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The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast142. The Most Underrated and Overrated Topics In CoachingHave we swung too far one way or do you think these things are still underrated and deserve attention? Also, what's underrated? David Birkby, Carter Mize, and Spiker Helms discuss the talking points of a coach with his team.
2024-10-2240 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast133. Fueling Champions: How Healthy Eating Impacts Youth Athletes and CoachesFuel your season with the right food. We have Jillian Tedesco, the owner of Fit-Flavors, a podcaster, an author, and a mother of two to discuss how choosing the right food can effect your year. We also have her husband, Jason Tedesco, the head coach of their Rawlings Tigers baseball team, to discuss the lifestyle and the rewards of developing a strong team culture. This is a must-listen-to episode. You can see the time stamps below.    Fit-Flavors: https://fit-flavors.com/ Follow and DM Jillian: https://www.instagram.com/jilliantedesco/ Tweet at...
2023-02-201h 36The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast124. The Most Persuasive VoiceIt can be tempting. It wants you to stop short. It convinces you that no one will know. It wants you to be lesser version of yourself because it’s easier. Will you compromise? Closing Pitch Twitter Follows: Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Rawlings Tigers: https://twitter.com/Rawlings_Tigers Learn More About the Rawlings Tigers: https://www.rawlingstigers.com/form-a-team.php Listen to the Show On the Go! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-closing-pitch/id1308056021 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fjos02cDAqXvQA5dyVgR2?si=557c3bf221cf4832 Do...
2022-10-2726 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast123. The Deceptions of a CrowdHow do you change the vibe of a team?  What do you do when you have negative nancy complaining about the weather, turf, or umpire?   In this episode, we address the mood. Will you pass the vibe check? Closing Pitch Twitter Follows: Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Rawlings Tigers: https://twitter.com/Rawlings_Tigers Learn More About the Rawlings Tigers: https://www.rawlingstigers.com/form-a-team.php Listen to the Show On the Go...
2022-10-2032 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast122. Play Fast & Play Free With This HackGetting locked in our minds can be the tiniest prison. We can easily put ourselves in this place by traveling down the rabbit hole of emotions. How do we break out to play fast and free? Closing Pitch Twitter Follows: Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Rawlings Tigers: https://twitter.com/Rawlings_Tigers Learn More About the Rawlings Tigers: https://www.rawlingstigers.com/form-a-team.php Listen to the Show On the Go! ...
2022-10-1329 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast121. How To Know When It's Time To Move OnGreener pastures? Are you switching teams too early? In this episode, we speak about when is it a good time to move on. Closing Pitch Twitter Follows: Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Rawlings Tigers: https://twitter.com/Rawlings_Tigers Learn More About the Rawlings Tigers: https://www.rawlingstigers.com/form-a-team.php Listen to the Show On the Go! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-closing-pitch/id1308056021 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fjos02...
2022-08-1534 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast120. The 5 Caps To Make an Alpha DecisionThis is a more reflective episode. I wanted to share something I learned after listening to an interview during one of my financial classes. I'm not going to talk about finance but the psychology of pursuing a goal, passion, or desire. Mark Ritchie III mentioned a book I listed below about the psychology of trading. In the last chapter, they talk about the five capitals. He went in-depth with each one, and there was a massive correlation between this and a player's career in baseball. Enjoy this episode!  Oikonomics: How To Invest in Life's 5 C...
2022-08-1043 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast119. Stack 'em High For All To SeeDon't be discouraged; you're doing something others are unwilling to do.  Losing sucks! I hate losing more than I love winning, but that's me. In a most recent post from one of our directors, it was evident that our national team took their lumps this summer. His introspective post was probably one of the best-communicated thoughts I've seen on the experience.  In this episode, we share our thoughts on the national program, the director's post, and where we go from here.  Closing Pitch Twitter Follows: Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms ...
2022-08-0220 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast118. How To Get Off The Island of MeWe recently were at the PBR Nationals at Lake Point in Emerson, Georgia. We saw some unbelievable talent, but one obvious thing was the ballpark's attitudes.   You could easily pick out the players who were unselfish and who were selfish. The unselfish players shined like rockstars. They were talking the game, they had positive body language, and you gravitated towards them as you watched them on the field.   So, if two opposing coaches who don't have a horse in the race notice these positive vibes...how do you think college scouts and fans see you?   Here are two cents on how...
2022-07-2833 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast117. The Career CurseThe track of a player's career is fascinating. The journey is unique to each player, but there's one pitfall that potentially could derail an upward-trending player.  In this episode, we talk about the 13U curse, the advantage of being in the bottom third, and how to avoid the pitfall.  Closing Pitch Twitter Follows:  Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Rawlings Tigers: https://twitter.com/Rawlings_Tigers Learn More Abo...
2022-07-2530 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast116. Three Things To Know During Tryout ConversationsYou need to know here when you're talking with multiple teams during the tryout process. Especially at the high school level, there are many things to consider. Over the past 5-6 years, we want to share the best way to handle the process and navigate it towards your best playing, learning, and development situation.  I would love to hear your thoughts and share your take on the subject. Closing Pitch Twitter Follows: Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: ht...
2022-07-2232 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast115. Know EXACTLY When Your Pitcher Shouldn't ThrowPitch counts suck! Yep, we said it, and here's why... In this episode, we speak with Jordan Oseguera who is the Director of Performance and Pitching at ArmCare.com. Arm Care specializes in pitchers' health. They want to know when and how much a player can throw in a given day.  In this conversation, you're going to learn about:  - why pitch counts are not a great metric  - what matters in pitching recovery and how to recover faster  - how you will be a...
2022-06-2154 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast114. Leaders Avoid This MistakeWith mics, cameras, and a social media handle, you can influence a group of people. This doesn't necessarily mean you're a leader. You can be someone pandering to a group of people because the algorithm rewards you for engagement. It's something to think about as influencers are starting to be labeled as leaders. In reality, they are only "influencers." They influence behavior.  So what makes a good leader?    What do they avoid?  How can you recognize an imposter?  Adam Grants Book Follow us on Twitter @david_birkby
2022-05-1829 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast113. Tactical Guide To Recruiting V3.0 (ft. Evan Pratte)Its' been less than 365 days since our second edition of the Tactical Guide to Recruiting. A lot has happened and we're back on the mics to talk about it! We're in a world where athletes are getting paid, there's no penalty for your first transfer, and we're on the cusp of potentially seeing an adjustment to scholarships. What does this mean for you? How does the transfer portal affect high school recruits? Will you be able to get your school paid for and make extra money?  We answer all these questions in version 3.0 o...
2022-04-2947 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast112. The Kershaw ExitBaseball Twitter blew up 🤯 The first start of the season, on the road, and he was cruising! Clayton Kershaw made headlines with his final bow of the game after the third out in the 7th inning of a perfect game. This caused a massive split inside the baseball community, with people calling it "a problem" and others saying it was, "100% the right move, it's a learning lesson for amateur baseball."  Where do we stand?  Listen and find out.  All the links:  Spike...
2022-04-1830 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast110. You Will Want To Lock This Down (ft. Scott Brown and Evan Pratte)FUEL THE BODY! Part 2 of the conversation with Scott Brown.  Listen to Pt 1 here  Instagram:  Scott Brown: https://www.instagram.com/coach_brown_18/ 1st Phorm: https://www.instagram.com/1stphorm/ Rawlings Tigers: https://www.instagram.com/rawlingstigers/ Twitter: Scott Brown: https://twitter.com/Coach_Brown_18 1st Phorm: https://twitter.com/1stPhorm Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Rawlings Tigers: https://twitter.com/Rawlings_Tigers ...
2022-03-2925 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast109. The Commodore (ft. Scott Brown & Evan Pratte)The consistency has been keen with having teams knocking on the door of the state championship and having players reach college and professional baseball. How do you consistently structure your program to win regardless of personnel, situation, or circumstance? In this episode, we speak to Scott Brown, a former high school baseball coach who has a track record of winning teams.  Currently, he works for 1st Phorm, a supplement company that is tops in their industry and ships products across the world. We look back at his former life to dissect what makes great teams and how w...
2022-03-251h 06The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast108. THE LOST EPISODE! Character Outperforms in the Long RunDEEP Into the archives, I went to find this episode.  I was editing last week trying to find a clip from the Closing Pitch and found this piece that read 'December- Recording 03.' After listening to it, I thought this was a great piece to send out for players to watch and listen on setting standards for yourself to live by. We site three situations. I hope you like the episode!  Also, we mention NFT's (non-fungible tokens). It's not investment advice!!! We're baseball people, we help run a club, we're not financial professionals.  ...
2022-03-1529 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast107. Is It a "Do" or a "Don't Want It?"One of my lesson clients, who I love coaching, by the way, came in frustrated. He was getting angry at his performance. It was the frustration you get when you're struggling to make an adjustment.  You're learning from your mistakes, but you're not making the fast adjustment to fix them.  I stopped the lesson to 'calm him down,' but to also figure out what was happening in his headspace. We found the route of it.  This podcast is about our conversation. 
2022-03-0730 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast106. 10X Your Baseball OR Softball Showcase (ft. Evan Pratte)"Showcases are expensive!" "They're not worth it." "The top kids get all the looks."  There's some truth to the rumors around showcases, but we all might be viewing them all wrong. We have Evan Pratte, former power 5 D1 coach, and current National Director, discussing the untapped potential of showcases. David Birkby further expands the point with his Twitter thread on how to leverage yourself and 10x your investment.  Here's our take on baseball and softball showcases.  The episode on the Tactical Guide to Recruiting: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1njYrDouhJu8mCPi7lBIOz?si=exw...
2022-02-2839 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast105. MASSIVE Opportunity for COLLEGE BASEBALL To Win Over Fans (ft. Evan Pratte)MLB locked out + negotiations are shaky = MASSIVE Opportunity for D1 baseball to build their fan bases.  College baseball has had a slow growth in fan adoption with the season being played in the colder months, but with spring training on pause and social media platforms, this could be a massive adoption.  We love this play for the D1 schools. It has talent, personalities, and swagger.  FOLLOW THE TWITTER LIST!  We built a Twitter list you can follow. See the live feeds of all the d1 p...
2022-02-2134 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast104. STACK 'EM HIGH! A Veteran Move As Old As TimeWe're back, we're here, and we've got stories to share!  Dave and I recently went to a Perfect Game tournament in Arizona with our National Teams. This event allowed us to see our players in a different light. It quickly reminded us that stacking experiences build the psyche of a player. We also realized this lesson in our own lives. We share stories of our past and how being a part of the good experiences have been the best investment.   Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby...
2022-01-2824 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast103. High Performance Athletes! Hold These Keys 🔐 (ft. Dr. Ellen Reed)This show will be the best 73 minutes you spent this week, which is not click-bait. Dr. Ellen Reed sits down with us to explain how the human mind works, how it interacts with athletes, and why we need to focus on it.  Dr. Ellen Reed shares her experiences as a performance coach, mother, and professional dancer. You will be surprised how she teaches a simple process to get you back on track when you're in the dumps and help you put the pedal to the metal when you're successful.  To learn more about Dr. Reed an...
2022-01-141h 13The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast102. 🤑 Are You Ready for College Millionaires? How The NIL Changes EverythingDeion Sanders shocked the world last month by convincing the number 1 football recruit to switch his commitment and sign with Jackson State.  Who is Jackson State? A small FCS school in Mississippi with the head coach being HOF Deion Sanders. Welcome to the world of the NIL. The new regulation allows athletes to receive compensation based on their name, image, and likeness.  How do we feel about it? Well, we spoke about it in a previous episode with one of our friends who was a...
2022-01-0422 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast101. You Must Specialize In a Sport To Make It? (ft Ben Brewster- Tread Athletics)There wasn't a shortage of opinion when it comes to specializing in a sport. As promised, we bring Ben Brewster on the Closing Pitch podcast to discuss his tweet that caused everyone to cry; "HOW DARE YOU!"  In this conversation, we tackle this question plus the opportunity cost you could be incurred by playing year-round.   To learn more about Ben and his company Tread Athletics we challenge you to scroll down and click on his link.  00:00-00:57 Introduction  00:57-08:49 Who is Ben Brewster and Tread Athletics  08:5...
2021-12-3058 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast100.📍🗺 The Box Score Is Not a Map For Development (ft. Deven Morgan of Driveline Baseball)PART 2 of the Deven Morgan interview is here!  In this episode, we continue the conversation with emotional validation for youth athletes. One of the best topics we reached was the binary outcome of a game. The win and the loss need to be explained to the athlete. Kids are at a biological disadvantage because their brain is not fully formed, so they're not able to evaluate abstract thought.  When we as coaches give only validation for wins and losses it puts an immediate impression on the player. We need to...
2021-12-2148 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast99. 🚀Optimize for Speed (ft. Deven Morgan of Driveline Baseball)In this episode, we have Deven Morgan of Driveline Academy. Driveline is a baseball firm based out of the Pacific Northwest with an appetite for research. We speak with Deven about youth baseball, how he thinks about the player, and where the future of training will be.  This is a two-part series!  In the first conversation, we learn about Deven's background, how he has approached his own son's development, and how we need to optimize for velocity.   Deven is the Director of Youth Baseball at Driveline.  00:00-00:54 Introduction 
2021-12-1447 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast98. STOP THE CRAZY, Youth Coaches Need To Avoid Doing ThisThree topics and we're out! In this new episode concept, we tackle three topics that are on our minds from the daily news and our social media feeds. We will be tackling topics that are surrounding areas of interest like sports, business, people, community, and culture.  In this episode, we find ourselves in a Twitter storm with player rankings, a coach acting like he's a major league manager, and the future of teaching.  02:11-15:20 Youth Player Rankings  15:21-20:55 Youth Coach Goes Bonkers on Umpire  20:58-36:14 Virtual Coaching  Asp...
2021-12-0636 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast97. Are The 3 Sport Athletes on the Verge of Extinction?! 😳Multi-sport athletes are near and dear to our hearts.- We loved Friday nights and hearing the crowd echo the basketball gym, but are the dual-sport athletes becoming extinct! So much so, we were three-sport athletes in high school.?  We pull up a tweet from one of our fellow contemporaries to dive into the topic. Twitter Follows:  Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Rawlings Tigers: https://twitter.co...
2021-11-2938 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast91. You Got CUT From The Team, Now What?! Overcoming Rejection"REJECTED!" The pleasant sound of TIM KITZROW of NBA JAM rings through my ears. As a defender, you love it, but as the three point shooter from long range you hate it.  Even though this is a video game there's a direct correlation from getting swatted down by 24x24 pixels in the shape of Shaq and getting  cut from a tryout. It sucks.  In this episode, Dave and I talk about not making teams. We also speak on players that have rejected us and went to other teams. This episode is all about get...
2021-09-0238 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast90. Your Uniform is Your Supernatural PowerHERE'S HOW YOU CAN ATTRACT MORE OPPORTUNITY WITH LITTLE ADDITIONAL EFFORT.... Supernatural is relating to an order of existence beyond the visible; it transcends the laws of nature. The uniform's appearance goes beyond how it looks. A first impression can last forever. This invisible agent that the uniform creates is sticky. Think about the differences between going into your local Starbucks and a downtown college coffee shop. There's nothing wrong with either, but the vibe is different from how they dress, service, and manage the shop.
2021-08-2627 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast89. Three Pages From The School Of Hard KnocksThree things to consider when moving forward in your career. The struggle is real especially when you're impatient. In this episode, David Birkby, brings forward three aspects of his life experience he wants players to consider.   The hard one is always the path you want to take.
2021-08-1216 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast85. Former D1 Coach Reacts to Travel Baseball (ft. Evan Pratte)Evan Pratte, former division 1 college coach reacts to the culture inside travel baseball. He coaches at Mizzou, SLU, and Missouri State and we have him on the show to make a HUUUUUUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!    HE'S JOINING THE RAWLINGS TIGERS STAFF!!!!!   That's right! A former power 5 division 1 coach is joining the Tigers to handle recruiting, operations, and development. Learn more about what Coach Pratte thinks about the current landscape of travel baseball and the problems he would like to solve.   Twitter:  Evan Pratte: https://twitter.com/EPratte2 David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/spikerhelms  Rawlings Tigers Websit...
2021-06-1158 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast83. The Secret To Teaching 7-12 Year Olds ANYTHING! (ft. Coachballgame- James Lowe)In this episode, we have Coachballgame! A master of being able to teach young athletes how to play the game of baseball. He has a unique ability to grab the attention of 30-40 seven-year-olds and get them to love the game of baseball. His primary mission: get kids to love the game as much as he does!  If you're a person who is struggling to provide the joy of the game to your player or are wanting to learn a new method of teaching.... Coachballgame is your man.  Enjoy this journey we take you on wi...
2021-05-131h 33The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast80. Your Most Important 3 Seconds After a Bad OutcomeSend Dave a Tweet: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby GIVE US A REVIEW! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2021-04-1916 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast78. The Golden Compass (Your Ikigai)Ikigai, is an ancient word used by the Okinawan's to help describe the reason for being. Pronounced as eek-e-kai, we explore the idea of how a vin-diagram becomes a golden compass for one's life.    Ikigai Diagram: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrismyers/2018/02/23/how-to-find-your-ikigai-and-transform-your-outlook-on-life-and-business/?sh=12cf7d002ed4 SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! (YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify) Ted Talk with Tim Tamashiro: https://youtu.be/pk-PcJS2QaU  Follow us on Twitter:  Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/david_birkby Motivation for the episode  Sahil Bloom...
2021-04-091h 14The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast77. The 10 Competitive Advantages You Can Develop To Outperform Your Competition (ft. Sahil Bloom)In this episode, we have Sahil Bloom. He is the Vice President of a private equity firm in the San Fransisco area.   He has been making tremendous waves in FinTwit where his twitter threads have been catching the eye of financial industry influencers.   In his most recent thread he laid out 10 competitive advantages that not only helped him in his athletic career, but his financial career too.   The former Stanford pitcher gives insights with deep thought into outlasting your competition.   Read his thread: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom/status...​ Twitter Follow:  Sahil Bloom: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom?s=20​Spiker Helms: https://twitt...
2021-04-0149 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball PodcastUPDATE!!! CP Meet Up on Twitter!!Come join us. Twitter Username @spikerhelms @david_birkby --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message
2021-03-0202 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast72. I Want To Be "THE DUDE"What's the difference between the pro and the amateur? How does a high school players approach differ from a true professional baseball player?  Spiker and Dave go in depth about their own playing careers PLUS how they are on the same journey as the player who asked the question.    This episode has sports, business, start-up culture, journeyman mentality, and lifestyle strategies.    Enjoy!   Twitter:  Spiker Helms https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Rawlings Tigers https://twitter.com/Rawlings_Tigers
2021-02-2553 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast56. This is a Slippery SlopeSUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, RATE, FOLLOW Give us a shout. 
2020-11-0441 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast55. The 5 Step Formula To Dominate Your Greatest OpponentSUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! Get updates on new episodes and review our podcast on Apple podcasts. You can also follow us on Spotify.  Your subscription and review helps us advance the show to bring you higher quality content. 
2020-10-2831 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast54. Can You Manufacture a Successful Culture?ACUNA'S Picture: https://twitter.com/TrevorFlow/status/1316945872006090752?s=20 SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW! GIVE US A REVIEW
2020-10-2639 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast52. I Wish This Turned Out Better For YouSUBSCRIBE! GIVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (5 STARS!)
2020-10-1322 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast51. Are My Eggs In Too Many Baskets? The Multi-Sport ParadoxSUBSCRIBE-GIVE US A 5 STAR REVIEW- Follow Us On Spotify  HIT US UP ON ANCHOR!
2020-10-0827 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast50. Addicted to the Wrong Type of WinningSUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A 5 STAR REVIEW We read everything. Give us some love on Apple Podcast
2020-10-0630 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast49. In 5 Years, 64 mph To 95 mph, And Here's the SecretTo see the actual video GO HERE  RATE and REVIEW on Apple Podcasts!  Follow the CP on Spotify
2020-09-3015 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast48. We Have to Be Honest About This ShowSUBSCRIBE, GIVE A REVIEW Honesty, it's needed. We can't hold back anymore.
2020-09-2322 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast47. The Mistakes You Could Be Making in Your RecruitingHave you been in a situation where one of your friends mentions a tournament, the other talks about a showcase, and you start receiving calls from “company X” about having colleges noticing your profile? We’re deep diving into our thoughts and opinions on what we’re seeing in recruiting.
2020-09-171h 03The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast46. We Need More Of This In Youth SportsThere are 3 People I want you to think about: Nick Bollettieri: World renowned tennis coach who never played a college or professional tennis match but produced the top tennis players in the world Bill Belichick: most winningest coach in the NFL history who never played a professional down in the NFL and his first head coach job was a massive failure. John Wooden: Played at Purdue on a National Championship team, but is known for producing the best basketball teams in the country All these guys have one thing in common. It's not their playing...
2020-09-0943 minThe 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 Podcast42. I Can't Do This AnymoreI can't even.  I can't even take this.  I can't even take this conversation.  I can't even take this conversation about I can't.  Eliminate this word and the world of opportunity will open. It's not about what happens to us. It's about how we perceive the thing that happens to us. We are in control. 
2020-08-2513 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 Podcast38. WARNING: Here's What Everyone Needs to Know About GoalsHave you ever been excited about a project where you felt like you could take on the world?! I've been there too. The difference between the times I was able to deliver on this excitement, and when I ended up binge-watching my favorite show was me writing down my goals. There are plenty of internet gurus who have told you this, but it's usually in a strict and stringy format. I don't know about you, but this makes me unexcited about my future. In this episode we're going to go over...
2020-08-1138 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast37. Knowing Your Unfair AdvantageRiding this one out solo - revisiting the Goliath mentality  - how some social norms can be deceptive   - the ego is a double edge sword
2020-08-0617 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 Podcast35. The 6 Skills That Have Helped Us Create Strong RelationshipsThe sequential internet guru... The person who speaks about skills you need to have, but has never applied them at a capacity to see if they work. We don't want to be those guys and never will be. When approaching this topic we're coming from a place of experience. These are skills we have learned from our encounters and conversations from the past 10 years of helping build a national club. These skills can easily be applied in any setting or place.  Here are six skills that we have found to built strong relationships i...
2020-07-3050 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast34. Mastering the Art of the Tough ConversationFirst impressions are not easy, but what's even harder are the tough conversations. The similarities between first impressions and tough conversations is understanding the other persons point of view. Without being a cliche and just blurting out, "IT'S EMPATHY!" We're going to navigate our original struggles with starting  the unpleasant conversations and how respect plays a huge factor while delivering an uneasy conversation about playing time or being cut. Here are the "Do's" and “Do-not's" of tough conversations. 🎙👍🏼 🔴SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! 🔴 Follow our accounts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlingstig...  Facebook: https://ww...
2020-07-2826 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast33. The Greatest Teacher of All TimeWhat-is-up-everybody! Welcome to another episode where Spiker shares a story that changed the outcome of his life in so many ways. He talks about how it was the most grueling year with uncertainty, skepticism, and a mountain of disappointment. It was a defining year for him.  🎙👍🏼 🔴SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! 🔴  Follow our accounts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlingstig... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawlingstigers Visit our website: www.rawlingstigers.com Rawlings Tigers Baseball and Softball (SUBSCRIBE)
2020-07-1442 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast32. You Can't Plan For The UnexpectedYou can't plan it. You hear these things happening on the news, but how many people are really going to experience something like this.... You talk about it, but is it really going to happen?  This episode is a true life story from your co-hosts.  🎙🎤 Subscribe to the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... LEAVE US A REVIEW! 🎙👍🏼 🔴SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 🔴 Follow our accounts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlingstig... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawlingstigers Visit our website: www.rawlingstigers.com Rawlings Tigers Baseball and Softball (SUBSCRIBE)
2020-07-0941 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast31. The Best Way To Neutralize Trash TalkingI'll admit it, our team trash talks, BUT that's not the point. The reason for this episode is to give you mental weapons to neutralize and succeed over someone who is talking trash in front of you or even behind your back. You have to know why they're doing it....so don't take it personal, because that's exactly what they want you to do. They don't care if they're the bad guy.  🎙🎤 Subscribe to the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... LEAVE US A REVIEW! 🎙👍🏼 🔴SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 🔴 F...
2020-07-0813 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 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 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 Podcast9. Your Competition Will Be Mad When You Find Out How to Do This (ft. Tommy Woods)Your competition will be mad when you find out how to do these three things as a player. Knowing how to play is just the start. The guys have their first guest on. They spoke about him in episode 2 and they wanted him to come on and speak for himself about recruiting and his journey so far. This episode bring the highs and lows of college recruiting. Emotional, physical, and social distancing are all described in this historic episode. 
2020-04-1659 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 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast7. Embrace the Weird, You'll Be Surprised How Valuable You AreAre you in high school? Or, if you're the same age as us, do you remember high school? What's the first word that pops into your mind...1...2...3.....GO! Weird, awkward, hard, different.  When I think about this time in my life. I think of myself as an awkward baby giraffe. Have you ever seen this animal run. No?....go ahead, I will wait. YouTube it right now. You will be amused.  This is literally how I felt. I thought I was an adult, I tried to act like an adult, BUT! I was not even cl...
2020-04-0935 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast6. The 3 Differences Between Long Term Winners and LosersIn this episode, Spiker and Dave talk about what it takes to be a long term winner. The show was structured differently this time with both hosts writing down their top 3 reasons winners are winners. They did not share these before the show. What happened was a canid conversation about mindset, belief systems, and core values of winners.  Enjoy this episode and give us your closing pitch! 🎙🎤  Subscribe to the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-closing-pitch/id1308056021  LEAVE US A REVIEW!  🎙👍🏼 🔴SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 🔴 Follow our accounts: Instagram...
2020-04-0735 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast5. It's a Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood to Master Your RelationshipsIn this episode, Spiker opens up with a weekend story of him and Chandni watching "It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." It's a movie about Fred Rogers who is played by Tom Hanks. Spiker continues the conversation on how impressive Mr. Rogers was with his relationships. "He was the GOAT of relationships...he was good one-on-one and one-to-many. This is not even mentioning his range from children to adults." Dave jumps in with his process in building a relationships from his personal relationships to business. Relationships are everything when it comes to building a successful life. ...
2020-04-0228 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast4. Flatten The Curves, Manage Your Peaks and ValleysDave and Spiker open with how they're handling the COVID-19 situation out their houses. Spiker shares a story about ramen noodle house that is impressive from a product and service standpoint. Dave goes into how his high school coach called him a walking snowball. The two host go into the 7 things people control. The mastery of the seven is hard for anyone, but Dave and Spiker talk about it being a north star to managing your emotional state in areas of life that feel uncontrollable.    00:00-04:10 -Intro  04:11-04:36 - The 7 Things You Control   04:37-25...
2020-03-3128 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast3. Stop Worrying About FOMOWe head to our Facebook Groups to see where conversations are going about COVID-19. We checked travel baseball daily, travel ball parents, and travel ball. As we started looking we found interesting questions about finding a mentor/coach and should you stay on a team you committed to? Dave and Spiker give their thoughts on commitment, quarantine training, and how you should find the best coach you can. Send us your closing pitch by using the podcasting app called anchor. When you arrive to the public page click "message." https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch
2020-03-2621 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast2. Get Noticed Now, You're in ControlYou're in control! In this episode we talk about the recent COVID-19 situation and college recruiting. The conversation takes an interesting twist with both speaking on best practices for players who want to play beyond college. Spiker shares his recruiting experience and Dave shares conversations he had with both college coaches and parents. We want to know your closing pitch. Use anchor app or comment in the comment section of your preferred platform of choice. We also accept DM's.  Last thing, please give us a review, 5 star, preferably and we will make sure we keep delivering our c...
2020-03-2426 minThe Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast1. Start HereSetting up a base and building the right foundation is key to any project you undertake. In the first episode of "The Closing Pitch" Dave and Spiker set the table for what the show is about and their goals for the podcast.   Spiker talks about how content changes over time while Dave sets up for his close. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify and iTunes. You can make your closing pitch by either commenting below or adding in your own audio comment on anchor.fm. Follow the links below: YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Yti...
2020-03-2309 min