
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 —

Becoming a Household Name: Why It Matters for LEAD Center For Youth
When people think of Atlanta, they often think of our global influence in culture, commerce, and community. We are the home of the world’s busiest

Hitting Life’s Home Runs: Lessons From My Journey in Baseball
Baseball has given me more than just games, trophies, or stats—it has given me perspective. I chased two big dreams: playing at Florida State University

From Hope to Harvest: Building the Bridge This Fall
August, September, and October are what I call assessment months—the Fall Baseball season. It’s the time when players are attending travel team tryouts and showcases

From Forest to Frontier: The Journey Every Hitter Must Take
Every hitter dreams of reaching the frontier. In baseball terms, that frontier might look like signing a college scholarship, cracking the lineup in the Power


The Making of Elite: From Entry to Excellence
Everybody wants to be elite. The word itself carries weight. But before you can reach elite status, you have to pass through two very important

From Freshman to Grad Student: Bryce Johnson’s Safe at Home Journey
Some stories come full circle – and Bryce Johnson’s is one of them. From stepping onto the field as a nervous 14-year-old freshman at Maynard