Michael Baska is a US Eagle who, this year, has played against Ireland, England and the All Blacks. But for most of his career he has been a back up player. Constantly being overlooked by coaches and struggling at times to get a contract. Baska talks about the mindset, determination and work ethic he had to keep following his dream of becoming a US Eagle no matter what setbacks he faced.

We also chat about,

• How it felt playing the All Blacks in DC.
• Why he switched from American football to playing rugby .
• Getting a scholarship to play collegiate rugby.
• Having a beginners mindset & the importance of always learning
• Why he always wanting to be outside of his comfort zone.
• How he got his break in the MLR.
• Mistakes he has made when negotiating contracts.  
• How he believed in himself when few others did. 
• Mindset and work ethic that enabled him to become a US Eagle when he had recently been struggling to get a contract.
• How coaches can have most impact on players.
• A huge risk he’s currently taking by walking away from a contract.

You can find Michael on instagram @michaelbaska - https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaska/

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