Major League Lessons

Brian Valeriano

Welcome to Major League Lessons, hosted by Brian Valeriano and Alex Loparco - two former athletes and current coaches. On this podcast you'll hear about how to improve athletic performance, how to find the right career, what life after sports is like, and many other lessons Alex and Brian wish they had learned while still playing the game.

Episodes

  1. 01/02/2024

    Defining Your Year - HABITS, Goals, Vision

    Setting goals and having a vision is great, but your habits are what's going to get you there. Alex and Brian discuss the importance of having a vision and making sure your habits fall in line with your goals. They also share each of their daily routines, struggles, and goals heading into 2024.

  2. 12/12/2023

    Accountability - The Man in the Glass

    Holding yourself accountable, especially when no one is looking, is one of the hardest things to do. In this episode, Alex and Brian unpack "The Man in the Glass." Tom Brady often used this poem throughout his career to keep himself accountable to no one but himself. The steroid era, becoming best friends with yourself, and much more are discussed.

  3. 11/21/2023

    Creating Championship Culture

    How do you build a good team culture? What does it mean to be a great teammate? Alex and Brian talk team dynamics and what sets good teams apart from great teams - on and off the field.

  4. 10/31/2023

    Practicing Perspective

    How can we change the way we view something so that it works for us rather than against us? Alex and Brian discuss the importance of having perspective as well as specific actions that have helped them gain perspective. Lots of quotes, personal stories, dream chasing struggles, and sports metaphors throughout this episode.

  5. 10/10/2023

    Unlock the Key to Your Goals - Delayed Gratification

    Nothing great has ever been accomplished without delayed gratification. Alex and Brian discuss the importance of putting this key into practice as well as it's impact on athletics, career, and more.

  6. 09/19/2023

    Simple Strategies - Becoming a Leader of Influence

    Leading others comes with many rewards and many challenges. Alex and Brian discuss what makes a good leader, different leadership techniques and tips, as well as how to approach the hard parts of being a leader.

  7. 08/28/2023

    Learning is Fun

    "Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people learn from their experiences, stupid people already have all the answers." Learning can and should be fun if you're doing it the right way. Alex and Brian talk about the importance of constantly learning and being curious, different ways to learn, and how learning should be practiced in every day life.

  8. 08/08/2023

    The Mental Side of the Game

    Taking your game to the next level doesn't necessarily mean it has to be a physical change. Alex and Brian discuss mental strength strategies and how putting them into practice can boost on field performance.

  9. 08/08/2023

    Why Self Awareness is the Key to Everything

    If you know yourself as much as possible, you can uncover the direction you want to go. Likes, dislikes, things you're good at, things you're not good at, dreams and goals. Brian and Alex talk about their experiences with self awareness and why it's a gamechanger in anything you do.

  10. 08/08/2023

    Who are We and What are We Doing

    Learn more about your hosts Alex and Brian. Their journeys including athletic background and career path, what we're up to now, and what this podcast is going to be about.

    Who are We and What are We Doing
  • 10 Episodes

About

Welcome to Major League Lessons, hosted by Brian Valeriano and Alex Loparco - two former athletes and current coaches. On this podcast you'll hear about how to improve athletic performance, how to find the right career, what life after sports is like, and many other lessons Alex and Brian wish they had learned while still playing the game.

Information

  • Creator
    Brian Valeriano
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brian Valeriano
  • Show Website
    Major League Lessons