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YBMcastYouth Baseball Health Check: Inside the Rawlings Tigers Organization | Baseball Talk | YBMcastWe like to talk baseball, so we decided to do a health check on the state of youth baseball, focusing on the 7U to 14U age groups as we head into another spring and summer season. In this episode, we’re joined by the Rawlings Tigers, sitting down with Aaron Jaworowski, President & Founder, and David Birkby, General Manager, to discuss what development and training actually mean for young players. We dive into realistic expectations across age groups, including conversations around what proper development should look like for a 9U baseball player. We also take on one of...
2026-02-0756 minYBMcast
YBMcastBaseball 101 | The Rawlings Tigers' Aaron Jaworowski & David Birkby | YBMcastToday joining Darin inside the Red Earth Production Studio, is the Rawlings Tigers President & Founder Aaron Jaworowski and General Manager David Birkby! Join them as they sit down to talk about their program, development, and much much more!SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, SHARECheck out our sponsor's pages!Powered by Game 7 Baseball: https://www.game7baseball.com  Get all your Gear at Prime Sports Midwest https://www.primesportsmw.com  Follow Youth Baseball Midwest  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youthbaseballmidwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthBaseballMidwest X/Twitter: Youth Baseball Midwest (@YBM_c...
2024-11-0753 minCommunity VC
Community VCAaron Birkby from Tribe VenturesJoin our community now! Visit us at https://community-vc.com/ In another episode of our podcast, join Jock as he sits down with Aaron Birkby from Tribe, a prominent figure in the VC network. Aaron shares with us, his expertise and experiences in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, this conversation promises to offer unique perspectives and actionable advice for navigating the dynamic landscape of innovation and business growth. So don’t miss out and tune in to hear Aaron Birkby's story, strategies, and vi...
2024-08-2718 minTransparent Venture Capital by Tribe Global Ventures
Transparent Venture Capital by Tribe Global VenturesInvestor Focus Ep 6: Adrian Bunter of Employment Hero, Modus Partners & Sydney AngelsIn this episode of Investor Focus, we are joined for a second time by Adrian Bunter. Adrian is a partner at Modus Partners, a leading boutique M&A advisors with a passion for technology. Adrian is on the board of various private companies including Employment Hero and VenueNow, and non-executive director of ASX listed companies Carly Holdings Limited (ASX:CL8) and Live Verdure (ASX:LV1). Adrian has been a long term member of Sydney Angels and provides significant value to the founders he works with.  Part of the discussion was on AI, so we thought it fitting to hav...
2024-04-091h 10The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast129. These are the next big things happening in baseball (ft. Aaron Jaworowski - President of the Rawlings Tigers)We recently got back from the ABCA, and boy, 'do we have insights for you!' There are a lot of great projects being created in the baseball space. In this episode, we talk about the American Baseball Coaches Association Conference, where the baseball community ascends onto one location to celebrate the game, teach, and share the projects their working on.  Find the topics in the time stamps below:  00:00-02:18 Introduction 02:19-04:44 ChatGPT: your new instructor? 04:45-07:31 ABCA: Disney World of Baseball? 07:32-14:29 Th...
2023-01-2432 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast125. Johnny Hustle v. Peacocking Peet (ft. Rafael Lopez- former MLB player)History rhymes, and sometimes it completely repeats, but the majority of the time it's a newer version of what was in the past. How has the game evolved to become more about celebrations, and velocity, and less about winning? Is there a place in time we can point to where this happened before?  Spiker, Dave, And Raffy talk about Aaron Judges' historic season, Manny Machado's lack of hustle in the 2018 playoffs, and Jose Bautista's emphasis bat flip. 
2022-11-1243 minThe History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem: Interview Series
The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem: Interview SeriesAaron Birkby discusses the gaps in the Australian startup ecosystemAaron Birkby is the co-founder of The Unconventional Group, and has over two decades experience working as a founder, advisor, board member, investor and facilitator in the Australian startup ecosystem. He has worked in a variety of roles building and supporting technology startups to grow into global companies, including as CEO of Startup Catalyst, and Entrepreneur In Residence at Queensland University of Technology, James Cook University and Split Spaces. In his conversation with Adam, Aaron discusses how the Queensland startup ecosystem has evolved over the past couple of decades, and what he sees as gaps in the Australian startup...
2022-04-0323 minDayOne.FM
DayOne.FMAaron Birkby discusses the gaps in the Australian startup ecosystemAaron Birkby is the co-founder of The Unconventional Group, and has over two decades experience working as a founder, advisor, board member, investor and facilitator in the Australian startup ecosystem. He has worked in a variety of roles building and supporting technology startups to grow into global companies, including as CEO of Startup Catalyst, and Entrepreneur In Residence at Queensland University of Technology, James Cook University and Split Spaces. In his conversation with Adam, Aaron discusses how the Queensland startup ecosystem has evolved over the past couple of decades, and what he sees as gaps in the Australian startup...
2022-04-0322 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast93. The Hard 90 (ft Aaron Jaworowski & Rafael Lopez)Jaws and Raffy are back!  A new conversation around building incentives and influential coaches that change careers. Give us your thoughts! Write us a review on Apple Podcasts! 
2021-09-2343 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast64. Christmas Show! Can a Team Really Be Family?! (ft. Aaron Jaworowski)First ever Christmas Show!  Learn if Dave or myself were ever close to getting fired.  What is family and can you consider a team one?  Current events on in youth sports is about to explode SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW.  RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST! 
2020-12-251h 11The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast45. The Battleground For The Ultimate Coaching StyleDave wanted the title to be Nature and/or nurture, but when listening back to the audio, I realized the conversation took more of an exciting twist than I thought. This episode is an open conversation on coaching and teaching styles. Through our own experiences as coaches, players, and instructors, the observations made by us have led us to conclude that there's a balance in managing players. The characteristics, backgrounds, and belief systems of a team starting can be wildly different. As mentors, we need to understand these differences to know when to accelerate or decelerate our teaching style.  In t...
2020-09-0437 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast44. You Will Need This to Level UpGuidance, information, decision making, opportunity recognition, and details are all things we want because were afraid of not being on the right path. What would you pay to have confidence in all of these categories? Luckily, these things are undervalued in the marketplace. To get the right information is extremely cheap for the price you would need to pay.  Learn more on how to find it. CLICK PLAY.  BY THE WAY, IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE, SHARE IT AND GIVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS. Follow the links below for us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ra...
2020-09-0128 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast43. The 5 Lockdown Moves For High Pressure SituationsIn 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 fal...
2020-08-2846 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast41. The Unwritten RulesHave you ever played a new game with a group friends and you start having beginners luck? At some point, there's a veteran player who starts telling you all the things you can and cannot do. You ask, "Is that a rule?" They respond, "Well, it's an unwritten rule. It's the etiquette of the game, and it's a respectful thing to the other players." You end up accepting and start trying to accommodate your game to the unwritten rule...BUT, wait a minute?! If it's not written down and you can't refer to it. Why are we...
2020-08-2138 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast40. Indecision Is The Thief Of OpportunitySome players are proactive and don't wait for directions. They need advice, but it's advice that will further advance their thinking. The top 1% of professionals in their respective fields have this trait.  A real high performer looks to build their career at any means possible, AND they will not wait for the opportunity to approach them. They take the opportunity given to them but also look for it.  Indecision is the thief of opportunity; inability to choose how to construct your day, unwillingness to see past your current goals to make bodacious ones, and forgoing ex...
2020-08-1813 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast39. How Every Rumor Gets You Farther Away From Your End-GoalDo you remember in grade school when the teacher played the game telephone? Everyone gets in a line, and the teacher tells a short story. It's usually 1-2 sentences long. As your classmates relay the message, you wonder what it's going to be. You see people smiling, giggling, and it's finally your turn.  When you hear it, you look confused....is this what Ms. Deplanty said?!?  As you take a deep breath as everyone's staring at you, the teacher asks, "What was the story?" "Th...
2020-08-1321 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast36. Status WarsPrice wars are when multiple players in a space compete against one another in hopes to attract more customers by providing the cheapest price in the market. It's a slippery slope as purchasing brings about price changes until the competition is priced out of the market. Status wars have the same slippery slope. How do you win? What's the better route? How do you separate yourself? The best companies in the world are driven by giving more value than what they charge. They are consumed by not making the cheapest product, but the best product.  Listen to Episode 36 of the C...
2020-08-0440 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast30. Your Approach Could Prevent Relationship Nuclear WarfareWhat do you do when you have an angry person in front of you? They are clearly emotional, distressed, frustrated, angry, and hate the situation. They're so mad to which that can't control how they're projecting themselves in conversation. What do you do? First, take a step back and listen to this episode. We speak on situations like these and give insight on how this is approached from an employee to boss, boss to employee, and peer-to-peer perspective.  Do you like the podcast? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized...
2020-07-0242 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast29. That 1 ReasonWe're rapidly approaching 30 official episodes. This is not counting our bonus episodes and we wanted to breakdown why we started this podcast. We also want a chance to recognize this strong group of listeners. You guys have been freaking awesome! We thank you so much for the feedback. We have mission though and we want you to be a part of that mission. Take a listen and accept our challenge.  Do you like the podcast? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how...
2020-06-3018 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast28. The Mouse Is Always Pressing On The Gas PedalIn this episode, Spiker and Dave are talk about stepping on the gas. Comfortability can be an issue for anyone, but knowing you still haven't hit your ceiling is important to creating success. We're not stopping...our foot is on the pedal and it's on full tilt to the floor board. Do you like the podcast? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topi...
2020-06-2643 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball PodcastBONUS 6. How a Professional Scout Finds You (ft. Torre Tyson)This bonus episode felt right. We're in the middle of the summer and people are wondering how do players get picked up. Here is a recording I did with a scout who knows what it takes.  Grading tools, players makeup, intangibles, team chemistry...this is how scouts think. Taking everything in consideration Torre Tyson explains his method behind finding the next Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols. He gives sound advice on how you should approach recruiting. Take a deep breath, relax, because this will give you great insight on how you should be approaching the game.  ...
2020-06-2316 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast27. How To Win Someone Over During ControversyHave you ever been in that moment where the air is thick? Or you started off the wrong track and you're not in the same wave or page with the other person? In this episode, we talk about how to win over the person you're speaking with. Spiker tells a story about meeting his wife's family and learning about the Indian customs. Dave speaks on the best way to create a chain of communication between you and an authoritative figure.  This is absolutely the best way to compliment us. Thank you for listening! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...
2020-06-1834 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast26. I’m too busy to give you a real reasonEpisode 26 Has a player ever told you that “I am too busy to do that” or “I don’t have enough time”? These phrases have been used by everyone, but how do you limit yourself or players from using those phrases? In this episode Spiker and Dave talk about overcoming poor time management as a person and baseball player. We also discuss college recruiting and how the player should be the main enforcer when trying to get a scholarship. Spiker mentions that success is not selfish, and Dave explains how there are two types of people that will help...
2020-06-1628 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast25. Creating the Winning LifestyleI'm going solo on this episode. I want to jump into our TAG LINE: People, culture, and HOW TO CREATE A WINNING LIFESTYLE. I don't have all the answers, but this is my mission for this show. It's to deliver the things that have worked and haven't worked for me in my playing career. It also provides insight into what has worked for our organization.  Aaron Jaworowski is our president, and an observation I made early on, was his ability to get tasks done. He worked towards his goals through his everyday tasks. In this episode, I want to talk a...
2020-06-1113 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast24. How Good Could You Be? (Ft. Jason Bell - Houston Astros Minor League Coordinator)How well do you know your employees, teammates, staff, players, or people? Are you able to develop the desired relationship where you can get things done? One of the youngest managers to ever coach a minor league game is now the minor league coordinator for an MLB organization and there's a good reason. He is one of the best at developing a relationship from the very start. He is also very well disciplined when it comes to understanding and growing with trends. He made a name for himself in college when he wrote a thesis on data management in...
2020-06-0953 minThe Mind Body To Lead Podcast
The Mind Body To Lead PodcastSurrounding yourself with positive people | F5F | Aaron Birkby and Peta EllisHow do you portray yourself online? Is your bio helping you to stand out? Welcome to this week's Fab 5 Friday. Five minutes, of my key learnings from this week's episode of The Mind to Lead with Aaron Birkby and Peta Ellis, founders of Tribe Global and Peak Persona Here were my biggest takeaways: Who you surround yourself with is who you become and important for success. Is "balance" real? If so, how can we find it? The benefits of self-awareness. Check out the full episode on what questions you can be...
2020-06-0405 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast23. Change Is Happening Fast (Ft. Jeff McGarry & Jon Moscot of Blast MotionCreating a career in sports is becoming normal with the advancement of travel baseball and technology. Spiker has on two outstanding individuals who both have come from great colleges. Jeff is an Ivy League grad and Jon studied Economics at Pepperdine University. This conversation becomes more than about baseball. It's about life strategies, goals, and how to become the best version of yourself.  Thank you for listening! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message ------GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ------What if the p...
2020-06-0453 minThe Mind Body To Lead Podcast
The Mind Body To Lead PodcastHow can we be happier? | Aaron Birkby and Peta Ellis, Founders of Tribe Global and Peak Persona | Ep 22"Ultimately the state which we're all trying to achieve is contentment and happiness". What is the #1 practice that we could all be doing? And, how can we become happier?   Today I sat down with two incredible humans, Aaron Birkby and Peta Ellis, Human Transformation Architects passionate about unlocking people's potential to be more self-aware.   "If everyone were in alignment, the entire world would be a more happy place."   Aaron is a human transformation architect, meaning he develop the human capital and talent for high performance, enabling them to gr...
2020-06-0336 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast22. Getting Your Team To Row In The Same DirectionCoaches, have you lost a player due to the lack of communication? Do you really know your players? Communicating and building a relationship with your players will help you discover who they are and what makes them trust you by using persuasion. Persuasion can be used to manipulate, but we teach you how to use it to become a better leader. We explain that establishing a culture is the most important key to success, having player leaders explain the team’s mission or goals, and using persuasion to get the best of out of your players. In this episode Spiker an...
2020-06-0253 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast21. The Worst Fear But Possibly The Best One For You To Lean IntoThis is SCARY! Spiker starts the show by telling a story about the worst possibly thing that could happen. It's a fear most of us have. We want to be perfect and present ourselves in a respectable form. Sometimes we get in our own way and we elect not to take the path. A situation that could be the best thing for you ends up being a regrettable moment. Dave shares his side of cold calling and gives you insight on how he overcame it. If you like the episode please share it with a friend. This is absolutely...
2020-05-2839 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast20. One-Email and One-Conversation Later Brought Us To This Opportunity For PlayersWe want the best for everyone, but does teaching through FEAR the best way to teach?  After a conversation by two varying opinions and approaches we came up with this conclusion. ------- GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Are you wondering how to build a baseball or softball team that is streamlined?  To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com and fill out a team application.  ------ We'd love you to review our show...
2020-05-2643 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast19. The Goliath MentalityLet me know if this story resonates with you. A small, weak, unexpecting character with determination rises from the ranks and finds himself or herself amid in front of a giant entity. The battle is well fought with many spectacular scenes. In an unforeseen moment, the unexpecting character finds the blow that brings him to victory. We all love this story, but is this an accurate depiction of those who have winning longevity? Do they repeat this story in their life? What is their mindset going into their most significant battles?   -------  GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE...
2020-05-2138 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast18. The Tactical Guide to Getting an Athletic ScholarshipIn this episode Spiker and Dave review the new legislation that was handed down by the NCAA this past week. They give a tactical game plan to get yourself recruited in 2020 and beyond. The strategies said on this show can be applied now and into the future. Don't just sit still! Listen to this show and take notes to develop your plan.  GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explo...
2020-05-1956 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast17. Is Your Goal To Be Famous Or To Be Well-Known?What's the end goal? Are you wanting to be well-known or famous? Is being well-know or famous a good thing? Is it desirable. Spiker and Dave go down the path and entertain the idea of how to become well-known or famous. Spiker brings up a good point around the various degrees of the topic and Dave gives a simple comparison.  What's your thoughts on becoming well-know or famous? Send in your closing pitch.  ------- GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build...
2020-05-1440 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball PodcastBonus 5. This Is What To Expect For Your 2020 Summer (Ft. Tom Davidson of Pastime Tournaments)In this bonus episode of the Closing Pitch, Spiker sits down with Tom Davidson of Pastime Tournaments to speak on the summer 2020. The conversation took an interesting take and they also spoke on the youth sports industry and how it's evolving. This episode first aired on Instagram LIVE on the Rawlings Tigers account.  ------ GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a...
2020-05-1348 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast16. The Blueprint To Become ClutchSpiker received a text message late at night from a Tiger player. In this episode, we are going to the underbelly of the Rawlings Tigers and giving you an inside look into a conversation that Spiker and Dave have on an annual basis with their players. Below you will find the original text message from their player and how the show is tailored.  Questions:  First I was wondering about how you would manage the blast. I got the blast sensor and was wondering how you would recommend using it. Would you use it every ti...
2020-05-1252 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast15. Use This Idea To Motivate a Person or a Team"I am quarantined out!" exclaimed Spiker. In this episode, we go to the comment board section of our YouTube Channel from a Cincinnati listener named Coach Hall. He delivered a very interesting question around motivating young athletes. Spiker and Dave take the question even further and talk about motivation and how you can motivate a team by doing this one thing.  ------ Thank you everyone for the unbelievable support. The text messages, tweets, and emails have been great. Please share this podcast with a friend and give us a review. This is the b...
2020-05-0737 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball PodcastBonus 4. The Cross Section Between MLB, Olympic Ski, and The X-Games (Ft. Bret Kelly of EXOS)Whats the cross section of MLB, Olympic Ski, and The X-Games? Let me give you hint: it's a person. His name is Bret Kelly. He is currently with EXOS, which is an athletic performance business that helps train athletes. They are best known for helping NFL combine athletes prepare for the event and the draft. EXOS just doesn't do football and Bret Kelly explains. He goes in depth about his career and how you as an athlete can maximize your performance at home. Enjoy this BONUS EPISODE of the Closing Pitch and if you're a repeat listener please give...
2020-05-0656 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast14. Do You Know How Hard This Is?At some point we lose our confidence. This could be culmination of events or surrounding ourselves with a toxic environment. In reality though we can find its' origin in our own insecurities and belief systems. In this episode Spiker and Dave talk about insecurities. Spiker tells a story about how he used a 2 lane highway and music to battle his future self. Dave talks about a player he used to coach that approached things a lot different. We hope you enjoy this episode. Share your own stories with us by sending us a DM.  G...
2020-05-0549 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast13. The #1 Thing You Should Be Aware of in 2020 as a High School PlayerWe received a Facebook message from Jon Handy out of California and he brought up some interesting points on tech. The conversation triggered an idea for us. We don't think many player's know about the tech that is rising and how it makes an impact on their careers! The game is rapidly changing. It's changing so fast that tech is consuming every move of the game. College coaches are now looking at wearable and non-wearable technology that gives them indications if you're a recruitable player. There's no guessing game anymore for players. They know exactly what numbers they need to...
2020-04-3047 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball PodcastBonus 3. He is only 5'8 and Has Hit Over 40 Home Runs In College (Ft. Erik Webb)We went LIVE on Instagram with former Rawlings Tiger player Erik Webb. Erik was the MVP of MIAA and a 1st Team ABCA All-American. If you're wondering how a small guy can hit home runs you're in the right spot. To give you hints he focusing in on his nutrition, weight lifting, and keeping his approach simple at the the plate.  Just few accolades Mr. Webb holds:  • ABCA First Team All-American (2019) • ABCA Central Region Player of the Year (2019) • ABCA First Team All-Region (2019) • NCBWA First Team All-American (2019) • NCBWA Central Region Player of the Year (20...
2020-04-2943 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast12. An Unhealthy Want For CompetitionAfter watching the first episodes of "The Last Dance," Spiker and Dave have an interesting perspective on the career of Michael Jordan. The conversation takes an interesting twist where we speak on work life balance, inner drive, and of course competition. Join in on the conversation and give us your closing pitch on the Bulls documentary series.  GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore t...
2020-04-2832 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast11. This Is the Scariest FeelingI don't know about you, but speaking in front people for the first time is terrifying! But, we all have these kinds of fears. We even have fears of leaving a community we've been a part of for a long time. We're afraid to branch out because it's all we know at the time. We have fallen a custom to the situation.  What if I told you, you need to lean into that fear? The fear is a calling card for your to move forward. In this episode, we talk about this weird feeling we get when w...
2020-04-2328 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball PodcastBonus 2. Don't Underestimate This Valuable Conversation (Ft. Dexter Swims)I recently jumped on an Instagram LIVE with one of my former players. He was the Division 2 MIAA Freshman of Year. We speak on social media, college recruiting, and what player's are doing now to get to the next level.  I hope you enjoy this episode! Please give us rating on the show.  Do you like the podcast? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave...
2020-04-221h 00The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast10. How To Get Out Of The Dead ZoneDreams weigh more than excuses, but we easily give up on our dreams because we face a barrier. How do you build a tolerance and perseverance to get past those dead zones? Mount Everest is the pinnacle of any climber. There's a spot in the climb where a climber has a choice: Should they head back down the mountain or risk their life for the chance to reach the peak. Our dreams are similar to this climb. We have to have the right support system, mindset, and training.  Do you like the podcast? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE U...
2020-04-2138 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball PodcastBonus 1. Will This Pandemic Make Us Adopt The Air Five?Youth, high school, and college sports might seriously change. We might not even see after game handshakes anymore. This sounds crazy, but it might be true. What do you think? How do you think we're going to handle this pandemic in our amateur sports?  Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts.
2020-04-1546 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast8. The Past Matters But Your Current At-Bat Matters MoreAre you tired of being stuck? Do you think too much in the future or past? When were at our peek there's something we click. That moment is because we are living in the moment.  Have you ever told someone or someone else told you..."you think too much." Our thoughts are way to in the future on how to fix things or we're thinking about what has happened in the past. Live in the moment, be the moment. --------------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how t...
2020-04-1428 minBe The Drop
Be The DropHow To Achieve Peak Performance With Aaron BirkbyLife as a small business owner and the desire to constantly achieve peak performance, can be hard. When you're an entrepreneur or startup founder, you need to be extremely resilient. What's interesting, and what my guest this week knows only too well, is that often, one of the main things holding us back, is ourselves. Aaron Birkby describes himself as an "eco-system builder". With a background of more than two decades as a successful startup founder, receiving a 2016 Entrepreneur Of The Year award, he is also a public speaker, hackathon facilitator, corporate innovation advisor, cultural-transformation leader, board...
2020-01-0523 minStories Behind the Grind
Stories Behind the GrindHow to Overcome Shiny Object Syndrome with Aaron BirkbyAaron activates and enhances community ecosystems and organisations by developing the human capital and talent for high performance, enabling them to grow high-performing teams, who in-turn build high growth ventures. Aaron’s background includes over two decades as a successful startup founder and ecosystem community leader, culminating as the 2016 Entrepreneur Of The Year, plus more recently as a public speaker, hackathon facilitator, corporate innovation advisor, cultural-transformation leader, board member, investor, mentor, and adventure-preneur. On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Aaron Birkby, CEO of Startup Catalyst and founder or Pe...
2019-11-2533 minStories Behind the Grind
Stories Behind the GrindDefining Culture and Improving Founder Mental Health with Aaron Birkby...On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind with Aidan Vuocolo, listen to my conversation with Aaron Birkby, CEO of Startup Catalyst and co-founder of peak persona. We discuss qualities to look for when hiring, how to improve founder mental health and when should a business define its culture. Also discover: How the evolution of Yes can save you from becoming overwhelmed. What emphasis should be placed on mindset compared to raw talent What motivated Aaron to start, Startup Catalyst and Peak Persona    Links: Startup Catalyst...
2019-02-1037 minThe Bean Ninjas Podcast
The Bean Ninjas Podcast25. Operating at your Peak Persona – Interview with Aaron BirkbyAaron Birkby discusses the Peak Persona program and some techniques to help you be the most effective, productive human that you can be
2018-12-1100 minOpen the Pod Bay Doors
Open the Pod Bay DoorsE46 - Founder Health Special with Aaron Birkby, Startup Catalyst & Amanda Price, KPMGThis week on the pod we're turning our focus to the importance of founder health and wellbeing.We invited Aaron Birkby, CEO Startup Catalyst and Co-founder of Peak Persona, and welcomed back Amanda Price Head of High Growth Ventures to the pod discuss this topic.KPMG Australia’s High Growth Ventures just released the findings from their Startup Founder Survey, supported by Blackbird Ventures, AirTree Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Reinventure and Right Click Capital, which polled founders of 70 Australian venture-backed startups.The report validates a lot of assumptions about startup founders; they work longer hours than average wo...
2018-08-0847 minAwesome Humans
Awesome HumansAH 8 Aaron BirkbyThis was our pilot Podcast – RECUT - with one of life’s true gentlemen Aaron Birkby. He is not an entrepreneur but he is entrepreneurial and prefers the title “Founder”. He has the best job in the world as CEO of Startup Catalyst and he travels the world sharing the love of Australian Startups. He is a loving Husband, a great father and an all round great guy. Hope you enjoy the RECUT version of our first ever released podcast. Aaron Birkby you are an Awesome Human…..
2018-04-1921 minAwesome Humans
Awesome HumansAH 1 Aaron BirkbyAwesome Humans - Aaron Birkby. Aaron is an entrepreneur, CEO of Startup Catalyst and an Awesome Human. Listen to how it all began for Aaron and what is next in this amazing life. Brett McCallum - @bjmaca tracks down some awesome humans to get their stories on life.
2018-03-3021 minTWISTA - This Week in Startups Australia
TWISTA - This Week in Startups AustraliaSeries 3 Ep 6 - Steve Baxter and Wayne GerardBrisbane - it's long overdue, but TWISTA makes up for a lack of attention with a killer episode. We start with tech legend Steve Baxter, founder of River City Labs and the biggest booster of Queensland's startup ecosystem. Then TWISTA talks to Aaron Birkby, who runs the muru-D accelerator out of Baxter's River City Labs. Finally, we speak to Wayne Gerard, founder and CEO of Red Eye - has Wayne started Australia's next unicorn? All of that - and a first-class rant from Steve Baxter - on this special episode.
2015-11-1752 min