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What does it actually take to go from overlooked to the Major Leagues?
In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with former MLB pitcher Travis Bergen (a walk-on turned big leaguer) to break down the real path to high-level success in baseball.
Travis wasnât a top recruit. He didnât throw elite velocity early. And he wasnât handed anything.
But through development, discipline, and learning what actually works, he built a career that took him from Kennesaw State to the MLB, and now into elite player development as Director of Pitching at Maven Baseball Lab.
This episode is packed with real, actionable insight for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to understand what it really takes to reach the next level.
In This Episode, Youâll Learn:
- Why most athletes choose the wrong path during recruiting
- The biggest difference between minor league and MLB hitters
- How to actually develop velocity and command (what works + what doesnât)
- Why routine and preparation create real confidence
- What Travis learned from MLB players during injury rehab
- The truth about why some players make it⌠and others donât
đAbout Travis Bergen
Travis Bergen is a former MLB pitcher who debuted with the San Francisco Giants after being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays. A former walk-on at Kennesaw State turned team captain, Travis now serves as Director of Pitching at Maven Baseball Lab, helping athletes develop using elite-level data and training systems.
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What does it actually take to become elite?
In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Matthew Sharman, one of Americaâs top high school pitchers, a University of Georgia commit, Team USA athlete, and potential future MLB draft pick, to break down the mindset, discipline, faith, and consistency required to compete at the highest level.
This conversation goes far beyond baseball. Matthew opens up about handling pressure, learning through failure, balancing faith with competition, and the sacrifices required to chase greatness. From mental performance and leadership to recruiting, routines, and identity beyond the game, this episode is packed with lessons for athletes, parents, coaches, and competitors at every level.
In this episode:
- The mindset behind elite athletes
- How great players handle failure and pressure
- The sacrifices required to reach the next level
- Faith, leadership, and identity beyond baseball
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Instagram â @matthew_sharman10
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Chapters
0:00 Inside the Mind of an Elite High School Pitcher
1:45 How Did Matthew Sharman Fall in Love With Baseball?
5:30 What Makes Great Coaches So Important for Athletes?
9:15 How Do Elite Athletes Stay Calm Under Pressure?
13:45 How Should Athletes Handle Failure and Adversity?
18:45 What Is the Best Mental Routine for Success?
22:00 What Makes Someone a Great Teammate?
25:15 What Separates Good Players From Great Players?
28:45 How Do Elite Athletes Recover and Stay Focused?
33:00 What Advice Would Matthew Give His Younger Self?
36:30 How Did Matthew Commit to the University of Georgia?
39:45 How Faith Shapes Performance, Leadership, and Success -
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Why do most athletes fall short⌠while a few find ways to last?
In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Charlie Culberson, a former MLB player who spent 17 seasons in professional baseball with organizations like the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and Atlanta Braves.
Charlie wasnât the biggest or the most recruited. But he built a career that most athletes never reach.
This episode breaks down what it really takes to survive and succeed at the highest level, including:
⢠How to stand out when youâre overlooked
⢠The mindset needed to push through failure
⢠Why most athletes struggle in the minor leagues
⢠How to embrace your role and stay valuable
⢠What it takes to handle injuries and setbacks
From early struggles to clutch moments in the big leagues, this is a blueprint for athletes who want to last.
If you're serious about developing as an athlete and creating real opportunities in sports, this episode is a must-listen.
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Elevate 2 Great with Charlie Culberson
01:20 Growing Up Around Baseball in Georgia
03:10 Why Playing Multiple Sports Matters for Young Athletes
05:00 Lessons Charlie Learned From His Dad
09:15 Being an Undersized Athlete and Outworking Everyone
11:40 Charlie Culbersonâs Recruiting and MLB Draft Journey
18:10 The Reality of Minor League Baseball and Early Failure
23:10 Getting the Call to the MLB and Debuting With the Giants
25:30 Charlieâs Legendary Walk-Off Home Run With the Dodgers
30:15 Is the âClutch Geneâ Real in Baseball?
36:25 Overcoming Injury and Returning After Getting Hit in the Face
46:45 Life After MLB, Broadcasting, and Giving Back to Youth Baseball -
What does it actually take to get noticed by MLB scouts?
In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Brett Campbell, former MLB pitcher turned scout for the New York Mets, to break down what separates players who get recruited⌠from those who get overlooked.
Brett has seen the game from every angle.
Player. Scout. Coach.And what he shares in this episode is what most athletes, parents, and coaches get completely wrong about the recruiting process.
This isnât just about talent.
Itâs about:
How players are evaluatedWhat scouts actually pay attention toThe biggest mistakes athletes makeAnd how to position yourself for real opportunitiesIf youâre serious about playing at the next level, this episode is required listening.
Brett Campbell is also launching Gulf South Academy this fall, a new baseball development academy focused on building complete athletes through elite instruction, development, and mentorship. Learn more at: https://gulfsouthacademy.com
He also continues to lead Power Baseball Gulf South, a travel baseball organization committed to developing players the right way both on and off the field. Follow here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17GcERiQUY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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00:00 Intro: Former MLB Player & Mets Scout Brett Campbell
05:42 Lessons From Growing Up With a Coach as a Dad
11:43 Brettâs Recruiting Journey, Injuries & Transfers
20:04 Grinding Through Minor League Baseball
27:47 Transitioning From MLB Player to Coach & Scout
36:40 What MLB Scouts Actually Look For in Players
43:53 Why âProcess Over Resultsâ Changes Everything
49:02 The Biggest Problems in Youth Travel Baseball
55:57 What Needs to Change in Youth Sports Today
58:52 How Parents Should Behave at Games
01:02:42 Playing Time, Tough Conversations & Player Development
01:11:16 Final Take: Why Failure Is Not Your Enemy -
ââWhat separates champions from everyone else?
In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Ann-Marie Saccurato, a 3x WBC Lightweight World Champion, Hall of Famer, and elite performance coach, to break down the mindset, discipline, and resilience required to build greatness.
Ann-Marieâs journey is unlike anything youâve heard.
After a near-fatal car accident at 18 years old, doctors told her she might never walk normally again and would never compete in sports. Months later, she was back training and eventually became a world champion.
But this episode isnât just about fighting.
Itâs about what it really takes to:
⢠Overcome adversity
⢠Build an unbreakable mindset
⢠Develop elite athletes
⢠Sustain greatness over time
If youâre an athlete, coach, or sports organization trying to reach the next level, this is a must-listen.
Learn More About Ann-Marie Saccurato
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/am.saccurato
RYSE Performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryse_performance_
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0:00 Introduction â 3x World Champion Ann-Marie Saccurato
0:56 Early Sports & Leadership Development
4:13 Overcoming Adversity & Finding Purpose
7:15 The Mindset That Builds Elite Athletes
10:20 Life-Changing Car Accident Story
12:47 Doctors Said Sheâd Never Compete Again
16:33 Recovery, Training & Mental Toughness
18:08 How She Found Boxing
20:36 From Setbacks to World Champion
33:42 Traits of Elite Athletes & Fighters
40:45 Why Athletes Fail (And How to Fix It)
48:36 Advice for Athletes Facing Adversity -
What does it take to build a successful combat sports promotion?
In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with David Oblas, founder and president of NFC Fighting, one of the top MMA and combat sports promotions in Georgia.
David has spent more than two decades promoting fights across the Southeast. What started as a love for boxing and pay-per-view fight nights eventually turned into a full-scale promotion hosting events across multiple venues and showcasing fighters on their path to organizations like the UFC.
The journey wasnât easy. David lost money during his first year promoting fights, maxed out credit cards, and even got fired from his restaurant job before committing to fight promotion full-time.
In this conversation, David shares the realities of the fight promotion business, the mindset required to stay in the game for more than 20 years, and the lessons heâs learned building one of Georgiaâs top combat sports promotions.
Topics include
⢠How David Oblas got into fight promotion
⢠The early struggles of building a fight promotion
⢠The moment MMA exploded in popularity
⢠What separates elite fighters from the rest
⢠Common mistakes that derail fighters' careers
Learn More About NFC Fighting
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Elevate to Great
0:54 How David Oblas Got Into Fight Promotion
3:22 Losing Money Early and Going All In
5:12 Why He Never Quit
7:10 Why Passion Matters in Business
8:39 Early Obstacles in the Fight Business
10:20 The Fight That Made MMA Explode
12:08 What Sets Great Fighters Apart
15:14 Mistakes New Fight Promoters Make
17:14 Back Surgeries, Leadership, and Asking for Help
22:24 Davidâs Best Advice: Never Quit and Work Hard
31:46 The Most Unique Fight He Ever Promoted -
What does it take to succeed at the highest level of baseball and stay mentally strong through pressure, failure, and adversity?
In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with former MLB outfielder Brandon Guyer to talk about the mindset that separates elite athletes from everyone else.
Brandon played seven seasons in Major League Baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Indians, helping Cleveland reach the 2016 World Series. Known for his toughness and competitiveness, he led the league in hit by pitches multiple times and finished his career as MLBâs leader in hit by pitch per plate appearance.
After retiring, Brandon founded Major League Mindset, where he helps athletes and organizations build resilience and develop routines for peak performance. He has served as the Head Mental Strength Coach for the Los Angeles Angels and currently works with the Virginia Cavaliers baseball.
In this conversation, Brandon shares lessons from his MLB career and explains how athletes can build confidence, handle pressure, and perform at the highest level.
Elevate 2 Great is powered by Factory // 11, helping athletes, teams, and sports organizations grow their brand through strategic branding, websites, video, and digital marketing.
Learn more about Brandon: https://www.brandonguyer.com
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0:00 Introduction to the Major League Mindset
1:45 Brandon Guyerâs Journey to the MLB
4:30 Hitting a Home Run in His First MLB At-Bat
7:15 What It Takes to Succeed at the Major League Level
10:40 Handling Pressure and Failure in Professional Sports
14:05 The Mental Toughness Elite Athletes Develop
18:10 The Reality of Adversity in Baseball
22:30 Why Routines Matter for Peak Performance
26:45 Lessons from the 2016 World Series Run
31:20 Transitioning from MLB Player to Mental Strength Coach
35:00 Building the Major League Mindset System
39:10 How Athletes Can Develop Confidence and Resilience
43:20 Advice for Young Athletes Chasing the Next Level
46:00 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways -
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