Ball Was Life
Encourage and inspire former athletes to truly realize the value they bring to life after sports. Highlighting the traits, skills, and abilities they gain from a competitive athletic background. Hopefully entertaining along the way!
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Episodes
25 episodes
#24 - Father and Sons
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!This episode, Mark Vogler and Andrew Vogler join for a family conversation. We discuss a fathers perspective of his time in sports and later raising 2 sons in sports as well!
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1:05:25
#23 - SPECIAL GUEST: Spencer Holcomb
Former college baseball player and current high school coach/teacher Spencer Holcomb joins to talk about strong work ethic and passion for baseball, helping kids become better athletes and people!
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:21:39
#22 - SPECIAL GUEST: Andrew Vogler
Former JUCO baseball player Andrew Vogler joins. We chat about growing up in a competitive sports family, grinding it out at a junior college, trying to work/graduate during COVID, and much more!
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:13:06
#21 - SPECIAL GUEST: Reece "Lightning" Hampton
Former professional baseball player and current Banana Ball star Reece Hampton joins to talk about his passion for baseball and how that has given him unique opportunities!Check out Reece and the Savannah Bananas/Party Animals with the "...
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1:02:39
#20 - Graduation Season and The Next Game
It's graduation season and the 20th episode! Congratulations to all the graduates! We discuss our experience of school and sport coming to an end. How to handle the life change, tips for the future and lots of fun discussions. ...
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1:07:42
#19 - SPECIAL GUEST: Jesse Gonzales
Former JUCO and D1 college baseball player Jesse Gonzales joins. We discuss growing up in Colorado, working hard at junior college and D1 programs, the journey through difficult times and more!
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1:15:43
#18 - SPECIAL GUEST: Brantley Horton
Former collegiate football player Brantley Horton joins to discuss his experience playing at the Naval Academy, time spent in the Marine Corps and how his time in the military led to success in the business world.
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54:18
#17 - SPECIAL GUEST: Michael Caldwell
Former collegiate baseball player Michael Caldwell joins us to discuss his experience playing, and how he became successful on the journey from construction work to the mortgage world.
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1:08:52
#16 - SPECIAL GUESTS: Brandt & Rebecca Bronico
Power couple Brandt and Rebecca Bronico join to discuss playing collegiate soccer and meeting each other, getting drafted in the MLS draft, and running an AirBnB business!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:06:58
#14 - SPECIAL GUEST: Eddie Hull
Former collegiate baseball player turned business owner, athletic director and head coach, Eddie Hull shares some great info. We discuss his time as a player and how that experience shaped his coaching/leadership career.Go check out the...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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58:57
#13 - The Art of Time Management
Be in control of your time! Master the art of time management, watch stress leave and success follow.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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53:24
#12 - SPECIAL GUEST: Natalee Jarrett
Former 2-sport athlete Natalee Jarrett shares how her experiences playing sports as a kid led to a fulfilling career. Her competitive drive and passion blazed a path to the business side of athletics.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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55:23
#11 - SPECIAL GUEST: Braxton Lane
Former 2 sport athlete Braxton Lane joins to talk about his background in sports and the lessons he learned. His time as a pro baseball player, college football player, and now successful sales person.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:00
#10 - Good to Great: Embrace Being Coachable
Everyone needs a coach! If you are coachable, you can elevate your skillset to the next level.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:36
#9 - The Unbeatable Mind: Positive and Strong Mindset
The battle between your ears creates the most impact. Your mentality and mindset either pulls you down, or pushes you forward.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:28
#8 - Unleashing Confidence Created by Sports
Confidence is key! The belief you have in yourself will take you a long way in sports, but also in life. Where does it come from and how do you harness it?
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:49
#7 - SPECIAL GUEST: Brock Hudgens
Former professional baseball player, current CEO and Co-founder of Play'n Sports, Brock Hudgens joins the show. Go check out the website: http://playnsports.com and follow them on all social platfor...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:42
#6 - The Power of a Strong Work Ethic
Everyone has heard it before.... hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. Having a strong work ethic is so important for more than just sports.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:08
#5 - Leadership that Transcends Sports
Leadership created by sports translates to life. The lessons learned as a leader when competing leaves an impact.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:57
#4 - SPECIAL GUEST: Dale Jarrett
Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver Dale Jarrett joins to share his life stories and experiences!
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:18:25
#3 - How to Handle Adversity and Failure
Difficult times and adversity are inevitable. How we respond to failure is the most important part of creating future success.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:53
#2 - Importance of Your Network and Relationships
Life is about relationships! The ones built through your network can create a positive impact in life after sports.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:01