What happens when a travel baseball parent encounters a problem that nobody seems able to solve?

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Sean Holbrooks, founder of Pickup Portal, a platform helping players find pickup opportunities while helping teams keep their schedules intact.

After spending years navigating the travel baseball world with his son, Sean saw firsthand how difficult it was for players to find teams and for coaches to fill roster gaps. Instead of accepting the problem, he built a solution.

This episode covers:
• How Pickup Portal connects players and teams
• Why many travel sports parents focus on the wrong things
• Lessons learned from raising an athlete through travel baseball
• What it takes to build a business from an idea
• Why taking risks often lead to bigger opportunities

Whether you're a travel ball parent, coach, athlete, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers valuable lessons about sports, business, and pursuing your passion.

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Chapters
00:00 Meet Pickup Portal Founder Sean Holbrooks
03:35 How Pickup Portal Helps Travel Baseball Players Find Teams
06:47 The Biggest Challenges Facing Travel Ball Families Today
10:23 Are Young Athletes Playing Too Much Baseball?
14:29 The 5 AM Routine That Built Discipline and Success
17:20 Leaving the 9-to-5 to Build a Business
22:32 Advice Every Travel Ball Parent Needs to Hear
36:32 Toxic Sports Parents, Recruiting, and Team Culture
50:56 The "What If?" Mindset for Sports and Business Success