You'll hear from a father who raised a first-round draft pick after his son's battle with cancer, a Division I head coach redefining toughness and leadership, an MLB All-Star revealing the truth behind the pro grind, and a mindset expert helping parents protect their child's confidence and love for the game. Each voice offers a different angle, but together they deliver one powerful message: in travel baseball, the real win isn't exposure- it's who your child becomes along the way.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
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Why skills and stats mean nothing without self-awareness and belief.
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How parents can listen, support, and guide without adding pressure.
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What MLB players and coaches say separates the few who make it from everyone else.
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Why culture, values, and brotherhood define true programs -not exposure or trophies.
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How to help your child love the game for life, even when the system tries to take that away.
Whether you're a coach, player, or parent, these conversations will change how you see travel baseball- and what it really means to "make it."
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🎧 More powerful episodes:
➡️ Craig Holman on Development Over Exposure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyz456
➡️ TJ Bruce on Building Men, Not Just Players: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44mjEDRc5S4
➡️ Derek Norris on the Mental Side of Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cl33Exfb3M
➡️How Parenting Limits Future Big Leaguers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6opkFoZD-sY
ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD
Matt Hannaford is a 25-year veteran MLB agent who's represented MVPs, All-Stars, and first-round draft picks. Through the Most Valuable Agent podcast, he helps parents and players cut through the noise and focus on what really works.
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