Summary: On this week’s episode, Andy discusses why he feels that he has finally “arrived” in the field of professional coaching. Andy is now the official Mental Coach of…the Orange Beach Sharks. • This is his son’s 13-14-year-old baseball team. • He talks to the team before every practice and game. At the beginning of the season, he talked about umpires with the team. • The first thing they needed to know about umpires is that they’re kind of like TSA at the airport. You will not win an argument with them. • You can, however, tick them off. • Umpires are like brothers. If you tick them off, they won’t give you the benefit of the doubt on close calls. Here’s the plan he gave the team: • Other teams are going to go out on the field and say nothing to the umpires, unless they decide to complain. • Andy told them to never, ever argue a call or roll their eyes. • He told the team to talk to the umpires. Say hi and ask them how they’re doing. Ask them where they’re from. This lesson with the team is a lesson that applies to life as well. • If you treat people with kindness, things will generally work out better for you. • You never know who knows the people who may in the position to give you a job or an opportunity one day. Questions for Listeners · Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your question might be featured on the show! o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
