SEC Recruiting Myths Busted: What Matters To A College Baseball Coach
In this episode Matt sits down with Brock Bennett, Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Georgia, to talk about the realities of SEC recruiting, what makes a "Bulldog" player, how families can b...
10 Sep 20251h 7min
The Dad Effect: How Travel Ball Parenting Limits Future Big Leaguers
In this episode Matt sits down with Johan Martinez-Khalilian to explore a powerful and often overlooked dynamic in youth and professional sports: the role of fathers (and parents) in shaping athletes'...
3 Sep 20251h 10min
CBA Baseball's Formula for Success: From Travel Ball to the Big Leagues
In this episode, Matt sits down with Jon Paino, longtime coach, teacher, and one of the architects behind CBA Baseball. From starting the program in honor of pioneer Mike Spears, to shaping a culture ...
27 Aug 202554min
One Last Shot At MLB: Anthony Banda's Journey to The World Series
What does it really take to make it in the big leagues and stay there? In this emotional and eye-opening episode, LA Dodgers pitcher and World Series Champion Anthony Banda shares his raw, unfiltered ...
20 Aug 20251h 30min
More Than Travel Ball: Michael Garciaparra's Blueprint for College & Pro Baseball Development
Discover the truth about player development with Michael Garciaparra: former first-round pick, pro scout for the St. Louis Cardinals, and founder of GBG, a college and pro development powerhouse. Subs...
13 Aug 20251h 12min
Navigating Youth Travel Baseball in 2025 - Truths You Need To Hear
Parents and players, STOP stressing about the travel baseball grind! In this powerful episode, Matt sits down with four insiders: Craig Holman, Andy Burress, Jeff Petty, and Matthew Maniscalco to reve...
6 Aug 202550min
Baseball Parents Ask… I Answer: Honest Advice on Development, Recruiting & the Draft
Struggling to make sense of travel ball, recruiting, and what actually matters? This episode is your guide. Subscribe for weekly real-talk. What You'll Learn: How to evaluate costly academies and pr...
23 Juli 202545min
Travel Ball With a Purpose: How Excel Baseball Academy Does It Different
In this episode of Most Valuable Agent, Matt Hannaford sits down with former pro player and Excel Baseball co-founder Matthew Maniscalso to talk all things youth baseball. From how to choose a travel ...
16 Juli 20251h 3min
