Built in Winter: Where Champions Are Made
It’s the first Wednesday of November — and we’ve officially entered the winter workout months of November, December and January. This is the Season of
Lessons from the Maze: Seeing Growth from Above
My family and I recently spent the day at Southern Belle Farm in McDonough, Georgia—and it was absolutely amazing. Acres upon acres of open land,
The F.A.L.L. Framework: Turning Experimentation Into Excellence
Every August, September, and October, baseball enters what I call Fall Ball—a season of experimentation. It’s not about perfection; it’s about progress. It’s where we
Pay Attention. Learn Deeply. Earn Honestly.
In life and in baseball, paying attention is the first step toward earning anything of value. When I look at this photo—taken by Atlanta Mayor
Scouting the Soul: What Really Makes a Player Stand Out
It’s October 2025 and I’m in Jupiter, Florida—the mecca of amateur baseball—for the WWBA Perfect Game Tournament. For those who may not know, WWBA stands
5 Questions Every Player Must Ask This Season
October marks the official arrival of fall. But in baseball, Fall Ball is August through October—a season of experimentation. It’s when hitters try new things,
Building the 5 Traits That Make You the Ticket
For a lot of young players, baseball starts the same way it did for me—fun. Backyard games, rec league Saturdays, and travel tournaments with friends.
From Fun to Funds: Why September is Baseball’s Testing Ground
For my hitters, September isn’t just another month on the calendar—it’s a laboratory. Between August, September and October, we dedicate time to trying new things.
September Core Value: HUMILITY
At L.E.A.D. Center For Youth, every month we lean into a core value that shapes the way we live, serve, and lead. This month —
