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A Parents Take - Jason Matthews 27.08.2022 51:31 ↓

Jason is the father of 13 year old Kai Watts, we speak with him about their journey in youth baseball so far. We cover travel ball, tourneys, coaches, training and much more.

The Verbal Commitment 17.08.2022 15:02 ↓

Just dating until they put a ring on it.

Waiting For "The Call" 27.07.2022 22:04 ↓

Are you just waiting for the coaches to call? Is there more you can do to get recruited?

What is Rest & Recovery 15.07.2022 17:20 ↓

We explore the meaning and importance of rest and recovery in its many forms. 

Signed - Makai Polk - Rookie Wide Receiver Baltimore Ravens 10.07.2022 43:47 ↓

A conversation with local product Makai Polk recently signed wide receiver with the Baltimore Ravens.

Training on The Road - A Slightly Different Take 02.07.2022 23:13 ↓

Training on the road is important but theres more to it than just dumbbells and treadmills.

Signed: Noah Zirkle -Fresno State 22.06.2022 34:39 ↓

We speak with pitcher Noah Zirkle who has signed with Fresno State. His journey ver the past two years. 

You Know Your Trainings Junk When.... 09.05.2022 21:05 ↓

Unorganized, haphazard, disconnected, know when your trainings junk.

The Make Up of a High School Athlete 24.04.2022 17:57 ↓

Whats the makeup of todays high school athlete?

Playing on Multiple Teams 03.04.2022 11:09 ↓

Is playing n multiple teams hurting your athletes development?

Defining The Rest Day 26.03.2022 16:41 ↓

What shoulda rest day look like? Let's explore the range of activities and how they are best used.

Is Running track Speed Training? 18.03.2022 12:16 ↓

Want to get faster? Join the track team or find a speed trainer?

Playing Time, How To Confront the Coach 13.03.2022 15:46 ↓

How to get off the bench and into the game.

Signed - Nyzaiah Thompson Baseball Cal State Fullerton 05.03.2022 47:25 ↓

We talk with father and son Nyzaiah and  Diaunte Thompson. Nyzaiah has signed a baseball scholarship with Cal State Fullerton. We discuss the what it's like, the process and how they navigated it.  

Developing Leadership 21.02.2022 11:45 ↓

Are leaders born or built? You can develop the qualities that make you a influencer on your team.  

Dividing Up The Training Pie 12.02.2022 13:34 ↓

With so many things to do, how do you get it all done. Planning and prioritizing your workload. 

Junior Varsity - What are Your Chances for College 05.02.2022 13:24 ↓

Stuck in JV purgatory?  What are your chances and what can you do to be a viable college prospect. Erik Johnson and Aaron Thigpen provide some advice and counsel to athletes and parents. You are listening to The Brand and The Source 

Playing Free 30.01.2022 15:28 ↓

How would you describe your athletes performance. Is it constrained, paralyzed by analysis? Is their love for the game still strong and fun? More importantly, does it show?

Handling Pressure- Video 24.01.2022 15:03 ↓

How do athletes handle pressure?  Where does it come from? Is it just a matter of perspective? Let's talk about it. Erik Johnson & Aaron Thigpen The Brand and The Source

Handling Pressure 22.01.2022 14:37 ↓

How do athletes handle pressure?  Where does it come from? Is it just a matter of perspective? Let's talk about it. 

Understanding The Training Process and Measuring Success - Video 20.01.2022 14:11 ↓

Parents and athletes should have an understanding of the training process in order to assist it and have the proper expectations.

Understanding The Training Process and Measuring Success 16.01.2022 13:38 ↓

Parents and athletes should have an understanding of the training process in order to assist it and have the proper expectations. 

What Has Covid Done to the Recruiting Process 08.01.2022 17:45 ↓

The effects of covid continue to reverberate through collegiate sports, has it changed the recruiting process for good? How should an athlete view the process, how can they best position themselves?

Are You A Student of Your Sport?- Video 05.01.2022 16:31 ↓

What does it mean to be a student of your sport. What do our athletes know, how can coaches impart information and what can parents do to improve their athletes knowledge.

Are You A Student of Your Sport? 02.01.2022 16:00 ↓

What does it mean to be a student of your sport. What do our athletes know, how can coaches impart information and what can parents do to improve their athletes knowledge.