The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast Spiker Helms & David Birkby

In this episode, we're in conversation with former baseball player turned cross-fitter Tyler Christophel. The division 2 athlete has taken the lessons he learned from the game and has channeled them into a world ranking in Cross Fit. The professional has gained sponsorships, awards, and accolades since finishing his last game at Southwest Missouri Baptist.



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Time Stamps:

(00:00-01:50) Introduction

(01:51-09:53) Christo's Athletic Journey

(09:54-14:58) An Athlete's identity & the Transition

(14:59-20:12) Baseball is the Battle Ground for Preparation

(20:13-27:52) Don't get stuck with one version of your vision

(27:53-30:45) Finding joy in the journey

(30:46-33:57) Junior College Vs 4-year his experience

(33:58-41:26) World ranking professional advice to high school athletes

(41:27-51:14) Pre and post-reactions before the competition




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Austin is the owner and operator of Major League University. Major League University helps players build confidence, learn mindfulness, find peak performance, improve communication, build their emotional intelligence, and grow their team cultures. We dive into all of these topics plus how to handle the weight and pressure of a big dream.



00:00-06:23 What is Major League University?

06:24-16:48 Anxiety, Journaling, and Having Someone Listen

16:49-24:49 Meditation, what it is and what it's not

24:50-29:11 One good, one bad

29:12-34:55 What type of coaching style works best?

34:56-40:37 The pressure of the dream

40:38-43:59 Multi-sport athletes

44:00-47:09 Peak performance as a student and athlete

47:10-57:19 Your big recruiting year


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In today's fast-paced world, building a cohesive team is more critical than ever. Join us in today's episode we dive deep into the world of team building, discussing practical tips, valuable insights, and engaging stories on how to develop a strong team culture through the power of bonding. 💪 From icebreakers and trust-building exercises to fostering open communication and celebrating success, we've got you covered! 🎉Our mission is to help you unlock the full potential of your team, cultivating an environment where collaboration, innovation, and personal growth thrive. So hit that subscribe button, and let's start building an unstoppable team culture, together! 🚀🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon for notifications so you never miss an episode! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below - we'd love to hear from you! 🎧


00:00-06:45 Starting the bond
06:46-23:51 What is team bonding and what it's not
23:52-32:47 It's the glue
32:48-39:20 You're awarded the blue ribbon


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In today's episode, we delve deep into the transformative power of routines and how they can elevate your game to new heights. Discover the secret sauce behind the success, and learn how you too can design and maintain playing-changing routines.

00:00-6:00 Worst, Best, First, Last
6:01-13:05 Routines, the secret hack to ace a test
13:06-17:11 Approach vs Routine
17:12-24:53 This is how you slow everything down
24:54 Dedicated to the routine


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Obstacles can be challenging, but they can also be opportunities for growth and achievement. In this episode, we explore why anything that stands in your way is worth pursuing as an athlete. We share personal experiences and valuable insights into how obstacles can help athletes push the envelope and achieve greatness. You still have a lot of runway before you cash-in.



(00:00-02:14) Highlight, Intro, Blink-182

(02:15-04:26) Correcting my statement

(04:27-05:54) Setting the audacious goal/Why are you doing it?

(05:55-10:50) Instant gratification/Chasing the celebrity

(10:51-12:28) Adversity and resilience

(12:29-23:11) When do I quit? When do I settle?

(23:12-27:39) Anything that's an obstacle is worth pursuing


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We're in tryout season. Everyone is gearing up for the new year with anxious minds and hearts to play on the big stage of varsity baseball. The week went great, but then you walk into the coach's office and get the unexpected news...you're cut. 

You're next 3-4 months have completely changed in a matter of a 5-minute conversation. In this episode, we talk about being released, fired, and cut. 

(00:00-04:23) Intro: we've been through the fire
(04:23-08:02) Being the player cut from the team
(08:03:18:16) How do you handle being cut?
(18:17-19:37 )Channeling the anger of not making the team
(19:38-30:23) It's political? You never know who's watching
(30:24-34:56) Cope-ing with the disappointment 
(34:57-44:42) When to quit, opinions change
(44:43-51:02) Are you red-flagged if you're cut?

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