I am very excited to have Coach Marcelino with us on the podcast today. Brad shares about his background and baseball career. He knew that the game gave him so much as a player that he wanted to give back and that led to his coaching career. He has a very well rounded perspective and view from his experience as a player, recruiting coordinator, and from his time working with youth. He shares so many great insights about getting exposure and maintaining a balance. He has so much great advice for players a

We are going to do things a little differently on today’s episode of the podcast.  We usually have ex-pros, coaches, mental coaches, or program owners.  Today we have two more Division 1 baseball players on the podcast.  The reason we are doing it differently is that these guys have made such a huge impact on the kids in our facility right now.  The kids are always asking if these players are going to be at the facility.  For these younger kids, they know they want to be D1 ballplayers because they love the sport.  These last two to three weeks they have actually been able to see what that dream looks like.  They see what these D1 guys look like and how they train.  Seeing their commitment has made the younger players want to train even more.  Today we are interviewing brothers, Matt McLain and Sean McLain. Matt is a sophomore and plays baseball for UCLA and Sean plays baseball at Arizona State.  Matt was drafted by Major League Baseball in the first round after high school and turned down a lot of money and went to school. Our youth throughout the country need to hear this.    Show Notes: [02:47] Matt McLain is a sophomore.  He plays shortstop at UCLA.  [02:52] Sean McLain is 19 years old and plays baseball at Arizona State.   [03:15] Sean shares his baseball journey and the importance of playing multiple sports.  [04:50] Their parents encouraged them to play more than one sport very early on. Play all the sports, have fun, meet new friends, and see what you like.   [06:04] They played Little League until they were 12 years old and then they moved on to travel ball through high school.   [08:48] Having each other and competing with each other made them all better.  [09:48] In 6th grade, Matt knew that he wanted to play sports for the rest of his life.  He loved baseball and football.  In 8th grade, baseball became his favorite sport.   [10:48] Matt was drafted in the first round after his senior year, but really wanted to follow his dream of going to UCLA.   [12:22] Matt had his dreams set early of going to UCLA and he made it happen.   [13:41] Matt gives the credit for his success to his parents who taught them if they want something they have to work hard at it.    [14:26] If you work hard and stay positive you will get something good out of whatever it is.     [17:52] Freshman year in college can be tough.  You have to fight really hard for a position on the field.   [19:09] For Matt, college baseball was more mental.  You can’t let what other people think about you catch up with you.   [20:04] As a freshman, Sean got off to a great start but a week before opening day he broke a bone in his hand.   [20:31] Get as many quality at-bats as you can.  Look at the positive side of tough situations, because you are just going to get better.   [21:37] For Sean it was really tough as his first time living alone, but he started setting reminders on his phone so he was always where he needed to be.   [22:26] It was the first time that Sean had to step out of his comfort zone and talk to other guys since he didn’t have Matt around.  He was lucky that some guys took him under their wing.    [24:16] Time management is big because you are going to have school, laundry, practice, and many other responsibilities.  Don’t procrastinate on your homework.  [26:11] They would go to school and then have practice right after school.  They would come home to eat dinner and after dinner, they would work out in their garage with each other.   [27:03] At college they would eat breakfast, lift weights, shower, and then go to class.  After class, they would go to practice.       [27:53] It is really important to get ahead of your next day.  Sean liked to plan out his next day in advance so he knew what he was doing and what free time he had.   [28:55] School is always the main thing for each day.  School is first and baseball is second.  [29:44] It is not just about baseball.  There are so many other things you have to focus on including school, family time, and religion.    [30:46] You can’t put all your eggs in one basket.  You have to be well rounded.   [31:36] Grades are really important.  They open up opportunities that otherwise would never happen.    [32:28] Matt always tries to create a challenge for himself in the classroom and on the field.   [32:50] At the end of the day it all comes down to if you are having fun.  If you’re not having fun playing baseball then don’t play it.   [34:40] These guys have made a huge impact on the kids at the facility.   [35:11] If you can take care of the small details, baseball is going to take care of itself.   [36:17] They did a few showcases, but Matt got recruited to UCLA through his high school team.  If you are good enough, they will find you at your own high school or travel team.  [37:02] If they are recruiting you, they know you are a good enough player.  The difference is in the type of person and teammate you are and the type of grades you get.   [38:40] No matter what happens just keep the same attitude and don’t slump your shoulders.   [40:09] Matt is an energy giver to his team.  Sean took it upon himself to be a leader on his team even as a freshman.   Links and Resources: Train More Play Less Website Train More Play Less on Instagram Train More Play Less on YouTube Train More Play Less on Facebook Train More Play Less Podcast Matt on Instagram UCLA Baseball on Instagram Sean on Instagram Arizona State Baseball

The past two-three weeks three Division 1 baseball players have been training in our facility after their season was cut short due to Covid19.  A big thing for me as a coach and a father, these guys have made such a big impact on the younger players that are in our facility right now.  They might not know it, but the kids are constantly talking on the way home or to the facilities about them and asking if they are going to be there again.   The big thing that we talk about in our program is that everybody has a dream, but you have to understand and see what that dream looks like.  Our kids in our program right now are getting the opportunity to see what that dream looks like by training with these D1 ball players. They are making such an impact on the kids training here and will be able to make an impact on kids throughout the country.   Chase Sebby is a fifth year graduate student.  He plays catcher at Ball State University in Indiana.  Aaron Simpson is a senior outfielder at Ball State University. Justin Simpson played baseball the past two years at Golden West Junior College and next spring he will be playing with Central Michigan University.  He is a middle outfielder.    Show Notes: [01:24] The big thing that we talk about in our program is that everybody has a dream, but you have to understand and see what that dream looks like. [02:04] Chase Sebby is a fifth year graduate student playing catcher at Ball State University.   [02:14] Aaron Simpson is a senior outfielder at Ball State University.   [02:22] Justin Simpson played baseball the past two years at Golden West Junior College and next spring he will be playing with Central Michigan University.  He is a middle outfielder.  [03:01] They each share about their baseball journey from their youth all the way to college.   [04:04] Chase always loved baseball growing up.  He always put his all into it and was hard working.   [05:16] Chase struggled with hitting, but he could always catch.   [05:42] Aaron started playing baseball very early in life.  His uncle played for the Dodgers and Angels.   [07:01] Aaron has been around baseball his whole life and he loves it.    [08:41] Justin also remembers growing up hitting at a very young age.   [09:21] Almost his whole life he was playing two years up with his brother Aaron.    [10:49] The competition in the house helped them both push to be better.   [12:45] They preached to the kids that everyone has a dream.  Jason wants them to understand what that dream looks like.   [14:02] Baseball is a great sport because you don’t have to be big.    [14:49] How did you get to the D1 level?  [17:24] Chase moved from St. John’s University to Cypress College.  Chase started opening day and became the starter for them.   He almost hung up his cleats twice to put his degree first when Ball State called needing a catcher.   [19:06] Everyone thinks it is easy, but to play at the D1 level is tough.   [20:14] Aaron played multiple sports in high school.  At the end of the season of his senior year, USD contacted him and he went as a walk-on.  After a year in a half he transferred to Cypress College.  Ball State reached out to him and he committed at his visit.   [25:34] Justin was a switch-hitter in high school.  His senior year things really started clicking.  He started his college baseball career at Golden West University and will be playing ball next spring at Central Michigan University.   [30:03] If you play well in the OEC you get out. Junior college baseball helps you to get looked at more than high school.     [32:27] It is a process.  Everyone is going to develop at different times and bloom at different times.   [33:21] If you are a late bloomer, just because you have to go to a junior college don’t think that you’re not good enough or your baseball career is over.  Set your goals high, but if it is not D1 right out of high school, don’t give up and keep working.   [34:27] Chase is very passionate about going the junior college route.  If he had to change something he would go straight to junior college, because he would have saved a lot of money, gotten the same experience or better and set himself up better for his future.   [37:01] Aaron wishes he knew more about his swing earlier in his college career.  If he could do it all over again he would go the junior college route because of all the options available.  Junior college players get a lot of attention from D1 schools.   [39:21] When you go the junior college route you give yourself the opportunity to go better than you could out of high school.  You give yourself the opportunity to train and get stronger.   [40:59] Giving yourself a couple years to go to a JC especially if it is close to your house, gives you extra time to mature and grow and sets you up for success down the line.   [43:28] College coaches want to know how you are as a person. They want to know that you have a good attitude and play hard.   [45:12] They share their advice with the younger generation.   [45:22] Go to junior college.  Don’t burn yourself out when you're a kid. Have fun!  [45:59] Hit the weight room and grind.  Learn about yourself.  Don’t ever take your foot off the gas and keep working hard.   [47:41] If you truly put yourself in the weight room and work hard it can do wonders for you.   [50:18] Model yourself after these baseball players. It is more than baseball.   [52:21] Get good grades.  If you don’t get good grades you're not going to a good school.     Links and Resources: Train More Play Less Website Train More Play Less on Instagram Train More Play Less on YouTube Train More Play Less on Facebook Train More Play Less Podcast Ball State Baseball on Instagram Central Michigan University Baseball on Instagram

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