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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

Subscribe!!!!! Todd Lawler is in the HOUSE! Co-founder of Tourney Machine, the innovating product that helped streamline tournament schedules.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Jon Moscot of Blast Motion rallies us in on how to speak the data language. SUBSCRIBE like it’s 2004!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!  Rate and review our show---> 5 STARS  Jason Bell is a Minor League Coordinator for the Houston Astros. The last time he was on the show we spoke on player development. Listen to his first appearance on episode 24.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

The feeling is real, the vibe is true, what's next?  Where do we go from here?  We level with you on the true feeling of being burned out.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

First ever Christmas Show!  Learn if Dave or myself were ever close to getting fired.  What is family and can you consider a team one?  Current events on in youth sports is about to explode SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW.  RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Brian Fitzmaurice is the owner and operator of Fitzmaurice Performance. Well versed in multiple areas of expertise we are breaking down common barriers of an amateur athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Recorded in December 2020, the NCAA has made new announcements. We review it and give our thoughts on how you can be better prepared for your chance to be seen.  SUBSCRIBE! SHARE GIVE US A REVIEW  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message