Love The Game. Live The Dream.

Love The Game. Live The Dream.

Join host Nick Holmes and his array of guests as they prove you do not have to be a Hall of Fame player, first round draft pick or even a high school standout to have a successful career in the sport of baseball. Brought to you by the World Baseball Experience, Love the Game. Live the Dream is an entertaining, yet insightful look at some of the baseball world's brightest and most talented minds.

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July 9, 2019 78 mins

“The universe is based on balance and baseball is no different."    – Shaun Larkin

Shaun was born and raised in Southern California. His journey through the game like a lot of others before him was met with tough decisions and unplanned consequences. He was fortunate enough to play seven years professionally after being part of one of the best college seasons in Cal State Northridge history. His passion for the g...

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“Baseball, you could say basically raised me to be the person I am. It is literally everything." – Tyler Adkison

This week's guest is former San Diego State Outfielder Tyler Adkison. After playing for the legendary Tony Gwynn, Tyler was drafted by the L.A. Dodgers but retired after his rookie season, choosing to help young professional athletes instead of competing as one. Check out this fascinating conversation with a truly unique...

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January 25, 2019 47 mins

“We try to train the mind to not necessarily be reactive but  proactive."    – Hannah Huesman

She grew up a two-sport athlete competing against her younger brother and eventually choosing softball to compete at the college level. Hannah Huesman is the second Love the GameLive the Dream guest that was raised in Knoxville, TN. Listen to her passion as she tells us about the tre...

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December 10, 2018 66 mins
Scouting veteran Frank Marcos joins the show to talk about his life in Baseball.
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Born and raised in Knoxville, TN on a mission to make it to the Big Leagues. Chris Snyder talks about learning how to pitch at a young age after giving up on the dream to be a left-handed catcher.
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A Red Sox fan born in the heart of Yankeeville, Justin Volman is the CEO of the Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network. A recent graduate of the University of Alabama this young, ambitious entrepreneur took his award-winning 2017 Aldag Business Plan concept into the real world to help high school and college baseball players get the recognition and exposure he feels a lot of them lack in the sport.
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Carmen grew up on the south side of Chicago in the 80's playing baseball and defending his name on the playground.  He was recruited nationally for baseball, which landed him a scholarship to Northwestern University.  He educates prospective student-athletes on how to manage and maximize their collegiate recruiting potential. His Positive Power of Negative Thinking platform focuses on the mental side of sports and the effects it ha...
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March 14, 2018 43 mins
Owen has visited 46 different countries in his young life thus far. He has found an opportunity to provide significant professional experience in 6 countries (United States, Austria, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia). He has coached at all levels, from grassroots programs to professional organizations in many of those along his journey.
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A native of Vernon, British Columbia, David he took his first trip to Austria in 1999 to play baseball as an import player while in college. David founded International Baseball Community and the blog Baseball Jobs Overseas that has helped over 700 baseball and softball players successfully sign contracts with organizations in over 23 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
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Born David Andrew Turgeon on May 15, 1965, and the seventh child in the Turgeon family from New London, CT. He was drafted out of Davidson College in North Carolina in the 1987 MLB June Amateur Draft in the 22nd round by the New York Yankees. After age and injuries caught up with him, Dave knew it was time to turn the page and get started with his coaching career.
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February 9, 2018 51 mins
Born Korwin Jay DeHaan July 1976 in Pella, IA, Kory was fortunate to move up the levels of baseball without too much hiccup. From Little League through high school, on to college until he was drafted in the 7th Round of the 1997 MLB Amateur Draft out of Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. He was acquired by the Padres in October 1999 in the Rule 5 Draft and therefore required to remain on the roster from the start of the 2000 ...
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Pete brings unmatched experience and expertise to the development of baseball skills to players and coaches. His vast knowledge and worldwide presence have earned Pete immeasurable respect within the baseball community. His devotion to the game of baseball is greatly admired by those who have crossed his path.
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February 1, 2018 66 mins
Rick Magnante has a lot to share. He is a guy that can tell you first hand that loving this game will set you free. Following your passion and having trust in yourself first will bring you joy.  Magnante has been in and out and back into baseball as a professional player, scout, coach in the minor leagues with Milwaukee, San Diego, Detroit, Cleveland, and eventually Skipper in the Oakland organization for 13 years.
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September 29, 2017 66 mins

Since 1991 Alan, as a personal trainer and consultant, has worked with over 200 professional players, including 2002 Cy Young Award Winner Barry Zito, and All-Stars Dan Haren and Andrew Bailey. With a teachers training background in Yoga he positions athletes to best realize their potential on and off the playing field.

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The Delgado brothers explain the importance of relationships in baseball and how you can break into the business simply by shaking hands and introducing yourself. We learn about the amount of work involved in training an international prospect in Nicaragua as well as developing young players in the United Stated simultaneously.

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Arden shares his experiences and differences in making the transition from Division I college ball to the professional ranks. He stresses the advantages and importance of getting good grades to increase your scholarship opportunities.

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August 11, 2017 51 mins
He was pronounced dead after getting struck by a drunk driver at 8 yrs old. Keesee talks about getting knocked down over and over in baseball and in life and always finding a way to get up again.
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Drafted twice and didn’t sign China uses his education and passion for the game to change lives mentally and physically as a business leader in the sports community.
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12 year MLB veteran and US Olympian Brian Barden stays in the game to help mentor young players and prove there is a way to get recruited in college even if you are not a top prospect.
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