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Nick Dini (ex-MLB Catcher for the KC Royals) joins me to continue our conversation about the state of youth baseball - and coaches sacrificing players health for some tournament wins. We talk accountability - how coaches can get the most out of their players with a respectful environment, and some best practices to hold them accountable throughout the season.

Zack Granite (ex-MLB Outfielder with the Minnesota Twins) joins me on the 9-Hole Podcast to talk about: His Journey How he used his speed to impact baseball games How he got scouted & recruited What the next generation of players & parents NEED to know How to steal a base From being a 160 pound outfielder at Seton Hall, all the way to stealing bags and making plays on the biggest stage for...

On today's episode, I talk about the secret to the success that I've been able to have on the field - playing MY game. I cover 2 specific examples on when playing my game helped me stand out - and what that ultimately did for me. The episode ends with tips and concepts that helped me play Center Field/Outfield at the highest possible level - and I'm confident they'll help you. Those who have done...

Nick Dini (ex-MLB Catcher) joins me to talk about the plethora of arm injuries that youth baseball players are experiencing. Why it's happening How to combat it Long term injuries for a travel ball trophy Those who have done it, helping those who are next. Thanks for tuning in, IM

Today I'm joined by Joseph Guzman and Adrian Lorenzo. Joseph is an MLB agent at Empowerment Sports Group, and Adrian has had a multitude of experience in baseball operations and international scouting. Today we're going to hit on their stories, talk about their unique perspectives in the game and hear about what the struggles are being a Latin American player trying to make it to the big leagues....

David & Ian recap the sports news of the week: The 1st round of the NFL Draft Bellinger's riblets PCA's homer & pimp-job What is going on w/MLB umpires? Thanks for tuning in, IM

This week on The 9-Hole Podcast I'm talking about the top 5 mistakes I made on my journey from Little League to the Big Leagues. The episode ends with actionable steps for an athlete to take if they aren't where they want to be in their career. Above average results require me to take above average action. Be the person, so you can have the results. Those who have done it, helping those who are ne...

Nick Vincent joins The 9-Hole to talk about his journey in the game of baseball. From being an undersized 135 pound High School pitcher throwing in the mid-80's, to being a solidified bullpen piece with parts of 10 MLB seasons on the biggest stage - Nick's story is relatable to anybody going through the baseball grind. Nick talks about his grind in getting to the big leagues, the separators that g...

David & Ian talk about the most recent and relevant News, Headlines & Hot Gossip around the League. A's Going to Sacramento & keeping Esteury Ruiz in AAA More Elbow Surgeries in 2023 than the entire DECADE of the 90's Shohei has been vindicated and is starting to heat up Juan Soto's patience frustrating NY Sports Media? Why Trevor Bauer is not in an MLB uniform Zach McKinstry and the t...

Nick Dini joins The 9-Hole Podcast to talk about his journey in the game of baseball. Drafted in the 14th round for $1,000 after his Senior season at Wagner College - Dini had to silence the questions and limiting beliefs surrounding his skillset and his 5'7 frame armed with his dream and his work ethic. The rest is history. His Journey What He's Learned Along the Way Actionable Advice to the Next...

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...

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...

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 SUBSCRIBE TO THE 9-HOLE NEWSLETTER: A weekly newsletter to help you dominate on & off the field. https://the9holenewslett...

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 Regio...

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 soa...

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. T...

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,...

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...

ALBERT ALMORA - Outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Champion (2016 Cubs) Parts of 7 seasons in Major League Baseball Played in MLB w/3 teams (Mets, Cubs & Reds) Known for ELITE defensive skills in Center Field Today I'm joined by one of the coolest dudes I've ever shared a locker room with. Truly one of the most elite Center Fielder's in the game Al dives into the mental &...

EMILIO PAGÁN - Entering his 8th Season in the MLB Has pitched for: Mariners, A's, Rays, Padres & Twins 400 Innings Pitched over his 7 year career so far: 3.71 ERA | 456 Strikeouts | 32 Saves | 22-18 Record When you think of a player in Major League baseball who has had over 7 years of success, has made the type of money people can only dream of, and is only getting better with time - you think...

MICKEY BRUECKNER - Founder & CEO of Annex Sports Performance (Chatham, NJ) Mickey is the premier sports performance coach in the state of New Jersey, with a variety of top tier athletes relying on his expertise ranging from Cy Young Award Winners, to Junior Olympians - all the way to starting quarterbacks in the NFL. I personally trained with Mickey to make sure that I was battle ready during...

KYLE ATTL - The Director of Professional Baseball joins me from Blast Motion, which is a sensor that goes on the knob of your baseball bat and helps track the metrics of your swing. Blast Motion was INSTRUMENTAL in helping me get to the Big Leagues, and I'm so excited to not only share MY story and how it changed my career - but have him explain how it could potentially change yours. In this episo...

CAMERON RUPP - Assistant Coach at Blinn College Parts of 5 Seasons w/the Philadelphia Phillies ('13-'17) 2023: Assistant Coach at Texas (Alma Mater) while finishing his degree 3 years playing at Texas: 25 HR's & led team to College World Series MLB: Played in almost 300 career games, totaling 240 hits, 39 HR's and 124 RBI's playing a PREMIUM position His advice on standing out & winning th...