What makes a high school baseball program truly elite? In this episode of Most Valuable Agent, we sit down with Brandon Oliver—former Yankees coach and co-founder of FUTURES—to unpack what separates good from great in today’s ultra-competitive baseball world.

From his experience at Corona High School to building FUTURES into a national model, Brandon reveals how data, mindset, physicality, and aligned coaching shape the modern elite player.

🎯 Whether you're a coach, parent, or young athlete with big dreams, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the systems that produce next-level talent.

 

🔹What you'll learn in this episode:

• How FUTURES Academy balances performance & academics

• Brandon’s path from overlooked player to MLB coaching staff

• The role of monthly data reports and player trendlines

• Why physicality, mental toughness, and competition matter more than exposure

• How to align parents, coaches, and advisors for long-term success

• Why "development > exposure" is the mindset elite athletes follow

• Advice for families with limited resources

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