In previous years I was so fired up at times I made little mistakes. So I kept telling myself to read more

In previous years I was so fired up at times I made little mistakes. So I kept telling myself to be patient, relax, play like you do in practice. What I've been doing in practice will carry over into the game.

My parents put skates on me at age 2, the way it should be if you're serious, and I've always read more

My parents put skates on me at age 2, the way it should be if you're serious, and I've always liked it.

To give yourself the best possible chance of playing to your potential, you must prepare for every eventuality. That means read more

To give yourself the best possible chance of playing to your potential, you must prepare for every eventuality. That means practice.

Don't do anything in practice that you wouldn't do in the game.

Don't do anything in practice that you wouldn't do in the game.

Practice is the best of all instructors

Practice is the best of all instructors

Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.

Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.

When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him he will win

When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him he will win

People who write about spring training not being necessary have never tried to throw a baseball.

People who write about spring training not being necessary have never tried to throw a baseball.

Practice as if you are the worst, perform as if you are the best.

Practice as if you are the worst, perform as if you are the best.