The Playbook with Colin Jonov
The Playbook with Colin Jonov
Colin Jonov
"Comparison Is the Thief of Joy": A College Shortstop's Fight to Stop Chasing His Dad's Shadow
58 minutes Posted Sep 10, 2026 at 3:00 am.
Father Son Dynamic Up Close
Similar Paths Different Personalities
Parenting Without Forcing The Game
The No Postgame Breakdown Rule
Audience Of One And Identity
Trigger Words And Response Plans
Coaching Principles That Travel
NIL And The Transfer Portal Shift
Structure Versus The Wild West
Where To Follow And Final Thanks
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Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Trent and Taber Mongero to talk about what really happens when a dad coaches his son, from personality differences to the quiet rules that keep love from getting tangled up with performance. We also dig into pressure, identity, and why today’s NIL and transfer portal era is reshaping college baseball into something far more transactional. • how two similar-looking people can be wired completely differently as leaders • choosing a baseball path wi...