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Originally Posted by RJM:

Be a leader. Not everyone can be a vocal leader. Players without tenure haven't earned the right to be a vocal leader. Some players don't have it in their makeup to be a vocal leader. But everyone can lead by example. If you do the things Coach May suggests you are a leader. You're setting an example with how you carry yourself.

 

When my son played high school ball, coming off the field saying, "Let's get some runs" was a big outburst for him. But he outworked everyone. He high fived anyone who did something positive as small as grounding out to move a runner. It's how he was trained by his travel team growing up. Positive attitude is contagious even without being loud.

Be cautious with this line of thinking "Players without tenure haven't earned the right to be a vocal leader..." 20+ years of military service showed me even the most junior individuals have ability to lead verbally in the most harsh environments.  If you see a young man with this ability -- foster it, mentor him, and he and everyone around him will be better for it.

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