Gerald Smiley
Gerald Smiley
But the second I asked who could freestyle… EVERYONE wanted in. 🎤🔥 @kingamading @jessie2gonzalez said no way, not on the spot, then @seannnevans created a beat and they started making it. 🔥🔥🔥 fire by the way! When it was time for someone to jump in first, nobody moved. So I grabbed the mic and had some fun with them.
I thought I was gonna get a fresh pair of J’s off of the phenom @kobe_reese feet, but he wasn’t having it 😂😂 @c_sharp_images pulled up on us and captured it 🔥🔥
Moral of the story: As a coach, you’ve got to know when to loosen up and meet your players where they’re at. Sometimes that means laughing, having fun, and building connection. Other times, it’s about drawing clear boundaries, teaching the game the right way, and demanding the most from your guys.
Both matter. Both build trust. And both create a culture where players grow—on and off the field.
Had an absolute blast with all the young men and staff who showed up yesterday. ⚾
#prospectshowcase #baseballfamily #travelball #youthbaseball #tmobilepark #marinersfans #eliteathletes #rapbattle #rapbattles #stayloose #mentalperformance #mentalperformancecoach #baseballbeyondborders #seattlesports #geraldsmiley #coacheslife #baseballcoaches #geraldsmiley
76I had 7 parents call me last week…
Their kids had the talent—but weren’t NCAA D1 eligible.
Here’s what you MUST know 👇
✅ 16 NCAA core courses required
• 4 English
• 3 Math (Algebra 1+)
• 2 Science (lab if offered)
• 2 Social Science
• Remaining from English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Philosophy, or Religion
🚨 THE 10/7 RULE 🚨
By the start of senior year:
• 10 core courses completed
• 7 in English, Math, or Science
🔒 Once senior year starts, grades are locked. No retakes.
📊 2.3 core GPA minimum
🎓 Graduate high school
📝 NCAA Eligibility Center clearance
Talent won’t save you.
Highlights won’t save you.
📌 Academics decide who plays.
#ncaarecruiting #recruitingtips #collegerecruiting #athletemindset #highschoolathletes
76Every athlete dreams of winning. Few know how to handle what stands in the way.
From the pressure to perform, fear of failure, mental fatigue, comparison, injuries, and unrealistic expectations — today’s youth athletes face more challenges than ever before. And most aren’t getting the tools they need to overcome them.
That’s why I wrote:
📖 10 PAIN POINTS Every Student-Athlete Has.
How to Recognize Them and How to Overcome Them.
In this book, I pull back the curtain on the REAL struggles athletes face between the ages of 9–18 and deliver the exact strategies, routines, and mindset shifts that turn obstacles into fuel.
This isn’t theory. This is the playbook every athlete, parent, and coach needs.
Inside, you’ll discover:
⚡ The mental reset tools athletes use to bounce back instantly from mistakes
⚡ The game-day focus routine that calms nerves and builds confidence
⚡ How to prevent burnout while still chasing big goals
⚡ How to protect an athlete’s love for the game in high-pressure environments
⚡ The “Next Play” mentality that keeps confidence high
⚡ The Mental ABC’s — 26 daily habits that build champions in sports and in life
And here’s the best part → this book is ALSO a post-game journal for mental performance:
✅ Log up to 30 games a year
✅ Reflect and learn from every performance
✅ Build the mindset to bounce back stronger
✅ BONUS pages to track growth
76Yesterday at the @baseballbeyondborders NW Prospect Showcase. I asked the boys who had the funniest joke. They all said none of them.
But the second I asked who could freestyle… EVERYONE wanted in. 🎤🔥 @kingamading @jessie2gonzalez said no way, not on the spot, then @seannnevans created a beat and they started making it. 🔥🔥🔥 fire by the way! When it was time for someone to jump in first, nobody moved. So I grabbed the mic and had some fun with them.
I thought I was gonna get a fresh pair of J’s off of the phenom @kobe_reese feet, but he wasn’t having it 😂😂
@c_sharp_images pulled up on us and captured it 🔥🔥
Moral of the story: As a coach, you’ve got to know when to loosen up and meet your players where they’re at. Sometimes that means laughing, having fun, and building connection. Other times, it’s about drawing clear boundaries, teaching the game the right way, and demanding the most from your guys.
Both matter. Both build trust. And both create a culture where players grow—on and off the field.
Had an absolute blast with all the young men and staff who showed up yesterday. ⚾
#prospectshowcase #baseballfamily #travelball #youthbaseball #tmobilepark #marinersfans #eliteathletes #rapbattle #rapbattles #stayloose #mentalperformance #mentalperformancecoach #baseballbeyondborders #seattlesports #geraldsmiley #coacheslife #baseballcoaches #geraldsmiley
5 months ago
🚨 This ONE rule ends Division I dreams every year. 🚨
I had 7 parents call me last week…
Their kids had the talent—but weren’t NCAA D1 eligible.
Here’s what you MUST know 👇
✅ 16 NCAA core courses required
• 4 English
• 3 Math (Algebra 1+)
• 2 Science (lab if offered)
• 2 Social Science
• Remaining from English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Philosophy, or Religion
🚨 THE 10/7 RULE 🚨
By the start of senior year:
• 10 core courses completed
• 7 in English, Math, or Science
🔒 Once senior year starts, grades are locked. No retakes.
📊 2.3 core GPA minimum
🎓 Graduate high school
📝 NCAA Eligibility Center clearance
Talent won’t save you.
Highlights won’t save you.
📌 Academics decide who plays.
#ncaarecruiting #recruitingtips #collegerecruiting #athletemindset #highschoolathletes
5 months ago
🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨Book Is Now Live. Link in Bio
Every athlete dreams of winning. Few know how to handle what stands in the way.
From the pressure to perform, fear of failure, mental fatigue, comparison, injuries, and unrealistic expectations — today’s youth athletes face more challenges than ever before. And most aren’t getting the tools they need to overcome them.
That’s why I wrote:
📖 10 PAIN POINTS Every Student-Athlete Has.
How to Recognize Them and How to Overcome Them.
In this book, I pull back the curtain on the REAL struggles athletes face between the ages of 9–18 and deliver the exact strategies, routines, and mindset shifts that turn obstacles into fuel.
This isn’t theory. This is the playbook every athlete, parent, and coach needs.
Inside, you’ll discover:
⚡ The mental reset tools athletes use to bounce back instantly from mistakes
⚡ The game-day focus routine that calms nerves and builds confidence
⚡ How to prevent burnout while still chasing big goals
⚡ How to protect an athlete’s love for the game in high-pressure environments
⚡ The “Next Play” mentality that keeps confidence high
⚡ The Mental ABC’s — 26 daily habits that build champions in sports and in life
And here’s the best part → this book is ALSO a post-game journal for mental performance:
✅ Log up to 30 games a year
✅ Reflect and learn from every performance
✅ Build the mindset to bounce back stronger
✅ BONUS pages to track growth
5 months ago