From No Varsity Letter to Big Leagues | How Aaron Slegers Overcame Injury & Found His Identity

02/09/2024 44 min Episodio 14

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Episode Synopsis

Join us as we sit down with former MLB pitcher and 2013 Big 10 Pitcher of the year, Aaron Slegers, for an inside look into his career and journey to the Big Leagues. Unlike, most professional athletes, Aaron did not receive a varsity letter in high school. Due to growing 7 inches over one summer, Aaron struggled with staying healthy.

Check out the episode, how Aaron overcame those challenges, became a preferred walk-on, and pushed himself to reach his dream and how his faith played a factor in that!

In this video we cover:

- Insider knowledge on which team serves the best steak
- Overcoming injuries and obstacles
- The challenge of finding your identity transitioning out of sport
- The importance of finding community where you are at


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