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Well the MLB All Star game is past and we now enter the “dog days” of summer.
The rest of the season is a grind. My son’s first year in pro ball as a low draft pick (34th round), he knew he had to work his way into the lineup. Once he had established himself, entering the “dog days”, his manager told him the season is a marathon and that he wasn’t going to be able to maintain his performance level given the amount of work he was doing. He told him he should stop showing up early and taking hundreds of cuts on the tee and in the cage. Work, but work smart. If he got to BP and after 6 swings his stroke felt good, take it to the shade.
My son’s biggest battle is keeping weight. He has lost 20 lbs since the start of Spring Training. The season is a debilitating grind, physically and mentally. If it is tough on a 29 year old, what about 10 year olds?
Many of you have been playing ball since March. Those that are still playing are pursuing the "grail", Championship Tourneys. It’s hot! It’s exciting. It’s a grind. Enough with the grueling practices. They are as good as they’re going to get. Relax and enjoy the run.
If you aren’t in the hunt for a World Series, why are you still playing? Now if you live in Wisconsin or Massachusetts, I understand the snow just melted a couple of months ago so play on cause fall is right around the corner. But if you are in Texas or Florida, give them a break. I don’t believe in “burnout” but I do believe in "wear out". Go on vacation. Go to the beach. Let them recoup their strength. Let them rekindle their passion. Let them be kids. SEE ARCHIVES
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