Coaches, I'm launching a "Day in the Life" spotlight series in the Pack community. Here's how it works: Tell me about YOUR day. Send me: • A short video or voice memo (2-3 min) walking through your typical day • Photos from your facility, team, or coaching moments • The story: What works, what doesn't, what you'd tell a new coach I'll feature the best stories here and in our community. Not to show off—to show REAL. To help other coaches see themselves in your journey and learn from what you've figured out. Ready to share? Reply here or DM me. Let's celebrate the real work coaches do. 🐺 #CoachLife #DayInTheLife #BaseballCoaching #SoftballCoaching

Most people don’t question their money rules. They question themselves instead. Here is the core pattern I keep seeing: People are taught to treat safety as the primary goal - avoid loss, don’t move too fast and make sure nothing can go wrong. That rule sounds responsible, but it creates a hidden behavior. It trains you to evaluate decisions based on how much discomfort they remove today instead of what control they create tomorrow. That is the mechanism. When safety becomes the filter, timing gets delayed and opportunities are evaluated too late. Decisions are made after certainty appears, which is usually after leverage is gone. This is why safety becomes expensive. Not because risk is always good, but because delayed decisions quietly compound against you. You end up preserving what you have while forfeiting position, momentum, and optionality. Being careful and being strategic are not the same thing. Careful thinking asks, “What could I lose if this goes wrong?” Strategic thinking asks, “What position does this decision put me in if it goes right?” One focuses on downside protection. The other focuses on future control. Most financial ceilings form when people consistently choose decisions that feel safe in the moment but limit where they can stand later. The belief is rarely stated outright. It shows up as waiting, overanalyzing and choosing comfort over leverage. The shift is not learning a new tactic. It is changing the question you use when deciding. Instead of asking whether something feels safe, ask what this decision gives you control over twelve months from now. That single change exposes whether you are preserving stability or building direction. When you ask that consistently, money stops being about accumulation. It becomes about authorship. About deciding where your life is heading instead of reacting to what shows up. At this stage, the work grows quieter. Decisions sharpen, distractions fade and direction matters more than speed.

And I’m being very intentional about who this is for. If you own (or operate) a baseball/softball facility, you already know the truth most people never see: You’re not just “running a building.” You’re running a business that has to produce leads, convert families, retain athletes, keep coaches aligned, and stay profitable—all while you’re trying to build a culture people actually want to belong to. And here’s the part nobody warns you about: facility ownership can be lonely. You can be surrounded by athletes all day and still feel like you’re carrying the business decisions by yourself—pricing, staffing, programming, marketing, partnerships, retention, cash flow, equipment, scheduling… all of it. That’s why I’m launching this. The Pack Facility Owners Mastermind (12 months) This is a year-long, business-generating Mastermind built specifically for facility owners inside our coaching community who want more than “tips.” This is for owners who want: - More athletes and teams in the door (without racing to the bottom on price) - A clearer offer and better packaging (so people understand why you’re different) - Better retention + recurring revenue (so you’re not constantly refilling the bucket) - A real marketing rhythm that produces leads consistently - Partnerships and referral pipelines that compound over time - Accountability and execution, not just ideas Why a Mastermind? Napoleon Hill called it a “Master Mind”—not because it’s trendy, but because it’s powerful. The idea is simple: When you put the right people in the same room, aligned around a shared goal, you don’t just get 15 separate brains…You get a multiplied mind. You get: - Better decisions, faster - Fewer expensive mistakes - Proven playbooks from people actually doing the work - Perspective you can’t see when you’re inside your own business - Accountability that forces execution - And the kind of momentum that’s hard to create alone Hill’s point was that a true Master Mind alliance creates a “third mind” — a shared intelligence that helps each member move further, faster.

Total time: 60 minutes (includes intro + dismissal)Goal of session: Each player leaves with a season goal written in present tense that “tests strong” via muscle testing. 0:00–0:05 (5 min) — Introduction + Set the Frame - Why we’re doing this: goals that are yours (not parents/coaches/friends) stick. - Quick expectation: respect, focus, no judging anyone’s goals. - Outcome: everyone will have a tested, present-tense goal for the season. 0:05–0:15 (10 min) — 1. Muscle Testing: Demo + How It Works Coach-led demonstration - Explain “strong vs. weak” response in simple terms. - Demo with 1–2 volunteers: - Key coaching point: this is feedback, not magic—use it to refine clarity and alignment. Quick group practice (if time allows): - Pair up and run one quick test each so everyone feels it once. 0:15–0:23 (8 min) — 1b. Define a 5-Year Vision (Big + Scary) Prompt (write): - “In 5 years, I want to be the kind of athlete/person who…” - Make it exciting and a little intimidating (the “scares you” test). - Remind them: no limits talk, no “I can’t,” no apologizing for big dreams. 0:23–0:30 (7 min) — 2. Create a 2–3 Year Goal (More S.M.A.R.T.) Prompt (write): - What’s a measurable milestone that moves you toward the 5-year vision? - Encourage specifics: role, level, skills, stats, leadership, academics, strength, etc. - Quick check: “Would I know if I hit it?” 0:30–0:36 (6 min) — 3. Create a 1-Year Goal Prompt (write): - “One year from now, I will have accomplished…” - Must be realistic enough to pursue, big enough to matter. 0:36–0:43 (7 min) — 4. Set a Goal for This Season Prompt (write): - One season outcome goal (performance/role/result) - One season process goal (habits/effort/consistency) - If you only want one, pick the one that matters most. 0:43–0:48 (5 min) — 5. Write the Season Goal in Present Tense Instructions: - Convert their #4 season goal into present tense, as if it’s already true. - Format examples:

Coaches — I’ve got something special for you. In the spirit of giving (and helping every coach in this community level up), we just released all previous recordings of our “Inside The Dugout” sessions inside the "Classroom" tab. These conversations are packed with gold — coaching strategy, mindset, leadership, culture building, and behind-the-scenes insights that have helped dozens of coaches transform their teams. But here’s the best part… You can unlock all of those recordings for FREE. No subscriptions, no add-ons, no upsells. Just participate in the community you’re already a part of. 🔥 How to Unlock Your Access LEVEL 1 — Earn access to all past “Inside The Dugout” recordings All you have to do is jump in, post, comment, ask questions, or help another coach.When you hit Level 1, the entire library unlocks automatically. LEVEL 3 — Unlock “ChalkTalk Wednesday Q&A” recordings These Q&A sessions go even deeper — leadership, culture, team building, parent management, mental game, drills, and real-world coaching challenges submitted by YOU. Reach Level 3 and the full archive becomes available inside Classroom. This is your chance to tap into hours of high-level coaching education simply by being an engaged member of Pack Nation. 💡 Why We’re Doing This Because a community only grows when you grow. Your questions help other coaches.Your wins inspire someone else’s breakthrough.Your struggles teach someone who’s been there - or is about to go through it. And the more conversations we have inside this community, the more powerful and valuable it becomes for everyone. We want coaches who don’t lurk… but lead.Who don’t just consume… but contribute.Who don’t coach alone… but coach with a Pack. This holiday season, let’s build something special together. 🌟 What You Can Do Right Now - Start a new discussion about your team - Ask a question inside any coaching category - Share a win you had this week - Post a challenge you’re facing - Jump into someone else’s conversation and offer your insight - Introduce yourself if you’re new - Share a drill that worked well for your players - Comment on the Monday Inside The Dugout thread - Tag another coach and ask them a question - Keep the momentum going!