Russ Bratton
@rbratton41
Christian, Husband, Father (Girl Dad x2), Sales Representative for International Paper 📦
Now, I prescribe to the maxim, “If it won’t matter in 5 YEARS don’t give it more than 5 MINUTES attention.” CHOOSING to not get upset at things you can’t control is a super power. We can CHOOSE happiness. We can CHOOSE to be peaceful. We can practice this & get better at it!
Negativity is contagious. Unhappiness is contagious. Fear is contagious. But…so is happiness. So is optimism. So is love. Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you. And strive to be a reflection of what you want to receive.
Thanks for everything @ChadkKirby ! Been quite a ride.
More coaching news from Summit today —> Chad Kirby is stepping down as head baseball coach for the Spartans. Kirby has been the only head coach in Summit history. He will maintain his teaching and athletic director role through next school year per a school release.
Never easy when it ends! Thankful for this group of young men.
More coaching news from Summit today —> Chad Kirby is stepping down as head baseball coach for the Spartans. Kirby has been the only head coach in Summit history. He will maintain his teaching and athletic director role through next school year per a school release.
My boy grew up! Beyond proud of you @theblakemoney Big things ahead.
There are roughly 4,000 college baseball players in the transfer portal, and there hasn't been a single pitch thrown in Omaha. @shorebirds pitcher Blake Money stayed thru adversity for 3 years w/ @LSUbaseball & '23 made it all worth it. His advice to players⬇️ #GeauxTigers
Don’t miss out on Summits Baseball Camp! Details below! #Evertrue #OleSparty @wcsSHSAthletics @wcsSHS Signup: forms.gle/GmVBev5PsE1Yvp… Pay: square.link/u/2CLFSezR?src…
What do you find in mentally tough athletes? 1. Confidence in themselves 2. Emotional control and poise 3. A determination to succeed 4. Clear focus and concentration 5. Resilience during adverse times Mentally tough teams win.
The wait is over. The 88th Masters week is here. #themasters
If things are easy, you aren’t growing. #GrowthMindset #HandleHardBetter
Two summers ago, Kara Lawson was speaking to her Duke basketball team. She wanted them to shift their mindset. What followed was 2+ minutes of gold on how to be successful. Here’s Lawson on embracing hard things: “We all wait in life for things to get easier. Think in your…
There’s a common phrase in coaching: “𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞.” Over the past few months, I’ve been asking coaches of various professional sports teams how they show the elite…
Congratulations @theblakemoney Happy for you bud!
Blake Money ➡️ Camden Yards @theblakemoney | @Orioles
Massive growth happens when you realize that taking a loss isn't as big of a deal, as holding fear is. Always prefer loss to fear, and take the chance.
29 years, two schools, 515 wins, three state tourneys, two MLB all-stars -- one heck of a career ... Columbia Central's @coachpick4 retires ... mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/baseb… @CHSLionNation @TBCAorg @MainStreetPreps @MainStreetMaury @MS_SportsToday
Winning is great but coaches will get the most satisfaction from the relationships built with student-athletes during and after their playing career. There is nothing more enriching for a coach than seeing former players succeed in life. Calls, texts, and message groups with…
1st Team All-District 12AAAA Brady Hendrix - Infield Logan Michalak- Outfield Jace Kirby-Pitcher 2nd Team All-District 12AAAA Ben Pedrick-Pitcher Davin Roush-Pitcher Drew Lamb-Pitcher Sam Sloan-Infield Robert Gallardo- Infield