
Fielders ignite tempo or destroy it.
Dudes on the bench ignite tempo or destroy it.
Coaches either ignite tempo or destroy it.
Pitchers should throw the pitch and catch the return throw backing up the hill. Pitchers shouldn't turn their back to the hitter.
Catchers should get the ball back to the pitcher with tempo and pace.
Infielders should be talking to pitchers bringing energy. Not rah rah bullshit but encouragement.
Outfielders should be talking.
Pitchers should be great at backing up and covering bases.
Fielders should be great at backing up bases.
Baserunners should be great at taking extra bases.
Players in the dugout shouldn't be cheerleaders but should be locked in.
Bullpen catchers should be ready to sprint to the pen with full gear on.
Fielders should get on and off the field with energy.
Great teams play with winning tempo.
Shitty teams play with shitty tempo.
Pitchers and catchers ignite tempo or destroy it.
Fielders ignite tempo or destroy it.
Dudes on the bench ignite tempo or destroy it.
Coaches either ignite tempo or destroy it.
Pitchers should throw the pitch and catch the return throw backing up the hill. Pitchers shouldn't turn their back to the hitter.
Catchers should get the ball back to the pitcher with tempo and pace.
Infielders should be talking to pitchers bringing energy. Not rah rah bullshit but encouragement.
Outfielders should be talking.
Pitchers should be great at backing up and covering bases.
Fielders should be great at backing up bases.
Baserunners should be great at taking extra bases.
Players in the dugout shouldn't be cheerleaders but should be locked in.
Bullpen catchers should be ready to sprint to the pen with full gear on.
Fielders should get on and off the field with energy.
Great teams play with winning tempo.