How One Baseball Dad Solved a Massive Travel Ball Problem with Sean Holbrooks

What happens when a travel baseball parent encounters a problem that nobody seems able to solve? In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Sean Holbrooks, founder of Pickup Portal, a platform helping players find pickup opportunities while helping teams keep their schedules intact. After spending years navigating the travel baseball world with his son, Sean saw firsthand how difficult it was for players to find teams and for coaches to fill roster gaps. Instead of accepting the problem, he built a solution. This episode covers: • How Pickup Portal connects players and teams • Why many travel sports parents focus on the wrong things • Lessons learned from raising an athlete through travel baseball • What it takes to build a business from an idea • Why taking risks often lead to bigger opportunities Whether you're a travel ball parent, coach, athlete, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers valuable lessons about sports, business, and pursuing your passion. Follow Pickup Portal https://pickupportal.com https://www.instagram.com/pickupportal/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556981788989 Links & Resources Schedule a Free Coaching Session https://factoryeleven.net/coaching-session Follow Elevate 2 Great https://x.com/Elevate2GreatHQ https://www.facebook.com/elevate2great https://www.instagram.com/elevate2greatpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@FactoryEleven526 Call Us (404) 594-8470 Want to Be a Guest or Have Questions? nikki@factoryeleven.net Chapters 00:00 Meet Pickup Portal Founder Sean Holbrooks 03:35 How Pickup Portal Helps Travel Baseball Players Find Teams 06:47 The Biggest Challenges Facing Travel Ball Families Today 10:23 Are Young Athletes Playing Too Much Baseball? 14:29 The 5 AM Routine That Built Discipline and Success 17:20 Leaving the 9-to-5 to Build a Business 22:32 Advice Every Travel Ball Parent Needs to Hear 36:32 Toxic Sports Parents, Recruiting, and Team Culture 50:56 The "What If?" Mindset for Sports and Business Success