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Unparalleled Performance Podcast26. Jason Godbee, Head Baseball Coach (2023 State Champion), Strong Rock Christian HS (GA) | Creating a Culture Even Opponents Want To Be A Part Of Because It's Noticeably DifferentOn this week's episode release, Reebs welcomes one of his best friends to the studio, Jason Godbee. The two have spent four summers together coaching collegiate baseball in the New York Collegiate Baseball League and the Northwoods League. Godbee is currently the head baseball coach at Strong Rock Christian High School in Locust Grove, Georgia. They won their first state championship in school history this past spring in 2023 and the environment they have is something special. Godbee is one of the very best at building relationships and trust with his players that lasts long beyond...
2023-12-141h 00Unparalleled Performance Podcast25. Mason Englert, Detroit Tigers | Challenges Leading to Self and Spiritual Growth Amidst a Professional CareerJoining Reebs in studio this week is current MLB pitcher Mason Englert, who made his debut this past season with the Detroit Tigers, making 31 appearances before an injury sidelined him for the remainder of the 2023 season. Englert was a 4th Round draft pick out of Forney HS (TX) by the Texas Rangers in 2018. His journey to the Big Leagues is incredibly impressive as he dives into the challenges and battles he has faced on a personal level. This episode doesn't touch much on baseball, but rather topics that are applicable to everyone in whatever stage o...
2023-12-0759 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast24. Jakob Marsee, San Diego Padres (6th Round, 2022 Draft) | Chasing Your DreamReebs welcomes Jakob Marsee to the studio for this week's episode to talk about his journey. He has had a pretty unique path after missing out on his high school senior season for baseball due to injury, followed by his freshman campaign at Central Michigan University getting cut short due to Covid, along with his first stint in the Northwoods League lasting less than a week also due to Covid. Despite the injury and some time gaps from playing in a competitive environment, he continued to pursue his passion and eventually was drafted by the San Diego P...
2023-11-3049 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast23. Jake Boss Jr., Head Baseball Coach, Michigan State University | Building Community in a Big Environment and Being a Great Representation of ItThis week Reebs heads back to the big seat in the dugout with head coach Jake Boss Jr., who is currently in 16th season as the head baseball coach at Michigan State University. Boss has accumulated over 400 wins (441-388) in his head coaching career, and has been a part of and led numerous championship caliber teams. Not only have his teams had success on the field, but he has helped develop players individually which is proven by 45 MLB Draft selections during his tenure at MSU along with 206 Academic Big Ten honors. Boss gives really good insight and w...
2023-11-1649 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast22. DJ LeMahieu, New York Yankees | Mastering the Art of SimplicityWelcome back for another episode this week as Reebs welcomes DJ LeMahieu to the studio, a 3x MLB All-Star, 4x Gold Glove Winner, and 2x Batting Champ (both NL and AL). DJ started his career with the Chicago Cubs, debuting with them before being traded to the Colorado Rockies, and then signing as a free agent with the New York Yankees in 2019 and has been with them since. Topics on the episode center around DJ's humility and ability to keep things simple, which is an easy trait to understand, but hard to apply in a professional setting...
2023-11-0940 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast21. Jim Minton, Author, Just Call Me Dad | Raising and Coaching KidsJoining Reebs in the Studio for this week's episode is author, Jim Minton. Jim wrote the book titled, "Just Call Me Dad". The two chat about principles from Jim's book, which focus on having a "Wordview" rather than a "Worldview," which in other words puts the focus on Christ/Scripture, rather than on what the world perceives as success or important. Growing up as an accomplished athlete and being inducted into the Decatur (Illinois) Public Schools Hall of Fame, Jim began his "dad" journey by living vicariously through his children's athletic endeavors, letting his kid's f...
2023-11-0252 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast20. Josh Altmann, Chicago Dogs (Texas Rangers, 22nd Round, 2015) | Compounding Consistency to Reap Success and True IdentityJoining Reebs in the studio this week is Josh Altmann, an MLB Draft Pick by the Texas Rangers in 2015, playing for the organization until 2020. He then began his journey in independent professional baseball, and has garnered numerous awards over the past few seasons. He also accumulated awards during his MiLB career in the Rangers organization, having some really good years in the Carolina League. Altmann, a native of Illinois, went to Olivet Nazarene University out of high school, playing for Todd Reid, the winningest baseball coach in Olivet Nazarene baseball history. Josh talks about his...
2023-10-1958 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast19. Josh Rebandt (Coach Reebs), Host | Alleviating Anxiety and Pressure in Big MomentsReebs is back in the studio, and for the 2nd time, by himself! He breaks down pressure into two different categories, internal and external pressure. There are five key ways to alleviate pressure that he talks about in this episode. Control what you can control. Rid yourself of distractions. Don't magnify ONE thing. Accept failure (and accept success). Leave the results in God's hands. This episode relates to players and coaches of all sports/levels and gives parents an insight into what their child may be going through when it comes to being c...
2023-10-1226 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast18. Eric Ebers, Pitching Coach, William Carey University | A Winner Himself Who Has Been Surrounded by Coaching LegendsEric Ebers joins the studio with Reebs to chat about his playing and coaching background, which is no stranger to success. He most recently led William Carey's pitching staff who made a run to the NAIA World Series this past season in 2023, being one of the most successful year's in the program's rich history. As a player, Ebers played JUCO baseball at John A. Logan and went to the NJCAA World Series in 2002, and then became an SEC Champion in 2005 at Mississippi State. He also played independent professional baseball for a couple years after finishing his college career at...
2023-09-2859 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast17. Dan Evans, Former Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager | Key Components to a Successful Franchise or OrganizationBack and rolling as we hit off the fall season with EP 17 of the podcast featuring Dan Evans, who was the General Manager for one of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers (2001-2004). He helped rebuild the franchise and ended their 7-year playoff drought during his tenure. His resume is incredibly extensive as he has held pretty much every role imaginable in the front office of baseball from Assistant General Manager (Chicago White Sox), Scouting (Toronto Blue Jays), League Commissioner (Northern League of Professional Baseball), and much more in between.
2023-09-211h 03Unparalleled Performance Podcast16. Harvey Martin, San Francisco Giants, Human Performance Coach | Tools to Become an Elite Performer Within the Mental GameJoining Reebs for EP 16 is Harvey Martin, the Human Performance Coach for the San Francisco Giants, along with being a public speaker and author. They have known each other for a long time, dating back to travel baseball before the age of ten, and then continuing their friendship and connection to where they are at now in their lives. Harvey has worked with many elite performers at all levels and has garnered an understanding for the mental performance game and what makes humans tick. The two of them dig into various topics that will provide the audience...
2023-08-031h 04Unparalleled Performance Podcast15. Eric Laskovy, Head Baseball Coach, Kellogg CC | Staples to Build a Program to be a Perennial National ContenderWE ARE BACK! Reebs is jacked to be back in the studio to kick off the restart of the podcast after a couple month hiatus and joining with him for this week's episode is Eric Laskovy, the head baseball coach at Kellogg Community College. Laskovy has been involved with the baseball program at Kellogg for the past 25 seasons and is entering his 18th season as the head coach, having made it to the NJCAA DII World Series six times, while being named the MCCAA Coach of the Year eleven times. They hold a 590-279 record...
2023-07-2741 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast14. Justin Brown, Author, Stay The Course | Five Transformational Principles Of Leaders Who LastJoining Reebs in the studio for this week's release is author Justin Brown, who wrote the book Stay the Course. In his book, he lists and goes into detail about Five Transformational Principles Of Leaders Who Last which are discussed on this recording. If you are a CEO, coach, manager, pastor, mom or dad, or leader in any spectrum of life, this discussion will enable you to think in depth about topics related to sustained success. Justin is a deep-thought and well-spoken individual who talks dynamically about a topic that is saturated with information, providing some key...
2023-05-2550 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast13. Casey Wila, Eastern Michigan University Baseball, Volunteer Assistant | A Journey From NAIA Player to NCAA D1 CoachCasey Wila joined Reebs in the studio this week for a really humble and down to earth conversation about Wila's journey from the small college stage to the division one level. Wila is a very genuine coach who has a unique ability to connect with all personality types on a strong level as he develops players on and off the field. Wila grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and attended Aquinas College, an NAIA institution out of high school. After his playing career ended, he ended up staying on campus and working at his alma mater joining...
2023-05-1847 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast12. Josh Rebandt (Coach Reebs), Host | Using Leadership and Culture to Cultivate High Achieving Performers Within Your Organization or TeamCoach Reebs goes solo for the first time on this week's episode giving the show a twist. He is currently the field manager with the Traverse City Pit Spitters in the Northwoods League and has helped lead the team to two league championships in 2019 and 2021, along with being named Field Manager of the Year in 2019. He has seen over 30 of his players advance to Major League Baseball organizations, along with one current big leaguer and numerous in the minor leagues climbing the ladder. He shares his thoughts and experiences on how to get the most out of t...
2023-05-1128 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast11. Kevin Tidey, Head Baseball Coach, Davenport University | Creating Sustained Success As a Proven WinnerIn our eleventh episode, our host Reebs welcomes his former boss, Kevin Tidey, to the studio. Tidey is currently in his 12th season as the head baseball coach at Davenport, and 15th season overall with the program, which is the entire existence of the baseball program. At the helm, he has accumulated sustained success with over 400 wins, multiple conference championships, an NAIA World Series appearance, and players that have been selected in the MLB Draft. Tidey has also garnered multiple Coach of the Year awards. Not one to micromanage his assistants or players is one...
2023-05-0443 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast10. Grant Wolfram, Pitcher, Texas Rangers (AA Frisco) | A Growth Mindset and Staying True to Yourself While Climbing The LadderReebs welcomes Grant Wolfram to the studio for the tenth episode. Wolfram is currently in the Texas Rangers organization, pitching for the Frisco Roughriders (AA). The two met in 2016 when Reebs accepted the pitching coach role at Davenport University (NCAA DII, Michigan) and Wolfram was transferring into the program at the same time, coming from Central Michigan University. Wolfram dives deep into many topics including his adjustment on the mental side of the game, things he has learned from college and the minor leagues, his draft year, and having life balance. Grant has been an i...
2023-04-2750 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast9. Conner Combs and Sarah Rose Summers (Combs), Founder and CEO of Combs Capital Partners and 2018 Miss USA | Navigating Life Together with High Performance CareersA power couple for sure, Reebs sits down with the two of our guests Conner and Sarah Rose to talk about faith, success, relationships, dating/marriage, support systems, and failure based on each of their life experiences individually and as a married couple. Conner played college baseball at East Texas Baptist University and spent a summer playing for Reebs in the New York Collegiate Baseball League with the Niagara Power, now running Combs Capital Partners as the Founder and CEO. Sarah Rose graduated from Texas Christian University and is well known for her crowning as Miss USA...
2023-04-2050 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast8. Tyler Beede, Pitcher, Yomiuri Giants | A Tour Through Success, Setbacks, and a New Journey While Continually Pursuing GrowthFew people have the chance to get drafted into professional sports, let alone twice, and both times being selected in the 1st Round. It happened to Tyler, who Reebs welcomes to the studio for this week's episode. Beede was the 21st pick overall by the Toronto Blue Jays out of high school and decided to attend Vanderbilt University instead, which lead him to opportunities of playing for the Team USA Collegiate National Team and also winning the College World Series with the Vandy Boys in 2014. Also in 2014, Tyler was selected as the 14th pick overall by the San Francisco...
2023-04-1353 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast7. Caleb Lang, Concordia University (Nebraska), Hitting Coach | Going From Elite (All-American) Player to an Elite CoachOn this week's episode, Caleb Lang, a two-time NCAA Division III All-American during his playing days, among many other accolades, who has now had a lot of success as a young coach helping the Traverse City Pit Spitters to their first Northwoods League Championship in 2019 as the hitting coach, along with running the offense at Concordia University (NE) and helping take the team to the NAIA World Series in 2021, their first ever trip to Lewiston. Reebs and Lang unpack different key items such as self-awareness, character traits in reliable players, and a few of Lang's great qualities...
2023-04-0655 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast6. Stu Fritz, Head Baseball Coach, Hope College | Lessons From a Winner on WinningStu Fritz, a true winner on and off the field who has accumulated over 600 wins as a head coach at the collegiate level, joins Reebs for a deep dive into topics that cover all things surrounding winning and success. As another elite mind to join the show, he shares his knowledge and experiences that have molded him into the coach that he is known for today, which is person first and player second. He has led the Hope College Dutchmen to 10 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championships during his tenure and 4 NCAA tournament appearances. Fritz is also a...
2023-03-3053 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast5. Evan Gates, RHP, San Francisco Giants | Separators to Become a More Elite and More Calm AthletePacked into this episode, Reebs and Gates chat about a multitude of topics that can help athletes become more elite and more calm including Evan's foundation, faith, being at the core of it all. The two talk about separators between the elite and average, along with the confidence it takes to do that. "Gator" talks about having anchor statements in tense moments, leaving a legacy, and also about his most recent experience of the opportunity to pitch for Team USA in an exhibition game before they heated up for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. He is...
2023-03-2352 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast4. Josh Schulman, Wofford College, Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator | Reaching Peak Performance by Investing in Ourselves So We Can Pour Into Our PlayersReebs has a great conversation with a former player of his, Josh Schulman, that he coached for two summers in the New York Collegiate Baseball League with the Niagara Power. Schulman entered the coaching ranks in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League and Pomona Pitzer, followed by his first stint at Wofford College, then onto Yale, and has returned back to Wofford. They discuss the importance of investing in themselves to become a better coach, what that looks like, and how their faith and relationship with God have impacted who they are as individuals and how that...
2023-03-1655 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast3. Mike "MJ" Stefanic, Infielder, Los Angeles Angels | Being Persistent and Consistent to Reach Your GoalsThis episode features an inspiring story as MJ hops on the show to discuss how his career navigated all the way up to the Major Leagues, making his debut with the Los Angeles Angels last season. With such a simple mindset of consistency and being relentless in his pursuit of playing professional baseball at the highest level, there are so many valuable lessons we can learn from his journey. Although baseball specific, the topics Reebs and Stefanic discuss apply to all areas of life. They chat about Stefanic's recruiting process, being at the bottom of the depth...
2023-03-0949 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast2. Lance Parrish, World Series Champion, Detroit Tigers | Handling Expectations, Having High Standards, Importance of Accountability, and Much MoreOn this episode, Lance "Big Wheel" Parrish joins the show to talk about his upbringing and holding himself to high standards, along with insights into what made the '84 World Series Champs tick from accountability and leadership in the dugout. Other topics include coaches that impacted his life and his faith in Christ. The conversation is packed with nuggets of wisdom from someone who has had plenty of success in baseball, including a 19-year Major League career, a world series championship, being named to the MLB All-Star team eight times, to name a few. He has also c...
2023-03-0255 minUnparalleled Performance Podcast1. Ben Heller, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays | A Journey to the Show with Life Lessons Along The WayReebs sits down to talk with Heller about his baseball journey to the Show (MLB Debut-2016 with the Yankees) and his work ethic, with things he has learned along the way to help him as he enters his 10th spring training fully healthy after a few injuries that had set him back in recent years. Other topics include balancing family life, identity, success vs. setbacks/failure, and cultures that create learning environments. Ben is very dedicated to his faith, family, and the game of baseball which is all evident by the conversation on this week's episode.
2023-02-2352 minUnparalleled Performance PodcastOfficial Trailer with Host Josh RebandtHost Josh Rebandt shares his vision for the podcast as he welcomes inspirational guests who share insight about life, leadership, and fitness.
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Playing for JesusPlaying for Jesus: Baseball Season 1 - Episode 8This interview podcast is part of the Playing for Jesus BASEBALL season. Today we are talking to Josh Rebandt! Let’s Play Ball!
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