Spiker

Have you ever played a new game with a group friends and you start having beginners luck? At some point, there's a veteran player who starts telling you all the things you can and cannot do. You ask, "Is that a rule?" They respond, "Well, it's an unwritten rule. It's the etiquette of the game, and it's a respectful thing to the other players." You end up accepting and start trying to accommodate your game to the unwritten rule...BUT, wait a minute?! If it's not written down and you can't refer to it. Why are we following it?! This is the basis of our conversation today. It is going against conventional thought to help outline why being an excellent unwritten rule follower prevents you from growing yourself and the game. GIVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS. GIVE US A FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY Follow the links below for us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawlingstigers Website: www.rawlingstigers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlingstig... If you want to be a Tiger team. Submit an applica

Some players are proactive and don't wait for directions. They need advice, but it's advice that will further advance their thinking. The top 1% of professionals in their respective fields have this trait.  A real high performer looks to build their career at any means possible, AND they will not wait for the opportunity to approach them. They take the opportunity given to them but also look for it.  Indecision is the thief of opportunity; inability to choose how to construct your day, unwillingness to see past your current goals to make bodacious ones, and forgoing expert advice to multiply it in your skills. The switch is in you being more proactive.  GIVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS. GIVE US A FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY Follow the links below for us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawlingstigers Website: www.rawlingstigers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlingstig... If you want to be a Tiger team. Submit an application at www.rawlingstigers.com to receive more inform

Do you remember in grade school when the teacher played the game telephone? Everyone gets in a line, and the teacher tells a short story. It's usually 1-2 sentences long. As your classmates relay the message, you wonder what it's going to be. You see people smiling, giggling, and it's finally your turn.  When you hear it, you look confused....is this what Ms. Deplanty said?!?  As you take a deep breath as everyone's staring at you, the teacher asks, "What was the story?" "The banana went to a donut shop. He asked for a cup of coffee with his creme. His name was Larry."  "Rumor has it." is the game of telephone in real life. We get sucked into these stories that have characters, situations, and objects mixed-up. When we hear the story, we quickly accept it at face value. This episode is to address this notion and talk about how we get stuck in a big game of telephone without even knowing it. We love knowing secrets, we enjoy insider information, and we want to bond with our friends. At what

Have you ever been excited about a project where you felt like you could take on the world?! I've been there too. The difference between the times I was able to deliver on this excitement, and when I ended up binge-watching my favorite show was me writing down my goals. There are plenty of internet gurus who have told you this, but it's usually in a strict and stringy format. I don't know about you, but this makes me unexcited about my future. In this episode we're going to go over the following: How to create your own story will allow you to write down your goals, which means you will be on a better track to accomplish them. We can't get married to our story because goals are ever-evolving, which means you're growing your skills and becoming a better version of yourself. How miss opportunities will allow you to write your most perfect story, which means you're mastering your craft. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Riding this one out solo - revisiting the Goliath mentality  - how some social norms can be deceptive   - the ego is a double edge sword --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Price wars are when multiple players in a space compete against one another in hopes to attract more customers by providing the cheapest price in the market. It's a slippery slope as purchasing brings about price changes until the competition is priced out of the market. Status wars have the same slippery slope. How do you win? What's the better route? How do you separate yourself? The best companies in the world are driven by giving more value than what they charge. They are consumed by not making the cheapest product, but the best product.  Listen to Episode 36 of the Closing Pitch. GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

The sequential internet guru... The person who speaks about skills you need to have, but has never applied them at a capacity to see if they work. We don't want to be those guys and never will be. When approaching this topic we're coming from a place of experience. These are skills we have learned from our encounters and conversations from the past 10 years of helping build a national club. These skills can easily be applied in any setting or place.  Here are six skills that we have found to built strong relationships in your organization or community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

First impressions are not easy, but what's even harder are the tough conversations. The similarities between first impressions and tough conversations is understanding the other persons point of view. Without being a cliche and just blurting out, "IT'S EMPATHY!" We're going to navigate our original struggles with starting  the unpleasant conversations and how respect plays a huge factor while delivering an uneasy conversation about playing time or being cut. Here are the "Do's" and “Do-not's" of tough conversations.

What-is-up-everybody! Welcome to another episode where Spiker shares a story that changed the outcome of his life in so many ways. He talks about how it was the most grueling year with uncertainty, skepticism, and a mountain of disappointment. It was a defining year for him. 

You can't plan it. You hear these things happening on the news, but how many people are really going to experience something like this.... You talk about it, but is it really going to happen?  This episode is a true life story from your co-hosts. 

I'll admit it, our team trash talks, BUT that's not the point. The reason for this episode is to give you mental weapons to neutralize and succeed over someone who is talking trash in front of you or even behind your back. You have to know why they're doing it....so don't take it personal, because that's exactly what they want you to do. They don't care if they're the bad guy. 

What do you do when you have an angry person in front of you? They are clearly emotional, distressed, frustrated, angry, and hate the situation. They're so mad to which that can't control how they're projecting themselves in conversation. What do you do? First, take a step back and listen to this episode. We speak on situations like these and give insight on how this is approached from an employee to boss, boss to employee, and peer-to-peer perspective.  Do you like the podcast? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

We're rapidly approaching 30 official episodes. This is not counting our bonus episodes and we wanted to breakdown why we started this podcast. We also want a chance to recognize this strong group of listeners. You guys have been freaking awesome! We thank you so much for the feedback. We have mission though and we want you to be a part of that mission. Take a listen and accept our challenge.  Do you like the podcast? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts. --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

In this episode, Spiker and Dave are talk about stepping on the gas. Comfortability can be an issue for anyone, but knowing you still haven't hit your ceiling is important to creating success. We're not stopping...our foot is on the pedal and it's on full tilt to the floor board. Do you like the podcast? GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Do you want to be recognized as a player or coach? Wondering how to build a winning lifestyle and culture? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts. --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

This bonus episode felt right. We're in the middle of the summer and people are wondering how do players get picked up. Here is a recording I did with a scout who knows what it takes.  Grading tools, players makeup, intangibles, team chemistry...this is how scouts think. Taking everything in consideration Torre Tyson explains his method behind finding the next Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols. He gives sound advice on how you should approach recruiting. Take a deep breath, relax, because this will give you great insight on how you should be approaching the game.  -----GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ------ What if the player wants to do one thing, but it is not is his best interest? How do you get the mission to all fourteen team members or a small group? When you look at a business or team, is this a good situation for me or is it not? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit ww.rawlingstigers.com --- Send in a voice m

Have you ever been in that moment where the air is thick? Or you started off the wrong track and you're not in the same wave or page with the other person? In this episode, we talk about how to win over the person you're speaking with. Spiker tells a story about meeting his wife's family and learning about the Indian customs. Dave speaks on the best way to create a chain of communication between you and an authoritative figure.  This is absolutely the best way to compliment us. Thank you for listening! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm?closing-pitch/message----- GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ----- To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit http://www.rawlingstigers.com We’d love for you to review our show on Apple Podcasts Are you wanting to learn more about the Rawlings Tigers and what we offer?   To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com  --- Send in a voi

Episode 26 Has a player ever told you that “I am too busy to do that” or “I don’t have enough time”? These phrases have been used by everyone, but how do you limit yourself or players from using those phrases? In this episode Spiker and Dave talk about overcoming poor time management as a person and baseball player. We also discuss college recruiting and how the player should be the main enforcer when trying to get a scholarship. Spiker mentions that success is not selfish, and Dave explains how there are two types of people that will help or hurt your success. We both mention that changing the way you think about things could change how you think and perform. Also, Intern Todd makes another appearance in this episode. He asks a question regarding how to rephrase “I am too busy to do that.” This is absolutely the best way to compliment us. Thank you for listening! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm?closing-pitch/message----- GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ---

I'm going solo on this episode. I want to jump into our TAG LINE: People, culture, and HOW TO CREATE A WINNING LIFESTYLE. I don't have all the answers, but this is my mission for this show. It's to deliver the things that have worked and haven't worked for me in my playing career. It also provides insight into what has worked for our organization.  Aaron Jaworowski is our president, and an observation I made early on, was his ability to get tasks done. He worked towards his goals through his everyday tasks. In this episode, I want to talk about the differences between tasks and goals.  -----GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ------ Follow the links below to learn more about the Tigers: Website: https://www.rawlingstigers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawlingstigers YouTube: https://youtu.be/3YtiUo5dYJg If you want to open up the conversation of forming your own team or making a switch to the Tigers please contact jaws@rawlingstigers.com  --- Send in a voice

How well do you know your employees, teammates, staff, players, or people? Are you able to develop the desired relationship where you can get things done? One of the youngest managers to ever coach a minor league game is now the minor league coordinator for an MLB organization and there's a good reason. He is one of the best at developing a relationship from the very start. He is also very well disciplined when it comes to understanding and growing with trends. He made a name for himself in college when he wrote a thesis on data management in baseball organizations.   The best part about this whole story is Jason never played a professional game in his life and he now plays a major role in one of the best minor league systems in the MLB. How did he do it? We go into his background and how he created this dream scenario of having a job in sports.  -----GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ------ What if the player wants to do one thing, but it is not is his best in

Creating a career in sports is becoming normal with the advancement of travel baseball and technology. Spiker has on two outstanding individuals who both have come from great colleges. Jeff is an Ivy League grad and Jon studied Economics at Pepperdine University. This conversation becomes more than about baseball. It's about life strategies, goals, and how to become the best version of yourself.  Thank you for listening! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message ------GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ------What if the player wants to do one thing, but it is not is his best interest? How do you get the mission to all fourteen team members or a small group? When you look at a business or team, is this a good situation for me or is it not? To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit http://ww.rawlingstigers.com We’d love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts --- --- Send in a voice message: https.//http:/