EPISODE · Sep 2, 2024 · 44 MIN
From No Varsity Letter to Big Leagues | How Aaron Slegers Overcame Injury & Found His Identity
from Identity Sports Podcast · host Identity Sports
Join us as we sit down with former MLB pitcher and 2013 Big 10 Pitcher of the year, Aaron Slegers, for an inside look into his career and journey to the Big Leagues. Unlike, most professional athletes, Aaron did not receive a varsity letter in high school. Due to growing 7 inches over one summer, Aaron struggled with staying healthy.Check out the episode, how Aaron overcame those challenges, became a preferred walk-on, and pushed himself to reach his dream and how his faith played a factor in that!In this video we cover:- Insider knowledge on which team serves the best steak- Overcoming injuries and obstacles- The challenge of finding your identity transitioning out of sport- The importance of finding community where you are atHit LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more powerful stories from athletes who inspire! Don’t forget to turn on the notification bell 🔔 for the latest updates.Follow Identity Sports:Instagram: @IdentitySports_officialTikTok: @IdentitySportsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/identitysportsofficial/Website: IdentitySports.comWatch more inspiring testimonies and athlete stories on our channel! 🌐📺#mlb #aaronslegers #podcast #inspiration #identitysports #christianathlete #christiancommunity #bullpenbanter #pitchinglessons #pitchingtips #notredameprep
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Join us as we sit down with former MLB pitcher and 2013 Big 10 Pitcher of the year, Aaron Slegers, for an inside look into his career and journey to the Big Leagues. Unlike, most professional athletes, Aaron did not receive a varsity letter in high school. Due to growing 7 inches over one summer, Aaron struggled with staying healthy.Check out the episode, how Aaron overcame those challenges, became a preferred walk-on, and pushed himself to reach his dream and how his faith played a factor in that!In this video we cover:- Insider knowledge on which team serves the best steak- Overcoming injuries and obstacles- The challenge of finding your identity transitioning out of sport- The importance of finding community where you are atHit LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more powerful stories from athletes who inspire! Don’t forget to turn on the notification bell 🔔 for the latest updates.Follow Identity Sports:Instagram: @IdentitySports_officialTikTok: @IdentitySportsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/identitysportsofficial/Website: IdentitySports.comWatch more inspiring testimonies and athlete stories on our channel! 🌐📺#mlb #aaronslegers #podcast #inspiration #identitysports #christianathlete #christiancommunity #bullpenbanter #pitchinglessons #pitchingtips #notredameprep
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