BASEBALL COACHES UNPLUGGED
By Ken Carpenter
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Baseball Coaches Unplugged is a podcast for insights on high school baseball coaching, travel baseball development, and college recruiting from coaches building winning programs.. Each episode features real conversations about high school baseball coaching, travel baseball development, college recruiting, player development, practice planning, pitching and hitting development, and building a winning baseball culture.
If you’re a baseball coach looking for practical ideas on running better practices, developing players, navigating the recruiting process, and leading a successful program, this podcast delivers insights from experienced coaches across high school, travel, and college baseball. Hosted by 27 year veteran high sch;ool baseball coach Ken Carpenter.
New episodes drop every Wednesday!
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Why Baseball Celebrations Are Hurting The Game
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May 06, 2026 |
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What Every Baseball Coach Struggles With During the Season (How Coaches Fix It)
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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The 5 Biggest Lessons from 200 Baseball Coaching Conversations
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Can You Pitch in College Without Throwing 90? Here's How
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Cal Ripken Jr. Wrestling Before Games? MLB Stories You Won’t Believe
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Can You Really Give Baseball Players 'Permission to Fail' and Still Win?
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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5 Competitive Drills Every Baseball Coach Should Steal
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Why High School Umpires Are Quitting And How Coaches Can Fix It
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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The One Decision That Decides Most Baseball Games
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Want More Playing Time? These 3 Habits Separate You From Everyone Else
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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The Most Important Trait Great Catchers Share—and How to Build Your Program Around It
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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7 Ways to Flip Your Inner Voice From Fear to Confidence
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Cold-Weather Baseball Coaching: Practice Design That Works in the Midwest
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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This Small-Town Program Won 7 State Titles—Here’s Why It Worked
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Baseball Coaching Tips for Practice Plans, Hitting, Pitching & Culture
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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5 High School Baseball Coaching Lessons That Actually Win Games
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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8 Analytics Secrets That Winning High School Programs Don't Want You to Know
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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What We Lose When Baseball Stops Telling Its History
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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"Normal Equals Average": Why 90% of Baseball Coaches Do This (And How to Stop)
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Gary Gilmore Explains Exactly How Coastal Carolina Scripted And Won The 2016 College World Series
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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How A Five-Minute Survey Can Transform Your Team’s Culture And Communication
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Tradition Meets Change: Leading Without Rewriting The Playbook
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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What Keeps Coaches in the Dugout When Everything Says Walk Away?
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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5 Offseason Standards That Keep Teams Hungry
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Outside The Fence: A Dad's Guide To Letting High School Coaches Coach
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Team Chemistry: The Science Behind Championship Teams
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Why Top High School Coaches Are Walking Away
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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The Transfer Portal Killed Freshman Playing Time: Here's Your Plan B
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Inside Eaton High’s Blueprint For 15 State Titles
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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What Does "All In" Really Mean? Character, Effort & Teamwork
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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What Makes a .260 Hitter More Valuable Than a .300 Hitter?
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Failure by Design: Why Baseball Prepares You for Chaos
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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3 Fundamental Pillars Every Coach Needs in Their Baseball Program
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Why Tough Schedules Build Championship Teams
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Why Coaches Play Their ‘Favorites’ — And How to Become One
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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The Secret Sauce to Winning 3 State Championships in 5 Years
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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5 Accountability Moves Every Championship Team Makes
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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What Does “Burn the Boats” Look Like in High School Baseball?
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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How to Prepare for College Baseball: What Coaches Really Look For
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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The Most Insane Baseball Performance You’ve Never Heard Of
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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4 Moments That Defined the Greatest CWS Upset Ever - Gary Gilmore
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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3 Leadership Lessons That Ignited A State Championship
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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5 Reasons High School Pitchers Are Getting Injured More Than Ever
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Is It Still Called ‘Old School’ If It Works? Clint Hurdle
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Why High School Baseball Matters More Than Travel Ball for Overall Player Development
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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What Can Chinese Taipei’s Batting Practice Teach American Teams?
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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How To Build A State Champion Without Flamethrowing Pitchers
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Stealing Victory: How 160+ Stolen Bases Led to CWS Championship Game
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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8 Traits Every Championship High School Baseball Team Shares
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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How Top High School Baseball Programs Build Winning Cultures (and How You Can Too!)
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Want to Win a Baseball State Title? Focus on This First...
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May 28, 2025 |
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Does The Transfer Portal Outweigh Recruiting High School Players
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May 21, 2025 |
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Steal These Practice Strategies from One of America’s Top High School Baseball Teams
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May 14, 2025 |
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The One Coaching Adjustment That Can Win You a Title
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May 07, 2025 |
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The Winner Effect: The Science Behind Clutch Performance
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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How 43% Legion Players From One Program Advance To Play College Baseball
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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The Starting Lineup Dilemma
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Revolutionary Approach To Managing Pitchers and Arm Care
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Why Baseball Planning Is Overrated
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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How Belief Powered a Collegiate Baseball Player's Return After Losing His Leg
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Adversity: The Best Coach You'll Ever Have
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast - Pat Bailey
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Are You Winning the Right Battles in Baseball?
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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How to Cultivate a Competitive Edge in Baseball
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Should High School Baseball Coaches Cut Players?
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Against All Odds: A 40-Year-Old's Comeback to JUCO Baseball After Liver Transplants and Cancer
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Want To Know What Separates Elite Players From The Rest - Butch Chaffin USA Baseball
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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How To Overcome Slumps In Baseball
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Fresh Perspective From Two Current College Baseball Players
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Building Stronger Relationships Between Youth and High School Baseball Coaches
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Unique Pitching Strategy That Adds Depth To Your Staff
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Proven Techniques to Maintain Composure and Focus
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Coaching, Family, and a Legacy of Impact with WVU Baseball Randy Mazey
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Exploring the Magic of Baseball and Cinema: Behind the Scenes of 'Field of Dreams'
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Inside The Life of a High School Baseball Coach
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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How To Win and Lose with Class
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Competitive Bullpens and Developing a 3rd Pitch
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Coaching High School and Travel Baseball
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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The Passion That Keeps Coaches in the Game
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Next Play Mentality
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Are MLB Players Having A Negative Impact On Today's Players
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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3 Reasons Why Travel Players Fail in High School Baseball
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Mastering the Art of Coaching and Player Development
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Leadership: Secret of Great Baseball Coaches
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Inside A Championship: The Power of Honest Communication with Players
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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The Psychology of Failure in Baseball and How It Fuels Growth
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Celebrating High School Fields of America
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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How Parents Are Impacting Today's Players
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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How To Master Base Running and Defensive Skills
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Baseball Blueprint For Effective Coaching
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Baseball Coaches Unplugged Presented by Athlete 1 (Trailer)
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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How To Handle Constructive Criticism From Your Baseball Coach
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Competitive Maturity and Belief Leads To Baseball State Championship
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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The Secret To Player Confidence That No One Talks About in Baseball
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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How To Develop A Baseball State Championship Mentality
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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WVU's Randy and Amanda Mazey 35 Year in College Baseball
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Struggling To Achieve Peak Performance: Insights from a Sports Psychologist
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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The Trust Factor: Building Player Relationships in Modern Baseball
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Don't Survive, Thrive: Skylar Meade's Baseball Blueprint For Success
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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MLB Manager Clint Hurdle on Coaching and Communication with Today's Baseball Players
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Body Language and Mental Resilience: Secrets to a Winning Baseball Culture - Mike Stafford
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May 22, 2024 |
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Winning vs. Development: The Travel Baseball Debate with Mike Yinger
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May 15, 2024 |
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Inside the Dugout: A Baseball Conversation with Clint Hurdle and an Exploration of Youth Baseball with Mike Yinger
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May 08, 2024 |
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Celebrating 100 Episodes With Athletes and Coaches
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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600 Wins, Championships and Winning Culture with George Powell
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Refuse To Lose: Strategies for Success with Tom Neubert
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Baseball Success Built on Multi-Sport Athletes - DJ Butler
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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The Baseball Player's Guide to Mental Clarity and Peak Performance through Breathwork - Nick Sweeney
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Mastering the Mental and Emotional Game of Baseball with Coach Jeff Boulware
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Unraveling the Psychology of Handling Pressure in Baseball
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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From the Field to the Mic Conversations with a Baseball Coach and Podcaster
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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A Baseball Coach's Tale of Comedy, Character, and Knuckleballs - Jeff Letourneau
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Growing America's Pastime - Reggie Hollins/Johnny Johnson
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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The Cost of Victory Parental Pressure and Sports Culture Shift
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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A Fresh Take on High School Baseball Coaching - Cody Paterniti
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Behind the Scenes of the Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry with Zach Smith
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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A Tribute to Rural Baseball - Stories from the Diamond
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Tommy Moffitt: Molding Champions through the Moffitt Method
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Inside College Football: Tommy Moffitt's Journey with Nick Saban, Les Miles, and Ed Orgeron
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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The Power of Failure: An Athlete's Secret Weapon
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Transforming Inner City Coaching: Insights and Strategies with Ron Kretz
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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When Athletes Refuse to Quit: Tales of Triumph
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Stepping onto the Field with Chase Gerbrick: Insights from the Youngest College Baseball Coach in America
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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From Player to Coach: Inside the Journey with VMI's Ray Noe
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Unveiling the Remarkable Journey of Baseball Legend Brad Komminsk: From High School Stardom to Major League Prominence
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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From All-State Player to Pro Baseball: Jason King's Story
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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From MLB Bat Boy to Head Coach: A Journey Inside Baseball with Johnny Johnson
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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90 MPH High School: A New Era Under Coach Rick Weaver
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Championship Blueprint: Inside Cincinnati Moeller High School's Baseball Success with Coach Tim Held
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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A Call to Action: Supporting Our High School Coaches
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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A Coach's Journey: Phil Callaghan's Lasting Impact on High School Baseball
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Courage, Reflection, and Success: A High School Baseball Coach's Journey with Mike Weaver
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May 24, 2023 |
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What It Takes To Win A State Championship In Baseball
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May 10, 2023 |
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The Buckeye Way: How Bob Todd Built a Winning Culture at Ohio State - Bob Todd
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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What Coaches Can Teach Us About Expecting Success - Delvin Jordan
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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College Baseball Is More Difficult Than You Think - Ryne Romick
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Should You Specialize Or Play Multiple Youth Sports - Andrew Petcash
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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7 Secrets To Winning Multiple National Titles - Todd Fitz-Gerald
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Gold Medals, Suspension and The Positive Response - Adam Moseley
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Winning Baseball - Bill and Frank Gamble
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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How To Win With A Simple Philosophy - Chris Fugitt
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Why Not Me - Knuckleballers Path To Pro Ball - Jeff Letourneau
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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A Plan For Baseball Success- Patrick Jones
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Relationship Building - Kurt Hines
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Winning Culture - Greg Berge
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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How To Develop College Ready Baseball Players - Walter Beede
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Building Your Brand with Press Sports App - Conrad Cornell
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Want To Play College Baseball - Joe Carbone
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Building A Powerhouse Program - John Lowery
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Why Would You Want To Be A High School Coach
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Being A Positive Influence - Lewis Caralla (GT Head Strength & Conditioning Football Coach)
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Nationwide Sports Official Crisis - Dan McGinnis
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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How Sports Develops Character For Life Beyond The Game - Stephen Mackey
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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The Process Of Committing To Play D1 Baseball - Henry Kaczmar / Brayden Krenzel / Keegan Holmstrom
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Controlled Chaos - Matt Pagni
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Be Where Your Feet Are - Corey Conn
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May 25, 2022 |
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Unbreakable Confidence - Charles Schultz
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May 11, 2022 |
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MegRem Softball - Megan Rembielak
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Communication With Today's Athlete - Joe Ferraro
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Playing Baseball During The Steroid Era - Mike Lockwood
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Culture Is Everything - Butch Chaffin
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Why Being Positive Is More Effective - Casey Dill
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Setting Yourself Up For Optimal Performance - Matt Scarfo
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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A Parent's Perspective on Sports - Aaron Conrad
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Playing Baseball With Intensity and Passion - Jason Vest
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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How To Build A Team From The Ground Up - Art Senato
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Persistence - From Figure Skater to Skeleton Racing - Grace Dafoe
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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2021 Year In Review - Athlete 1 Podcast
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Everything Is Earned - Cayson Pfeiffer
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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How To Develop Into A Pitcher During The Off-Season - Mitchell Bault/Conor Crotty
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Best Rivalry in Sports - OSU vs Michigan (Tyvis Powell)
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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Born To Be A College Baseball Coach - Paul Mainieri
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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High School Sports Today - Jerry Snodgrass
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Coach Reveals Secret To Throwing 90 MPH and Success - Tom Held
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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A Baseball Journey - Drew Dosch and Greg Dosch
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Why High School Sports Matter - Chris Ballard
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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A Life In Baseball - Brunswick Family
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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A Dream, Dedication and The Pay Off - Tim Saunders
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Leadership, Pursuing Excellence and Player Development with Mike Deegan
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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The Phenom - Brad Komminsk
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Handling Tough Conversations - Mike Yinger/Brad Schneider
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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So You Want To Be A High School Baseball Coach - Chris Huesman/Don Schone
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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Handling Adversity and Keep Moving Forward - James Grandey
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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You Never Know Who's Watching You Play - Chris Jones
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May 26, 2021 |
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Being Drafted Out Of High School - Pete Shier
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May 19, 2021 |
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Why Not Me - Knuckleballers Path To Pro Ball - Jeff Letourneau
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May 12, 2021 |
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Next Stop...The NFL - Drue Chrisman
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May 05, 2021 |
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Cancer - Michael Sandman's Story of Battling and Winning
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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Coaching in College Baseball World Series - Jay Stoner
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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Why Assistant Coaches Are So Important - Matt Lattig
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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How A Little League Coach Changes A Player's Life - Jeremy Sheetinger
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Goals, Growth and Having Your Back - Don Schone
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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D3 All-American To Head Coach - Tyler Mott
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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Getting Players To Buy In - Tom Marker
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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President - National High School Baseball Coaches Association - Scott Manahan
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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From D1 Athlete To Army Ranger - Aaron Huesman
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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Why Being A Team Player Lead To The MLB - Tim Dillard
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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Ohio State Football - From Walk-On To Captain - CJ Saunders
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Finding A Way and Not Giving Up - Andy Singer
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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Being Humble and Really Good - Chris Kaczmar
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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How A Blue Collar Approach Leads To Baseball Success - Ryan Alexander
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Jan 20, 2021 |
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Wake Forest Football Greatest Season - Arby Jones
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Jan 13, 2021 |
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The Path To Coaching High School Baseball - Chris Huesman
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Dec 30, 2020 |