Know what you want.

As a player do you know what you want? If you want to play at the next level, then you need to make sure the boat is heading in the right direction. You can't expect things to just fall in your lap. If you do, you will be very disappointed. As a player you must know where you are going and then make it happen. Your coach is not going to pave the way. The best advice I can give you as a player is to get out and see what the competition is like and how you can get better. Then set those goals and post them so you can see them everyday. If you want to go play at a certain school then you better start communicating to them so they know who you are. If you're not an outgoing person, then you better figure out how to get better at it. Because if you dont speak up, the sports world will pass you by. YOU CAN NOT BE PASSIVE!!!! The journey to the next level is just that, a Journey. Don't just let it pass. As a great little green guy said, "There is no try. Do, or do not."

Brian Niswender
Co-Founder Baseballstrengthcoaching.com