Episode 17:Billy Horton (Life After Baseball) Frontier Coach of The Year

In this conversation, Coach Lowery and Coach Billy Horton discuss the journey of life after sports, focusing on faith, overcoming adversity, and the importance of coaching. Horton shares his experiences from being undrafted to playing in the minor leagues, the challenges he faced, and how he found his calling in coaching. The discussion emphasizes the significance of mental strength, routine, and the role of faith in achieving success. Horton also reflects on his time with the SF-Giants and the blessings that followed his obedience to God's plan. In this engaging conversation, Coach Lowery and Billy Horton explore themes of faith, adversity, and the journey of coaching in baseball. They discuss the importance of structure and discipline in coaching, the significance of writing and preparing for life after baseball, and the deeper role of a coach as a mentor and example for young athletes. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a strong foundation in faith and the impact of personal experiences on coaching philosophy.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Life After Sports01:29 Journey from Undrafted to Minor League Baseball04:29 Overcoming Adversity and Block Out the Noise08:58 Building a Strong Mental Game13:10 The Call to Coaching21:38 God's Favor and the Giants Experience27:01 Faith and Adversity30:01 The Journey to Coaching in the MLB33:00 Structure and Discipline in Coaching40:56 Writing and Life After Baseball49:57 The Role of a Coach Beyond Baseball