Does your athlete want to excel in multiple sports?  In this episode, I’m joined by the phenomenal J.R. House, the current third base coach for the Cincinnati Reds. He was an exceptional high school baseball player in Florida and football player in West Virginia, setting numerous state records as a quarterback. He shares how playing multiple sports is beneficial to players. He also breaks down tips on how to overcome the mental and physical challenges of injury recovery, how to deal with failures, and MORE. Get ready to build your athletic versatility.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet the record-breaker of West Virginia, J.R. House.

05:45 Benefits from playing multiple sports.

08:30 The biggest adjustment you have to make as a player.

12:30 How did you overcome injuries at a young age?

21:00 The challenges of transitioning to coaching.

25:30 How do you communicate with players' parents (esp. the controlling ones)?

28:00 The BTS preparation of big leaguers.

31:00 Top tip to have a great relationship with your teammates and coaches.

34:15 The biggest difference between players before vs now.

40:15 How should players deal with possible failures?

46:00 What’s your advice on aspiring baseball players?

 

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