Tom Dooley has been winning high school baseball games for a long time. More importantly, he’s made a huge difference in the lives of countless student-athletes; many of whom have gone off to play college and professional sports. A quiet and humble man, Dooley embodies the spirit of coaching and prepares his student-athletes to be successful on and off the field. For those of you who don’t know him yet, we think you’ll find his wisdom timeless, insightful, and a breath of fresh air.

We talk about:

• Why character (not talent) is your key to success at the next level
• Coach Dooley’s coaches and how developing trust is the “glue” for any organization
• Where athletes should focus more time and energy
• Overcoming adversity and getting 1% better everyday
• How to stand out from your competition
• Why the sum of today + today + today = your career
• How waiting your turn, staying patient, getting your reps and discovering your role will “pay off”
• Why communication is central to being successful
• Coach Dooley’s definition of success

Click the audio buttons to hear the interview, or you can download the MP3 from the link below.

From the Neck Up: A Coaches Perspective on Succeeding in the Game of Life (MP3)

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MCC Baseball Camp June 7th – June 11th

It’s not the words you say aloud, because half the time [around your teammates] it’s gibberish anyway; it’s the words you say in the privacy of your own mind.

“I’m not big enough” or “I’m not strong enough” may sound like petty self-judgments of who you are as an athlete. Actually, they are the instructions that have led you to your current position.

Begin simply by declaring who and what you want to become and soon the words will become facts.