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In this episode, I talk to Mark Helsel. Mark is the founder and current director of US Elite Baseball which is a successful travel baseball organization for several years. US Elite is one of the top travel baseball organizations in the country. He talked about practical guides for parents of young athletes and how to develop youth players.He shares tips with parents and coaches on how to act during practices and games.SHOW NOTES: [2:57] What separates US Elite Baseball?[4:40] What advice would you give to people across the country?[5:52] What's been a big challenge for your organization over the last couple of years?[6: 57] What's your take on dealing with parents?[10:42] What are some of the things that you you try to educate the parents on?[16:58 What I want parents to do is understand that everybody matures differently.[20:34] What do you tell parents if their kid isn't hustling, running hard, or being a good teammate?[22:51] Glass half empty type personality and baseball.[23:52] One of the thing

In today’s episode, I speak to Marcus Davis. Marcus is a hitting coach in the private sector but has been on each side of the spectrum from former Midland and professional player to now coach of the 17U Braves.He brings a wide variety of content about college recruiting, working with players, parents' expectations, and hitting as well.He talks about working with players in the cage.Learn about work habits and the ability of players to work through some adversity in this episode.SHOW NOTES[2:38] What's been your experience you coaching travel baseball last couple of years?[3:36] What are you looking for when it comes to just players on your team obviously you can't take everybody. What type of players are you looking for?[5:02] These days it seems that there are probably way more kids feeling that they're a top prospect when they're not actually but because of how early a lot of the recruiting is and social media. How did you handle the hype?[6:40] Do you see that though with other kids nowadays where the

In today’s episode, I talk to David Pearson. David is in his first season as a volunteer assistant coach with the University of Iowa baseball program. He serves as the Hawkeyes’ hitting coach.David joins the program following a two-year run as an assistant coach at North Dakota State – his second stint with the Bison. He also has served as head coach at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) from 2016-19.In this episode, he shares tips and pieces of advice with young coaches and young players.He talks about how he goes about helping his players deal with failure. Learn from his coaching career at different levels from a Player Development standpoint and ways to get better as Coaches and Players.SHOW NOTES[3:17] What was it like playing baseball in North Dakota growing up?[4:17] When did you know that you wanted to get into coaching and that you want to be a coach?[5:08] Did you know when you started coaching were there certain things that looking back you're like probably shouldn't have done?[6:24] Th

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND SUMMER RECRUITMENT WITH TYLER JACKSON In today's episode, I speak to Tyler Jackson. Tyler has helped Liberty to the finals of an NCAA regional in 2021 and is in his first season on the Morehead State baseball coaching staff as an assistant coach. Tyler, who also was part of two NCAA Tournament qualifying teams at the College of Charleston, helped guide Liberty to 41 wins and the Atlantic Sun regular season title this past season. The Flames won two games in the NCAA Knoxville regional, eliminating Duke to reach the finals against host Tennessee. In this episode, he shares his experiences as a hitting coach on different levels. He talks about what he likes to emphasize with players during fall and during the season. He shares some Recruiting trail tips with everybody who’s in that process or will be in that process. In this episode learn how Tyler develops his players during the fall!SHOW NOTES[2:21] What's something that you're implementing now that you've

How to Achieve Greatness Charles Schultz is the Owner of Super Fit Ohio and Edge of Greatness Podcast. Charles has always been enthusiastic about the pursuit of excellence, both personally and in coaching others. He talks about why is it important to have relationships and build connections with players.He shares why coaches should have real conversations and open the door for players to understand that all these little things that they're working on are a specific part of their journey towards their ultimate goal.He talks about how players should sacrifice to achieve excellence in the field.Learn about the importance of proper mentality before and during the game.SHOW NOTES:[2:42] What does that mean to be great?[4:01] Building a system and then following through on the system.[4:29] When you're working with athletes they obviously want to be great so how do you go about instilling that in them and making it so it's applicable to them at their age?[5:47] Do you think it's really though sa

In today's episode, I speak to Kyle Decker. Kyle was brought on as an assistant coach in November 2020. He came to the Flyers after working as a volunteer assistant coach at Harvard University for the previous two years. While there he helped lead the Crimson to the 2019 Ivy League Championship and a spot in the Oklahoma City Regional in the 2019 NCAA Championship. He served as a volunteer assistant coach at UMass for one year and as an assistant coach for the Plymouth Pilgrims of the New England Collegiate Baseball League.He gave some tips on recruiting and shared what he is looking for in a player. He talks about what he would recommend to other coaches out there who are looking to get into college baseball.We also talk about the challenges of being a volunteer coach and the sacrifices he made to coach at the collegiate level. SHOW NOTES:[2:24] Did you grow up a Boston Red Sox fan?[3:29] The head coach at Harvard University.[5:10] You grew up with a dad as a coach.[5:44] What's one thing that you've le

In today’s episode, I speak to Kirk Cabana, Assistant Baseball Coach for Carolina University.He shares his experiences being a Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Baseball Coach. He talks about establishing a culture, direction, and foundation for player development. He talks about the importance of having a growth mindset towards everything and finding your pursuit of purpose, making it to the next level, and making a difference.He shares tips on how to build the foundations & values that make players better at sports and life. He motivates players to find that drive towards the things that they believe.Learn the importance of connecting with people that encourage you along the process in this episode.SHOW NOTES[4:04] Why were you playing college baseball at 30 years old?[5:00] What were you doing all up into your 20s?[9:11] How did you go about actually getting the coach to let you be on the team?[15:59] How did the season go?[17:44] After that season, what was next?[21:32] Senior season.[22:34] T

In today's episode, I speak to Shane Sharkey. Shane has been a part of the success of Brookhaven Baseball for years. He was a member of the 2013 team that reached the NJCAA DIII World Series. He was an Assistant Coach on the 2019 team that reached the NJCAA DIII World Series.In this episode, he shares how he recruits future JUCO players. He shares what coaches are looking for when it comes to players that they want to bring into a program from a scouting standpoint.He gives advice to coaches and players going through the recruiting process at different levels.SHOW NOTES[3:13] What's the best thing about junior college baseball that people don't know?[4:19] When it comes to recruiting and that process how late do you usually sign guys?[5:09] What's the tuition like compared to a four-year college?[5:53] Different divisions people don't know about junior college baseball.[6:38] Do you guys get many transfers from four-year colleges?[7:09] What are you guys specifically looking for when it comes to players that

In today’s episode, I speak to Jared Gaynor. Jared is currently the minor league pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins. In this episode, he shares his job as a pitching coach. How he builds trust and relationships with players. He shares tips to coaches on how to narrow the player’s focus and help put up some guardrails to make sure players are staying on the right path.He shares why it is important to get to know yourself better, understand your strengths, and understand how to make adjustments quicker.Jared talks about what's important at each level of youth baseball, and how to develop a process that's going to help players make it to the next level.We also cover why it is important to have a plan for players on what their workload is throughout the week and make sure that they’re ready to handle the workload that they're doing.Learn the importance of finding the language that the player responds to the best and what actually makes sense to them.FREE LIVE TRAINING March 27th Link See acast.com/priva

In today’s episode, I speak to Devin Mesoraco. Devin is currently the Volunteer assistant coach at the University of Pittsburgh.He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets. Devin was an MLB All-Star in 2014.In this episode, he shares his job as a catcher. How he got to be ready to call a game and be good defensively. He shares that at the end of the day he's there to serve the pitcher and how he needs to do what he can to help their career.He shares why is it important to believe in yourself and be positive like you're going to have success.Devin talks about three major things that you have to do well as a catcher Throw Block ReceiveHe shares some advice to coaches at the high school and youth level in developing and working with baseball players and how to build younger players.Learn the importance of connecting with players and pulling the ball with authority in this episode  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode, I speak to Brock Hudgens and Justin Seager, they played D1 ball together, got Drafted, and started a business.They started an Airbnb Concept website to help parents & players find college baseball & softball camps in their area. In this episode, they share setbacks in their own career and how that helped them in the long run. We also talk about why is it rewarding to give back to the game and why sharing your knowledge and experiences with others is important.SHOW NOTES:[0:38] Why did you end up making a decision to walk-on at UNC Charlotte? [4:06] Brock’s background and how he ended up getting to Charlotte.[6:37] What camp did you guys meet at?[7:23 College coaches the camp is like the way to go.[8:01] Were camps like a big deal down where you guys were?[8:33] Did anybody on your team get a scholarship offer or a walk-on spot offer based on a camp?[9:28] Scouting and recruiting is a roll of the dice.[10:08] Brock’s career ended up progressing at like and not only in

In today’s episode, I speak to Corey Smith, assistant baseball coach at McNicholas High School.He shares what he learned being a high school baseball coach for the past five years. He talks about the importance of conditioning, strengthening the core, and doing everything in a baseball mindset to make a positive impact on the team.He shares some of the sacrifices players, parents, and coaches make and how they resulted in players making it to the next level. He talks about the need for a level of respect between parents, players, and coaches.Learn and understand the uniqueness of high school  baseball!Show Notes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode, I speak to Josh Kauten, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers out of Illinois State University, where he was named the Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year and studied Exercise Science and Biomechanics.After 5 seasons in professional baseball, he helped start the Heartland CC baseball program as the Pitching and Strength Coaches. He has worked with 100+ D1 players and 30+ Pros. His CSCS and CFSC certifications help give him a unique understanding of the human body and how to optimize performance.In this episode, he talks about power output and efficient training.He relates some of his experiences in kinesiology and how it helped him as a baseball coach. Josh also talks about some health issues like stress that players may experience and how to overcome these pressure situations.Learn about the importance of strength and conditioning for baseball players, and the effects it can have on their development. Josh's Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode, I speak to Dave Anderson, he was a member of the Dodgers team that won the 1988 World Series. Anderson was the manager for the 1994 Jamestown Jammers of the single A short season New York–Penn League.Dave Anderson played 10 years in the major leagues 1988 world series champion.He shares some advice to high school coaches who are trying to develop infielders. He talks about the importance of having a routine and staying ready during the game.He also talks about the importance of cherishing opportunities to be at the plate and win the game! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode, I speak to Jay Uhlman, the Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator -Tulane University.He is a veteran with over 24 years of experience as both an assistant and head coachJay Uhlman arrived at Tulane after he spent the previous eight seasons as a member of the University of Oregon staff where he was the associate head coach for the last three seasons.He shares some advice to high school parents about going into the recruiting decision-making process. He also talks about elevating standards and challenging players to see their competitiveness.Learn about the importance of building relationships, bridging the gap, getting in the cage, communicating with them on defense, and fielding techniques. Sign Up For Weekly Newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode, I speak to Michael Deegan, the Head Baseball Coach at Denison University.He shares his vision and experiences as a coach on how to lead and live a meaningful life.He talks about the importance of having great conversations and building relationships with players and coaches in the best way possible because he believes that finding your own voice and true self is really powerful. In this conversation, he talks about living your values and being the best version of yourself.Learn about the importance of being transparent and how players should function as a team as he shares his secret and story on being successful in moving people forward and how you can best impact the team by constantly learning and communicating.Show Notes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode, I speak to Mike Rabelo, the Major League Field Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates.Mike was the hitting coach for the Gulf Coast League Tigers and the Short-season A Connecticut Tigers. He was hired as manager of the Connecticut Tigers for the 2014 season. He was also in the managerial position for the West Michigan Whitecaps, Lakeland Flying Tigers, and Erie SeaWolves'.He shares his experiences and what he learned as a field coordinator, what goes on behind the scenes, and what makes the game happen to try to get all the players to coordinate and practice differently, better, and manage time efficiently!He talks about educating players in the best way he can because he believes that the players want to learn and want to be challenged. In this damn good conversation, he talks about compassion for players, how to win players, and developing relationships with players for a long time. Learn about the importance of how players should run smart, knowing the situation, where's the ball,

Joe Ferraro is a high school teacher, former baseball coach, and currently is the host of the 1% Better Podcast. I have been working with Joe for several months now to continue to improve my skills as an interviewer, as well as a better speaker. No matter what walk of life you're currently in, you can always get better at your communication skills. Joe's WebsiteSponsorDriveline Plus - Listen to episode for exclusive discount! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the past three years Callix Crabbe has been the MLB Assistant Hitting Coach for the Texas Rangers. In this episode, Callix shares what he learned over his career as a hitting coach, how to evaluate coaches, and working with infielders. Free Presentation on 'Timing' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With over 40 years of coaching experience, it is an honor to have on a legend in this weeks episode, Mike Roberts. Mike and I met this past season in spring training when I was working for the Baltimore Orioles organization. I instantly felt a connection with Mike and enjoyed picking his brain on all of the intricacies in the game. He spent 23 years as the head coach at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. During the summer he is the head coach for the Cotuit Kettlers in the Cape Cod League. In this episode, we talk a lot about stealing bases, summer baseball, and scoring runs. Mike is well known throughout the country as being innovative when it comes to stealing bases. Mike's son, Brian, played 13 years in the MLB and used his Dad's methods to steal bases throughout his entire career. Mike's book on stealing basesSign up to receive exclusive content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.