(1/4) Another thing I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is the balance of professional development & applicable execution. Feel like it’s become a thing to share what new professional development course, resource, or certification we’re diving into as coaches.

(2/4) But not a thing to share tangible action & takeaways. How are you creatively applying the content & knowledge gained to enhance the development of your athletes? If it’s available to all coaches, how are you applying it to the unique, specific needs & limitations of...

(3/4) Team or program? There’s a difference between being a professional learner & living a growth mindset. If we don’t have actionable takeaways that we can scale to the needs of our athletes, did we truly learn & develop or was it all show for the optics of growth?

(4/4) Just like there’s usable Exit Velo & usable bat speed, is there usable professional development? Learning is the easy part, actually applying what we learn is the part that separates us as coaches. Scaling, action, & application are the true competitive advantages.