{"podcast":{"title":"Most Valuable Agent with Matt Hannaford","slug":"most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172","podcast_index_feed_id":6966172,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/538017/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/538017","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/3/2/3/6323116aac6709c3d959afa2a1bf1c87/MVA_FINAL_COVER.png","author":"Matt Hannaford","episode_count":106,"summary":"Welcome to Most Valuable Agent – the podcast that gives baseball players, prospects, and fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in professional baseball. Hosted by Matt Hannaford, a Major League Baseball agent with years of experience in contract negotiations and player representation, this channel is a must-watch for: • Athletes looking to advance their careers • Parents supporting young players • Baseball fans who want a deeper understanding of the game beyond the field What You'll Learn: • MLB Contracts & Draft Insights – How players get signed, negotiate contracts, and maximize opportunities • The Business of Baseball – Arbitration, free agency, and how teams evaluate talent • Expert Interviews & Analysis – Conversations with players, scouts, and insiders • MLB News & Market Trends – Breaking down trades, signings, and player negotiations 👉 Subscribe now for exclusive insights from one of baseball's top agents! New episodes weekly. 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It comes from love — but it often creates the exact pressure, resentment, and distance they're trying to avoid. In this solo episode of The Most Valuable Agent , MLB agent Matt Hannaford reframes one of the most misunderstood roles in youth baseball: the role of the father. Your son doesn't need you to be the hero of his story. He needs you to be the guide. Matt breaks down why trying to \"save\" your son from failure actually limits his growth, how constant instruction creates dependence instead of confidence, and why the car ride home becomes the most damaging moment in a young player's experience. You'll learn how to shift from control to clarity, from pressure to trust, and from performance-based approval to the kind of support that allows young players to grow — not just as athletes, but as men. If you're a dad who wants to stay involved without damaging the relationship or the development process, this episode will change how you show up. Subscribe for weekly guidance on navigating youth baseball, parenting, and player development with clarity, truth, and strategy. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why your son — not you — must be the hero of his baseball journey • How dads unintentionally create pressure by trying to \"help\" too much • The difference between being the hero and being the guide • Why constant instruction kills confidence and ownership • How to communicate support without controlling outcomes • What questions build trust instead of resentment • Why the car ride home is the most dangerous moment for relationships • How approval tied to performance damages long-term growth • What happens when dads step into the guide role instead • How…","meta_description":"Most dads step into their son's baseball journey believing they need to fix, protect, analyze, and carry the weight of every result. 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