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Danny Espinosa: How a big leaguer would develop your kid
A former MLB player who coaches travel baseball says winning tournaments is quietly stunting your kid. Subscribe for the insider playbook. Most travel baseball parents measure a weekend by the…
How You Act in the Stands Affects Your Son's Draft Stock (An MLB Agent Explains)
You think MLB scouts are evaluating your son. They are. But they are evaluating you just as carefully — and what they see in you can move your son's draft stock up or down by hundreds of thousands of…
The Car Ride Home Is Killing Your Son's Game (An MLB Agent Explains)
What you say to your son on the car ride home after a bad game can either build him up or push him out of the sport. MLB agent Matt Hannaford gives you the framework to get it right. In this solo…
Why Your Son Doesn't Want to Practice Anymore (An MLB Agent's Honest Answer)
You think you know what's wrong with your son's swing — but an MLB agent says you're solving the wrong problem. MLB agent Matt Hannaford answers three questions baseball parents keep sending in:…
Stop Paying for Exposure — Your 11-Year-Old Doesn't Need It
You're probably spending too much on travel baseball for the wrong reasons — and the people telling you it's necessary are the ones who benefit when you do. MLB agent Matt Hannaford answers three…
The Goal Isn't To Be the Best 8-Year-Old — It's To Be the Best 18-Year-Old
Kevin Gergel played at Georgia Tech, became an All-American catcher at Kennesaw State, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners — and saw his pro career end almost before it really began. So when his son…
Almost Every MLB Player I Work With Has the Same Wound — And It's Their Dad
Almost every pro baseball player Matt Hannaford represents has the same wound — and it traces back to their relationship with their dad. In this live event, MLB agent Matt Hannaford and high…
Why 50 Travel Ball Games + 50 Practices Beats 100 Games
Your son may play 80 games in a single summer, but he can't tell you what he worked on at practice last week. Sound familiar? Today's guest is Justin Cryer, former professional player, Ole Miss…
No D1 Offers? What You're Really Getting Wrong About D1 Recruiting
Struggling to get recruited for D1 baseball? Subscribe and watch — an MLB agent with 26 years of experience answers the recruiting questions every family is asking. You throw 87 mph. You've been to…
Travel Baseball: How Many Games Is Too Many for Your Son? | MVA Podcast
Is your son playing too many travel baseball games? MLB agent Matt Hannaford answers real questions from travel ball parents about burnout, choosing the right program, and when exposure actually…
Your 10-Year-Old Doesn't Need Year-Round Baseball (An MLB Agent Explains Why)
Should your son play baseball year round? MLB agent Matt Hannaford breaks down why scouts and college coaches actually WANT to see multi-sport athletes — and why the pressure to specialize at 10-12…
Stop Coaching Your Son From the Stands (Do This Instead) | MLB Agent Advice
Your son's baseball coach doesn't see what you see — so how do you help without making things worse? Matt Hannaford, an MLB Agent, answers real parents' questions about the #1 mistake baseball moms…
"Stop Making It About Yourself" — What Every Baseball Parent Needs to Hear
How should parents act at baseball games? MLB agent Matt Hannaford shares the honest truth about what your game-day behavior is doing to your son — and his recruiting future. If you've ever felt the…
MLB Agent Q&A: Off-Season Work Ethic, Playing Time & Contract Negotiation Secrets
An MLB agent answers real questions from baseball families across the country. Your son's off-season work ethic, his playing time battles, navigating tough coach conversations — these are the issues…
Your Son Is Being Recruited? A Deputy AD Explains How College Baseball NIL Really Works
Is your son being recruited for college baseball? This is the NIL conversation his future depends on. Subscribe for weekly college baseball insights. If you're a parent trying to decode scholarship…
Your Signing Bonus Means NOTHING to MLB Teams — Here's What Actually Matters
MLB draft or college baseball? If your son is a high school player facing this decision, don't wait until draft day to figure it out. Subscribe for weekly baseball career advice. In this episode,…
The Arm Injury Crisis: How to Counter Rising Arm Injuries with Proven Mechanics
75% of top-drafted pitchers never make it to the big leagues. If your son is a pitcher, this episode could change everything about how you approach his development. Subscribe for weekly baseball…
Raising a Ballplayer in a Big-League Home
Most baseball families believe the path to success is more reps, more pressure, more seriousness — but former World Series champion and MLB manager Kurt Suzuki sees it differently. In this special…
Don't Let an Injury Ruin Their Financial Future
Most baseball families think "insurance" only becomes relevant after a player signs a pro contract — but the truth is, disability insurance is already shaping decisions in high school recruiting, NIL…
Why Most Pro Athletes Go Broke - Avoid This Wealth Management Mistake
Most families enter youth and travel baseball thinking the goal is exposure, scholarships, or "getting paid" someday — but the financial reality of the game starts long before a player signs a pro…
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