Tag Archives: Baseball

Champions

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

In sports and in life there are habits to begin and the first one to try is planning to win. Everyone who competes Has one common goal. In golf, it’s getting the ball in the hole. In football, it’s getting … Continue reading →

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Champions

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

In sports and in life there are habits to begin and the first one to try is planning to win. Everyone who competes Has one common goal. In golf, it’s getting the ball in the hole. In football, it’s getting … Continue reading →

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Homerun

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

A baseball player Prepares for the game Dreaming about fame And making a name. Seeing the pitcher Starting to rock back To deliver the ball So he could take a whack. Focused on the ball As vivid as could be … Continue reading →

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Gain Steam with the Team

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

All teams are made up Of individuals So receive this visual And grasp the principles. If every member On a baseball team Gets a base hit, The team gathers steam. In a similar way, An organization Or business has The … Continue reading →

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Full Potential

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Mark Shields

As I was growing up, my Dad and I would spend time together in the back yard learning how to hit a baseball. My Dad taught me how to hit left handed first. He knew that lefties have the advantage over … Continue reading →

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Objectives

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

You set out today For the best day by far By pointing out What the objectives are. Gaining perspective And getting the directive, Your eyes are clearly Fixed on the objective. With intermediate Points as your guide, Accomplish with pride … Continue reading →

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Seize the Moment

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

There are certain points Within a close game When an individual Either makes a name For the team or Has to take the blame. In the game of baseball, It may be when a runner Is in scoring position And … Continue reading →

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Visualize

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

The mind has to See it … believe it And plan out the steps To achieve it. Many great athletes Practice with thoughts Before they compete And give it all they got. The batter in baseball Will visualize As the … Continue reading →

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Brenham During The Spring

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Mark Shields

Check out the flowers, The creamery, The town of Brenham, And the scenery. Image Source Come to the Maifest; The sight will unfold As it warms the soul From the winter’s cold. Image Source Go by Blinn college Main building … Continue reading →

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See It and Believe It

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

Great athletes practice not only for a physical feat but also in their minds as they set out to compete. The hitter in baseball visualizes the thrower getting set for the pitch as he leans lower. The thrower rocks back … Continue reading →

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