Alexa Potts

Dirt… what’s this? Fly balls… haven’t seen those in a few months. Let’s be real. Coming back outside after a winter indoors in the Midwest has its challenges. Be hopeful to see your athlete’s progress from off-season training—but be patient as they adjust to a new season. Development is a journey, not an immediate result. The Transition Back After months of indoor work, you may wonder: Will all that progress show up on the field right away? The truth: not necessarily. Skills developed...

There are developmental coaches and then there are game coaches. Which one are you? Which way do you lean? Developmental coaches are the cage rats. They love breaking things down. They see the game through a fundamental lens and can spot the smallest detail in a swing, throw, or defensive play. Game coaches are the competitors. They love being on the field. They like play calling. They like the back and forth chess match of a game. They thrive in the energy of game day. Both types of coaches...