Episode 12 - Finding Your Purpose with Antwan Brown

In this episode we have FTB Phillies coach Antwan Brown discussing why he needed to find his purposes to know where he was going in his career and what truly humbled him as a player. Antwan also talks about the complexity of travel ball and why being realistic in baseball is important.

00:50 How did Antwan Brown get into the world of Baseball

02:02 Playing JUCO baseball

02:54 Antwan Brown talks about getting into trouble at a young age

03:35 When was the first time you were humbled?

03:53 Not feeling loved

05:28 Getting injured and dealing with the aftermath

07:19 Antwan Brown talks about getting into travel ball

10:06 Antwan Brown talks about connecting with players

12:00 The negative side of social media and baseball

14:01 Coach Nelly and the rules of social media

14:55 What separates college and travel ball?

16:39 The complexity of travel ball

18:21 Being realistic in baseball

21:25 What advice would you give someone who can’t afford the showcases

23:05 Continuing to work hard

27:28 What’s the end goal for Antwan Brown

32:01 Playing in a college world series

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