Chris Reyes is the founder of Athelite Player Development, CatcherMTRX, and the Catchers Summit. He’s heavily involved with USA Baseball, Evolution Events, Metro Scout Day, and runs a leadership development company focused on building better athletes, coaches, and people.

00:00 Intro
06:26 Managing Emotions in Youth Sports
09:24 The Role of Parents and Coaches
12:24 Cultural Shifts in Youth Baseball
15:27 Developing Leaders Through Baseball
18:27 Personal Journey and Motivation
24:55 The Journey to Confidence and Influence
27:44 Building a Supportive Circle
31:03 The Importance of Prioritizing People
32:02 First Steps Towards Growth
34:42 Learning from Mistakes
37:39 The Role of Experience in Learning
39:53 Creating Reachable Moments
43:52 The Power of Competition
48:19 Developing Competitive Nature in Youth
01:04:26 Cultural Conditioning and Conversations
01:08:34 The Impact of Early Competition
01:12:40 Balancing Competition and Development
01:16:55 Defining Wins Beyond Trophies
01:20:35 The Importance of Little Wins
01:25:41 Creating a Positive Coaching Culture
01:28:33 The 8% Concept: Fostering Excellence
01:38:10 The Impact of Social Media on Young Athletes
01:43:51 Navigating Leadership Dynamics in Coaching
01:50:31 The Importance of Trust and Influence in Coaching
01:56:42 Building a Sustainable Coaching Career
02:02:50 Creative Freedom and Time Management in Coaching
02:09:10 Innovative Media Coverage for Youth Sports
02:16:36 Podcast Outro