Kyle Brennan is a former Division I catcher at the University at Buffalo and a professional baseball coach. He is the founder of Brennan Performance, a business focused on athlete development, and currently works as a low-A hitting coach.
00:00 Intro
05:11 Parenting and Coaching: Lessons from a Dog's Swim
11:07 The Role of Trust in Coaching and Parenting
16:53 The Influence of Family and Environment on Sports
23:05 Role Models in Baseball: Finding Inspiration
31:22 The Journey to Becoming a Catcher
38:06 Transitioning to Travel Baseball
45:05 Self-Assessment and Competition
55:05 The Role of Training and Motivation
01:00:04 Influence of Coaches and Parental Support
01:07:11 The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:15:49 Perceptions vs. Reality in Baseball
01:24:51 Navigating College Decisions
01:39:00 Becoming a Division I Athlete
01:45:37 Understanding What Coaches Look For
01:51:34 Transitioning from Player to Leader
01:58:36 Injury and Its Impact on Career Path
01:59:00 The Shift to Exercise Science and Physical Therapy
02:10:40 Recognizing Talent: The Journey Begins
02:18:27 Transitioning to Coaching: Embracing New Roles
02:25:16 Building a Brand: The Catching Machine
02:30:19 Navigating Identity: The Shift from Player to Coach
02:36:15 Professional Growth: Coaching in the Minor Leagues
02:48:30 Finding Purpose: The Journey to Double A Coaching
02:54:26 Navigating Career Decisions in Baseball
03:02:22 The Importance of Skills Acquired Along the Journey
03:07:57 The Ongoing Journey of Growth and Learning
03:13:59 The Role of Character in Career Opportunities
03:16:46 Podcast Outro.
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