Most Valuable Agent with Matt Hannaford14 Maj 2025

Train Like a Top Draft Pick—The Habits of Baseball's Best Teens

What makes a high school baseball program truly elite? In this episode of Most Valuable Agent, we sit down with Brandon Oliver—former Yankees coach and co-founder of FUTURES—to unpack what separates good from great in today's ultra-competitive baseball world.

From his experience at Corona High School to building FUTURES into a national model, Brandon reveals how data, mindset, physicality, and aligned coaching shape the modern elite player.

🎯 Whether you're a coach, parent, or young athlete with big dreams, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the systems that produce next-level talent.

🔹What you'll learn in this episode:

How FUTURES Academy balances performance & academics
Brandon's path from overlooked player to MLB coaching staff
The role of monthly data reports and player trendlines
Why physicality, mental toughness, and competition matter more than exposure
How to align parents, coaches, and advisors for long-term success
Why "development > exposure" is the mindset elite athletes follow
Advice for families with limited resources

🌐 Learn more → FUTURESTrainingCenter.com

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