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The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I reflect a little bit on 2024, look forward to some of the big things that we are working on in 2025, but most of want to thank everyone for their love and support to us over the years. On this Christmas eve, we would truly like to wish all our friends and family a Merry Christmas, happy new year, and a blessed holiday season. We are grateful to you all. Peace.2024-12-2407 min
Wherever I Lay My HatEpisode 5 - The Nomadic Life: Dan Clouser's RV AdventuresSend us a textIn this episode of 'Wherever I Lay My Hat,' the podcast about the concept of home, host Dan welcomes Dan Clouser, a former nonprofit youth sports leader turned full-time RVer, along with his wife Sandy and their golden retriever, Youkilis. Dan discusses their transition to RV life in 2020, spurred by memorable solo road trips in 2019 and inspired by his mother's adventurous spirit. He touches upon the challenges and joys of a nomadic lifestyle, the strong sense of community within the RV world, and the enduring impact of his previous coaching career on...2024-12-1134 min
Inner Peace, Better HealthFinding Peace on the Road: Dan Clouser’s Journey to Inner FreedomIn this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Avik chats with Dan Clouser, an author, speaker, blogger, and full-time RVer who, along with his wife Sandy and their golden retriever, has embraced a nomadic lifestyle. After 30 years of leading a nonprofit youth sports organization, Dan embarked on a transformative journey across the U.S., finding serenity, purpose, and spiritual fulfillment along the way. Tune in to discover how living on the road has deepened Dan’s sense of inner peace, the life lessons he’s learned from his travels, and why he believes everyone should embrace the journey over...2024-12-0521 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Pennsylvania, Here we Come!In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip across the country to Pennsylvania to see our family. I completed my book signing in Cheyenne, Wyoming and we started our trip across the country to Pennsylvania! We had a couple of stops along the way, though. Our first stop was an unplanned stop at the Archway in Kearney, Nebraska. The Archway is a unique museum that literally extends over Interstate 80 to pay homage to all those who have traveled across its path throughout history...2024-10-1110 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Back to the Lower-48In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk the final leg of our Canadian and Alaskan adventure as we entered back into the Lower-48 after a 3-month adventure north of the border. We talk about our incredible experience in Haines, Alaska when we saw the Northern Lights. Our trip from Haines to Skagway on the Ferry. We experienced the Yukon Suspension Bridge and the Carcross Desert as we made our way down to Vancouver before crossing back into the United States. Once we got into Washington, we still ha...2024-10-0422 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – Soul Family – A MonologueIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I talk about our Soul Family. There’s a chapter in my book, The Journey of My Mother’s Son titled, “Connection.” It’s about the need for human connection. If you’d like to read it, you can check it out here. Sandy and I are very blessed to have a wonderful blood family. We are doubly blessed to have an incredible soul family throughout the country. I say it all the time that sightseeing and exploring national parks is an awesome component of this jour...2024-09-2025 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – Making Adjustments – A MonologueIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I talk about the need to be able to adjust throughout life. When I was coaching baseball, one of the things that I stressed to my players all of the time is that it was a game of adjustments. You always want to have a plan, but you also need to be able to make an adjustment to that plan if need be. The game of baseball is a reflection of life, and the lessons tat the game can teach will often carry over in...2024-09-1309 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonEpisode #300 - Dan, Sandy, and Alex – A Summer to RememberEpisode #300 – What a milestone! It’s crazy to think that I have released 300 episodes of this podcast. The people I’ve met, the places and things that we’ve spoken about have been amazing. It’s truly been an honor to share the stories of so many incredible people as well as taking you all along for the ride as Sandy and I continue this incredible journey. I wanted this to be a special episode, so I got both Sandy and our grandson, Alex to sit down and have a casual conversation about some of the highligh...2024-09-0640 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Winding Down our Northern AdventureIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk more about our amazing summer long northern adventure through Canada and Alaska. Another month in Alaska was spectacular, but also bittersweet, as our Alaskan adventure was starting to come to a close. We have had such a great time exploring America’s Last Frontier with such a great group of friends. It was sad to to say good-bye to everyone as we all started our own routes south. From July 15th through August 15th, we explored Homer, Steward, Anchorage, Palmer, Ta...2024-08-3018 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – Sometimes We Walk Alone – A MonologueIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I read another chapter from my book, The Journey of My Mother’s Son, Volume I, Many Random Thoughts from the Road. This is Chapter 30, titled, Sometimes We Walk Alone. This is the shortest chapter in my book, however, I thin that it still carries a very powerful message. I hope you feel the same way, as well. Sometimes you have to walk alone. This morning I got up before the sun and set out on a little h...2024-08-2303 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – Learning to come to Grips with My Terminal Illness - A MonologueIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I read Chapter 19 from The Journey of My Mother’s Son, Volume I, Many Random Thoughts from the Road. I stopped recording interviews back in May because of our Canada and Alaska trip. Knowing that we would be in areas with little to internet, I had created a backlog of episodes to be released through the end of July. Until I start interviews again, I will be releasing several monologues as well as episodes of just Sandy and I. This episode is unique...2024-08-1715 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – The Northern Adventure ContinuesIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk more about our amazing summer long northern adventure through Canada and Alaska. We spent a little over a month traveling throughout Canada. We made it north of the 60th Parallel and all the way up to Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. We traveled over 300 miles of dirt and gravel roads and saw some of the most amazing waterfalls you could ever imagine. We celebrated Canada Day in the little village of Haines Junction in the Yukon. ...2024-08-0218 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Oh, CanadaIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip up the Oregon Coast, into Washington, and eventually across the border into Canada. After almost two years in the making, we were excited to meet our friends and grandson, Alex in Great Falls, Montana to start our 3-1/2-month journey throughout Canada and Alaska. Even though we had only been in Canada for a little over two weeks when we recorded this episode, we have already seen so many amazing things and made incredible memories. Traveling with th...2024-07-0218 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Three Becomes TwoThis was probably the most difficult podcast that I ever had to record. In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our travels through California and the loss of our best travel companion, Youk. The end of April was very difficult for us and we’re still working through the grief process. Youk crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 24, 2024. It was certainly the most difficult thing that we’ve had to deal with since we’ve been traveling. Youk brought joy to such a large part of lives. We l...2024-06-0425 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoAuthor, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker & Consultant Dan ClouserWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker & Consultant Dan Clouser .. Amongst many things, he is an author of four books and counting. After 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organization in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020. They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever. Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stor...2024-05-2327 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan & Sandy - Westbound - Texas to ArizonaIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our travels from Grapevine, Texas to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. We were able to reconnect to so many friends and had a great final leg of the book tour.2024-05-0710 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – On the Move in TexasIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our last couple of weeks in Galveston, as well as our travels on our way to Grapevine, Texas. We met so many amazing people in our 37 days in Galveston. After Galveston, we made our way to Katy, Texas for a weekend of book signings, Waller to get some work done on our generator, Athens to see some friends, Midlothian for another book signing, and then Grapevine for our final week in Texas. We always love getting togeth...2024-04-0205 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Louisiana, Texas Beaches, and Mardi GrasIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our 2024 winter/spring book signing tour as we finished up in Louisiana and began our one month stay in Galveston, Texas. We had two great book signing events in Lake Charles and Sulphur. We always love getting back to that area because we have some great friends there. It also seems as though every time we come back; we add even more friends to that list. We spent our last night in Louisiana at an animal sanctuary and our firs...2024-03-0514 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Cracker Barrels, Krogers, and a CasinoIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trek from Florida into Louisiana to start my 2024 winter/spring book signing tour. We left Melbourne on January 2nd to start my first book signing tour of 2024. We drove to Ormond Beach and had dinner with our nephew Daniel and my cousin Debi and her husband, Kenny. After dinner, we drove to Tallahassee for the night. We made our way to Lafayette, Louisiana and had dinner with our friends Toni and Junior Arnold. I had b...2024-02-0611 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – A Monologue – A 2024 Travel PreviewIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I do a monologue that will preview our travels for 2024. For the first time since we’ve been traveling full-time, we actually know where we’ll be for the entire year. We departed Melbourne, Florida on January 2nd to embark on a book tour for the first quarter of the year. In January, we’ll be signing throughout Louisiana. February, I have several signings in the Galveston, Texas area. After we leave Galveston, we’ll head north and do book signings in Katy, Midlothian, and G...2024-01-0914 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Southbound – Pennsylvania to FloridaIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trek from Pennsylvania to Florida. We decided to avoid I-95 this time, so we made our first stop just south of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware at Delaware Seashore State Park. After that, we stopped again at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The rest of the way to Florida, we stopped at a string of awesome Harvest Hosts locations throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We were able to grab dinner with my cousin...2024-01-0220 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Eastbound and DownIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about the last leg of our travels heading back east to Pennsylvania. All in all, this is a wrap-up of what turned out to be an over 6,000-mile trip that covered 16 states. We had a great time and were able to see old friends and meet new ones, too. We were able to stay a few days in Rock Cut State Park again before we made our way into Monroe, Michigan for my last book signing of my summer and fal...2023-12-2616 min
Life's Essential IngredientsSeason 3 Episode #27 Dan Clouser - Exploring Life One Mile at a Time!Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #27 is Dan Clouser is coming from Colorado (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Dan via his website https://danclouser.comAbout our guest: Baseball was one...2023-12-1246 min
The KAJ Masterclass LIVEA Road, A Mission And Miles To Go With Dan Clouser
Embark on a captivating journey with Dan Clouser, a modern-day storyteller and adventurer, as he unfolds the pages of his extraordinary life in this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE. Brace yourself for a narrative that transcends conventional tales—a tale of open roads, serendipitous moments, and a relentless pursuit of hope that echoes in the heart of a polarized world. Get ready to be inspired, for in Dan's story, you might just find the spark to ignite your own extraordinary journey.
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The Inspiring Journey: Explore the fascinating life and mission of Dan Clouser, encompas...2023-11-2734 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Heading Back East – Wyoming to IowaIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our travels heading back east. On our way headed east we spent some time in Cheyenne and Fort Laramie, Wyoming as well as Hill City and Hot Springs, South Dakota before heading into Nebraska for the first time. We were only in Nebraska for a few days, but we were able to visit Carhenge, Scotts Bluff, and Pioneer Village. All of those spots were very cool. We wrap up this episode talking about my book signing at the...2023-11-0715 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Colorado Wrap-UpIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about the last leg of our Colorado tour. I had book signings in Aurora, Boulder, and Fort Collins. We slept at a drive-in movie theatre, a grocery store parking lot, a fairgrounds campground, and of course, a couple of KOA campgrounds. We stayed in Central City for a week in between Aurora and Boulder. We finished up our Colorado tour in Fort Collins where we met some new friends and were able to reconnect with one of...2023-10-3110 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Durango to Glenwood SpringsIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our travels throughout the beautiful state of Colorado. We spent a little over a week in Durango at my cousin, Becky, and her husband Bill’s house. While in Durango, we took a tour on the Durango to Silverton train, spent time on the lake, and took in a chuck wagon dinner. After Durango, we took the Million Dollar Highway into Montrose. We spent a couple of days in Montrose. We stayed with our friends Trina and Tara O’Brien and...2023-10-2415 min
Sports Chasers Podcast"Homer Hankie". Interview with Youth Sports Coach Dan Clouser, NBA & WNBA Talk, College Football Top 25, MLB League Championship Series SegmentEP 192 "Homer Hankie". Baseball Talk with Youth Sports Coach Dan Clouser, NBA & WNBA Talk, College Football Top 25Baseball Talk with Youth Sports Coach and Author Dan ClouserMLB talk American League and National League Championship Talk. The Phillies keep hitting bombs and are up 2-0 against the Diamondbacks, and the Texas Rangers are up 2-0 against the World Championship Houston Astros. Ryan DeSouzza with WNBA Talk. Ryan is fried up as he talks about the Vegas Aces handling the New York Liberty...2023-10-201h 35
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Colorado Springs and the Great Sand DunesIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our first experience with the Rocky Mountains. We entered Colorado from the east taking US Route 40 out of Kansas. As we traveled across the Eastern Plains of Colorado and could slowly see the Rocky Mountains growing larger on the horizon, we were all left in awe of the beauty. We spent five days in Colorado Springs, where I had my first book signing for the tour that would have us in Colorado for over a month. We had a great...2023-09-1213 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Westward through Missouri and KansasIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip through Missouri and Kansas as we slowly make our way to the Rocky Mountains. As slowly made our way across the country toward the Rocky Mountains, we made the most out of our trip. We made stops in St. Louis, Branson, Kansas City, Topeka, Ellis, Oakley, Goodland, and made sure to hit the highest point in Kansas with a short visit to Mount Sunflower. The road trip was filled with BBQ, baseball, showboats, sunflowers, and fe...2023-08-2911 min
Fred Talk with Freddy VasquezBackroads and Ballparks with Dan Clouser | Fred Talk #86DAN CLOUSER IN AN AUTHOR, BLOGGER, PODCASTER, SPEAKER, AND ADVENTURE SEEKER. The first time Dan was on Fred Talk, we spoke about him and his wife Sandy selling all of their possessions and leaving the normal routine of everyday life. Fast forward a couple of years and he’s back with a new book release, podcast, and more stories than you can count. Inspiring to say the least, Dan fills us in on his latest adventures to North Dakota, Kentucky, and how he’s looking forward to Canada and Alaska. But Dan is more than just...2023-08-021h 01
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan & Sandy - Virginia and West Virginia AdventuresIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I sit down and talk about our time in Virginia and West Virginia. As we slowly make our trek west to Colorado, we’re making the most out of our journey. We spent four days in Chincoteague Island in Virginia with our daughter, Stephanie and granddaughter, Lillian. We spent time on the beach, in the pool, and saw some wild horses. After Chincoteague, we went to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to start a week-long stay in West Virginia. We were in Ha...2023-07-2817 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life581 The Journey Of My Mother's Son with Dan ClouserToday we are speaking with Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, and Speaker, Dan Clouser. After 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organization in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020. They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever, Youkilis. Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stories of their travels and those they meet through blogging, social media and podcasting. He has dedicated his life to...2023-07-2538 min
Late BoomersOn the Road with Dan ClouserDan Clouser sold everything and left a successful career running a non-profit youth sports organization to embrace life on the road. Along with his wife, Sandy and Golden Retriever Youkilis, he embarked on a new journey in his RV and wrote three books, became a blogger and podcast host, coach, volunteer, speaker and consultant. Tune in as Dan opens his heart and home on wheels to share the rewards reaped from simply stopping to look, listen and love the planet. The wisdom he learned from lending a hand through volunteering and serving those in less fortunate circumstances could be yours. 2023-06-2826 min
Refuge Freedom StoriesRefuge Freedom Stories - Dan ClouserInterview with Dan Clouser.
Dan talks about his life of teaching kids leadership and life lesson skills, and, how a sudden calling from God took his life in a completely different direction.2023-04-0725 min
Refuge Freedom StoriesRefuge Freedom Stories - Dan ClouserInterview with Dan Clouser.Dan talks about his life of teaching kids leadership and life lesson skills, and, how a sudden calling from God took his life in a completely different direction.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/refugefreedomstories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-0725 min
Refuge Freedom StoriesRefuge Freedom Stories - Dan ClouserInterview with Dan Clouser. Dan talks about his life of teaching kids leadership and life lesson skills, and, how a sudden calling from God took his life in a completely different direction.2023-04-0725 min
Refuge Freedom StoriesRefuge Freedom Stories - Dan ClouserInterview with Dan Clouser.
Dan talks about his life of teaching kids leadership and life lesson skills, and, how a sudden calling from God took his life in a completely different direction.
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Refuge Freedom StoriesRefuge Freedom Stories - Dan ClouserInterview with Dan Clouser. Dan talks about his life of teaching kids leadership and life lesson skills, and, how a sudden calling from God took his life in a completely different direction.2023-04-0725 min
FINE is a 4-Letter Word(S3E13) From Nonprofit to Nomad: How Dan Clouser Found the Courage to Follow His Inner VoiceAre you feeling stuck in a rut and looking for a way to shake things up? Then you won't want to miss this episode of FINE is a 4-Letter Word, where I chat with Dan Clouser, author, adventurer, and all-around inspiration.You'll hear how Dan left his successful nonprofit youth sports organization behind to travel the country in an RV with his wife and golden retriever. We'll explore how he found the courage to follow his inner voice and the importance of taking time for yourself.And that's not all! Dan also hosts his own...2023-04-0639 min
Speaking Podcast#205 The Flexibility of Speaking while living in an RV - Dan Clouser
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MY NAME IS DAN CLOUSER. I AM AN AUTHOR AND A SPEAKER.
I founded and ran a nonprofit youth sports organization for 30 years called the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later became the BIG Vision Foundation. We ran teams, tournaments and a 130 acre sports complex. I loved every s...2023-03-2837 min
The Freshman Foundation® PodcastFFP57: How has Dan Clouser found his passion beyond the diamond?How has Dan Clouser found his passion beyond the diamond?As we get older, we learn that life is more about the journey than the destination. This isn’t always the case when we are in our younger years when chasing our goals often means we are hyper-focused on outcomes. One of my great joys in life is helping young people appreciate the journey while pursuing their dreams.My guest in this episode, Dan Clouser, invested over 30 years in building the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later became the BIG Vision Foundation. Dan mentored young at...2023-03-141h 01
Chasing Happiness with Ryan DeMentFrom Nonprofit Leader to Full-Time Traveler: How You Can Follow Your Passions with Dan ClouserOn this episode of Chasing Happiness Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Dan Clouser.
After dedicating 30 years to leading a nonprofit youth sports organization, Dan and his wife boldly decided to sell their house and belongings in 2020.
They hit the road in their RV with their golden retriever, Youkilis. Dan's mission is to give back and help others, which he does through volunteering, blogging, social media, and podcasting.
In this episode, he shares how he went from being a successful nonprofit leader to living on the road and pursuing his...2023-02-2535 min
Coaching CallOn the Road with Dan ClouserWelcome back to the Coaching Call podcast. My guest on this episode is Dan Clouser, Dan is the author of three books and counting.
After 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organization in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020. They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever, Youkilis.
Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stories of their travels and those they meet through blogging, social med...2022-12-2857 min
Professor of Perseverance PodcastEp 187 RV Traveler Dan Clouser Shares His JourneyDan Clouser in August of 2020, his wife and him decided to leave the rat race that society tells them they should be participating in. They sold their house and belongings and now travel across the United States full-time with their golden retriever in their RV.
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Ordinary people's extraordinary stories & Everyday Conversations Regarding Mental HealthUS Teaching Young People Through Baseball Dan ClouserSend us a textThe Tim Heale Podcasts S3 E117 Dan ClouserDan is an author of three books and counting.After 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organization in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020.They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever, Youkilis.Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stories of their travels and those they me...2022-09-251h 01
Outdoor Adventure SeriesDan Clouser, Podcast Host and Author of The Journey of My Mother’s SonOur guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Serie is Dan Clouser.Dan is an Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker, and Consultant. After running the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, a nonprofit youth sports organization he founded over 30 years ago, In 2019, Dan, his wife Sandy, and their faithful golden retriever, Youkilis, tackle RV life as they travel across the country. Dan shares that the travels are missions in many ways: honoring the legacy left by Dan’s mother, volunteering and serving others, cherishing friends and family, having faith, and just living in the moment.Aha...2022-08-1751 min
The Living Numbers Podcast with Tony RamblesEP 54 Caring Coach Dan Clouser, Risk it all Nomad Lifestyle and Faithful Weekly PodcasterEpisode 54 introduces caring Coach Dan Clouser. After spending over 30 years founding and operating BIG Vision Foundation, coaching baseball and softball, Dan and his wife took a huge risk jumping head-first into the RV Nomad lifestyle. They sold most of what they had to purse a life of freedom and purpose. He now does consulting work along with being an author and podcaster to supplement their new life journey together.
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You can find his podcast and book about their travels here Journey of My Mother's S...2022-08-0741 min
The Spirit ChannelWith Dan Clouser, A Life on the RoadAfter Selling up their house and everything they own Dan, wife Sandy and their dog packed what little possessions they had left and embarked upon their new life travelling the county in their RV. Here Dan talks about life outside of the system, the people they've meet and how they live a life of service volunteering everywhere they go.-----------------------------------------------------------------In this interview Dan tells of a life spent in coaching a non-profit called BIG Vision Foundation a youth baseball and softball team. Doing this Dan would dedicate up to seventy hours a week. Dan r...2022-07-221h 53
GEMS with Genesis Amaris KempEp. 649 - Finding Freedom to Live Outside the Box with Dan ClouserHow are you getting freedom from the norms of society?
In this segment, Dan Clouser shares how he stepped outside of the box and did what some may have questioned or seen as crazy. Which allowed him to have total freedom from the societal norms. Here are some things he did that you can try.
1. Have the GUTS to take the first step to transition.
2. Go all in - Put house on the market and sell everything then live in the RV / mobile living
3. Have Faith over Fear and know...2022-07-0929 min
Growth Now Movement with Justin SchenckLife Lessons from the Road with Dan ClouserDan Clouser founded and ran a nonprofit youth sports organization for 30 years called the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later became the BIG Vision Foundation. He truly loved every second of what he did. His passion was working with kids and teaching them leadership skills and life lessons through sports and community service. He honestly thought that he would have died doing what he loved. Then in 2019, Dan felt a calling from God for his wife, Sandy, and him to leave their comfort zone and start a new journey. A literal journey, selling most of their material thin...2022-05-2440 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan & Sandy Clouser – Episode #99, A little ReflectionIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and take a few minutes to reflect on our journey thus far. This is the 99th episode of The Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, so I wanted to sit down and have a conversation with my wife to talk about some of the highlights of being on the road full-time for over 19 months now. We recorded this episode on Easter Sunday while staying at the beautiful Talona Ridge RV Resort in East Ellijay, Georgia. We were blessed to be able to spend...2022-04-1926 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – A Holiday MonologueIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I conduct my first ever monologue podcast. As Sandy and I near an end to our volunteer experience at the Dream Center of Southeast Texas, I wanted to take a moment to reflect back on our experience as well as wish everyone a prosperous and healthy 2022.2021-12-2911 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonPhil & Shar Roos – A Year to VolunteerIn this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with Phil and Shar Roos from, A Year to Volunteer. Phil and Shar are fellow full-time RVers. Phil retired from the Navy after a 36-year career. Shar retired from Insurance and Finance. After years of doing humanitarian and volunteer work in their careers, they found themselves unfulfilled in their daily lives. They wanted to travel, Phil initially wanted to sail across the world by boat, but Shar wasn’t having it. She bought into the full-time RV concept, but wanted to do i...2021-04-2342 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonBill Hartranft – The Importance of Mental Health in Youth SportsIn this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with another one of my former players, Billy Hartranft. Bill is now a licensed professional counselor and sports consultant with Mind Matters Counseling. We talk about the importance of mental health in youth sports. In his practice, Bill utilizes a person-centered, evidenced based approach to therapy that allows his clients the freedom to create their own path towards a successful and fulfilling life. His goal is to provide a safe, trustworthy, and judgement-free environment that is essential to hel...2021-04-1637 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDebi Wade-Scavone – Remember our RootsIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down with my cousin, Debi Wade-Scavone. We talk about our parents and the importance of remembering our roots. When my Mom was traveling around the country, one of the things that was so important to her was being able to connect with her family and friends. This is one of the things that Sandy and I have been very fortunate to do so far on our travels. Debi had started working on our family tree several years ago. Her and my d...2021-04-0929 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonRon McCoy – 80 years young with no intentions of slowing downRon McCoy understands the importance of experiencing your life, not just living it. In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Ron McCoy. When we first met Ron just a few weeks ago we were introduced as “family.” He is the father of my cousin, Carole’s good friend, Tim. Tim and Carole have known each other for 30 years and are like family to each other, so that’s how we were introduced. Ron and his wife spent almost 20 years traveling across the country in an RV. We speak...2021-02-1220 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonPatty Wade – It’s Always About FamilyOne of the things that my mother taught me was that family is always family. In this episode of “The Journey of my Mother’s Son,” I sit down with my cousin Patty Wade to talk about our family and the impact that our parents still have on our lives today. It was almost two years ago now that I took two road trips by myself in January and February of 2019 that seem to have really started the journey of my mother’s son. The second of those two trips, was to Orlando to participate in an Ali...2021-01-2516 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonAnthony Henderson – It’s a Human ThingIn our current polarized world, we really need to just sit down and have genuine conversations with each other in order to recognize the humanity in others. In this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I once again sit down with my good friend, and brother from another mother, Anthony Henderson. Anthony and I met through Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) during the spring of 2020. We were both going through the certification training process to become coaching workshop trainers for PCA. We did our first podcast together on June 24, 2020. That podcast was done...2021-01-1526 min
The Journey of My Mother's Son21 DaysIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our 21-day journey from Pennsylvania to Florida. We also talk about some of our adventures and new friends that we’ve met since we’ve been here. This is the longest period of time that we’ve spent in one place since we started this journey in August. We arrived in Florida around 9:30 PM on November 23rd. We got to my Aunt Sally's house in Melbourne on Wednesday, November 25th at 5:08 PM. We left Pennsylvania on this leg of our journey o...2020-12-1938 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDr. Zac Schneider – Leaving the Comfort ZoneDoctor Zac Schneider sits down to talk to me about baseball memories and growing by being willing to leave your comfort zone. In this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with another one of my former players, Zac Schneider. Sandy and I were blessed to spend a few days with Zac and his dog, Baby Girl at his house just outside of Atlanta, GA. Zac first started playing for the Berkshire organization as a junior in high school in 2000. I was fortunate to coach him on our...2020-11-2223 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonKyle Stover – Baseball’s Life Lessons Paying DividendsA player and his former coach reflect back about the life lessons that baseball has taught. In this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with one of my former players, Kyle Stover. I first met Kyle when he was 14 years old and started coaching him when he was 15 years old. He’s now 36 years old, married, a father of three wonderful boys, and a professional in the medical field. One of the objectives of this journey was to connect with some of my old playe...2020-11-0614 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonBilly Staples – A kid with Humble Beginnings is Giving BackBilly Staples was a just a kid from Jersey until someone saw more in him than he saw in himself. In this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with my friend, Billy Staples. Billy and I have known each other for just a few years and have really only spent a few hours overall with each other, however, we’re kind of like soul mates when it comes to paying it forward. We were introduced to each other a few years ago by a mutual friend and another author...2020-11-0227 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonEnjoying the JourneyDan and Sandy Clouser sit down to talk about where they've been so far on their journey. Highlights of the 6,500 miles and 15 states that they've covered so far.2020-10-2220 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonMike Conner – Dream Center of Southeast Texas, turning an old prison into a destiny of HopeSometimes God gives us a big vision, even if we really don’t want it. In this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with Pastor Mike Conner, who along with his wife, Vilma is a co-founder of the Dream Center of Southeast Texas. The Dream Center is a faith-based recovery facility located in an old juvenile prison Beaumont, Texas. Mike was involved with the Dream Center of LA and came to Southeastern Texas with a simple plan to start a small ministry with his wife as he prepared for hi...2020-09-1326 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonThe Journey BeginsThis week we began our new journey. In this episode of The Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I have another chat with my beautiful wife, Sandy about the first few days of our new journey. Leading up to our departure, it was a crazy, sometimes frustrating two weeks from our original settlement date on our house. Again, trusting the Lord’s timing isn’t always easy for me. However, during the extra 10 days that we had in Berks County from our original plan, we were able to spend some extra time with some of our fa...2020-08-2910 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonTrusting God’s TimingWe’re one step closer to our next chapter, but still trusting God’s timing. In this episode, Sandy and I talk about continuing to trust God’s timing. We were supposed to close on our house on Friday, August 14th, but that didn’t happen. Nothing major for the hold up, just some warranty work that has to be done on our solar panels. Our buyer’s bank wouldn’t approve their financing without a letter from Tesla informing them that the roof damage that was caused by their original solar panel installation was covered under our warranty, w...2020-08-1812 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonGetting Ready for our New JourneyWe’re getting closer to our next chapter, but still have some loose ends. In this episode, Sandy and I (and at times, Youkilis) talk about preparing for our new journey, which amazingly, is only one week away. It’s hard to believe that it’s been roughly 18 months since I first ran the idea by Sandy that we should sell all of our belongs, buy an RV and travel the country. In some ways it seems like it was so long ago, yet in other ways it seems as though it was only yesterday. Once we...2020-08-0714 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonKeeping the Conversation going with Chris White & Michael WardlowWe’re not where we want to be, but we are moving forward. In this episode, I sit down with Chris White and Michael Wardlow. Chris, a native of North Carolina who is now living is Dallas, Texas, is a former Division I football player for East Carolina. He is also a fellow trainer with Positive Coaching Alliance. Michael, who I also met through PCA, lives in the Tampa, Florida area and is now the Middle School Academy Director for the Suncoast Boys & Girls Club. We continue our discussion on race rel...2020-07-3154 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonRachel Balkovec - There are still Glass Ceilings to ShatterIn this episode, I talk with New York Yankees Minor League Hitting Coach, Rachel Balkovec. Rachel has just entered her first year as a minor league hitting coach with the New York Yankees. She is the first woman to hold that title in the history of professional baseball and is joining 3 other women that will be in uniform this season in various roles. She joined the Yankees after completing her second master’s degree in biomechanics and statistics in the Netherlands. While in Amsterdam, she served as an assistant hitting coach for the Netherlands national softball and bas...2020-07-2842 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonKeeping the Legacy Alive with Sean Gibson, Great Grandson of baseball great Josh GibsonIn this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I speak with Sean Gibson, who is the great grandson of Negro League great and baseball Hall of Famer, Josh Gibson. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation. We talk about the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues, the legacy of Josh Gibson, and race relations in America today.2020-07-2840 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonJan Rose Kasmir - The Ultimate Confrontation: The Flower and the BayonetThe Girl with the Flower: The Journey is the Trip. In this week's episode, I sit down and speak with Jan Rose Kasmir, who was featured in an iconic photograph that was taken by French photographer Marc Riboud. Riboud photographed Kasmir, who at that time was a high-school student on October 21, 1967 while taking part with over 100,000 anti-war activists in the National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam's March on the Pentagon to protest U.S. involvement in Vietnam. In the photo, seventeen-year-old Kasmir was shown clasping a chrysanthemum and gazing at bayonet-wielding soldiers. The photo wa...2020-07-2833 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - A Conversation with Paul CartwrightIn this week's episode, I sit down and speak with Paul Cartwright, who is the president and founder of Sports Celebrity Marketing (S.C.M. Inc.), which is a full service sports marketing company located in Ontario, Canada specializing in facilitating personal appearances, keynote speeches, endorsements, fundraisers, marketing, PR and event planning. Paul is also a newly published contributor of the book, "A Walk in Our Cleats: 25 Athletes Who Never Gave Up" with author and former NFL player, Steven Johnson Jr. A Walk in Our Cleats is an exciting, inside look at 25 notable NFL players and their faith journeys. Each...2020-07-1729 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonTime to Reevaluate our Thinking with Cameron CampbellIn this week's episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, I talk with another PCA trainer, Cameron Campbell of Houston, Texas. Affectionately known as Coach Cam, he is a servant, sports enthusiast, and social entrepreneur who has spoken more than a thousand times for various sports and philanthropic organizations including the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a former division one (D1) football athlete and graduate of the University of Houston who transformed his passion for sports into a career serving students as an Athletic Director and Head Coach...2020-07-1347 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - We Need Some Hope with Anthony HendersonIn this week's episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I sit down with Anthony Henderson, South Florida's biggest Hope Dealer. That's right, Anthony feels that we have way too many dope dealers, so he has chosen to go out and deal some hope to our society. Anthony is also a former athlete, coach and a fellow trainer for Positive Coaching Alliance. His optimistic attitude can be felt in his voice. We pick up the conversation that I started with Monica Livingston about what we can do to help move the needle forward in regards to our country's...2020-06-2436 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - "We Need to Talk" with Monica LivingstonHave you ever gotten that pit inside your stomach when your spouse or a good friend walks into the room and says to you, "Hey, sit down a second, we need to talk?" We've all been there. The uncomfortable conversation that we all try to avoid and hope that it will take care of itself with no effort from us. Well America, that's where we are today. As a society, we need to talk, and what we need to talk about is systemic racism in America. We've all tried our best to ignore it and hope that it would go...2020-06-1940 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Making History with the Sonoma StompersIn this week's episode of The Journey of My Mother's Son, I talked to Stacy Piagno and Isaac Wenrich who made history on July 15, 2017 when Piagno recorded a win against the Pittsburg Diamonds in her first start of the 2017 season. In doing so, she became only the third woman since the 1950s to win a game in an American men's professional league. Wenrich, who is a former player of mine from my Berkshire Baseball days, was her catcher that day. The two share memories of that day and the season in general. Stacy talks about how important it was for...2020-06-1245 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Ella Witman - Youthful Resilience and InspirationIn this week's episode of The Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I was fortunate to sit down with Ella Witman. Ella is only 12 years old, soon to be 13, but people of all ages should be inspired by her story. An avid softball player and horseback rider, Ella had her world come crashing down in late October of 2018 when she broke her hip in a freak accident a few days following injuring it on the field. Faced with the possibility of never being able to ride a horse or play the game of softball again, Ella's strength and perseverance has...2020-06-0511 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Homa Shafii, Part 2 - From humble beginnings in Iran to the US Women's National Baseball TeamIn this episode of The Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I continue the conversation with Homa Shafii. Born and raised in Iran for the first 11 years of her life, her father had the foresight to move to the United States in order to create more opportunities for both him and his family. Baseball wasn't the only male dominated endeavor that Homa took on and excelled at. She also became a Firefighter, Peace Officer and first female member of her California SWAT team. More importantly, her story is one of faith and finding Jesus during one of her darkest times...2020-05-2933 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Homa Shafii, Part 1 - From humble beginnings in Iran to the US Women's National Baseball TeamAnother two part episode of The Journey of my Mother's Son podcast. I was able to talk to Homa Shafii. Homa came to the United States from Iran when she was only 11 years old. Once in the US, she fell in love with the games of baseball and softball. A late starter, only beginning to play softball at age 14, she was able to persevere and work hard to play high school softball. Not heavily recruited out of high school, she continued to overcome obstacles in her journey. Going to junior college, getting cut, transferring, and being told that she wasn't...2020-05-2227 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Jeff Potter - Barnstorming to Teaching Life Lessons and Giving BackI've known Jeff Potter for over 12 years now. We first met when he published his first book, "Whatever Happened to Baseball." We share the same philosophy of teaching life lessons through the game of baseball. I was in the midst of writing my first book, "The Beauty of a Diamond, through the eyes of a Coach." when Jeff and I met. He was a big reason as to why I got it to the finish line and published, I had been working on it for years and no one other than my wife and mom knew that I was writing...2020-05-1540 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Michelle Delloso, Part 2 – Life after the Bullets, Passion Projects and still blazing trails.Following her season with the Silver Bullets in 1994, Michelle continued to understand the importance of being a positive role model for young women everywhere. She went onto be an author and speaker, work for sports apparel giants, Nike, Louisville Slugger and adidas to name a few and has her own consulting business, Red Rock Consultants, LLC. Most importantly though, she has what she calls her “Passion Projects.” The Go Girl Futures Program, Rim to Rim Club of the Grand Canyon & Rim to Rim Zion Hike & Club. The Go Girl Futures project help empower young women, while the hiking clubs help peop...2020-05-1238 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Michelle Delloso, Part 1 – Another Silver Bullet TrailblazerMaking connections is what life is all about. God works in mysterious ways. Following my podcast with Missy Coombes, who was an original Silver Bullet from 1994-1996, another door opened. My friend and another former guest on the show, Tina Whitlock reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in meeting a fellow South Carolina alumni, who was also a member of the Silver Bullets, Michelle Delloso. When Tina asked, I immediately recognized the name because Michelle garnered a lot of media attention during the game that I had coached against the Silver Bullets in Reading due...2020-05-0832 minThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Paul K. Johnson – A Coaching Legacy of Giving BackIn this episode, I sat down with longtime friend, Paul Johnson to talk about his 30 years of coaching baseball in the inner-city of Philadelphia. A recipient of the Quarter Century of Leadership & Dedication to Baseball Award from the ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) in 2014, Paul has dedicated his life to giving back and teaching leadership skills and life lessons through the game of baseball. A coaching philosophy that we have both shared throughout our careers. Paul has a legacy of producing young men who have gone on to be productive members of society.2020-05-0123 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Missy Coombes – An original Silver BulletOn August 1, 1994, I had the opportunity to coach against the Colorado Silver Bullets, a women’s professional baseball team that was sponsored by the Coors Brewing Company. The team existed from 1994 through 1997 barnstorming across the country playing minor league teams, men’s semi-pro and amateur teams. A few years ago, I connected on social media with Missy Coombes, who was one of the original Silver Bullets. She played three years with the team from that inaugural season in 1994 through the 1996 season. The Silver Bullets seem to be somewhat of a forgotten era in women’s baseball. It was great hearing Missy’...2020-04-2442 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Tina Whitlock – Breaking Glass CeilingsI had the opportunity to talk with Tina Whitlock, who is one of only five females to be coaching in professional baseball. She was hired as a fourth coach in the St. Louis Cardinals organization this past spring. Tina’s story isn’t just about being a trailblazer and breaking glass ceilings, more importantly, it’s one of faith, grit, determination and resilience. Tina became a widow and a mother to her second son within nine days of each other and her journey ever since has been nothing short of amazing.2020-04-1637 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Elizabeth Benn, Trailblazer and Role ModelThis episode was originally recorded in mid-February and was planned to be released right before the MLB Trailblazer Series. The Trailblazer Series is a girl’s baseball event that is conducted every year in Compton, CA right around the time that MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. The event has been postponed indefinitely due the COVID-19 pandemic. It was an honor to talk to Elizabeth Benn, who is the Sr. Coordinator of Player Programs, Baseball Development, and Diversity for Major League Baseball. Her and a team of dedicated professionals are committed to increasing the opportunities for women in ba...2020-04-0829 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Talking Faith and Softball with Leah O’Brien-Amico.In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with my good friend, Leah Amico and talk about Faith and Softball. We spoke about how we’re dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Leah is a 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist in Women’s Softball, so we also speak about the NCAA season getting cancelled as well as the postponement of the 2020 Olympics.2020-04-0329 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Dan and Sandy talk about Quarantine.My wife, Sandy and I sit down at the kitchen table prior to a game of 500 Rummy to talk about how we’re dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and being quarantined in our house for going on three weeks. We’ve found that balance, fresh air, sunshine, walking and most of all scripture and prayer have helped us find that “peace that passes all understanding” during these uncertain times.2020-03-3118 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Old Memories, New Journeys.Old friends reminisce about the past and look forward to the future. I recently sat down with two of my good friends, Phil Raccuglia and Chris Blum. Like me, each of them are starting a new life journey. Phil, who was a long-time coach at several local programs, Berkshire, Exeter and Muhlenberg stepped down this past season after 26 seasons of coaching. He led the Berkshire 30-Over team to a second place finish in the nation during the 1995 NABF World Series. At Muhlenberg, he led the A’s to several state tournament appearances during his tenure. Phil’s new journey is cont...2020-03-2717 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonTalking Retirement with Bob JordanKeeping with the “new chapter” theme, I was able to sit down with long-time Exeter Fire Chief, Bob Jordan, who has recently retired after 24 years as Fire Chief and 47 years of service overall as a firefighter in both Reading and Exeter. Bob recalls some of his fondest memories, talks about the importance of his family and how he is looking forward to spending more time with his wife, Brenda.2020-03-1722 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Adjusting to the new normal of your next chapter.In this episode, I sat down to talk with the Reverend Pastor Dennis Trout, who retired after 50 years in the ministry at Swamp Lutheran Church. He speaks about the importance of having the ability to make adjustments and change over the years and making the adjustment to his new normal as he and wife start this next chapter of their lives.2020-03-0424 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonPremiere Episode - The Journey of My Mother's Son featuring Dan Clouser“The Journey of My Mother’s Son” and as Michael Franti says in the opening verse of his song, “Gloria,” “When many little people in many little places, Do many little things, then the whole world changes. Toni Reece talks to Dan Clouser about the power of changing one's life, setting out on an adventure with his wife, and meeting wonderful people along the way. This is the premiere episode of The Journey of My Mother's Son.2020-02-2516 min
Stepping Up To The PlateBIG Vision - Dan Clouser says goodbye!In the series finale, episode #267 of the Stepping Up to the Plate podcast, Dan Clouser sits down again with his producer and guest host, Toni Reece to talk about the 30 year body of work and new direction of the foundation. They reflect on the lives that the organization has impacted over the years as well as the impact that the foundation is positioning itself for in the future. Still focusing on stressing to young people the importance of giving back, the foundation is taking its “Work Hard, Play Hard” program to a whole new level as it has now created “Commun...2020-01-2814 minStepping Up To The PlatePersonal Shift Impacts Professional Culture - A conversation with Dan Clouser!Toni Reece talks to Dan Clouser about his personal journey to stop focusing on the negative in situations and start looking for the good in all situations. This personal shift for Dan has created a ripple effect in BIG Vision Foundation's culture. He went back to the basics of the game of baseball and took inspiration from the foundations of the game to help him create this shift. Listen as he describes what it takes to put this new mindset into practice and how he works that muscle everyday.2018-08-0910 min
Talking Sports and Fitness with ZekeDan Clouser, BIG Vision Overview of the ProgramDan Clouser tells Zeke the remarkable story of how Berkshire Baseball started on a baseball diamond and metamorphosed into the glittering diamond that is the BIG Vision Foundation.
“Berkshire Baseball was born of a love for baseball -- a group of adults who just wanted to continue playing baseball," recounts Clouser, president of the BIG (Berkshire Innovative Growth) Vision Foundation. “Guys who played on a team together and also coached other teams against each other."
In so doing, they learned they could touch the lives of young athletes on and off the field. BIG Vision strongly emphasizes good sportsmanship, honesty, loya...2016-01-1110 min