Coach Ryan Johnson's Philsophy

 

My philosophies as a coach are very old school. We will learn and continue to respect all aspects of the game on and off the field. When we show up to a facility, I expect that all jerseys are tucked in and hats are straight at all times. The same goes for jewelry, as I do not allow it on the fields. When in uniform, we will always be presentable and classy. The program has a great reputation, which allows us opportunities to compete in elite tournaments year after year. When practices or games are scheduled at a certain time, it means they start at that time. I like to go by the saying “if you're on time, you're late; if you're early, you're on time.” If you're going to miss practice or games, please inform the coaching staff in advance so plans can be structured accordingly. 

 

I'm the type of coach that will push you to do the little things right. By doing all the little things right, you limit the big mistakes.  

 

Attitude

 

It takes great sacrifice to be successful at this game and to get scouts and coaches to notice you as an athlete. To be great, you have to put in the extra effort outside of scheduled practices by taking additional batting practice, fielding ground balls, and focusing on strength training. The dedicated players have spilled there blood, sweat, and tears in hopes of achieving a scholarship at the next level. I will do whatever it takes to get you the opportunity that you create for yourself. However, you must be aware that you can ruin the many years of hard work in a single game because of attitude.

 

Many players get noticed when they're unaware of a scout or coach in the stands. They can be at the game watching a players from another team, a relative, or just out at the field because they were in the area. The point is, you never know when someone is watching or whom they are talking to. Getting upset over a call that does not go your way is a big turn off to a scout/coach and they may never give you a second chance. In the heat of the moment, we must learn to control our emotions and understand that in an instant, we can throw away an opportunity that has been hard earned. Scouts and coaches don’t want to see how a player responds when everything is going their way. They want to see how a player responds when faced with adversity and if they're able to take on the challenge or fail. That’s where they see the real athlete.