The Step Up Podcast

In this episode, pitcher Anaisco “Pepe” Ortiz discusses how he is dealing with the spotlight, why he isn’t feeling any pressure in his senior year of high school and how his grandfather introduced him to baseball.

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In this episode, Jaylen Palmer discusses why New York made him a better player, how he felt on draft day, and his baseball goals for next season. Jaylen also gives advice to young players and explains why it’s important to remain positive. 

00:44 Jaylen Palmer talks about growing up in Canarsie, Brooklyn

01:22 Jaylen Palmer on how New York made him a better player

02:54 Jaylen Palmer on how he felt on draft day

03:58 Jaylen Palmer on how he felt suiting up for the pros

04:57 The difference between pro coaching and high school coaching

06:39 Jaylen Palmer talks about meeting CJ Lauriello from Turn 2 Fitness

07:27 Jaylen Palmer on his baseball goals

07:50 Jaylen Palmer on what advice he would give younger players

09:00 Jaylen Palmer on remaining positive

09:17 What kind of music Jaylen Palmer listens to

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In this episode, Missouri University commit Kaleb “Ktray” Traylor discusses how his father pushed him towards success, the importance of putting your head down and continuing to work hard, and what advice he would give younger players. Ktray also discusses how he started creating music and blessed the show with a freestyle.

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In this episode, Richie and Joshua Palacios discuss what life was like growing up in Brooklyn, why it’s harder to get exposure as a baseball in New York, and how the brothers made each other better players.

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In this episode, we have St. Louis Cardinal’s pitcher Tink Hence discussing growing up in Arkansas, how he felt getting drafted, and what sets players apart who play professional baseball.

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In this episode, we have Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Peter Strzelecki discussing his start in baseball, the advice he would give a coach, and how the hardest days in baseball can change your career. Peter also discusses how his brand COMPETE is giving back to the community.

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Joe Girardi Talks the Fear of Failure

In this episode, we have Yankee legend Joe Girardi and his son Dante discussing their company Girardi Sports, their greatest moments in baseball and why you should be working towards your success. 

01:00 Dante Girardi talks about playing travel ball later in his career

02:03 Dante Girardi talks about being a three sport athlete

03:20 Joe Girardi wanting his son to find his passion

04:25 Joe Girardi wanting his children to play sports

05:18 Dante Girardi talks about his father not putting any pressure on him

07:14 Dante Girardi talks about getting positive reinforcement from his father

09:24 Joe Girardi talks about the importance of seeing others have success

11:47 Dante Girardi talks about Girardi Sports

14:09 Joe Girardi on working toward success

15:19 Dante Girardi on working with family

16:50 Joe Girardi talks the fear of failure

19:17 Joe and Dante talk about getting into the baseball equipment industry

23:04 Joe Girardi talks about his biggest baseball moments

25:21 Joe Girardi talks about his baseball mentors

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In this episode we have FTB Phillies coach Antwan Brown discussing why he needed to find his purposes to know where he was going in his career and what truly humbled him as a player. Antwan also talks about the complexity of travel ball and why being realistic in baseball is important. 

00:50 How did Antwan Brown get into the world of Baseball

02:02 Playing JUCO baseball

02:54 Antwan Brown talks about getting into trouble at a young age

03:35 When was the first time you were humbled?

03:53 Not feeling loved

05:28 Getting injured and dealing with the aftermath

07:19 Antwan Brown talks about getting into travel ball

10:06 Antwan Brown talks about connecting with players

12:00 The negative side of social media and baseball

14:01 Coach Nelly and the rules of social media

14:55 What separates college and travel ball?

16:39 The complexity of travel ball

18:21 Being realistic in baseball

21:25 What advice would you give someone who can’t afford the showcases

23:05 Continuing to work hard

27:28 What’s the end goal for Antwan Brown

32:01 Playing in a college world series

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The Stars of Tomorrow with Chris Cabrera, Brian Johnson, Calvin Madenspacher, Bowen Landry, Landen Davis, Charlie Blalock and Carter Nash

In this episode, we have Pottstown players Chris Cabrera, Brian Johnson, Calvin Madenspacher, Bowen Landry, Landen Davis, Charlie Blalock and Carter Nash discussing how they are dealing with the attention, playing against top players and what advice they would give other players.

00:57 Brian Johnson and Chris Cabrera talk about beating a team 36 to 1

01:54 Brian Johnson and Chris Cabrera talk how it feels to be a star and deal with the attention

03:11 Meeting the Pottstown guys

04:09 Brian Johnson training regiment

04:45 Chris Cabrera training regiment

05:44 Where does the drive come from?

06:08 Dealing with the pressure

07:07 What it is like playing against top tier players

07:52 Chris Cabera’s advice for players

10:00 Calvin Madenspacher, Bowen Landry and Landen Davis talks playing with Pottstown

13:13 Landen Davis giving up a home run

14:34 How many home runs do you currently have?

14:51 Calvin Madenspacher, Bowen Landry and Landen Davis advice for players

17:31 Carter Nash talks about being around cameras since 11 years old

17:55 Charlie Blalock talks first time with Pottstown

18:46 Biggest shock playing with Pottstown

19:07 What do you get playing with Pottstown?

20:38 Charlie Blalock and Carter Nash give players advice

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In this episode we have trainer and Coach of the Phillies Scout Team CJ Lauriello discussing his early playing days, life after baseball and they High School coaches aren’t doing their jobs. CJ also shares the keys to being a great coach, why it’s important to connect with his players and creating his own gym CJ Turn 2 Fitness to help players excel in sports.

00:50 Playing for Miami Dade

01:50 Playing Division 1 baseball.

02:48 Dealing with PTSD after getting hurt and not being able to play baseball.

03:23 Baseball once being a major part of CJ’s life.

04:00 Melendez being the only Latino coaching division one baseball.

05:40 Feeling like baseball turned its back on him once CJ got hurt.

07:04 Being thankful for baseball taking CJ all over the world.

08:31 A coach’s job is to make you better than he ever was.

09:13 The keys to being a great coach and connecting with players.

10:01 Moving to New York and getting an opportunity to become a trainer.

11:48 How Nelly and CJ met.

12:40 Returning to Florida to coach baseball.

14:30 Running into coaches that recruited CJ and realizing he had to coach again.

15:30 Why young players are more advanced but lack baseball IQ.

16:08 Are high school coaches not doing their job?

17:09 The mindset of a baseball player.

18:06 Understanding situational baseball.

18:44 The importance of studying film as a player.

20:15 How does CJ become Turn 2 Fitness.

22:48 CJ talks the importance of having a family.

23:09 CJ discusses his goals now that he’s in Florida.

25:00 Young players only focusing on one sport.

25:49 Mastering the craft of baseball.

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