Spiker

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:/

Coaches, have you lost a player due to the lack of communication? Do you really know your players? Communicating and building a relationship with your players will help you discover who they are and what makes them trust you by using persuasion. Persuasion can be used to manipulate, but we teach you how to use it to become a better leader. We explain that establishing a culture is the most important key to success, having player leaders explain the team’s mission or goals, and using persuasion to get the best of out of your players. In this episode Spiker and Dave talk about persuasion. We explore what happens when you lose a player’s interest or trust as a coach. Spiker dives in his experience as a player and Dave talks about his experience as a coach. The rule 20/60/20 rule becomes a topic of conversation once again. YOUR ACTIONS WILL SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. We also have a special guest, Intern Todd, on this episode. He is a collegiate pitcher at Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Ohio. He gives us a questio

This is SCARY! Spiker starts the show by telling a story about the worst possibly thing that could happen. It's a fear most of us have. We want to be perfect and present ourselves in a respectable form. Sometimes we get in our own way and we elect not to take the path. A situation that could be the best thing for you ends up being a regrettable moment. Dave shares his side of cold calling and gives you insight on how he overcame it. If you like the episode please share it with a friend. This is absolutely the best way to give us a compliment. 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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  -------  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 Po

Generational change happens and we want the best for everyone, but does teaching through FEAR really help a student? Spiker and Dave dive into an email that was passed to them by a friend. After a conversation by two varying opinions and approaches that came up with this conclusion. What are your thoughts on communication, branding, and teaching approach?  ------- GET NOTIFIED WHEN WE UPLOAD A NEW EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE and GIVE US A REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ------- Are you wondering how to build a baseball or softball team that is streamlined?  To explore this topic and have a conversation with Dave, Aaron, or myself visit www.rawlingstigers.com and fill out a team application.  ------ We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts. Also use the link below to submit your own audio wave tot he show. Record your own voice.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Let me know if this story resonates with you. A small, weak, unexpecting character with determination rises from the ranks and finds himself or herself amid in front of a giant entity. The battle is well fought with many spectacular scenes. In an unforeseen moment, the unexpecting character finds the blow that brings him to victory. We all love this story, but is this an accurate depiction of those who have winning longevity? Do they repeat this story in their life? What is their mindset going into their most significant battles?   -------  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 review the new legislation that was handed down by the NCAA this past week. They give a tactical game plan to get yourself recruited in 2020 and beyond. The strategies said on this show can be applied now and into the future. Don't just sit still! Listen to this show and take notes to develop your plan.  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

What's the end goal? Are you wanting to be well-known or famous? Is being well-know or famous a good thing? Is it desirable. Spiker and Dave go down the path and entertain the idea of how to become well-known or famous. Spiker brings up a good point around the various degrees of the topic and Dave gives a simple comparison.  What's your thoughts on becoming well-know or famous? Send in your 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

In this bonus episode of the Closing Pitch, Spiker sits down with Tom Davidson of Pastime Tournaments to speak on the summer 2020. The conversation took an interesting take and they also spoke on the youth sports industry and how it's evolving. This episode first aired on Instagram LIVE on the Rawlings Tigers account.  ------ 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 Sponsorships: off for this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/message

Spiker received a text message late at night from a Tiger player. In this episode, we are going to the underbelly of the Rawlings Tigers and giving you an inside look into a conversation that Spiker and Dave have on an annual basis with their players. Below you will find the original text message from their player and how the show is tailored.  Questions:  First I was wondering about how you would manage the blast. I got the blast sensor and was wondering how you would recommend using it. Would you use it every time you hit or like once a week. Also, what stats are the most important to you and what should I watch for on the sensor? Second, I’m and 8th grader and 2 goals that I’ve had for a while now are making the varsity team as a freshman and making the black team for the tigers. What should I do for both my physical and mental game to make sure I’m able to achieve this goal? Third, I now baseball is extremely mental. How would you recommend training the mental parts of the game? I work very

"I am quarantined out!" exclaimed Spiker. In this episode, we go to the comment board section of our YouTube Channel from a Cincinnati listener named Coach Hall. He delivered a very interesting question around motivating young athletes. Spiker and Dave take the question even further and talk about motivation and how you can motivate a team by doing this one thing.  ------ Thank you everyone for the unbelievable support. The text messages, tweets, and emails have been great. Please share this podcast with a friend and give us a review. This is the biggest compliment we could receive.  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

Whats the cross section of MLB, Olympic Ski, and The X-Games? Let me give you hint: it's a person. His name is Bret Kelly. He is currently with EXOS, which is an athletic performance business that helps train athletes. They are best known for helping NFL combine athletes prepare for the event and the draft. EXOS just doesn't do football and Bret Kelly explains. He goes in depth about his career and how you as an athlete can maximize your performance at home. Enjoy this BONUS EPISODE of the Closing Pitch and if you're a repeat listener please give us a review. It will only take you 5 minutes.  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/mes

At some point we lose our confidence. This could be culmination of events or surrounding ourselves with a toxic environment. In reality though we can find its' origin in our own insecurities and belief systems. In this episode Spiker and Dave talk about insecurities. Spiker tells a story about how he used a 2 lane highway and music to battle his future self. Dave talks about a player he used to coach that approached things a lot different. We hope you enjoy this episode. Share your own stories with us by sending us a DM.  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 --- Send in a voice message: https://