The 9-Hole

Shea Hillenbrand:

2-Time MLB All-Star

Keynote Speaker

Elite Performance Coach

Leader & Inspiration

Shea joins The 9-Hole Podcast to talk about his journey in the game, his thought processes and motivation behind his success on and off the field - and most importantly his own struggles and adversity that he needed to overcome under the bright lights and behind the scenes.

Those who have done it, helping those who are next.

Thanks for tuning in,

IM

As athletes, we all deal with the fear of failure. None of us wants to fail. We also deal with pressure and adversity, and are tasked with handling it correctly in order to remain consistent on the field - regardless of the situation.

How are we then able to overcome fear, pressure & adversity - all the while being confident and clear on what we're supposed to do to overcome it all?

There's a framework to it!!! And the framework is NECESSARY.

Let me know what you think, thanks for tuning in.

IM

Each level you advance in baseball:

the demands are going to be more

the competition is going to be tougher

the requirements are going to be more strenuous

Over almost a decade in professional baseball, here are the 10 things I've learned on my path to NOT being replaced.

PS: the sooner you can learn & implement, the better off you'll be.

How a Parent Impacts:

Their son's attitude on/off the field

The way their son handles adversity

Their son's opportunities in the game

Volume x Time = Skill

Resiliency, Positivity & Motivation doesn't come from being spoon fed and having it easy.

Thanks for listening,

IM

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Jon Shehan - Millersville Baseball Head Coach

Coach Shehan joins me to talk about his team and their dominant start to the 2024 campaign (21-5), his journey, 16 seasons of success under his belt, and what the next generation and their parents should know about the process in becoming a college athlete.

In 16 seasons:

10 PSAC Eastern Division Championships

3 PSAC Championships

3 NCAA Atlantic Regional Titles

11 NCAA Tournament Appearances

Four-time Atlantic Region Coach of the Year

Six-time PSAC East Coach of the Year

2016 Division 2 Coach of the Year

578-264-1 record

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Call it a slump at the plate, or the yips when you throw - the LAST thing you want to do is have it spiral into a hole you can't dig yourself out of before the regular season ends.

Obviously, different things work for different people. Different dudes may get out of slumps differently than others. I once had a teammate in AAA slump so hard he took a shower with his full uniform on - cleats and soap and everything to wash the bad vibes off.

Just because you're slumping, doesn't mean your mechanics are trash. Sometimes the worst thing you can do is do too much.

Are you swinging at good pitches? Are you getting good pitches to hit? Do you have an idea of what a plan is?

THOSE are the things you need to look at to start getting out of a slump, or getting one of those bad boys TAMED.

Slumps can give out multi-year deals, too.

My teammate got out of that slump by the way.

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IM

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In order to succeed and accomplish anything in your career, or your life - you need to overcome the adversity that is thrown at you. In this episode of The 9-Hole Podcast, I share how to overcome it and why it's necessary in the pursuit of achieving anything worthwhile, both ON and OFF the field.

What it is, what it can do for you, the alternative to not facing it and the steps to overcoming it.

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IM

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Cam Maybin - World Series Champ & parts of 15 seasons in the MLB

10th overall pick in 2005

Career: 3824 AB's | 973 hits | 72 HR | 187 SB's | .254 AVG

The definition of elite - be ready to laugh for 60 mins straight, an incredible conversation with one of the most talented athletes that the game of baseball has ever been graced by. Hands down.

His journey

The difference between those that stay, and those that don't

Life

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IM

Confidence can make or break an athlete.

Slumps, rough patches, mental breakdowns and the yips. It'll all happen at some point.

In this episode, I'll show you how as an athlete you can develop it, learn it - or fake it - and why all of these are instrumental to your success on and off the field.

JAMES JONES - MLB Outfielder & LHP

Parts of 2 MLB seasons with the Seattle Mariners

2014: 108 Games | .250 AVG | 27 stolen bases in 28 attempts

Has been with Mariners, Rangers & Dodgers

Transitioned to a pitcher FULL-TIME with Rangers in 2016

Was drafted in the 4th round out of LIU Brooklyn as a CF

JJ has one of the more unique stories in the game of baseball - especially as somebody that has made it to the big leagues. From the #1 draft prospect in the state of New York, to a Major League outfielder with the Mariners - all the way to a pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery and then shutting people down on the mound - it's crazy to think it all started as a 150-pound college freshman just trying to forge his own path in the NORTHEAST.

His journey to the big leagues

His journey in the outfield AND on the mound

His advice to the next generation of baseball players

Those who have done it, helping those who are next...

Thanks for tuning in,

IM