Bottom of the Ninth: How We Build Tough Kids (and Survive the Season Ourselves)

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What does it really take to raise a tough kid in a soft world? In this episode of Action Figures Podcast, hosts Jarrod and Erik Weise sit down with Coach Mike—a former San Diego Padres player and elite youth baseball tournament director—to talk about mental toughness, fatherhood, and how sports can shape the next generation of men.

Coach Mike shares insider stories from the pros, why youth sports are broken, and what dads can do to build resilience, confidence, and character—without burning out.

Whether you're coaching your kid’s team or just trying to survive another travel ball season, this one hits deep.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• How to build mental toughness in kids through baseball
• Why fathers matter more than coaches
• What most dads get wrong about youth sports ...