In this episode of the PFP Podcast, Nelson Gord sits down with Aaron Pridmore — host of The S.L.I.D.E. Podcast and Tournament Coordinator for the Savannah Bananas — for a powerful and purpose-driven conversation about youth sports, fun-first environments, and building confidence in the next generation of athletes.

Aaron shares his journey from 25+ years in retail leadership to finding his true calling: creating safe, inspiring spaces for kids to be kids. We dive deep into the wild world of Banana Ball, what makes it such a transformational experience for families, and how the S.L.I.D.E. acronym (Sportsmanship, Leadership, Inspire, Dedication, Excitement) drives everything Aaron does.

We also talk about:

• The origin of The Slide and its national impact on youth sports culture

• Why Banana Ball might be the future of youth baseball

• How the Savannah Bananas are empowering kids and umpires alike

• Real stories of kids finding their voice through podcasting and play

• Why Aaron is a raving fan of Playbook365 and how it's simplified tournament operations

• His dream to have Coach Prime on the podcast and what it would mean for youth sports

This one is packed with laughs, perspective, and a whole lot of heart. Whether you're a parent, coach, player, or fan of the game — this one will hit home.

📲 Follow Aaron and the movement at theslidepodcastshow.com

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.