On this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast, I FINALLY sat down with a local coach, Eric Davis, to answer some of the listeners' burning coaching questions. Eric and I tackle topics like how to pick the "best" players, hitting, fielding, practice, mindset, my baseball journey, and MORE! I hope you get all of your questions answered and you can take something away from my advice. It's time to get your mind right and get your game right. Tune in and share!
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr
Jim Leyland (or as the Detroit Tiger Community knows him, Skip) joins me on this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast! It is truly a pleasure to not only have been managed by one of the best, but to now have the opportunity to pick his brain on topics that are important to me and to the future of baseball. We talk about what it was like to manage some of the best Big Leaguers ever, how expectations are very high for young ball players, how important your attitude towards the game is, and M...
Feb 21, 2019•40 min
Nick Castellanos joins me on this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast! Nick is a good buddy of mine from the Big Leagues and always a pleasure to talk to. Nick has some amazing insights on the game and how to deal with things like transitioning to playing different positions and how to stay away from dwelling on the negatives! Another raw take on what it's like to play professionally. His "turn the page" mentality has gotten him through the inconsistencies of the Big Leagues...listen to f...
Feb 13, 2019•55 min
Matt Tuiasosopo joins me today on this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast! Matt is an amazing role model, even better friend, and know the grind just as much as I do. We talk about our humbling personal experiences in the MLB journey, how adversity is always on the path towards greatness, and how greatness is contagious! Subscribe, tune in, and share! It's time to get your mind right.
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 15 min
World Series CHAMP, Ian Kinsler, joins me on this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast! We dive right into working in a world full of criticism, how to dictate what advice to actually listen to, what/who the catalyst for Kinsler's career was, and if being bigger/faster/stronger is really the best. Some fan questions have been answered! Subscribe, tune in, and share! It's time to get your mind right and Get Your Game Right.
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 12 min
From playing 10 years in the Big Leagues to becoming an endurance athlete, Eric Byrnes is here with me today to talk through it all! We talk about redirecting your passion, living in the NOW, being present over perfect, and focusing on what you CAN control. Subscribe, tune in, and SHARE! It's time to get your mind right and Get Your Game Right.
Jan 15, 2019•55 min
The man, the myth, the LEGEND, Gene Lamont joins me today on this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast! With over 50 years of experience in the game of baseball, this guy truly has the knowledge to know what he's talking about. From playing to coaching, Gene has seen it all! We talk about Gene's baseball experience, if analytics help you WIN games, his relationship with Jim Leyland, and more! Tune in, subscribe, and SHARE! It's time to get your mind right....
Jan 04, 2019•46 min
Michigan natives, Chad and James Hampton, join me on this episode of the Get Your Game Right podcast! Hunting and faith are something that I hold near and dear to my heart, but how do they relate? Psalms 14:2 "The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God." Hunting the Truth Ministries has an extremely interesting take on how hunting relates to living out the Word of God, you definitely don't want to skip over this one! It's time to get y...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Good friend and fellow Detroit Tiger, Brennan Boesch, joins me on this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast! We talk about how expectations take the fun out of the game, how to be consistent instead of reinventing the wheel, and the importance of taking full advantage of the incredibly small windows of opportunity you are given in life. "I didn't make $300 million, but I got an education in who I am as a man and to me, that's valuable." Subscribe, tune in, and SHARE! It's time to get your ...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Jim Willems joins me on this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast! Jim is an avid and very talented bow hunter in the Kansas area. I talk with Jim about the thrill AND importance of hunting, the Pope and Young Club, and how anti-hunters are just messing with the natural path of existence. Subscribe and tune in to listen to this episode!
Dec 14, 2018•58 min
Brett Cummins, trainer and performance coach from 180 Sports Performance in Georgia, joins me on this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast! The Tommy John Epidemic is running rampant in young baseball players. Are they getting strong too quick? Are they getting strong the right way? We ask Brett his thoughts on this topic and much more! Interested in Brett's training products? Visit brettcumminstraining.com to get better this winter season! Subscribe, tune in, and share!
Nov 26, 2018•45 min
On this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast with Andy Dirks, my good buddy from the Detroit Tigers, Quintin Berry joins me to reflect on his MLB career! 13 years in the big leagues, 16 teams, and many many commonalities in our paths. We talk about how to deal with the haters, how soaking up EVERY moment and making the most out of every situation on your way to the top is crucial, and more! Thanks so much, Quintin, again for taking the time to talk to me and my listeners! Subscribe and tun...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Tim McCormick, former NBA basketball player of 8 years, fellow Detroiter, fellow native of Clarkston, and ESPN analyst joins me on this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast! We talk about Tim's new found NBA meaning, how simply having a game plan will turn your dreams into reality, and MORE. Subscribe and tune in to get your mind right!
Nov 14, 2018•43 min
Casper Wells, former professional outfielder and Detroit Tiger, joins me on this episode of Get Your Game Right! In this special two segment pod (funny story....Casper got pulled over while recording this, listen to hear the full story) we talk about the importance of the right attitude, overcoming peaks and valleys in your baseball career (and life in general), and more! "Quit or figure out a way to get motivated to do more." Subscribe and tune in to get your mind right and Get Your Game Right!
Nov 06, 2018•46 min
Mac Watts, an amazing new country music artist, joins me today on the Get Your Game Right Podcast! Like many people out there, Mac had a dream of making it big in a sport- hockey in particular. Listen to this twist in his journey which involves an xbox, a guitar, and realizing that it's okay to let go of a dream and pick up another. Tune in to subscribe and listen! It's time to get your mind right.
Oct 31, 2018•46 min
Justin Rose, a WXYZ sports broadcaster here in Detroit, MI, joins me today to talk about how every step of the journey to success is incredibly important! There are no shortcuts to success and the journey is the KEY to learning. We also talk about the links between sports broadcasting and baseball and much more! Tune in to get your mind right with this episode of the Get Your Game Right Podcast. Share, share, share!
Oct 24, 2018•52 min
Justin Henry joins me today to talk about amateur scouting, consistency on and off the field, and pushing yourself out of the stigma of "you're not going to make it". Tune in and subscribe for more!
Oct 18, 2018•53 min
Torii Hunter joins me today to talk about accepting failure, finding growth in being uncomfortable, how success is an ongoing process, and MORE! Trust me, you do NOT want to miss this one. Subscribe and tune in to listen to what Torii has to say and I promise you your outlook on how you play the game will change.
Oct 12, 2018•30 min
Ty Lyons joins me to talk about community influence, giving back, the importance of a strong coach mindset, and more! Is the aspect of having fun in the game of baseball being drawn out by travel organizations? Tune in to see our take on it!
Oct 09, 2018•58 min
Andy Barkett, the assistant hitting coach for the Boston Red Sox joins me today to talk about the upcoming playoff series agains the Yankees, differences between the minors and the majors, expectations vs. freedom, WHAT goes into being a good hitter, and more! Tune in and subscribe!
Oct 04, 2018•32 min
Luke Naccarato joins me today to talk about the importance of confidence, working hard to get where you want to go, and setting attainable goals! Subscribe to hear more!
Oct 01, 2018•49 min
Alex Nettey, a buddy of mine from the early baseball days! Alex played for the University of Notre Dame and then went on to being highly involved in CrossFit. Are there similarities between baseball and CrossFit? Listen to find out!
Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 56 min
Tyler Flemming, a past teammate of mine at Wichita State, joins me today to talk about achieving great success no matter where you come from, how competition fuels success, showcase teams, and more! Get your head right, get you game right, and tune in!
Sep 11, 2018•51 min
Chad Durbin, former MLB player of 14 seasons, is here with me today to talk about his baseball journey. This man faced a lot of struggles going through the process to make it to the big leagues, but here is how he made it to the top! From injuries, physical therapy, helping other achieve success, to finally making a name for himself in the big leagues. You love to listen to his story!
Sep 10, 2018•39 min
Kurt David from the show "The Glory Days" is here to talk with me about athletes transitioning from their glory days to every day life after the game. Are there commonalities among athletes? How did they succeed after the transition? Listen to find out!
Sep 05, 2018•54 min
Brad Rolffs originally reached out to me on my Facebook page giving me some pretty harsh criticisms about one of my past podcasts. Did I see them as harsh? Absolutely not! Get Your Game Right LOVES feedback, good or bad. Listen to what Brad had to say and the amazing input he had to give. Give us your best feedback on our GYGR facebook page (@getyourGR) and you could end up on this podcast!
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 5 min
We have the current coach of Central Missouri (past coach at Hutchinson Community College, where we crossed paths) talking with me today about how focusing on the small aspects of the game will ensure TEAM success.
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Join me and my former youth coach, Jeff, as we talk about travel baseball, showcases, instant gratification, and more!
Aug 06, 2018•41 min
Wichita State baseball was blessed with Brent Kemnitz as their pitching coach for 38 seasons! Join me as we talk about technology in baseball, what it takes to stand out as a pitcher, and more...
Aug 03, 2018•53 min
I'm here with my most influential childhood coach, Dan Naccarato, to talk about what set him apart as my greatest coach of all time!
Aug 01, 2018•50 min
