Spiker

In October 2010, I was battling for a starting position for Missouri State University. My position, second base, was taken by an All-American. Our head coach sent me to learn right field where I've never played.  Why was I in this situation? Because Missouri State and playing for Coach Guttin was one of my primary goals coming out of high school. I was on a mission.  There was no plan B.  As we headed into the final day of the fall, Coach Guttin called me into his office and explained my situation. It was an "end-game" type of moment where he gave me an ultimatum heading into our winter training.  The pressure built to an all-time level for me with my scholarship money, potential pro-career, representing my high school, parents, and friends, we're all in jeopardy. It was potentially an imploding moment.  ...And then, it didn't.  Find out how I went from being an underperforming bottom of the barrel player to the most reliable person on the field.  Here are five lockd