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HERE'S HOW YOU CAN ATTRACT MORE OPPORTUNITY WITH LITTLE ADDITIONAL EFFORT.... Supernatural is relating to an order of existence beyond the visible; it transcends the laws of nature. The uniform's appearance goes beyond how it looks. A first impression can last forever. This invisible agent that the uniform creates is sticky. Think about the differences between going into your local Starbucks and a downtown college coffee shop. There's nothing wrong with either, but the vibe is different from how they dress, service, and manage the shop. Spiker and Dave talk about the importance of the athlete's uniform and how it can provide and take the opportunity. WATCH THE PODCAST Follow on Twitter:  Spiker: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms Dave: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Three things to consider when moving forward in your career. The struggle is real especially when you're impatient. In this episode, David Birkby, brings forward three aspects of his life experience he wants players to consider.   The hard one is always the path you want to take. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

What's up everyone! This is a solo episode where I breakdown how I go through decisions. I also take notice of where there can be pitfalls. All of this is a real life evaluation of how i've made big choices.   Enjoy!   The book I mentioned in the episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

"What did the MRI say?" "I'm getting surgery." It seems like this is an occurring answer whenever you ask someone about the MRI. What if there was a non-surgical approach? This is the episode where I want to know the other option.  We have Dr. Ravi Yadava and Amy Morio of Performance Rehabilitation and Regeneration with us on the Closing Pitch. We DEEP DIVE into the possibility of an athlete staying away from career altering surgery. Connect with Dr. Ravi Yadava website: https://www.raviyadava.com/ message him on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaviYadavaPerformanceRehabilitationAndRegeneration --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Rafael Lopez is behind the mic! The former big league catcher shares his journey to the show. An expert in dugout culture, Raffy, gives his formula to making sure the vibe in the dugout is heading in the right direction.  Raffy has seen every dugout culture possible 1. High School  2. Junior College  3. D1- 4 Year  4. Affiliated Minor League Baseball 5. Major League Baseball   6. Independent Professional Baseball  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Evan Pratte, former division 1 college coach reacts to the culture inside travel baseball. He coaches at Mizzou, SLU, and Missouri State and we have him on the show to make a HUUUUUUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!    HE'S JOINING THE RAWLINGS TIGERS STAFF!!!!!   That's right! A former power 5 division 1 coach is joining the Tigers to handle recruiting, operations, and development. Learn more about what Coach Pratte thinks about the current landscape of travel baseball and the problems he would like to solve.   Twitter:  Evan Pratte: https://twitter.com/EPratte2 David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/spikerhelms  Rawlings Tigers Website:  www.rawlingstigers.com WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE!!! https://youtu.be/g3w82Adgx4g --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

It's a baseball podcast! AND we jump into how getting uncomfortable can be one of the best decisions when you have the potential to build something great. If you have an undying passion, YOU CAN'T BE BEAT. The soul with fire has all the power to win.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

In this episode, we have Coachballgame! A master of being able to teach young athletes how to play the game of baseball. He has a unique ability to grab the attention of 30-40 seven-year-olds and get them to love the game of baseball. His primary mission: get kids to love the game as much as he does!  If you're a person who is struggling to provide the joy of the game to your player or are wanting to learn a new method of teaching.... Coachballgame is your man.  Enjoy this journey we take you on with one of the best instructors in the game.  Follow Coachballgame Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachballgame/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachballgame?s=20 Find out if a Sandlot is coming to you! https://www.coachballgame.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!!! GIVE US A REVIEW!! Follow us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms https://twitter.com/David_Birkby --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

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I've been contemplating what it means to build a community. There's a lot of responsibility from the leader, but it's the people in the community that make it great. It takes everyone... How do you create those communities that just... you know...HAVE IT! It seems like success breeds inside the group, positive experiences are built everyday, and it seems like the participants get better everyday.  In this episode, I explore the inner workings of starting a team with chemistry.  Books YouTube Formula: https://www.amazon.com/YouTube-Formula-Algorithm-Audience-Revenue/dp/1119716020/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=youtube+formula&qid=1618453008&sr=8-1 Start With Why: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone-ebook/dp/B002Q6XUE4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=start+with+why&qid=1618453035&sr=8-1 Follow me on Twitter:  Spiker Helms: www.twitter.com/SpikerHelms  Listen to our podcast: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-p

Ikigai, is an ancient word used by the Okinawan's to help describe the reason for being. Pronounced as eek-e-kai, we explore the idea of how a vin-diagram becomes a golden compass for one's life.    Ikigai Diagram: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrismyers/2018/02/23/how-to-find-your-ikigai-and-transform-your-outlook-on-life-and-business/?sh=12cf7d002ed4 SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! (YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify) Ted Talk with Tim Tamashiro: https://youtu.be/pk-PcJS2QaU  Follow us on Twitter:  Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby: https://twitter.com/david_birkby Motivation for the episode  Sahil Blooms Tweet: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom/status/1376182757508845569?s=20 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

In this episode, we have Sahil Bloom. He is the Vice President of a private equity firm in the San Fransisco area.   He has been making tremendous waves in FinTwit where his twitter threads have been catching the eye of financial industry influencers.   In his most recent thread he laid out 10 competitive advantages that not only helped him in his athletic career, but his financial career too.   The former Stanford pitcher gives insights with deep thought into outlasting your competition.   Read his thread: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom/status...​ Twitter Follow:  Sahil Bloom: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom?s=20​Spiker Helms: https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms​David Birkby: https://twitter.com/David_Birkby​ Learn more about the Rawlings Tigers: www.rawlingstigers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

We've reached a point where we need to organize our episodes better. Player development is always in our minds eye.   As some of you might know, we have created a new podcast called the Tiger Interview Series. This podcast is focused on in-game, in-season, and in-career development. This will be the home base for baseball and softball conversations.   The Closing Pitch is moving forward with people, culture, and the winning lifestyle. We view this show as the life skills you create inside the game that can be used in your future work life. You will hear conversations on leadership, community, and communication.   We are excited for the challenge of managing two shows. It will better help us share the information you are looking for! We're looking forward to having you join in on the conversations. SUBSCRIBE:  Tiger Interview Series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rawlings-tigers-interview-series/id1553851157 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD__H8ow

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom's average fastball in 2020 was 98.6mph.  According to the New York Times, "In 2003, only one MLB pitcher threw at least 25 pitches reaching 100mph or more in that season. Only a decade later, eight pitchers hit that mark." In 2021, we could be witnessing the fastest game of baseball we have ever seen.  In this episode, we bring on Dr. Alexander Aleem, an Orthopedic Surgeon at Washington University-St. Louis. He specializes in elbows and shoulders.  We deep dive into the pitcher's arm and how players are trying to reach these milestones quicker and faster. We open the discussion around the risk and reward around chasing the elusive velocity number.  We also tackle questions on how youth and high school coaches can manage their pitchers, players deciding to train for velocity, and tackling the misconception that Tommy John's surgery helps gain velocity.  What are your thoughts around overthrowing? Should tournaments ban pitchers throw back-to-back

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What's the difference between the pro and the amateur? How does a high school players approach differ from a true professional baseball player?  Spiker and Dave go in depth about their own playing careers PLUS how they are on the same journey as the player who asked the question.    This episode has sports, business, start-up culture, journeyman mentality, and lifestyle strategies.    Enjoy!   Twitter:  Spiker Helms https://twitter.com/SpikerHelms David Birkby https://twitter.com/David_Birkby Rawlings Tigers https://twitter.com/Rawlings_Tigers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

On my first day into the athletic offices at Missouri State, there were notices posted on all the walls.   "ATHLETES DO NOT TAKE PHOTOCOPIES!"  Could my scholarship be revoked? Weird, crazy, right?   But there's an explanation.   In this Tiger Interview Series, we have Jared Waldhoff, who worked in a mid-major D1 school's compliance office. We open ideas around athletes starting businesses, being paid, and how the NCAA's job of maintaining amateur status is not easy. SUBSCRIBE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT!!!! PLEASE WRITE US A REVIEW! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message