Most athletes are told there’s a “right way” to make it play year-round, get exposure, and commit early. But what if that path is actually holding them back? In this episode of Coach & Counselor, we sit down with Trey Woosley, a former professional baseball player, Division I athlete, and current athletic director and highContinue reading “The “Normal” Path in Sports… Is Why Most Athletes Struggle: Trey Woosley”
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Why High Performance Doesn’t Equal Fulfillment
This week on Coach & Counselor, we’re joined by Sheri Riley, founder of Exponential Living, peak performance coach, and trusted advisor to elite athletes, executives, and global organizations.After achieving her dream career in the music industry, Sheri found herself successful but unfulfilled. That turning point led her to uncover a powerful truth: success without personalContinue reading “Why High Performance Doesn’t Equal Fulfillment”
The Coach Behind the Coach: The Hidden Side of Leadership
After coaching at elite high schools and the collegiate level, including multiple championship runs and NCAA tournament appearances, Cooper saw a gap in the game—there was support for athletes, but almost none for the coaches leading them. Today, he works with coaches across multiple sports, helping them manage pressure, lead with clarity, and build successContinue reading “The Coach Behind the Coach: The Hidden Side of Leadership”
Be the Voice That Builds Better Athletes | Why Confidence Isn’t Built by Accident- Ashlie Rowley
Ashlie Rowley, former University of Florida catcher and team captain, has spent more than 20 years developing athletes across every level of the game—from youth softball to collegiate competition and beyond.After her playing career, she went on to coach at the University of Tennessee, contributing to a Women’s College World Series run and earning recognitionContinue reading “Be the Voice That Builds Better Athletes | Why Confidence Isn’t Built by Accident- Ashlie Rowley”
You’re More Than Your Sport: Mental game & Confidence
Skip navigation Create You’re More Than Your Sport: Mental game & Confidence In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, we sit down with Camryn Cottrell, head coach of Blackfoot High School girls soccer in Idaho, AYSO coach and administrator, and a mentor working across youth, club, and high school soccer. Camryn started coaching atContinue reading “You’re More Than Your Sport: Mental game & Confidence”
Great Coaches Don’t Just Build Hitters… They Build Humans | Tim Jones
Tim Jones, owner of Clubhouse Pittsburgh and coach with the Rawlings Tigers Pittsburgh sector, brings more than 20 years of experience developing hitters—from youth baseball to the professional level. Over the course of his career, he has helped more than 60 athletes reach the college ranks and guided players on to professional baseball. But forContinue reading “Great Coaches Don’t Just Build Hitters… They Build Humans | Tim Jones”
The Legacy of a Player’s Coach: Culture. Trust. Legacy.
Mike Ryan has spent 29 years coaching baseball, including 26 years at Loganville High School in Georgia, where he has led the program to eight state championships and three runner-up finishes.But for Mike, the real legacy of a coach isn’t measured in trophies.In this episode of The Coach & The Counselor, Mike shares what itContinue reading “The Legacy of a Player’s Coach: Culture. Trust. Legacy.”
From Big Leagues to Big Impact: Rich Austin
In this episode of Coach & Counselors, we sit down with Richard Austin a former Minnesota State Mankato standout, 13-year professional baseball player, Team USA representative, and Frontier League Hall of Fame inductee. Rich takes us through his journey from collegiate athlete to the professional ranks, including signing with the Kansas City Royals and competingContinue reading “From Big Leagues to Big Impact: Rich Austin”
Inside the Modern Baseball Machine: Travel Ball, Tech & Truth
Todd Friedman has lived nearly every chapter of the game: All-State shortstop, Cape Cod League competitor, state championship coach, financial services professional, and now Head of Sales at WIN Reality in the sports technology space.In this episode, we go inside the modern baseball machine, the world of travel ball, recruiting pressure, data-driven training, and theContinue reading “Inside the Modern Baseball Machine: Travel Ball, Tech & Truth”
No Quit Culture: Determination, Development, and Dominance
For Coach Aaron Graves, winning starts long before the scoreboard. A 12-year coaching veteran across travel, college, and high school baseball, including a remarkable 97–5 stretch at Riverdale Baptist High School, Aaron has built a reputation for developing not just talent, but toughness.But his perspective on resilience didn’t start in the dugout. As a youngContinue reading “No Quit Culture: Determination, Development, and Dominance”
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