The Big Fish Performance Podcast - Building Better Baseball and Softball Players

Creating Confidence: Positive Coaching & Athletic Play with Brian Giebel

In Episode 2 of the Big Fish Performance Podcast, Josh Eidem sits down with Hitting Coordinator and 9U coach Brian Giebel to talk about creating a positive environment for young athletes. They also discuss how to teach players to move athletically, make athletic plays, and continue building confidence on and off the field.

Tournament Takeaways: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation

In our first episode, we reflect on a spring tournament trip and break down what we’re seeing in player development right now. We dive into the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and how it impacts long-term growth for athletes. Recorded on the drive back from Cedar Rapids, this is a real, unfiltered conversation on what actually matters in building better baseball and softball players.