] 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