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The NextGen Leadership Show

by Nolan Schoonveld

Welcome to The NextGen Leadership Podcast where we train our minds and bodies every day with Intention, Purpose, and Urgency. NextGen Leadership is an advisory service that helps develop student-athletes, young professionals, and professional athletes. We teach mental and leadership training for the next level of baseball and life. We have partnered with More Than Baseball to bring you bigger and better content into the lives of professional baseball across the country. Jonathan and Nolan are Co-Hosts of the show and bring a unique perspective from their playing days.

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Episodes

  1. What Happens When School Closes? Luke Jaksich

    Today on the show we talk with Current PRP Performance Coach Luke Jaksich. We discuss his experience in the game of baseball and his experience working with athletes across the country. Sponsors and Shoutouts WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NFT's? Visit https://www.baseballboisnft.com/ If you want to...

  2. Still Worth It? Parallels Between The Workforce and Baseball

    How does baseball and the workforce relate to each other? Sometimes in our life we are so in the moment we do not think about what is coming next in our life. Today on the show Jonathan and I dive into the details of our experiences and what things we think are important to players and investors…

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  3. JP Feyereisen Joins NextGen Leadership

    JP has been here before, I mean the NextGen Leadership Show of course! Last time JP joined us he was a minor league pitcher, today he is a RHP for the Tampa Bay Rays. Come full circle, we discuss the changes and experiences he has had since joining the show and gives us an inside angle into the...

  4. Cass Kreitlow & Gravity Baseball Join NextGen Leadership

    Today on the show we talk with Cass Kreitlow, owner of Gravity Baseball and Training Co. Topics discussed include: Toughness, Creativity, Coaching, and Playing Pro Ball. If you enjoy this episode go learn from Cass on his Instagram Page at: @gravitybaseball Sponsors and Shoutouts WANT TO LEARN…

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  5. College Commits and Double Wrapped Burritos - TJ Egan

    Today on the show we welcome TJ Egan. TJ is a LHP from East View High School who is committed to play college baseball at the University of Minnesota. We learn about his experiences with growing up "quickly" in the game of baseball and talk about what is to come. Sponsors and Shoutouts WANT TO...

  6. NextGen Leadership - "This is Real" with Andrew Gross

    Low salaries are the #1 issue for minor league baseball players. Andrew Gross joins the show to talk to us about his life in minor league baseball and some of the unique situations he has gone through in his time. To learn more about what needs to happen with #MiLB35k visit this link:...

  7. NextGen Leadership - The Grim Reaper and Baseball's Next Steps

    On today's episode we discuss what it is like as a professional in the last few weeks leading up to spring training, what it is like to search for the next steps after baseball is done, and some unique legislation that has come out in regards to work that More Than Baseball has only began! If you...

  8. NextGen Leadership - Baseball Bois NFT

    Today on the show we talk the the Baseball Bio's NFT. As Minor Leaguers, we’re used to grinding it out. But that doesn’t make it right. Baseball Bio's wants to directly help some MiLB Grinders by donating 20% of all profits to players in need. Baseball Bois represents the parent title for a…

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  9. NextGen Leadership - Economics of Minor League Baseball w/ Simon

    Today on the show, we bring in MTB co-founder Simon Rosenblum-Larson to speak about the imperfections and harsh reality that minor league baseball players encounter throughout their careers. Recent articles on social media have shown how little minor league players make during a season and MTB is...

  10. NextGen Leadership - Chasing the Dream with Mike Devine

    On this episode of The NextGen Leadership Show we get to sit down with the legend Mike Devine a professional baseball player who shares his diverse experience of professional baseball and stories from his path. Mike shares some valuable insight into what it is like to make choices when it comes…

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  11. NextGen Leadership - Similarities in Process, Investing, and Baseball

    Jonathan and Nolan discuss the similarities between sports, investing, and what it takes to be consistent. There are many lessons we can learn from stories about sports that are consistent with investing. Athletes tend to get into business/sales after their playing careers because the experiences...

  12. NextGen Leadership - The 2022 Handbook to Accountability

    As 2022 begins, Jonathan and I discuss what it means to hold each other accountable to our actions and how discipline is going to play such a large role in what we want to accomplish this year and beyond. Financial goals are also very important and many athletes need to learn how to set those…

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  13. NextGen Leadership - A Candid Conversation about Speed and Training

    Today on the show, Jonathan and I have a chance to sit down with Donovan "D Train" Clark and talk about speed, injuries, and how to train and develop young athletes. I really enjoyed my time with my old teammate and sharing stories of the past and learning more about what he is doing now in his...

  14. NextGen Leadership - How the NIL Impacts You!

    Today on the show Jonathan and I discuss what the new NIL era is going to look like and some of the important rules you need to understand as a college athlete if you are going to take part in deals and new money. We are excited to get this new season underway and share with you the perspective…

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  15. NextGen Leadership - Refreshed and Focused an Interview with Jake Picht

    Jake and I catch up to discuss what is new since the last time that we filmed an episode. There comes a time in all our lives where we move on and grow up, change, or make a shift in our lives. Both Jake and I created the podcast in hopes it would fill our time during the lockdown, shortly after...

  16. NextGen Leadership - MLB Lockout & What It Means!

    Today on the show Jonathan and I discuss what happened this week with MLB and the lockout of professional baseball. We dive into all the major topics and give you an overview of what it means going forward for the 2022 baseball season and beyond. Jonathan has the experience and the knowledge to...

  17. NextGen Leadership - More Than Baseball and New Beginnings

    Welcome back, NextGen Leadership has a new series in partnership with the More Than Baseball organization. In season 2 of the show we will be diving into new topics such as finance, MILB baseball, leadership, training and much more! We welcome our new co-host Jonathan Perrin and he tells his...

  18. Next Gen Leadership - An Interview with Harrison Ray, Vanderbilt University

    Have you ever wondered what it is like to play baseball for a top college baseball program in the country? Today YOU can get a glimpse into the life of a Vanderbilt University Baseball Player. Nolan had the opportunity to interview Harrison Ray a top prospect in the game of baseball and they talk...

  19. Next Gen Leadership : DEBATE "Should an athlete play 3 sports or 1 sport?"

    Jake and Nolan debate sports specificity and wether or not an athlete should play 1 or multiple sports growing up.

  20. Next Gen Leadership - The Passion and Truth of a 10 Year Old.

    Jake had a client come in to train this week who told the trainer "I just want to be able to protect myself..." By the way, he is 10 years old and it is scary to see that a young kid can not go out and enjoy playing sports right now. On today's episode we talk about the passions and why we need...

  21. Next Gen Leadership - Loneliness and Solitude

    If you feel that you struggle with the idea that you are trying to do too much at once, this episode is for you. I record this episode at my lake house where I try and figure out why being alone is so important. Join me on this journey today.

  22. Next Gen Leadership - An Interview with Jamie Destache

    Today I had the chance to interview Jamie Destache and we talk about her perspective into the athletic training world. Players who have interest into this career, this is a must listen. Instagram: @mindful.mvmt

  23. Next Gen Leadership - Never Give Up an At-Bat

    On today's episode Jake and Nolan talk about the perspectives of giving up at-bats in college. You can find more info about NextGen Leadership at thenextgenleader.com Thank you for listening.

  24. Next Gen Leadership - An Interview with JP Feyereisen, Milwaukee Brewers

    Today on the show we talk with JP Feyereisen, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. We talk about breathing techniques, his road to playing professionally and how he has developed and learned about the game. I am a huge fan of this interview and how he talks about the game of baseball. Follow JP…

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  25. Next Gen Leadership - A Conversation with Fernando Espinosa

    Fern is a guest host on the show today, his experience and how much he can share is amazing. You need to hear his messages and the ideas about failure. The best leaders fail more times than the average and that is what makes them great.

  26. Next Gen Leadership - An Interview with Phil Caufield

    Phil is a Professional Baseball Player with the Washington Nationals Organization and shares his stories on his journey and his grit and determination to play baseball at the Next Level! A truly inspirational story and we will be following him for the remainder of the way!

  27. Next Gen Leadership - An Interview with Dan Moro

    On today's episode we have a talented, dedicated, interesting, amazing, and successful young man on the show. I am so happy to have gotten the chance to interview my great friend Dan Moro on his baseball experience and everything that he has accomplished in life. Take a Listen!

  28. Next Gen Leadership - What Are You Known For?

    On today's episode Jake and Nolan discuss the idea of "What do you want to be known for?" Much like our conversation about finding our identity we turn it into something with a unique twist. How do you want to be remembered?

  29. Next Gen Leadership - An Interview with a Sports Broadcaster, Dom Dandrea

    In today's episode we discuss all of our memories about playing for the Saints and the opportunities that came along with being in the right place at the right time. Additionally, Dom talks about his experience as a broadcaster and what it is like to call a game and be on the other side of the…

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  30. Next Gen Leadership - There Is 400 Ways To Do ONE THING?

    Trusting your process is the key. I could write all about this but I think you should listen instead. ;)

  31. Next Gen Leadership - The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team.

    In today's episode we dive into the ideas of Patrick Lencioni and his book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. (Link in the Description Below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5EQW026alY

  32. Next Gen Leadership - There is Life After Baseball

    In today's episode Jake and I talk about Life after sports and how for many athletes they lose their identity during the transition. It is so difficult to find what you want to do with the rest of their lives and we discuss the ideas that we have that helped us figure out the next path in our lives!

  33. Next Gen Leadership - Being Creative

    How to stay busy in life... Even if you weren't stuck at home.

  34. Next Gen Leadership - College Coaches Perspective an Interview with Casey Benford

    Today on the Next Gen Leadership Podcast we talk with Assistant Baseball Coach, Casey Benford. Casey was a talented multi asset guy for Hamline University and his diversity and vast experiences can teach so many of us about how to make an impact in this world! We really enjoy his wisdom.

  35. Next Gen Leadership - Division I Baseball an Interview with Jordy Libman

    Today on the show we are blessed to be able to bring on a talented athlete with real world applications to the NEXT LEVEL! Jordy Libman is a 4 year starter for Illinois State University and has had a ton of success in the game of baseball. His passion for the game speaks volumes to the man he is...

  36. Next Gen Leadership - Division III Baseball an Interview with Devin Rodgers

    Devin is a Division III Student Athlete who attends Hamline University. We discuss what it is like to get involved on campus and his experiences playing and representing his baseball program. He is a great friend of mine who truly goes above and beyond what being a leader means.

  37. Next Gen Leadership - What Should Your Training Look Like?

    In today's episode we discuss what training should look like through evidence based training. There is so much information out there but how do we utilize the right information? Discover Strength - DiscoverStrength.com [email protected] [email protected]

  38. Next Gen Leadership - Mental Health

    The lessons in todays podcast come from a documentary about mental health called Ernie and Joe. Part of the San Antonio Police Department’s ten-person mental health unit, Ernie Stevens and Joe Smarro are putting compassionate policing practices into action. Ernie & Joe chronicles their daily...

  39. Next Gen Leadership - Getting to know your hosts, Jake and Nolan.

    We want you to know who we are and our unique stories that brought you this podcast.

  40. Next Gen Leadership - Encountering Situations in College

    Today we revel the truths about what may happen to you in college and how Jake and I responded to them in college. We used some hypotheticals here of things we have seen at University and in the adult life and how we learned from and became better from these situations.

  41. Next Gen Leadership - Technology and the Effects it has on Baseball.

    In this podcast Jake and Nolan discuss what it means to detox from using technology and how it helps and hurts our lives. This is a unique perspective into how we use technology in the game of baseball today.

  42. Next Gen Leadership - Being Thrown into the Fire

    In this episode of the podcast Jake and Nolan talk about their experiences in being selected as leaders and what it means to deal with failure and doing it quickly. What does it mean to exemplify leadership qualities and how does being thrown in a situation effect the way that we lead. The…

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  43. Next Gen Leadership - Learning about Money

    In this episode Nolan discusses his first lesson with building and learning about a business. How does being a baseball player relate to building a business? FIND OUT HERE!

  44. Next Gen Leadership - Education at the College Level, What does learning look like?

    Jake and Nolan discuss what it means to be a student athlete and how to go about learning the things that made us great baseball players. So many times we are afraid to ask the next question and we forget that learning is a direct reelection of doing. The passage read is from The Daily Stoic by...

  45. Next Gen Leadership - Being in the Present

    What does it really mean to be present in the moment and how can we achieve this through the game of baseball. The passage read is from The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday.

  46. Next Gen Leadership - Being Prepared

    Lessons on being prepared and the purpose for this show. The passage read is from The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The NextGen Leadership Podcast where we train our minds and bodies every day with Intention, Purpose, and Urgency. NextGen Leadership is an advisory service that helps develop student-athletes, young professionals, and professional athletes. We teach mental and leadership training for the next level of baseball and life. We have partnered with More Than Baseball to bring you bigger and better content into the lives of professional baseball across the country. Jonathan and Nolan are Co-Hosts of the show and bring a unique perspective from their playing days.

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Nolan Schoonveld

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