{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6115aae553179600139389e1/618596c264f92b00193ddf8b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Michael Baska - Be The Hardest Worker in the Room ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6115aae553179600139389e1/1678233128337-189aede6c4ff785913d48fbac24ff7ec.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Michael Baska is a US Eagle who, this year, has played against Ireland, England and the All Blacks. But for most of his career he has been a back up player. Constantly being overlooked by coaches and struggling at times to get a contract. Baska talks about the mindset, determination and work ethic he had to keep following his dream of becoming a US Eagle no matter what setbacks he faced. </p><p><br></p><p>We also chat about,</p><ul><li>How it felt playing the All Blacks in DC.</li><li>Why he switched from American football to playing rugby .</li><li>Getting a scholarship to play collegiate rugby.</li><li>Having a beginners mindset &amp; the importance of always learning</li><li>Why he always wanting to be outside of his comfort zone.</li><li>How he got his break in the MLR.</li><li>Mistakes he has made when negotiating contracts. &nbsp;</li><li>How he believed in himself when few others did.&nbsp;</li><li>Mindset and work ethic that enabled him to become a US Eagle when he had recently been struggling to get a contract.</li><li>How coaches can have most impact on players.</li><li>A huge risk he’s currently taking by walking away from a contract.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can find Michael on instagram @michaelbaska - https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaska/</p><p><br></p><p>My instagram is The Off Field Rugby Coach @offfieldrugby. Please follow me there and let me know any thoughts or feedback you have for the pod. </p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed the podcast, please send it to a friend and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts if that's where you're listening.</p><p><br></p><p>&amp; Please subscribe/follow the podcast if you haven't already.</p><p><br></p><p>Really appreciate you clicking in, cheers!</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Brian Moylett"}