Unparalleled Performance Podcast

26. Jason Godbee, Head Baseball Coach (2023 State Champion), Strong Rock Christian HS (GA) | Creating a Culture Even Opponents Want To Be A Part Of Because It's Noticeably Different

On this week's episode release, Reebs welcomes one of his best friends to the studio, Jason Godbee. The two have spent four summers together coaching collegiate baseball in the New York Collegiate Baseball League and the Northwoods League. Godbee is currently the head baseball coach at Strong Rock Christian High School in Locust Grove, Georgia. They won their first state championship in school history this past spring in 2023 and the environment they have is something special. Godbee is one of the very best at building relationships and trust with his players that lasts long beyond their years of playing for him and that is a key component of why team's he has coached always seem to find success. If you are hoping to build a culture and environment that is truly different from other teams and organizations, this is a must listen episode. When you have people on the outside wanting what you have or wanting to be a part of it, you know you're doing something right, and that is what Godbee does. Be sure to tune in weekly for new episodes and please leave a rating and a review! Follow us on Instagram @unparalleledperformancepodcast Follow us on X @unparalleledpp

25. Mason Englert, Detroit Tigers | Challenges Leading to Self and Spiritual Growth Amidst a Professional Career

Joining Reebs in studio this week is current MLB pitcher Mason Englert, who made his debut this past season with the Detroit Tigers, making 31 appearances before an injury sidelined him for the remainder of the 2023 season. Englert was a 4th Round draft pick out of Forney HS (TX) by the Texas Rangers in 2018. His journey to the Big Leagues is incredibly impressive as he dives into the challenges and battles he has faced on a personal level.  This episode doesn't touch much on baseball, but rather topics that are applicable to everyone in whatever stage of life you are in and hope to find it as an encouragement to keep pushing forward. The two chat about how Mason has grown through his battles and eventually coming to understand the importance of putting God first and finding freedom in his life after accepting Jesus as his Savior. Be sure to tune in weekly for new episodes and please leave a rating and a review! Follow us on Instagram @unparalleledperformancepodcast Follow us on X @unparalleledpp

24. Jakob Marsee, San Diego Padres (6th Round, 2022 Draft) | Chasing Your Dream

Reebs welcomes Jakob Marsee to the studio for this week's episode to talk about his journey. He has had a pretty unique path after missing out on his high school senior season for baseball due to injury, followed by his freshman campaign at Central Michigan University getting cut short due to Covid, along with his first stint in the Northwoods League lasting less than a week also due to Covid.  Despite the injury and some time gaps from playing in a competitive environment, he continued to pursue his passion and eventually was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2022. His dedication led him to earn the Arizona Fall League MVP this past fall (2023), which is a league comprised of the top prospects in baseball that compete for roughly an extra month after their minor league seasons are completed.  This is a really good listen to gain insight into how to overcome setbacks, the value of family and having a support system, along with having self-determination and how to earn the respect of those around you because of the way you dedicate yourself to your passion. Be sure to tune in weekly for new episodes and please leave a rating and a review! Follow us on Instagram @unparalleledperformancepodcast Follow us on X @unparalleledpp

23.  Jake Boss Jr., Head Baseball Coach, Michigan State University | Building Community in a Big Environment and Being a Great Representation of It

This week Reebs heads back to the big seat in the dugout with head coach Jake Boss Jr., who is  currently in 16th season as the head baseball coach at Michigan State University. Boss has accumulated over 400 wins (441-388) in his head coaching career, and has been a part of and led numerous championship caliber teams. Not only have his teams had success on the field, but he has helped develop players individually which is proven by 45 MLB Draft selections during his tenure at MSU along with 206 Academic Big Ten honors. Boss gives really good insight and wisdom into topics that include building community and an environment that people take pride in--even in such a big environment, such as a state school with thousands of undergrad students; going from a D3 college player to a D1 head baseball coach; how Jake wants his team to be represented when people watch them play; the coaching community as a whole as Michigan State; how his faith in Christ affects the way he coaches and goes about his daily life; and many other topics. Be sure to tune in each Thursday for new episodes and please leave a rating and a review! Follow us on Instagram @unparelleledperformancepodcast Follow us on X @unparalleledpp

22. DJ LeMahieu, New York Yankees | Mastering the Art of Simplicity

Welcome back for another episode this week as Reebs welcomes DJ LeMahieu to the studio, a 3x MLB All-Star, 4x Gold Glove Winner, and 2x Batting Champ (both NL and AL). DJ started his career with the Chicago Cubs, debuting with them before being traded to the Colorado Rockies, and then signing as a free agent with the New York Yankees in 2019 and has been with them since. Topics on the episode center around DJ's humility and ability to keep things simple, which is an easy trait to understand, but hard to apply in a professional setting like major league baseball--and he is one of the best at the application.  His journey from the outside may have looked easy, but he dives into the difficulties of being a minor league player trying to make a career in the big leagues.  Be sure to tune in each Thursday for new episodes and please leave a rating and a review! Follow us on Instagram @unparalleledperformancepodcast Follouw us on X @unparalleledpp