David leads a discussion with former MLB pitcher Jason Hirsh and his old mental coach/mentor Alan Jaeger. This conversation, which was conduced live on Blab (Legends TV), digs in on mental game and the tools Alan utilized to guide Jason through the ups and downs of his playing career. These techniques, which include meditation, visualization, yoga and preparation are the same methods utilized by many of the top baseball players in the world. The conversation deepens as David, Alan and Jason discuss how the mental game can be taught to kids and how instrumental these strategies can be for an aspiring young athlete to develop both on and off the field.

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Jason Hirsh

Jason Hirsh Pitching Academy

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Alan Jaeger

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Alan’s book: Getting focused, staying focused

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David digs in on the research and benefits of giving gratitude. He offers 7 strategies for how practicing gratitude can make a profound impact on your life and help you hit life’s curveballs out of the park!

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Sam Piraro, was head coach at San Jose State for 25 and led the Spartans to the 2000 College World Series. Coach Piraro shares his love and passion for the game as well as the challenges faced when diagnosed with cancer. Transitioning to a coaching role early in his career gave Coach Piraro the life lessons needed to not only impact the lives of his players, but also gave him the strength to stay positive throughout his battle with cancer.

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Part Two: Jason Hirsh, Former big league pitcher and founder of Hirsh Pitching Academy, shares how meditation with Alan Jaeger, visualizing success, and practicing the mental game helped him slow the game down and be himself. Jason shares how he has taken lessons learned from dealing with injuries and other adversities on the field and used them off the field to continue a fulfilling career in baseball.

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Part One: Jason Hirsh, a 2nd round pick, and former pitcher for the Astros and Rockies, walks us through his underdog career to the Majors. A late bloomer in high school, Jason shares how is late growth spurt, hard work and continued development at the Division III level led him to throw 97 mph and turn many scouts' heads despite his lack of size early in his career.

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In this solo episode, David discusses the importance of attending life events and how not to get so caught up in work that you miss important milestones with friends and family.

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Former collegiate player and coach, JD Dudycha, walks us through his career and the struggle faced when he retired from coaching. JD is now an author and speaker who took his life lessons from the field and channelled them into his passion to write. He has written two baseball novels and continues to give back to his community through a non-profit that holds camps and clinics for youth players

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"Paint the Black”

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In part 2, Brandon walks us through his daily routine, the importance of balancing work and relationships, and how he learned to focus his energy on the things he’s passionate about. Brandon also shares how thinking forward, and having the courage to surround himself with people that have achieved success, has helped him to continue to grow as an entrepreneur.

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Keys To The Crowd: Unlocking the Power of Crowdfunding

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Part 1: Brandon Adams, is a “Young Entrepreneur” and motivational speaker who created the ActicStick and, through crowdfunding, brought it to market. Brandon brings us through his early academic and personal struggles, the lessons he learned inventing his own product, and the passion he found helping others through crowdfunding. Brandon’s passion and courage to help others will motivate you to pursue your own passions and make the most out of life.