Players: Until the day comes when you are perfect, never make an error, never strike out, never walk a batter, never make a mental error and are on point with your preparation, you shouldn’t even be talking about your teammates mistakes, the umpires “bad calls” or how you think your coaches are bad. Your mental weakness is showing you aren’t ready and to be brutally honest, you’re showing that you’re not as good as you think you are. I was you. I was the reason for my inconsistent performance. I was holding myself back with excuses and blaming. But the moment I realized what I was doing to myself and my team, it all changed. Fix your attitude. Fix your mindset. Become accountable and get mentally tougher. Adults (parents and coaches), stop participating in these conversations, stop instigating them and STOP allowing them.