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On this episode we are joined by former MLB player, Jason Michaels. He talks about his journey to getting there, stories of what it was like, and his perspective of the game today!

On this episode we are joined by three High School Head Baseball Coaches! We talk all things running a program year round!

On this episode we are joined by two high level infield coaches! Nick Beckmann runs the GBA Infield Academy in the STL area and is the Head Baseball Coach at Francis Howell Central. Ryan Hall works with Team USA Baseball 12U and Head Baseball Coach at Oakman High School. On this episode we talk about - Infield misconceptions - Developing youth infielders - Manipulating the speed when developing infielders - Infield everyday musts - Working with infielders in the off-season And so much more!

On this episode we talk all things college hitting

On this episode we are joined by two collegiate baseball coaches, Chase Stewart and Shea Walker We discuss - Arm care - Collegiate throwing development over the course of a year (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer - Data they track during the season - How their pitching philosophies have changed - Recruiting - Controlling the run game - Coaching in game adjustments for pitchers

On this episode we are joined by HS Pitching Coach Kobe Wixon and founder of PDP Athletics. On this episode we discuss the following: - Arm Care routines - Cause for injuries - Controlling the run game And so much more!

On this episode we are joined by high school head coaches Matt Sissom, Justin Schmidt, and Cole DuPont. We discuss the following; - Structuring the first few weeks of practice before games start - Creating efficient practice plans - How they run the hitting portions at their practices - Offseason plans of development and culture building - Areas of development that are often overlooked - When their offense is struggling what do they look at to reboot it

On this episode we are joined by JUCO Head Baseball Coaches, Zac Bone, Landon Hay, and Jim McGuire. We discuss the following; - What areas for JUCO players need the most development - What makes a player a good JUCO fit - How much roster management alters throughout the year - Priorities early in the year - Getting their guys to a four year school - Biggest misconception about JUCO Baseball

On this episode we are joined by two High School Coaches, Tom Marker and Brendan Clary. We discuss - Offseason plans for development and program building - First things they look at when their offense struggles - How they structure their hitting portion of practices - Structuring the first few weeks of practice - Creating efficient practice plans - Underdeveloped areas of the game

On this episode we are joined by long time collegiate head baseball coach, Darin Hendrickson. Not only did he throw BP for the St. Louis Cardinals for 27 years, he also coached at the following; - Helped create Fontbonne University (Division 3) baseball program (126–54) - Meramec /STLCC (JUCO) (155–74) - University of Central Missouri (Division 2) (209–46) - Saint Louis University (Division 1) (545–432) Nowadays he coaches at CBC High School in Missouri and runs his own business, Hendrickson Baseball Advising, where he helps athletes / families in the recruiting process.

In this episode, we're joined by hitting coach Allen Cox for an insightful conversation about developing hitters at every level of the game. Allen shares his approach to building a consistent swing, the importance of mindset and confidence at the plate, and how players can maximize their potential through purposeful practice. We also discuss common hitting misconceptions, adjustments during the season, and the lessons he's learned from coaching athletes of all ages.

On this episode we are joined by (3) three High School head coaches! We discuss - How to effectively get parents involved in the program. - Ways they intentionally create culture. - Managing the bullpen. - Mentoring young coaches. - Intersquading. - Practice trends they have stopped doing.

On this episode we are joined by (3) three collegiate hitting coaches. - Collin Wilber (Wichita State) - Jordan Dey (State Fair Community College) - Logan Fleener (Tennessee Wesleyan University) We discuss how they game plan offensively, ways they use technology to enhance their hitters, their preference on how to work with hitters, and so much more!

On this episode we are joined by former collegiate, current high school coach, John Rypel. We focus on developing elite infielders. What should young players prioritize — hands, footwork, arm strength, or baseball IQ? We break down drills that build consistency, the importance of pre-pitch preparation, and how communication turns four individuals into one defensive unit. Plus so much more!

In this episode, two high school coaches and one college coach sit down to talk culture from the ground up—what it looks like, how it’s built, and how it’s protected when things get hard. They dive into leadership inside the locker room, setting standards that players buy into, and the daily behaviors that separate strong programs from dysfunctional ones. The conversation covers how culture evolves at different levels, aligning players and coaches around a shared identity, handling entitlement, and creating accountability without killing joy. They also get real about mistakes they’ve made, lessons learned, and the small details that make a big difference over a long season. Whether you’re a coach, player, or parent, this episode is packed with practical insight on building something that lasts—on and off the field.