Welcome to episode 5 of the summer series! This week we are back in Boise with Boise Hawks All-Star 3rd Baseman-- Troy Viola. We talk about the keys to having a successful professional season and what a big league off-season looks like. Then we go back in time to Troy's childhood, as he takes us through the journey of moving from California to Oregon, and playing baseball at 4 different schools. We discuss the importance of faith in Troy's journey and how it helped him to overcome adversity. Then we dive into Troy's dating life and what he looks for in a wife. Lastly, we wrap it up with the Bash Bros, and what it means to have a brother for life.

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10:51 Lifting and nutrition

12:32 Day in the life of Troy

15:37 Childhood

20:30 football and USC

24:13 Baseball in Oregon vs Cali

27:02 When did you know you wanted to play college baseball?

30:43 Central Arizona

36:11 Glendale college

40:06 Getting a D1 scholarship

43:02 San Jose State

48:56 Intermission

49:49 COVID and entering the transfer portal

57:51 Pursuing dreams

1:01:50 Purdue

1:08:45 Evansville Otters & getting injured

1:20:25 What would you do if you weren’t playing baseball?

1:22:29 How difficult is it to put on a smile everyday?

1:25:52 Testimony

1:37:05 Have you ever been in a relationship?

1:42:44 Growing & getting female attention

1:45:34 Does Troy have game?

1:48:06 Is Troy looking for a wife?

1:50:11 Must haves and can’t stands

1:56:46 What does Micah say about Nikye?

1:59:51 The brotherhood of the Bash Bros

Welcome to episode 4 of the summer series! This week we are joined by former player for the University of Northern Colorado and Illinois State University baseball programs. Shaydon and Nikye discuss his growth and development throughout his career, and what it was like playing on the mainland. They also discuss how making varsity as a freshman in high school impacted his confidence. They wrap it up discussing all things relationships.

Welcome to episode 3 of the summer series! This week we are joined by University of Hawai'i Baseball alumnus Aaron! Aaron and Nikye discuss his career at UH, and how baseball has changed him over the years. They also talk about the importance of family, and how that has shaped him as a person and as a player. To wrap it up, they look to the future to discuss possible career paths.