The Truth About Opportunities

I remember back when I was coaching, every

season there would be a handful of guys that

came in my office complaining about not

getting enough playing time.

Oddly enough, these fellas that didn't feel like

they were being treated 'fairly' were never the

guys that were putting in the extra time in the

batting cage or in the weight room.

In fact, I remember the fall of 1997 we had 73

guys come in for the trying to make the team

(at that point we didn't have scholarships).

About 3 weeks into fall practice I started to hear

some grumbling from a few guys saying they

weren't getting enough opportunities to showcase

their talents.

Like yesterday I recall standing in front of the group

and saying:

"I've heard that some of you are unhappy with the

Number of at bats you're getting or the number of

innings you're getting to pitch.

Here is where I tell you I don't give a sh&t.

If you want opportunities - you create them.

If you want more at bats - make the most of

the ones you are getting.

If you want more innings - pitch better during

the opportunities that you are getting.

Strangely, I don't ever see any of the people that

are complaining staying after practice doing extra

work.

Bottom line...it's not the number of opportunities

you're getting.

It's what you do with them."

I've not coached a game of baseball in a long, long

time (if you ignore Tyler's T-Ball games) - but I still

feel the same way today.

Don't complain about the opportunities that aren't

coming your way...make the most of the ones you

are getting and put in the time and effort necessary

to create the new ones that you want.

Dedicated to your success,

Pat

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