Something new for the ABCA Podcast this week, we are handing the mic over to Tyrone Brooks for a two-part mental health series. Brooks is an instrumental part of our FRBATS committee, the ABCA Convention and has been a guest on the podcast. Brooks is Senior Director of Workforce Development at Major League Baseball.

We have two special guests this week with Jadyn Lewis and Travis Snider. Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is a Mental Health Counselor at the University of Missouri. Providing mental health services to student-athletes in need of support.

Snider is a former big leaguer who is now the CEO of 3A Athletics, a company dedicated to helping the parents of young athletes, organizations and clubs and youth athletes. Snider was also an attendee at the ABCA Youth Summit in Austin, TX this past November.

The month of May is officially recognized at Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S. Reminder that we are all in this together so if you have someone in your life that needs help, 988 is the number to call or text if you or someone else needs support.

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Today’s ABCA Podcast guest is one of the baseball minds behind one of the most respected player development turnarounds in modern Major League Baseball.

Kyle Stark spent years helping shape the Pittsburgh Pirates (07’-19’) organization, serving as Director of Player Development before rising to Assistant General Manager and Vice President/Assistant GM. During that stretch, he played a major role in rebuilding the Pirates’ farm system and helping guide the club back into postseason contention in the mid-2010s.

Before his time in Pittsburgh, Stark also worked in baseball operations with the Cleveland Indians (04’-07’), building a reputation as a thoughtful leader with a deep understanding of organizational development, culture, and talent growth.

But what makes Stark’s perspective unique is that his work extends far beyond baseball. Since leaving the Pirates organization, Stark’s transitioned into leadership coaching and consulting, helping teams, businesses, and organizations build stronger cultures, improve communication, and maximize performance with his company Stark Contrast.

From player development and front office strategy to leadership and culture-building, this conversation is packed with insight for coaches, athletes, executives, and anyone interested in building winning organizations.

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Today’s ABCA Podcast guest is one of the most beloved personalities to ever step on a Major League field.

A three-time MLB All-Star and 12-year big league veteran, Sean Casey—better known as ‘The Mayor’—built a reputation not just for his bat, but for the way he connected with everyone around him. From his standout years with the Cincinnati Reds to stints with the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox, Casey was one of the purest hitters and most respected teammates in the game.

Off the field, that same energy carried over. Since retiring, Casey’s become a staple on MLB Network, sharing insight and passion for the game, and even stepped into the dugout as the New York Yankees’ hitting coach in 2023.

Casey is the host of ‘The Mayor’s Office,’ where he brings that same charisma into conversations with athletes, entertainers, and leaders from all walks of life. Known as one of the friendliest guys in baseball, Casey brings knowledge, authenticity, and a whole lot of energy to everything he does.

Casey also has an 8-week mental performance program out now, Breakthrough Pro, you can find that at breakthrough-pro.com.

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