{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Top 5 Traits Travel Ball Players Must Have","description":" Want to know the five real traits of big league cool for travel ball players? \u26be Learn how to earn respect and play with purpose. Subscribe now! In this episode of The Most Valuable Agent Podcast, host Matt Hannaford shares what truly sets big leaguers apart\u2014and it\u2019s not chains, bat flips, or walk-up songs. These five traits reveal how young players can gain the respect of teammates, coaches, scouts, and even opponents. What You\u2019ll Learn   The difference between confidence and ego   How to enjoy the game without losing focus   Why chasing every new drill won\u2019t make you better   The value of curiosity and asking questions   How mastering fundamentals makes tough plays look effortless   Drawing on decades inside MLB clubhouses, Matt explains how the pros who are admired most aren\u2019t the flashiest - they\u2019re the ones teammates trust and coaches rely on. Each trait offers a practical \u201cpro tip\u201d that travel ball players can apply immediately, whether it\u2019s body language on the field, how to approach practice, or knowing when to stick with what works. Parents will gain a fresh perspective on what \u201ccool\u201d really looks like at the next level, while players will leave with a roadmap for becoming the type of athlete scouts remember. If this episode hit home, subscribe on YouTube and Apple Podcasts for more behind-the-scenes insights on baseball and player development. Share which trait you\u2019re building this season in the comments! Links &amp;amp; Resources Follow Matt Hannaford: www.instagram.com\/mfhannaford Follow Alignd Sports: www.instagram.com\/aligndsports&amp;nbsp; #TravelBall #BigLeagueCool #BaseballDevelopment #YouthBaseball ","author_name":"Most Valuable Agent with Matt Hannaford","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/538017","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38373215\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ffa500\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38373215"}