Ed Blankmeyer

Adjunct Professor SJU: Former Mgr/ Coord Mets Org :MGR 2015 USA Collegiate National Team : USA Premier 12 Bench Coach. Former SJU Head Coach: ABCA HOF 2018

[Ed Blankmeyer @edblank1]

St. John's baseball: We picked a starting lineup of all-time Red Storm greats https://t.co/Cp8DVfs0Nv

[Golf Digest @GolfDigest]

Scottie Scheffler just gave one of the best (and deepest) press conference answers ever heard.

[Edward M. Kull @EdKullStJohnsAD]

Bullpen Outing!! @StJohnsBaseball @CJNitkowski @RichAurilia35 @Jay_HorwitzPR @davesims_ @edblank1 @StJohnsRedWhite @axcessbaseball @PrepBaseballNY @NCAABaseball @BIGEAST

[Bobby Moranda @Coach_Mo25]

So GREAT to stop in Nashville to visit with Old Friends🫡⚾️❤️@TimCorbin @browntown_vandy @MrTBlanks1 @edblank1 @VandyBoys 🏆🏆

#SEC #collegebaseball #omaha #championship ⚾️
#growthegame

[Jamie Quinn @CoachQ_14]

Great takeaways from @TayBlanks1 of the @VandyBoys at the @ABCA1945 Convention!!

☑️ “Spook Proof”
☑️ “Lack of Effort- LOE!”
☑️ “Stretch out a routine play for the player.”

#ABCA2025 @CoachB_ABCA @edblank1

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

20 Tips for a Positive New Year!

[Chris Roof @chrisroof24]

Coaches, please come join this incredible lineup @RutgersBaseball @ Bainton Field on Friday, October 25th from 9-2. This clinic is sponsored by the @njhsbca and Professional development will be provided @edblank1 @MikeMcRae35 @gpapaccio2 @DeanEhehalt

[Vanderbilt Baseball @VandyBoys]

Help us welcome our new coaches 👏

📲 https://t.co/D8DxEQ7DSV

#VandyBoys | #AnchorDown

[Jim Shapiro @jimshapiro]

This is pretty darn good.

[Baseball IQ @BaseballIQ_App]

🚨 UConn’s 4 Core Principles

1. Be selfless w/ your words & actions
2. Be process driven vs. results driven
3. Be a relentless competitor (“a dog”)
4. Be a mindful/intelligent communicator

⭐️ Great teams have clear identities & unwavering standards - the pack comes 1st.

[Coach @CoachBradley9]

Pete Wilk passed away last night!! He is going to be missed by so many! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[St. John's Baseball @StJohnsBaseball]

Best start (15-4) since 2017 ✅
Longest winning streak (12) since 2018 ✅
Best home start (11-0) since 2011 ✅
https://t.co/REPxzztYKs

[Duke Baseball @DukeBASE]

Elite Duke Defense, a thread 🧵

Make sure you stay for all the web gems.

We lead the ACC in fielding percentage and rank third in the country, btw.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Greg Olsen said, "Hard is good. The earlier you can learn to deal with hard, the easier it gets...because hard is coming. Whether we want to shield it from kids now or not, hard is coming."

You can't steal the struggle for other people.

One of the biggest epidemics today is people's "fear of failure."

They're afraid to start because they're afraid to "fail".

When you're afraid to fail, you become paralyzed.

You're too scared to take risks, to try new things, or to put yourself out there.

5 Ways For Them to Overcome Their Fear of Failure:
1. Change the Attitude About Failing - Failure isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of bravery. True growth only happens when you learn from your mistakes. Reframe the language and perception around challenges or "failures", make it exciting and enticing to try new things.

2. Emphasize Effort not "Ability" - Focus on the effort put into a task, rather than the innate ability. Praise the hard work and determination, not the outcome. Cultivating a growth mindset allows children to understand that abilities can be developed through dedication and persistence.

3. Keep Trying New Things - Encourage children to explore new activities and interests. This helps them understand that it's normal not to excel at everything. It also normalizes a "beginner's mindset" when learning and grow. They will understand that the value lies in the experience and learning process, not just in achieving success.

4. Go through Worst-Case Scenarios and Fear-Setting - Fear setting helps you to identify and confront your fears and the potential obstacles that may be holding you back. You think through the worst-case scenario and the steps to mitigate it. The process allows you to put your fears under a microscope and consider the potential benefits of taking action vs. “failing”.

5. Demonstrate Unconditional Support and Love - Children need to feel secure in the knowledge that their value and your love for them are not contingent on their successes or failures. It is not outcome driven. Showing consistent support builds confidence and to allow them to take risks and learn from their experiences without the fear of losing your approval.

There will always be setbacks.
There will be challenges.
But worrying about failure holds you back more than the failure itself ever could.
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[Tom Hackimer @HackAttackimer]

Please disregard the first pitch, I slipped. Otherwise, have arm, will pitch (or something like that), please tell your friends, tell your enemies, I’ll pitch anywhere any time

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

John Calipari said, "What does the team need you to do? I don't care what you want to do. What does this team need you to do? Some of you guys want to play for you and do your thing, what does the team need you to do?"

Great teams have great teammates.

A great teammate is a selfless, supportive, and reliable person that contributes to the team.

Whether you are starting or sitting on the bench, you have a role and a responsibility to your teammates.
• Be an energy giver.
• Be a positive leader.
• Own your role every day.
• Be a person of consistency and reliability.

8 Ways to Be a Great Teammate:
1. Work Hard - Working hard is more than just doing your job, it's about setting a precedent of dedication and collaboration. Working hard is leading by example. When you give your all, it motivates others to match your level of commitment, fostering a strong, united team.

2. Own Your Role - Owning your role means understanding and excelling in your specific duties. It provides reliability and consistency. This reliability ensures that every part of the team functions smoothly, with everyone contributing their best. In all great teams, everyone has a crucial role to play.

3. Be Humble - Embracing humility means putting the team's needs above your own achievements. Your humility encourages teamwork and collective success. It fosters a culture where collaboration is valued over individual glory, leading to a more unified and effective team.

4. Bring Positive Energy - Positive energy is contagious. By maintaining an optimistic and encouraging demeanor, you're reinforcing that attitude that you want to see in your teammates. It creates a motivating and encouraging environment, which is essential for long-term success and morale.

5. Avoid Complaining - Complaining only changes everyone's attitude to be more negative. Avoiding complaints and negative talk helps maintain a positive team atmosphere. When you focus on the negative, everyone views the environment as more negative. Create a supportive environment where the focus on collaboration and productivity.

6. Commit Fully - Full commitment involves sacrificing personal interests for the benefit of the team. It shows you prioritize the team and others. This dedication is more than words because it shows that you prioritize the team's goals over individual recognition, inspiring others to also commit wholeheartedly.

7. Hold Yourself Accountable - Holding yourself accountable means being reliable and taking responsibility for your actions. Reliability and responsibility earn your team's trust. Trust among team members is vital for a cohesive and effective team dynamic.

8. Care for Teammates - Caring for your teammates goes beyond work-related interactions. Strong relationships create a supportive and valued team. Genuine concern and connection foster strong bonds within the team, ensuring that everyone feels supported and valued, which is crucial for a healthy and productive team environment.

A great teammate is someone who makes everyone around them better.
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[CollegeBaseballHoF @CollegeDiamonds]

Big day! Overland Park, Kansas becomes first home of the College Baseball Hall of Fame - https://t.co/AIkT46ghqX

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Doc Rivers said, "The whole team has to make a choice at some point, is great worth it? But for winning, you have to sacrifice."

Winning comes from hard work, dedication, and sacrifice.
• It takes commitment.
• It takes selflessness.

It comes down to one question: "What are you willing to pay for this?"

Any achievement requires sacrifice and hard work because success is never a product of shortcuts or complacency.

What Sacrifice Really Means:
1. Sacrifice means putting the team needs above your own - Prioritizing team goals over personal interests builds unity. It takes selflessness and removes your ego from overcoming team aspirations. A great team isn't made up of individuals seeking personal glory, but of people who trust each other enough to work towards a common goal. This type of sacrifice builds trust, collaboration, and leads to better performance.

2. Sacrifice means choosing hard work over convenience - Great things come from hard work. When you choose hard work, you sacrifice other activities and choose to want more than just being average. Opting for hard work instills discipline and strengthens your character. These are essential for overcoming challenges and achieving long-term goals.

3. Sacrifice means prioritization and focus - When you sacrifice something, you are determining what truly matters to you because you are choosing to focus. By focusing on what's important, you learn to manage time and resources more effectively. This leads to increased productivity and the ability to achieve more with less. Making one big decision makes smaller decisions, much easier.

4. Sacrifice is choosing to go all-in and be committed - When you sacrifice something, you move forward with full commitment. That singleness of purpose ensures dedication, determination, and perseverance. This level of commitment breeds a deep sense of responsibility and accountability, crucial for personal and professional growth.

5. Sacrifice means choosing resilience and grit - is built through an adaptable mindset and strategies to be resilient. When you sacrifice something, you are choosing resilience in the face of adversity. You are building the muscle of mental toughness. It means choosing the ability to endure, push through discomfort, and bounce back from setbacks, a skill vital for success in any endeavor.

6. Sacrifice is the price you’re willing to pay for achievement - When you sacrifice, you acknowledging that success comes at a cost. You understand what price you are willing to pay and put a realistic perspective on goal attainment. It shows commitment to know what it takes and still go after it. It prepares you for the inevitable trade-offs required for success, ensuring you value and make the most of your achievements.

"You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it." - Lionel Messi

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

This college baseball player can recite every World Series winner ever 🤯

(via @DukeBASE)

[Ed Blankmeyer @edblank1]

@utahscout1219 Jeff
Appreciate the kind words

[Ed Blankmeyer @edblank1]

Great infield presentation by Ty Blankmeyer at the Mohegan Sun Baseball Convention