Encouragement for Coaches & Leaders

Lessons from more than four decades of baseball, leadership, faith, and pursuing what matters.

Steve Smith 10/29/26 Steve Smith 10/29/26

Beyond the Scoreboard: a conversation with baseball forward

A conversation with Baseball Forward host Ross Hawley about building Baylor Baseball, reaching the College World Series, and the lessons learned through more than four decades of coaching. We discuss faith, identity, perseverance, and my new book, Beyond the Scoreboard: Always About Winning. But Never Only About Winning.

Steve Smith 10/26/26 Steve Smith 10/26/26

Three Signs. One Philosophy.

Steve Smith 10/21/26 Steve Smith 10/21/26

They Never Thought They Wouldn’t Be

Steve Smith 9/8/26 Steve Smith 9/8/26

Confidence Comes from Knowing You Belong

Could knowing that you belong help create the expectation that you can succeed?

Steve Smith 10/24/25 Steve Smith 10/24/25

What Mound Visits Taught Me About Leadership

Every baseball game includes moments when a coach has to step onto the mound and speak into a difficult situation.