FFP57: How has Dan Clouser found his passion beyond the diamond?

How has Dan Clouser found his passion beyond the diamond?

As we get older, we learn that life is more about the journey than the destination. This isn’t always the case when we are in our younger years when chasing our goals often means we are hyper-focused on outcomes. One of my great joys in life is helping young people appreciate the journey while pursuing their dreams.

My guest in this episode, Dan Clouser, invested over 30 years in building the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later became the BIG Vision Foundation. Dan mentored young athletes with the purpose of developing successful adults. In his second act of life, Dan is getting the opportunity to see how the seeds he planted in his first act are growing.

In Episode 57, Dan shares how he has transitioned into truly enjoying his journey as an author, podcast host, and full-time nomad. Dan shares how he transitioned from his first passion in life to his new passion.

So, what’s your biggest takeaway from my conversation with Dan Clouser?

My biggest takeaway is that investing in young people pays dividends that we often don’t fully realize. Appreciating the coaching journey is the recipe for having the greatest impact on young athletes.

My suggestion to coaches is make your best effort to coach the person, not the game. All of us are competitive and want to win. However, we can often lose sight of the long-term impacts we have on young athletes through our actions.

I want to thank Dan for his kind generosity and the wisdom he shared with The Freshman Foundation Community.

You can learn more about Dan at https://journeyofmymothersson.com/.

To learn how mental performance coaching can help your mind work FOR you rather than against you, visit https://michaelvhuber.com.

Thank you for listening. We’ll see you back soon for Episode 58!