David Lovell

Parents

Oct 10, 2026

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2 min read

What Parents Should Do When Baseball Progress Feels Too Slow

Sebastian Aho's story offers parents a practical way to support athletes through slow progress without adding panic, pressure, or constant changes at home.

David Lovell

Athletes

When the Results Stall, Your Standard Still Has to Hold

Oct 9, 2026

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2 min read

When the Results Stall, Your Standard Still Has to Hold

Sebastian Aho's story shows athletes why repeated disappointment should sharpen standards, not change their identity, preparation, effort, or response.

David Lovell

The Competitor's 5

Oct 7, 2026

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2 min read

The Competitor’s 5: When the Result Doesn't Match the Work

Five principles competitors actually live by — and one move to make today.

David Lovell

The Competitor’s 5: Confidence, patience, and fear look different than you think.

Sep 30, 2026

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2 min read

The Competitor’s 5: Confidence, patience, and fear look different than you think.

Five principles competitors actually live by — and one move to make today.

David Lovell

Parents

Sep 26, 2026

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2 min read

What a Pro Athlete's Story Teaches Parents About Confidence

A professional athlete's essay about identity, loss, and opportunity offers a surprisingly practical lesson for parents raising a young competitor.

David Lovell

The Competitor's 5

Sep 23, 2026

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2 min read

The Competitor’s 5: What Actually Builds a Trusted Player

Five uncomfortable truths about what it actually takes to become the player your coach trusts — no hype, just the real work.

David Lovell

Parents

Sep 19, 2026

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1 min read

What a Story of Waiting for the Right Moment Teaches Parents

A powerful Players' Tribune story reveals why the players who go furthest don't wait for perfect conditions. Here's what it means for your athlete.

David Lovell

The Competitor's 5

Sep 16, 2026

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2 min read

The Competitor’s 5: Why Your Response to a Bad Start Matters More Than the Start

Talent gets you noticed. Your response to adversity gets you trusted. Here's what elite competitors do differently when things go wrong early.

David Lovell

Parents

Goal Setting for Baseball Players: Turn Goals Into Daily Work

Sep 14, 2026

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6 min read

Goal Setting for Baseball Players: Turn Goals Into Daily Work

Goal setting for baseball players works better when big outcomes become specific daily actions. Learn how parents can help players separate outcome goals from controllable standards, build measurable habits, and review progress without adding pressure.

David Lovell

Parents

The Coaching Rule That Protects Parent-Athlete Relationships

Sep 12, 2026

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2 min read

The Coaching Rule That Protects Parent-Athlete Relationships

One small coaching decision can save the relationship between a parent, a coach, and a young athlete. Here's what it looks like and why it works.

David Lovell

The Competitor's 5

Sep 9, 2026

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1 min read

The Competitor’s 5: Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment to Compete

You don't need perfect conditions to become the player your coach trusts. Here are 5 ways to compete differently — starting with your next rep.

David Lovell

Parents

How to Build Confidence in Baseball Without Letting the Scoreboard Decide

Sep 6, 2026

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6 min read

How to Build Confidence in Baseball Without Letting the Scoreboard Decide

A parent can usually see the confidence swing before a player says anything.

David Lovell

Parents

When Your Athlete's Identity Is Too Tied to the Game

Sep 5, 2026

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2 min read

When Your Athlete's Identity Is Too Tied to the Game

A professional athlete's story of burnout offers a clear warning — and a roadmap — for parents raising young competitors.

David Lovell

The Competitor's 5

Sep 2, 2026

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2 min read

The Competitor’s 5: Why Confident Players Never Wait for Results First

5 ways to compete differently this week — starting with the biggest myth about confidence most athletes still believe.

David Lovell

Parents

Aug 29, 2026

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2 min read

What Bobby Witt Jr.'s MLB Debut Teaches Parents About Confidence

A short film about Bobby Witt Jr.'s MLB debut reveals a lesson every baseball parent should hear about confidence, preparation, and pressure.

David Lovell

Athletes

How to Compete With Confidence Before You Feel Ready

Aug 27, 2026

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2 min read

How to Compete With Confidence Before You Feel Ready

Confidence doesn't show up before the moment — it shows up because of what you did before it. Here's how to compete even when you're not ready.

David Lovell

The Competitor's 5

Aug 26, 2026

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2 min read

The Competitor’s 5: Confidence Isn't a Feeling You Wait For

5 ways to compete differently this week — starting with the biggest myth about confidence most athletes still believe.

David Lovell

Parents

Aug 25, 2026

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7 min read

Is Travel Baseball Worth It?

A Parent Development Guide

David Lovell

Coaches

Aug 21, 2026

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7 min read

Coaching Your Own Child in Baseball

When Another Coach Should Deliver the Message

David Lovell

Parents

Aug 15, 2026

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2 min read

What Norway's Sports Model Teaches Baseball Parents

Norway's youth sports model raises a useful question for baseball parents: is this environment building a more capable player, or just a better résumé?

David Lovell

Athletes

Team Status Isn't Development: A Guide for Ballplayers

Aug 13, 2026

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2 min read

Team Status Isn't Development: A Guide for Ballplayers

A roster spot tells you where you stand today — not who you'll become. Here's how to turn team status into real, lasting development on the field.

David Lovell

The Competitor's 5

Aug 12, 2026

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1 min read

The Competitor’s 5: Status vs. Real Development

5 principles that separate players who keep developing from players who stall out chasing a label. Direct, practical, no fluff — pick one and apply it.

David Lovell

Parents

Aug 1, 2026

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3 min read

What Parents Can Do to Build Their Athlete's Confidence

Your athlete's confidence isn't built by results alone. Here's what parents can do to support identity-first development in young athletes.

David Lovell

The Competitor's 5

Jul 29, 2026

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2 min read

The Competitor’s 5: Real Accountability Makes You a Better Competitor

Accountability only works when it has real weight.

David Lovell

Parents

How to Build a Baseball Visualization Routine That Supports Real Confidence

Jul 28, 2026

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5 min read

How to Build a Baseball Visualization Routine That Supports Real Confidence

A practical baseball visualization routine for players and parents. Learn what to picture, when to rehearse it, how to connect it to physical preparation, and how to avoid turning visualization into empty positive thinking.

David Lovell

David Lovell

What Parents Should Do When Baseball Progress Feels Too Slow

When the Results Stall, Your Standard Still Has to Hold

The Competitor’s 5: When the Result Doesn't Match the Work

The Competitor’s 5: Confidence, patience, and fear look different than you think.

What a Pro Athlete's Story Teaches Parents About Confidence

The Competitor’s 5: What Actually Builds a Trusted Player

What a Story of Waiting for the Right Moment Teaches Parents

The Competitor’s 5: Why Your Response to a Bad Start Matters More Than the Start

Goal Setting for Baseball Players: Turn Goals Into Daily Work

The Coaching Rule That Protects Parent-Athlete Relationships

The Competitor’s 5: Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment to Compete

How to Build Confidence in Baseball Without Letting the Scoreboard Decide

When Your Athlete's Identity Is Too Tied to the Game

The Competitor’s 5: Why Confident Players Never Wait for Results First

What Bobby Witt Jr.'s MLB Debut Teaches Parents About Confidence

How to Compete With Confidence Before You Feel Ready

The Competitor’s 5: Confidence Isn't a Feeling You Wait For

Is Travel Baseball Worth It?

Coaching Your Own Child in Baseball

What Norway's Sports Model Teaches Baseball Parents

Team Status Isn't Development: A Guide for Ballplayers

The Competitor’s 5: Status vs. Real Development

What Parents Can Do to Build Their Athlete's Confidence

The Competitor’s 5: Real Accountability Makes You a Better Competitor

How to Build a Baseball Visualization Routine That Supports Real Confidence

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