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Structure Changes Everything
One of the biggest mistakes I see high school players make is confusing effort with progress.
They work hard.
They train often.
But they don’t have a plan.
Recently, I sat down with Maximo, a 2027 outfielder from North Carolina. Before joining the program, he was doing what most players do: taking swings, running, lifting, and getting reps in.
The problem?
There was no structure.
As Maximo told me:
“I would just do a lot of reps for everything, but I wasn’t really progressing.”
Fast forward a few months, and the results speak for themselves.
His 60-yard dash improved from a 7.3 to a 6.9.
His outfield velocity jumped from 84 mph to 89 mph.
His exit velocity climbed from 96 mph to 99 mph.
When I asked him what caused the improvement, his answer was simple:
“Knowing what to do and how the progression works.”
That’s the power of structure.
Talent matters. Hard work matters.
But hard work without direction often leads to frustration.
The same was true with recruiting. Before joining, Maximo had never emailed a college coach.
Now?
He’s actively reaching out to schools and taking ownership of his recruiting process.
His advice to other players was spot on:
“You can have all the tools, but if you’re not willing to put in the work, nothing’s going to come out of it.”
The players who succeed aren’t always the most talented.
They’re often the players who show up every day, trust the process, and stay consistent.
