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Meet the athletes who embody the 1LR Mindset
Henry Leise, 2031
Baseball, basketball, football, track
July 2026
Some athletes make people notice because they're bigger, faster, or stronger.
Henry Leise makes people notice because of the person he is.
There's no denying the athletic ability. As a four-sport athlete competing in baseball, basketball, football, and track, Henry possesses elite speed, strength, agility, and athletic instincts that separate him from his peers. He's confident in his abilities, plays with an edge, and has the physical tools to impact every game he's a part of.
But if all you see is the athlete, you're missing the best part of Henry.
His greatest strength isn't found in his speed or power—it's found in his mindset.
Henry is the type of athlete every coach hopes to have. He welcomes instruction, embraces coaching, and has an incredible ability to make adjustments in the middle of practice or competition. He doesn't take feedback personally; he takes it as an opportunity to improve. That's a rare quality, especially at such a young age.
What makes Henry different is that he refuses to let natural ability become his identity.
He doesn't rely on talent to carry him.
He builds his game through discipline.
He's fundamentally sound because he values the details. He understands that greatness isn't created by highlight plays alone—it's built through repetition, consistency, and doing the little things right when nobody is watching.
And despite already being one of the most gifted athletes on the field, Henry isn't satisfied.
He knows there's another level.
And he'll keep chasing it.
That's the mentality of a grinder.
Every workout has purpose.
Every practice has intent.
Every rep is another opportunity to become a little better than he was yesterday.
That relentless pursuit of growth is exactly why his future is so bright.
As impressive as Henry is between the lines, the young man away from competition is even more remarkable.
He's humble without pretending to be.
He's respectful because that's simply who he is.
He's the teammate who celebrates others just as much as himself, encourages those around him, and naturally earns the respect of everyone in the locker room. His leadership doesn't come from being the loudest voice—it comes from consistently setting the standard through his actions.
He's an outstanding communicator, a dependable friend, and someone people genuinely enjoy being around.
And perhaps my favorite part...
At the end of the day, Henry is still just a kid.
He loves spending time with his friends, competing, laughing, and enjoying every opportunity that comes with being young. He understands how to compete with intensity without letting sports define his entire identity. That's a balance many athletes spend years trying to figure out.
Henry is a dawg.
Not because he seeks attention.
But because he's relentless in his pursuit of becoming the very best version of himself.
His athleticism will continue to open doors.
His work ethic will keep those doors open.
But it's his character that will carry him wherever life takes him.
Henry Leise is the kind of athlete every coach wants, every teammate appreciates, and every parent hopes their child becomes.
The future is incredibly bright—not just because of the player he's becoming, but because of the young man he already is.
That's the 1LR Mindset.
**1LR MINDSET TESTIMONIAL**
"To me knowing the 1LR Mindset helps me so I practice and play the hardest I can each time. The 1LR Mindset means to do whatever you are doing knowing that it could be the last. It helps me to know that every hitter, including the best, face times when they aren't hitting as well. That goes for everything in life, but especially baseball which can humble you fast. But it can help a lot when you have a good approach or mindset going into an at bat. The 1LR Mindset reminds me that success comes from treating each rep as if it was your last." Henry Leise
Jaxson Cemer, 2029
Baseball, football
July 2026
Some athletes have talent. Some athletes have size. Some athletes have a relentless work ethic. Jaxson Cemer has all three. A standout baseball and football athlete, Jaxson has the physical tools that immediately grab your attention. Behind the plate, he's a catcher with next-level defensive ability and an absolute cannon of an arm. You run on him, you pay. As a hitter, he possesses tremendous pop in his bat, and can spray a ball to all fields. On the mound, he attacks hitters with confidence, pounds the strike zone, and already shows impressive velocity. He competes with purpose every time he steps on the field. Then football season rolls around... Jaxson becomes an absolute bulldog. He embraces contact instead of avoiding it, runs through opponents, and creates chaos on the defensive side of the ball. But as impressive as the athlete is, the person is even better. Jaxson has a heart of gold. He's the kind of teammate every coach hopes to have in the locker room—someone who brings energy, lifts up those around him, and knows how to enjoy every moment with his teammates. His work ethic is what separates him. Extra work isn't something Jaxson does when it's convenient—it's simply part of who he is. He attacks every opportunity to improve because he knows where he wants to go, and he's willing to earn it. Coaches trust athletes who show up every day with relentless effort, and Jaxson does exactly that. Above everything else, Jaxson is a young man of character. He loves his family, values his friendships, treats people the right way, and represents himself with humility and respect. Those qualities will open doors long after the final whistle blows and the last out is recorded. He'll always find success in athletics, but the greatest victories he'll experience won't be defined by trophies, statistics, or accolades. They'll be defined by the man he continues to become. His athletic success will simply be the cherry on top of a life built on character, discipline, and relentless effort.
I’d like to give a shout out to 1LR Mindset. Right now I happen to be going through a time when I am second guessing myself at the plate. The strike outs are plenty. It’s taken a toll on my confidence. My mental game has been off. I let negative thoughts creep in. That’s where the 1LR Mindset for Baseball book comes in. It reminds me that every hitter faces slumps. A slump doesn’t mean I’m broken. I know who I am. I know the work I’ve put in. Now it’s time to stay patient. Stay disciplined & control my response. Thank you 1LR for reminding me that I’m human. I can’t control everything. But I can control my mindset. —Jaxson Cemer
Logan McMurtry, 2029
Baseball, Basketball, Football
July 2026
This one hits a little different...my son, Logan McMurtry is a 2029 graduate and a three-sport athlete who refuses to take shortcuts. I've watched him leave the house before sunrise to train. I've watched him come home exhausted and do it again the next day. Nobody handed him this season.
While most athletes are enjoying summer break, Logan was stacking work. Weight room sessions. Speed and agility training. Football workouts. Basketball workouts. Then baseball under the lights at night.
The results were showing.
As a freshman he was proving he belonged at the varsity level when he was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity. Swinging the bat with confidence. Watching months of work turn into results.
Then came his 1LR moment.
Tracking down a ball in center field, Logan sprinted full speed toward the fence. He never pulled up. Never played it safe. He went after the play.
The wall won.
A shattered wrist. Season over. No final at bat. No chance to finish what he started. Surgery today.
Just like that, a summer he had worked for every single day was gone.
At least that's what it felt like in that moment.
Because athletes aren’t defined when everything is going their way.
They’re defined when everything suddenly isn’t.
The scoreboard won’t remember the injury.
The stat sheet won’t tell the story.
But the long rehab sessions will.
The days when nobody is watching will.
The choice to attack recovery with the same intensity he attacked training will.
Logan’s baseball season may be over, but his next challenge is just beginning. The road back won’t be easy. There will be pain. Frustration. Setbacks. Long days.
But if you’ve watched him work, you already know something about this kid:
He doesn’t quit.
The goal now is simple—win the recovery.
Maybe this is the lesson neither of us wanted, but the one we're both about to learn.
Wear the Mindset. Live the Standard.
Logan's 1LR Mindset Testimony: The 1LR Mindset has changed the way I approach everything in life.
I don’t take opportunities for granted because life can change in an instant. If you’re going to do something, go all out. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to me. While trying to make a play for my team, I sprinted after a fly ball and crashed into the centerfield wall. The wall won. My wrist is broken all the way through, and just like that, my season is over. It hurts. Not just physically, but mentally too. Baseball was taken away before I was ready for it to end. But the 1LR Mindset isn’t about having everything go your way. It’s about how you respond when things don’t. I can’t control the injury. I can’t change what happened. What I can control is my attitude, my effort, and my recovery. Now the challenge is different. Surgery. Rehab. Long days. Staying positive when it’s easier to feel sorry for yourself. And I’ll attack it the same way I attacked every practice, every workout, and every game—one day at a time, giving everything I have.
Max Yager, 2027
Baseball
June 2026
Some athletes are talented. Some work hard. Some are talented AND work hard. Max Yager, class of '27 is one of those athletes. On the diamond, Max possesses the talent and potential to play at the D1 level. But what separates him isn't what happens when the lights come on. It's what happens when nobody is watching. His relentless work ethic in the weightroom, commitment to improvement, and willingness to outwork the competition have helped him become the player he is today. Yet if you've ever spent time around Max, you'll notice something else. He's always smiling, celebrating others' success, encouraging those around him, and bringing positive energy. His journey hasn't been without adversity. Lingering knee pain began to threaten sports he loved. A standout football player with game changing ability was forced to make a decision. To protect his dream of playing baseball at the next level, he had to walk away from football. During his last game, he had no clue it would be his last. But one thing is for sure, he left it all on the field that last game. That's the 1LR Mindset. Understanding that every practice, every game, every opportunity could be your ONE LAST RUN. Max lives that mindset daily.
MAX'S 1LR TESTIMONIAL: I was unfortunately fortunate enough to experience a situation that made me very aware of the 1LR Mindset. I broke my ankle during our state semis football game in 6th grade and wasn't able to suit up for the championship. That day, I made the decision to pound the weights and become as strong as I possibly could to try and prevent future injuries. Since then I haven't taken many days off. Today, I try to apply the 1LR Mindset to every aspect of my life--not just sports, because you never know when your last will be. As I know that life is full of curveballs, just like me.