Kurt Suzuki: From College Walk-On to World Series Champion, Assistant to the GM, and Travel Baseball Coach Part 1

Get ready to discover how you go from college walk-on to World Series Champion. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and former client, Kurt Suzuki. He shares what it takes to compete at the highest level, the critical role of mental preparation, and why short-term goals are important for long-term success. Plus, he shares the best life-changing advice he received from legendary sports psychologist Ken Ravizza to stand out and compete as an elite player. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Kurt Suzuki, College World Series and MLB World Series Champion. 05:00 How do players overcome the challenges of growing up with limited exposure to scouts? 09:15 When did you realize you could compete at the highest level? 14:00 The risks of today's travel ball culture and why polished players are becoming rare. 19:00 How to stand out and catch the attention of scouts. 22:30 Lessons from legendary sports psychologist Ken Ravizza. 26:00 Ways to overcome injury fears and confidence. 31:00 BTS stories from the 2004 College World Series Championship run. RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more at aligndsports.com Book a 1:1 Consultation HERE FOLLOW Matt Hannaford: @mfhannaford Kurt Suzuki: @kurt_suzuki_pono_baseball