Being an athlete is one of the biggest reasons I am who I am today. You learn how to have structure, time management, team work skills, community, and belief in yourself. It also teaches you how to fail and fail big and learn from those failures to grow and improve as a person and an athlete.

Jeff Grantz grew up in the Bel Air neighborhood of Wakefield Meadows. Grantz was a three sport star for the Bobcats. Upon graduation he was drafted by the Orioles but chose to play football and baseball at the University of South Carolina, where he started four years...

Coach’s Corner is a weekly column where local coaches share practical advice, personal insights, and valuable lessons from the world of youth and high school sports. Whether you’re a coach looking to lead better, a parent supporting from the sidelines, or a player working to grow on and off the field, Coach’s Corner offers guidance, encouragement, and real-world experience to help you navigate the game—and life—with purpose.

Being an athlete is one of the biggest reasons I am who I am today. You learn how to have structure, time management, team work skills, community, and belief in yourself. It also teaches you how to fail and fail big and learn from those failures to grow and improve as a person and an athlete.