I reflect on my sophomore year of college, sharing the challenges I faced balancing academics with athletics and personal distractions. After sustaining a shoulder injury during the fall season, I began to lose my drive, and eventually decided to leave college. This decision, though impulsive, sparked a nearly 20-year journey of self-improvement and discovery. 

Now, I use my experience to guide players and help them avoid the mistakes I made. Join me as I share insights on resilience, mindset and the importance of learning from others.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:12 Sophomore Year Challenges

01:11 Struggles and Distractions

01:57 Injury and Decline

03:45 Decision to Quit

06:02 Life After Quitting

08:16 Lessons Learned and Mission

11:25 Wrap-up and Next Steps

What's up fam? Back with the episode 002 of the Next Season Podcast. In this episode, I dive into my college freshman year including some gut checks & reality checks as I navigated the ups and downs of transitioning from high school to college baseball. From a strong senior season to a crappy leg injury, I share my struggles, the impact on my performance and how I dealt with the pressure both on and off the field. 

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00:00 Introduction and Recap 

00:14 College Beginnings: Summer 2003 

00:58 Injury Struggles and Freshman Year Challenges 

03:02 Mental and Physical Recovery 

05:40 Spring Season and Freshman Year Reflections 

07:08 Mindset Shift and Summer Revival 

09:53 Looking Ahead to Sophomore Year 

10:08 Wrapping it Up

Welcome to episode 001 of The Next Season Podcast! In this episode, I introduce my personal journey, my passion for baseball and coaching athletes and my vision for the podcast (and the coaching program). 

I open up about some of the (self-imposed) challenges I faced, and dealing with concussions, which fueled my interest in neuroscience. This episode sets the stage for future conversations about improving performance, coaching strategies and the mental side of the game.

00:00 Welcome to the Next Season Podcast

00:15 The Vision and Purpose

01:22 Embracing Authenticity

01:48 The Next Season Concept

02:37 My Personal Journey Begins

03:26 Childhood Memories and Baseball

06:00 High School Years and Challenges

08:41 College Search and Lessons Learned

10:28 Looking Ahead