The 9th hole podcast
You’re Not Ready for NIL (Here’s Why Most Athletes Fail)
Most athletes aren’t underpaid - they’re unprepared for NIL. Here’s the truth about NIL deals, contracts, taxes, pressure, and why most athletes (and parents) get it wrong.
The NIL Mistakes Quietly Ruining Athletes’ Careers
NIL isn’t ruining college sports - ignorance is.
In this episode, former MLB player Ian Miller breaks down the NIL mistakes that are quietly ruining athletes’ careers - on the field, in the locker room, and long after the money is gone.
Why Hard Work Doesn’t Earn Playing Time
Why You Don’t Believe in Yourself (The Truth No One Tells Players)
Why does hard work still not lead to playing time in baseball? Because effort alone doesn’t earn trust - and coaches don’t build lineups on effort. In this episode of The 9-Hole, former MLB player Ian Miller breaks down WHY hard-working players still sit the bench - and WHAT coaches actually look for when deciding who plays under pressure.
Why You Don’t Believe in Yourself (The Truth No One Tells Players)
Why You Don’t Believe in Yourself (The Truth No One Tells Players)
Why You Don’t Believe in Yourself (The Truth No One Tells Players)
Most players don’t struggle with talent - they struggle with belief. In this video, former MLB outfielder Ian Miller breaks down the TRUTH about confidence, identity, and why most players never develop the mindset required to succeed at the next level.
Why You’re Still Wasting the Offseason
Why You Don’t Believe in Yourself (The Truth No One Tells Players)
How Underdogs Actually Make It to the Big Leagues
Every player says they’re going to lock in this offseason - but most waste it. In this episode, former MLB outfielder Ian Miller breaks down the truth about:
- offseason training
- why players stay stuck
- how to actually build the habits that separate the serious from the average
How Underdogs Actually Make It to the Big Leagues
Why You Don’t Believe in Yourself (The Truth No One Tells Players)
How Underdogs Actually Make It to the Big Leagues
Everyone talks about talent. Nobody talks about what it actually takes to make it as an underdog. In this episode, former MLB players Ian Miller and Zack Granite break down the mindset, routines, and fundamentals that took them from overlooked nobodies to the Big Leagues.