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Aaron Longenecker: Secret Service Agent Becomes D1 College Softball Coach

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Synopsis

On today's episode, my guest is Aaron Longenecker. Aaron is currently the hitting coach for the Souther Mississippi softball team. Aaron spent 20 years as a United States secret service agent before becoming a softball coach. In this episode, Aaron explains his process in developing hitters at Southern Miss, how he uses Twitter as a recruiting tool, and how his previous career in the secret service helps him today as a coach.  Timestamps[3:57] Transition from US Secret Service Agent to Hitting Coach.[5:49] Aaron's baseball past before joining the US Secret Service.[6:38] The coaching itch during his college and early career.[9:16] The impact of Hal Mcray on Aaron Longenecker's baseball journey.[11:07] The Thought process behind Aaron Longenecker's Coaching Career. [12:16] The appeal of softball over other sports.[15:20] Recruiting process in travel softball.[17:26] Suggestions for enhancing the travel softball experience.[18:44] Identifying potential players to rec