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In this week’s episode of NJ Healthy Heat, I'm joined by Mental Performance Coach Matt Rieger to tackle one of the most overlooked areas of development—the mental game.

We dive into the real challenges athletes face when performance dips, including anxiety, confidence struggles, and emotional setbacks. Through real examples and coaching strategies, you’ll learn how athletes can:

• Manage anxiety and pressure in high-stakes moments
• Build resilience and toughness that lasts beyond the field
• Make progress visible in ways that fuels motivation

Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this conversation gives you practical tools to strengthen the mental side of performance and take your game to the next level.

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🎙 In this episode, I sit down with Cleveland Community College Head Baseball Coach John Grigg to dive deep into JUCO baseball, his coaching style, and what players and parents need to know about the recruiting process.

We cover:
✅ The culture Coach Grigg is building at Cleveland CC
✅ Why JUCO baseball is such a powerful option for players
✅ What he looks for when recruiting athletes (on and off the field)
✅ The most common recruiting mistakes players make
✅ How to get noticed by college coaches — even if you feel overlooked
✅ The future of Cleveland CC baseball

If you’re a high school player or parent trying to navigate recruiting, this conversation will give you a clear roadmap and the inside scoop from a college coach who recruits players every year.

👀 Listen until the end for Coach Grigg's best advice for players who want to take their game and their opportunities to the next level.

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Twitter/x = @5_jrg
email: johnrgrigg5@gmail.com

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In this epidsode, Matthew and Connor delved into strategies for collegiate baseball recruiting, emphasizing the importance of personalized communication with coaches, the impact of strong academics, and the creation of effective highlight videos. They discussed how players should prioritize honesty, transparency, and confidence in their emails to coaches, while also highlighting the value of early communication to build relationships and improve visibility. Connor stressed that athletes should utilize both social media and personal email as recruitment tools, suggesting that recruits pin highlight reels on platforms like Twitter for easy coach access. They also covered strategies for balancing high school and junior college recruits, the impact of metrics on player evaluations, and the advantages of considering JUCO routes. Ultimately, Matthew and Connor encouraged players to focus on finding a program that aligns with their goals, where they can grow athletically and academically.

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In this episode, I sit down with my former college coach, Tom Fleenor, who has 32 years of college coaching experience, 125+ drafted players, and 17+ MLB players under his belt.

Coach Fleenor shares incredible insights on:

• What college coaches REALLY look for during recruiting
• How high school players can stand out
• How parents can best support their player’s baseball journey
• Lessons from coaching future Major Leaguers
• How to build leadership and a winning mindset as a young athlete

Whether you're a high school player chasing your college baseball dreams or a parent looking for guidance, this conversation is packed with valuable advice you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Twitter/x: Fleedog28
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In this episode, we sit down with the Recruiting Coordinator at Vanderbilt for a deep dive into what he looks for in future college players and how high school athletes can set themselves apart. We cover everything from academics and multi-sport participation to the role of college camps. You’ll also hear personal stories, recruiting strategies, insight into NCAA scholarship changes, and why body language and self-awareness can make or break a player’s chances.

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