EPISODE · Dec 28, 2021 · 1H 11M
Episode 9: Adam Kennedy
from Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke · host Coach Ballgame Inc.
Angels fans will never forget...He hit 3 bombs in Game 5 of the 2002 ALCS, en route to the only World Series the Halos have ever won. Adam Kennedy also led the nation in hits his sophomore and junior years of college. He's a grinder. He's a gamer. He's a great conversation. We discuss the mental side of the game, as a player and as a coach. How do we find that balance of playing and coaching to win while keeping our priorities in order? How do we manage failure? He also gives insight into the climb to the top of the big leagues, then the grind on the way down towards retirement. To close, Ballgame and Chop chat on the topic of the relationship of a Coach and the Parents on a team. How do we navigate the different personalities? It's all in the Shop. Enjoy!
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Angels fans will never forget...He hit 3 bombs in Game 5 of the 2002 ALCS, en route to the only World Series the Halos have ever won. Adam Kennedy also led the nation in hits his sophomore and junior years of college. He's a grinder. He's a gamer. He's a great conversation. We discuss the mental side of the game, as a player and as a coach. How do we find that balance of playing and coaching to win while keeping our priorities in order? How do we manage failure? He also gives insight into the climb to the top of the big leagues, then the grind on the way down towards retirement. To close, Ballgame and Chop chat on the topic of the relationship of a Coach and the Parents on a team. How do we navigate the different personalities? It's all in the Shop. Enjoy!
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