Feb. 1, 2026

The Heart of the Game: Purpose, Gratitude & Giving Back with Joey Centanni

The Heart of the Game: Purpose, Gratitude & Giving Back with Joey Centanni
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In this episode, Candice sits down with Joey Centanni, founder of C3 Recruits and the C3 Dugout Fund. Joey shares how his lifelong connection to baseball and an unexpected pivot during the pandemic led him to create a recruiting service and a nonprofit focused on integrity, service, and access. Through his work, Joey is helping families navigate the college recruiting process while ensuring young athletes from all backgrounds have the opportunity to play the game they love.

In this episode, they discuss:

  • How COVID sparked a career pivot and new opportunities
  • Why baseball recruiting feels overwhelming for many families
  • The importance of academics alongside athletics
  • How youth sports are becoming inaccessible for some families
  • Why service brings fulfillment beyond financial success
  • The impact of gratitude and integrity in leadership
  • Joey’s long-term vision for giving back through baseball

This conversation is a powerful reminder that when passion and purpose align, the impact goes far beyond the game and creates lasting change for future generations.

About Joey:

Joey Centanni is the founder of C3 Recruits.


C3 Recruits is dedicated to guiding players, parents, and coaches through every step of the baseball recruiting journey. Whether supporting one athlete or an entire program, C3 Recruiting makes the process easier and clearer.


Joey lives in southern California with his wife and children.

Website: www.c3recruits.com

The Dugout Fund
https://c3recruits.com/c3-dugout-fund/

Books:
Stop Complaining!: Adjust Your Mindset & Live a Happier Life
https://a.co/d/3uuRB34

UNCOMMITTED: College Baseball Recruiting Journeys (The Integrity Game®)
https://a.co/d/6oKTBzD

X: @c3recruits
IG: https://www.instagram.com/c3recruits
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/c3recruits
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycentanni/

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