Stepping Up To The Plate

Nate played with Berkshire Baseball in High School and went onto help them win Championships in “06 and ’07. He then played for the Barnstormers and is now heading to Mexico playing AAA Baseball with the Tijuana Toros where it‘s a 9-inning Carnival! In Part 2 Nate talks about his perspective of the evolution of Berkshire Baseball to BIG Vision!

Nate played with Berkshire Baseball in High School and went onto help them win Championships in “06 and ’07. He then played for the Barnstormers and is now heading to Mexico playing AAA Baseball with the Tijuana Toros where it‘s a 9-inning Carnival!

Dan talks to Erin Dallago, Director of Development with Berks County YMCA, about their Marsh Madness Event held at Blue Marsh Lake. Yes, Dan is going swimming!

David Farrar, General Manager of Santander Arena, talks with Dan Clouser, President of BIG Vision, about creating a vibrant downtown for Reading, PA. This collaborative effort to bring exciting events to downtown Reading is an integral part of revitalization efforts.

William Hollis is a former arena football player sidelined by an injury. That is just one of many hurdles William had to overcome in his life. Former football coach Bernie Nowatarski was a true lifeline for William, becoming a mentor and pseudo father. Today William is a motivational speaker, here is his story.

Brian Engelhardt, author of 'Reading's Big League Exhibition Games', shares the stories behind the history of the game of baseball as it unfolded in Berks County including the time George Washington Bradley, former Reading, PA resident threw the first National League no-hitter on July 15, 1876.

Dan talks to Brandon about the transition of playing baseball for fun and playing baseball as a business. Tough talk, great tips, many lessons - BIG Vision Foundation and Brandon Shimo!

Dan talks to Berkshire Baseball (a.k.a. BIG Vision Foundation) alumni Zac Schneider and Pete Jordan about the perks, benefits, and legacy of being part of BIG Vision Foundation.

Dan talks to Chantee about the powerful reasons that BIG Vision Foundation gives back and what that means to the community and to the employees!

Dan talks to Michelle Lorah, Owner of The Perk Up Truck, and Pier Ignozzi-Shaffer, Community Volunteer, about their roles in coordinating the Cups of Compassion Event and also talk about the impact this event has on the community.

Dan hands the microphone over to Guest Host - Gamalier Nieves, Creative Director, The PEOPLE Chronicles, so he can interview Minister Jesus Guemero, a.k.a. Pastor Jay about the impact this event has on the Spanish community.

Dan talks to Reggie McMullen, Owner of Reggie's Cafe, about her participation in Cups of Compassion and what this event not only means to the community but how it has touched her life as well.

Darren talks to Dan about his experiences with BIG Vision Foundation and how those early days helped him today with Bricks for Kidz!

Dan talks to Eric about his love of baseball and how this sport develops our youth both on the field and off the field.

On location at the Big Vision Foundation Awards Banquet, Keynote Speaker and fellow Big Vision Alumni, Andrew Ball talks to Dan about how Big Vision Foundation played an enormous role in his journey to the Tampa Bay Rays!

Dan talks to Zeke about his impression of Big Vision and his thoughts about how the world of Sports is so intertwined with this thing called "life"!

Dan and Del conclude this four part series with an important lesson for parents and students about choosing the right school based on what the right "fit" is not where the best sports program is. Important life lessons.

Dan and Del talk about all aspects of Youth Sports in this 4 part series. In part 3 - the focus is on playing sports for the love of the game not the chance of a scholarship!

Dan and Del talk about all aspects of Youth Sports in this 4 part series. In Part Two - Del and Dan spotlight the role of parents in the culture of youth sports.

Dan and Del talk about all aspects of Youth Sports in this 4 part series. This is the series you want to listen to if you have children in sports!