Billy Mote had a passion to play DI baseball...and made it happen.

Billy played at Baylor University, and spent another DI program at Creighton University, a JUCO, and finished at an NAIA...so Billy has as much experience as anyone to share his experience at nearly every level of collegiate baseball.

But like me and many other players, he was undersized at 5'7", 110 lbs in high school. In this episode, he explains his process and mentality that allowed him to become a Big 12 baseball player.

Billy shares the power of goal-setting, a mentor, and visualization - and his whole social presence is dedicated to the mental aspects that can transform an athlete's game and open opportunities.

Check him out @findingbelief on social and listen to his Focus Forge Podcast if you're a high school and older athlete looking to improve the most impactful aspect of your game - the mental.

You may be one of @jakesavicki's 600K followers on social media because of his baseball video commentary.

But as a former college ballplayer and Carlsbad, CA varsity baseball coach...he was able to provide some awesome perspective for both players and coaches in this episode.

We talk about:

• how baseball recruiting is changing
• what he looks for out of players as a former SoCal (elite competition) head coach
• the reality behind the curtain of baseball recruiting
• tips of how players CAN play in college
• the NEEDED perspective for coaches

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Players and coaches, this is a resource for you. Hope you find this time valuable!

EVERY ATHLETE needs to give this a listen. As a 5'2" 16-year-old throwing 80, Joey Laurer didn't pitch a single Varsity inning and still committed D1, where he currently pitches today.

Still undersized as a pitcher, Joey worked his way with the mentorship of his dad and uncle to 95 MPH and dominance on the mound...at times. However, after more than a decade of swimming and throwing, Joey was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome before his first college season. "I couldn't feel the ball in my hands".

This led Joey to a lack of control and ultimately a 60.00 ERA his sophomore season - hence his social handle @60eraguy. But if you watch Joey's content, he has a unrelenting work ethic, mindset and commitment to his craft to overcome this unforeseen obstacle - grounded by his faith.

As someone who also has Jesus in the center of my life, I am glad Joey shares the role his faith plays in his life because for players that consider themselves religious, leaning into belief and prayer can really be such a beneficial way to combat worry and anxiety - feelings that come from a place other than God as Joey describes.

I am sure if you give a listen, you will take away value that can help you on your journey. If so, please leave a 5-star review as it will help me continue to get great guests like Joey.

Make sure you follow him, particularly if you're a pitcher, on all platforms - @60eraguy.

Ian Jenkins is one of the fastest growing baseball figureheads on social media due to his knowledge of hitting, big-league power he showcases, relentless dedication to his craft, high-quality content, and his résumé.

Jenk speaks of his experience playing at some of the most competitive high schools in the country where he was an MLB Draft Pick, then sharing his college experience at University of South Carolina (known powerhouse), Miami Dade JUCO where he led the nation in HR, and Lander University.

My guy shares so much valuable information to athletes of any sport by sharing his experience and speaking directly about the things that made him successful, and the things he would've done differently to make him thrive even more.

If you don't follow Jenk already, you need to if you're an aspriring high-level athlete or if you are already...and defnitely if you're a hitter - follow @ianjenkins_hitting on all platforms.

Very excited to see my guy Jenk at Not Your Average Baseball Camp coming to Dallas in January 2024. Look out for our content together then!

Drew Richard (@d.r.hitting), one of my best baseball buddies, joins to talk about his story playing HS ball at a school with a 50-person graduating class, onto DIII, and how he made it to hit homeruns in the pros.

Drew and I were coaches together at Not Your Average Baseball Camp (NYABC), and we meshed immediately. We are both goofs that love baseball, and have immense passion for teaching what we know to others. Our emphasis on fundamentals and communication are key topics for players and coaches to understand.

He was also a powerlifter and speaks to athletes who are in the recruiting process and how physique can help your recruitability.

Please leave a review and me what you liked! Drew and I could've continued for hours so he'll be sure to be back!

Unfortunately, so many athletes miss out maximizing their potential.

There are a lot of factors that go into making an athlete: mindset, discipline, physique, athleticism, coachability, and so on.

But the x-factor that has an immense effect on everything else is guidance.

Particularly speaking to high school ball and the college recruiting process within that,

it’s so important to have real resources and information on how to navigate that life-altering process as teenager

Here I share some tangible advice on how to can take steps to prepare for the college recruiting process, how to network, and how to build your recruiting profile.

I am sure to make more content relating to this very important, potentially life-altering, topic so stay tuned and subscribe!

If you're an athlete, I am speaking to you. In my 20s, my experience as an athlete is not too far behind. And now as a coach of all age levels, I have a wide-range of experience and perspective to share for the purpose of helping players, parents, and fellow coaches.

I have a unique perspective growing up in New Hampshire and not having the best resources to have me reach the highest levels. So much of what I know now could have potentially changed my life.

I believe my purpose is to share this with you, with the help of the best guests I can find. Follow @icoachbaseball and see you soon.