What happens when your dreams of playing in the major leagues, fades? When everything you'd worked for your whole life doesn't work out? What if there was no plan B? That is the situation Anchor Bat Co. owner Matt Rollins found himself in. So what did he do? He did what all GREAT people do. He went back to work creating his new reality. He took the shattered dreams and made them into beautiful baseball bats. With the help of his dad, they have built one of the fastest growing bat companies in the US. From the hands of Bryce Harper to the locker room of LA Dodger stadium Matt and his bats have been through a lot! Listen in today and hear about how its shaped him as a person and how the company is looking to expand even more! This one is big league stuff!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support

A small town kid, the coaches son, from AA high school baseball to AA Professional Baseball Graham Lawson did it the right way. It was never easy but every step of the way Graham has taken the high road and he wouldn't have it any other way. Follow us today as we talk about his experiences growing up in small town Woodruff, SC. A guy who heard the comments about him, but never listened. He chose greatness and still does. I got better from being in this interview and I have no doubt that you will get better by listening. I hope that you enjoy todays episode as much as I did recording it.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support

Pride, tradition, and the expectations at Gaffney High School. Coach Donnie Littlejohn talks generational success, culture, expectations, and the prestige that comes with being the play caller at South Carolinas 18 time state champion high school. Follow us as he talks about playing in the shadow of his father and how he hopes that through his career at GHS he is remembered as "GREAT". Coach Littlejohn embodies a "Be Great Today" mindset and I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did recording it!  Follow me on Twitter : @PodcastBeGreat or on Instagram: @BeGreatToday_Podcast If you like what you hear and want to offer support you can always Venmo: @TheRealCoach_B or PayPal: @CoachBatchler or Sign up for reoccurring gifts: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support I appreciate any and all support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support

When I started this podcast I said that I would remain true to myself. As a coach I have the opportunity to talk to players and people every single day and try to inspire them to be better today than they were yesterday. So I've decided to periodically drop some pregame devotion/speech material on my podcast. Today's episode talks about perspective and how your ability to control it will ultimately benefit you and future generations. I hope that it inspires you to go "Be Great Today!"  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support

Jacob Corn, originally from Landrum, SC. Talks about how being from a small town in SC doesn't mean you can't accomplish your dreams. Follow him through the high school ranks into independent baseball in the Northeast. He discusses the importance of family and how being the youngest of 6 kids built him into the man he is today. He just became the newest edition to the Spartanburg Methodist College baseball staff, and is coming home soon to start that journey. Give his episode a listen today!   Follow Jacob on Twitter : @CornJacob   Follow me on Twitter : @PodcastBeGreat or on Instagram: @BeGreatToday_Podcast https://linktr.ee/coachbatchler  If you like what you hear and want to offer support you can always Venmo: @TheRealCoach_B or PayPal: @CoachBatchler or Sign up for reoccurring gifts: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support I appreciate any and all support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support

Marriage, being a twin girl dad, leaving the certainty of a print shop to chase the ultimate dream. J Caleb talks about his life choices and how the best bet you can ever make in life is to bet on yourself. Learn how you can use what you love to do to make money for you, and how going head first into the unknown can pay huge dividends if you work hard enough. You wont want to miss a minute of this one!  Be sure to see J Caleb Designs for all your cover art! https://www.jcalebdesign.com/ Follow me on Twitter : @PodcastBeGreat or on Instagram: @BeGreatToday_Podcast If you like what you hear and want to offer support you can always Venmo: @TheRealCoach_B or PayPal: @CoachBatchler or Sign up for reoccurring gifts: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support I appreciate any and all support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support

From Butler Missouri, to Blacksburg, SC, to Knoxville Tennessee, Kirby Connell has done a lot. Being a preachers kids calls for the willingness to pickup and move and follow the calling. Hear from Kirby how The Lord has played a huge role in his baseball career and how he uses his platform. Hear about growing up being the baby of 3 boys and how two older brothers meant a great deal to him and his career. He also talks about the "daddy hat" the fur coat, and all things Tennessee.  Be sure to support him when ordering your next pack of sunflower seeds or batch of cookies.  chinookseedery.com | Be sure to use Kirbstomp35 at checkout hammondscandies.com | Be sure to use Kirby35 at checkout Also if you're in the Knoxville area be sure to check out : The Marcos Garza Law Firm and Bedr Mattress.  Follow me on Twitter : @PodcastBeGreat or on Instagram: @BeGreatToday_Podcast If you like what you hear and want to offer support you can always Venmo: @TheRealCoach_B or PayPal: @CoachBatchler or Sign up for reoccurring gifts: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support I appreciate any and all support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support

From a small town AA standout to the roster of The Clemson Tigers, Elijah Rodgers has done a lot. Listen in on his recruitment, commitment, Covid, and mishaps that let him directly to where is he is supposed to be. Elijah explains his journey as only he can. Strap it on for this one!  Follow me on Twitter : @PodcastBeGreat or on Instagram: @BeGreatToday_Podcast If you like what you hear and want to offer support you can always Venmo: @TheRealCoach_B or PayPal: @CoachBatchler or Sign up for reoccurring gifts: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support I appreciate any and all support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support

Steven and I discuss high school baseball, building a program, developing a little league that will ensure long term success, and the loss of his baby sister Meg. Come along on this journey with a guy who is as good of a person as he is coach. You won't want to miss this one.  Follow me on Twitter : @PodcastBeGreat or on Instagram: @BeGreatToday_Podcast If you like what you hear and want to offer support you can always Venmo: @TheRealCoach_B or PayPal: @CoachBatchler or Sign up for reoccurring gifts: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support I appreciate any and all support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support

Coach Brown and I talk about an array of topics that include coaching high school baseball, winning on and off the field, mentors, travel baseball, the coastal plains league, parenting, building programs, and the troubles we face each and everyday as coaches and teachers. You won't want to miss any of this one. Coach Brown is a class act and knows how to win.  If you like what you hear and want to offer support you can always Venmo: @TheRealCoach_B or PayPal: @CoachBatchler I appreciate any and all support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-batchler/support