In this edition of The Desert Shift Podcast, Daulton Barry and Grayson Liebhardt discuss the importance of autonomy in player development, effective methods to get out of a pitching rut, and the mental preparation and pre-pitch routines necessary to have a successful outing. The concept of pitching on the offense is explored, as well as the necessity of training to perform well in-game, not in the gym. They share personal experiences throughout their careers, highlighting decisions made and lessons learned that ultimately led them down their current career paths. The episode comes to a close with a light-hearted conversation about the importance of fostering growth as a human being while training. 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Athlete Autonomy & Self-Development 10:45 Getting Out of a Rut & Pre-Pitch Routines 22:00 The Importance of Journaling Your Outings 26:12 Personal Turning Points Throughout Careers 37:15 When Did An Athlete Teach You Something? 42:48 Building Relationships & Growing as Humans