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Matt Lisle: Growing Up Being a Major League Baseball Player Was The Only Choice


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This week on Play, Learn, Lead, we sit down with Coach Matt Lisle—one of the most inspiring voices in the world of baseball and softball. From experiencing homelessness in 2010 to becoming a Major League coach with the Chicago White Sox, Coach Lisle’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, faith, and purpose.

In this episode, we explore:
 ⚾ How he went from rock bottom to the big leagues
 🧠 The lessons that coaching at every level—from youth to MLB—has taught him
💬 What parents, coaches, and athletes need to understand about the real journey to success
🔥 How he teaches failure, leadership, and mental toughness
💡 Why his purpose is bigger than the game—and how he’s using his platform to impact lives off the field

We close things out with a rapid fire round where Coach Lisle shares his favorite drills, most underrated coaching tip, and the quote that carried him through his toughest days.

This is more than a coaching episode—it’s a masterclass in perseverance and purpose.

🎧 Tune in now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

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