by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 12, 2015 | baseball, Coaching/Parenting, Spirituality
During a radio interview with TSN today, the question of religion in the locker room was brought up. The impetus: something to do with Roberto Osuna having strength in Christ, which is why he’s either successful, or doing his best, or focusing… or something. Whatever... by Dirk Hayhurst | Aug 10, 2015 | baseball, Blue Jays, Coaching/Parenting, MLB
Ever wonder what the difference, psychologically speaking, is between a team that is winning and a team that is losing? Simply put, it’s belief. It used to be that I didn’t like that answer. Belief, meh, it feels like you’re saying if we join hands and chant... by Dirk Hayhurst | May 6, 2013 | Blue Jays, Coaching/Parenting, MLB
If Clay Buchholz was caught applying a foreign substance to his hands tonight, he could (and should) be ejected on the spot — according to the rules of baseball under 8.02. But it’s highly unlikely he’ll be caught. “Because he’s not doing anything wrong!” screams his... 
by Dirk Hayhurst | Feb 27, 2013 | baseball, Blue Jays, Coaching/Parenting, MLB
I had the opportunity to chat with Chad Mottola whilst standing behind the batting cage, watching the Jays hitters try and knock the hell out of some batting practice balls. I say knock the hell out of them because it was remarkable how few of them actually tried to... by Dirk Hayhurst | Jan 28, 2013 | baseball, Coaching/Parenting
Dear angst ridden young college pitcher, angry at his coach. Ah yes, the public call out. Those always go over so well… Nothing says “pick your head up” like being called a coward in front of an entire team of peers and friends. I’ll bet it... by Dirk Hayhurst | Apr 19, 2012 | baseball, Coaching/Parenting
I do baseball lessons in my down time. It’s what you do when you’re a former baseball player and you’re bored, and you’re tired of watching kids do it wrong. I see a bad delivery on a kid and it irritates me like crooked picture frame. Working with young baseball...