In this episode of the Base Path podcast, Dan Guttenplan interviews Pat Vigilio, founder and director of Baseball U CT, about the intricacies of travel baseball. Since 2006, Baseball U CT has developed numerous college-level players through rigorous training, open tryouts, and a focus on producing well-rounded student-athletes. Pat discusses the program's comprehensive approach, including their mental performance academy to help players handle the pressures of the sport and modern challenges like social media. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of college baseball recruitment and the impact of the transfer portal.
Topics
00:17 The World of Travel Baseball with Pat Vigilio
01:37 Challenges and Realities of Travel Baseball
02:28 Player Development and Recruitment Strategies
04:23 The Importance of Practice and Mental Toughness
06:39 Balancing Expectations and Realities in Youth Sports
18:40 The Role of Mental Performance in Baseball
26:09 Three Up, Three Down: Baseball Quotes Discussion
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29 окт 2024
