The Front Office Perspective: Insights from Former GM, Bill Geivett

What makes a championship team? In this episode, I sit down with Bill Geivett, former Senior VP of Major League Operations for the Colorado Rockies, to uncover the mindset, strategy, and systems behind elite performance. We dive into the evolving role of data in baseball, the balance between analytics and on-the-ground scouting, and the high stakes decision-making process in professional sports. He also introduces an innovative platform designed to transform how athletes, teams, and fans connect. Get ready to elevate your game to the next level!

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Level up your game with former GM, Bill Geivett.

02:15 How data and analytics have transformed baseball.

08:30 The high stakes involved in making professional sports decisions.

15:15 What parents and players need to know about the draft process.

22:00 How minor league development aligns with major league goals.

26:45 What defines a great teammate?

30:45 What made you write “Do You Want to Work in Baseball?”.

41:45 How to prepare your mindset to thrive in Major League Baseball.

46:45 The app designed to revolutionize social connections in sports.

54:00 Bill’s long-term mission for youth sports.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Get your copy of Bill’s book “Do You Want to Work in Baseball?” HERE

Download the IMA Team app HERE

Learn more about IMA Team HERE

Learn more at aligndsports.com

Book a 1:1 Consultation HERE

FOLLOW

Matt Hannaford: @mfhannaford

Bill Geivett: @geivettbill