October 22, 2025
The Ultimate Travel Baseball Guide (Part 2): The Hidden Truth of Travel Baseball
Most Valuable Agent with Matt HannafordAbout this episode
You'll hear from a father who raised a first-round draft pick after his son's battle with cancer, a Division I head coach redefining toughness and leadership, an MLB All-Star revealing the truth behind the pro grind, and a mindset expert helping parents protect their child's confidence and love for the game. Each voice offers a different angle, but together they deliver one powerful message: in travel baseball, the real win isn't exposure- it's who your child becomes along the way. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why skills and stats mean nothing without self-awareness and belief. How parents can listen, support, and guide without adding pressure. What MLB players and coaches say separates the few who make it from everyone else. Why culture, values, and brotherhood define true programs -not exposure or trophies. How to help your child love the game for life, even when the system tries to take that away. Whether you're a coach, player, or parent, these conversations will change how you see travel baseball- and what it really means to "make it." 💬Comment your biggest challenge in travel baseball below 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly coaching on how to win in youth baseball: https://www.youtube.com/@MostValuableAgent 📢 Share this episode with a teammate, coach, or parent who needs this message. 🎧 More powerful episodes: ➡️ Craig Holman on Development Over Exposure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyz456 ➡️ TJ Bruce on Building Men, Not Just Players: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44mjEDRc5S4 ➡️ Derek Norris on the Mental Side of Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cl33Exfb3M ➡️How Parenting Limits Future Big Leaguers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6opkFoZD-sY ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD Matt Hannaford is a 25-year veteran MLB agent who's represented MVPs, All-Stars, and first-round draft picks. Through the Most Valuable Agent podcast, he helps parents and players cut through the noise and focus on what really works. #MostValuableAgent #TravelBaseballAdvice #YouthSportsParenting