In this episode of the Mental Weight Room, host and certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc is joined by Zach Lutz, a former professional baseball player and current Director of Team and Player Development at All Star Baseball Academy. Zach shares deep insights into the current state of college baseball, highlighting issues of respect, sportsmanship, and the evolving culture influenced by showboating and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness). Lutz elaborates on his philosophy of coaching, focusing on building confidence and routines while fostering mutual respect among players. He also discusses how he guides parents and athletes at All Star Baseball Academy to embrace core values of the sport, offering practical advice for ensuring that youth sports remain grounded in humility and proper behavior. This episode is a call to action for the baseball community—players, coaches, parents, and fans—to reset and return to the foundational values of the game.
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