⚾ Brad Gregory once dreamed of reaching Major League Baseball. After becoming an All-American pitcher at Florida State University and playing professionally in the Minnesota Twins organization, that dream ended with a letter telling him his baseball career was over.

That painful transition eventually led Brad toward a new purpose: helping vulnerable children.

Today, Brad is the CEO of A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay, a foster care organization dedicated to providing children with a safe, nurturing, home-like environment while working to keep brothers and sisters together.

Brad joins Joey Pinz to discuss what professional sports taught him about teamwork, why young athletes should be praised for effort rather than talent, and how gratitude and grace shape his leadership philosophy. He also explains what happens when a child first arrives in foster care, the importance of house parents, and why children in group homes deserve to be viewed as ordinary kids facing extraordinary circumstances.

This conversation is a direct look at leadership, service, resilience, and the people working every day to protect children who need stability most.

🌟 Top 3 Highlights:

🏠 Creating normalcy: How A Kid’s Place gives children structure, safety, personal space, family meals, and a home-like environment.

⚾ Life after professional sports: Brad explains the emotional impact of losing his baseball career and finding a larger purpose.

🌱 Leadership through grace: Why strong leaders support sound decisions, develop independent teams, and allow people to learn from mistakes.