Sports

I threw 78 in high school. I hit 92 during my freshman year in college, and today I can throw 98. If I can name one thing that contributed most to my increase in velocity, it would be long toss. – Billy Wagner

One of the ways you can separate yourself on a field of really good players is by making sure you’re the player that gives the best effort out there on the field. Getting on and off the field. Hard 90’s. Being a leader. Those things matter. There’s no substitute what effort can do to catch a coach’s attention. – Chris Pollard, Duke Baseball Coach

Elite athletes are born with their abilities. What separates them is the application of PA + E = P. Positive Attitude + Effort = Performance. – Jimmy Johnson

Even dating a pretty girl gets boring after awhile if she can’t guard anybody. – Rick Carlisle

KEEP THE FEET MOVING: It’s less about WHAT you’re doing and more about WHEN you’re doing it. You’re going to hear people call it many different things. Prep-step, Pre-Pitch, Hop Step etc, your goal should be as soon as you land, you move. There’s no point of moving before the ball is hit, just to stop and have to recreate momentum. Land at contact, and continue moving. – Pryor Development

The three most important aspects of hitting. – Barry Bonds

1. Keep your hands up.
2. Keep your swing short.
3. Maintain balance.