World Series Champion Austin Riley on Youth Baseball, College Recruitment, and MLB Success

Описание: This episode is your ultimate survival guide for navigating a young athlete’s journey—from intense summer schedules to the mental and physical preparation needed to thrive at the highest level. I sit down with my client and friend, Braves superstar Austin Riley, to break down his rise from youth baseball to signing a life-changing MLB contract.

We cover everything from whether young athletes should play multiple sports to the crucial moments when scouts start watching. Austin shares his experience in the recruiting process of going from college to the pros, how parents can set their kids up for success, and what to look for in a player advisor.

Austin Riley also shares insights into the mental game required to prove yourself in the minors, what truly sets the best players apart, and the business side of baseball—including the reality of turning down a $100M offer, negotiating contracts, and building a personal brand.

If you or someone you know dreams of playing pro baseball, this episode is packed with real insights and game-changing advice you won’t want to miss!

🔗 Watch now and learn from one of MLB’s best!


Timestamps
00:00 Austin Riley’s journey from youth baseball to the pros.
09:00 Should young athletes play multiple sports?
13:34 What age do youth baseball players start hearing from college and pro scouts?
23:30 Things parents can do to set their athlete up for success.
29:00 Tips for choosing a player advisor you can trust.
31:15 What is the college recruitment and commitment process like?
37:00 Pros of playing college baseball and navigating draft decisions.
39:00 Making off-field money and its impact on on-field performance.
45:15 How do you balance prioritizing your career, growing your brand, and endorsements?
49:45 Sacrifices and work ethic through the demands of the summer schedule that made a difference to where Austin is today.
52:00 What did your parents guide you to do that was a factor in your success?
55:15 The most influential moment during the draft experience that changed how Austin showed up.
01:00:00 How did you handle the mental pressure of proving yourself in the minor league?
01:04:00 The time Austin made himself impossible for the major league to ignore.
01:10:00 Turning down a $100M offer, and what the negotiation process was like.
01:16:00 Qualities the best of the best players have that sets them apart.
01:22:15 How do you balance being an amazing husband and father as you travel for your career?
01:27:00 How has your life changed since signing your contract?