Why Brannon Snead Says Leaving His College Baseball Program Early Is the One Career Decision He’d Take Back—and What It Teaches Athletes About Timing, Regret, and Unfinished Business

The One Do-Over That Still Lingers

Brannon Snead doesn’t shy away from tough conversations—especially when it comes to the one career decision he regrets.

Asked what he’d do differently with a magic wand, he’s clear:
He’d stay at TCC. He’d finish what he started.

It wasn’t a matter of talent.
He still had innings to throw. He still had his arm.
But he made a life choice—to move on, plan for a career, and take the practical path.

What decision do you still think about—the one you’d do differently if given another shot?
Drop your story in the comments on the full video and let others learn from it.

Injuries, Redshirts, and Empty Rosters

Brannon had already redshirted after an injury.
The year he could’ve come back? TCC had no pitching depth. The roster was thin. The team wasn’t strong.

He would’ve had a real shot to contribute.

But like many athletes facing the post-college unknown, he asked the hard question:
“Am I really going pro?”
When the answer leaned toward no, he made a decision to step away—and focus on long-term career goals instead.

When Logic Wins—But Regret Remains

Brannon doesn’t regret where life took him—he’s clear on that.
Great marriage. Successful career. Lifelong lessons.

But the sting of leaving unfinished business? That never fully goes away.

“It’s not that I couldn’t pitch. I just moved on too soon.”

And that’s the lesson for younger athletes:
Don’t confuse practicality with completion.

Coaches, Mentors, and Parents—Here’s What to Watch For

We all want our athletes to think long-term.
But sometimes, the “smart” move still leaves emotional weight.

Here’s how to help:

✔ Talk honestly about identity and what happens after the game
✔ Don’t assume staying or leaving is always a clear answer
✔ Encourage players to finish well—even if they don’t go pro
✔ Honor the feeling of “unfinished”—it’s part of growth

How Sore to Soaring Helps Athletes Finish What They Start

At Sore to Soaring, we coach more than physical skill—we coach emotional closure.

✔ We help athletes process the end of playing
✔ We guide decision-making without pressure or false hype
✔ And we teach that success isn’t just about stats—it’s about how you leave the game

🌍 Learn how we prepare athletes to compete with clarity and move forward with purpose:
👉 https://www.soretosoaring.org

Disclaimer:

The content shared is for informational purposes only. This is not a judgment of any person or program mentioned. All names and events are discussed from personal memory and are not meant to accuse or endorse. The goal is to share insight from lived experience.

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