EPISODE 18 - Will & Drew Rogers

BETWEEN THE EARS BASEBALL

Will Rogers and Drew Rogers discuss their experiences playing summer ball and their journeys in baseball. Will played summer ball in Santa Barbara and enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere compared to college baseball. Drew played in Utah and had a great time competing against players from all over the country. They also talk about their college commitments, with Will transferring from Arizona State to Michigan and Drew signing with Georgia Tech. They share their experiences with training and the importance of hard work and discipline in achieving their goals. In this conversation, Will Rogers and Drew Rasmussen discuss their experiences in sports and the importance of mental performance. They talk about their childhoods, their love for sports, and the impact of their parents on their athletic journeys. They also share their strategies for staying focused and motivated, including the use of journaling and visualization. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, gratitude, and setting goals. Will and Drew recommend books such as 'The Alchemist' and 'How Sports' for athletes looking to improve their mental game.

Keywords

summer ball, college baseball, Santa Barbara, Utah, Arizona State, Michigan, Georgia Tech, commitment, training, hard work, discipline, sports, mental performance, childhood, parents, journaling, visualization, self-awareness, gratitude, goals, books

Takeaways

• Summer ball provides a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere compared to college baseball
• Playing summer ball allows players to make friends for life and develop their skills
• College commitments require hard work, discipline, and a supportive network
• Training and dedication are key to achieving success in baseball Childhood experiences and parental support play a significant role in shaping athletes' journeys.
• Journaling and visualization are effective tools for improving mental performance.
• Self-awareness, gratitude, and goal-setting are essential for athletes to stay focused and motivated.
• Books like 'The Alchemist' and 'How Sports' provide valuable insights and strategies for athletes.

Titles

• College Commitments and Transfers
• The Fun and Relaxation of Summer Ball Harnessing the Power of Journaling and Visualization
• Recommended Books for Athletes to Improve Mental Performance

Sound Bites

• "Going into summer ball a little bit more chill, a little bit more focused on process stuff"
• "It was just a really good time that like you can kind of choose how much work you want to put into"
• "I loved catching this year. And then it turns out next year I might not even catch it. I'll be a pitcher"
• "Effort over outcome"
• "I am a calm killer"
• "I am a blue rattlesnake"