ABCA Podcast
814 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 351 ratingsThe ABCA Podcast runs the gamut of baseball coaching topics, from pitching, to hitting, to the mental game, practice planning, recruiting and more. It's hosted by Ryan Brownlee, longtime coach and current Assistant Executive Director of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). The ABCA is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level, with more than 13,000 members representing all 50 U.S. states and 23 countries. Since 1945, Association membership has broadened to include: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, Junior College, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel Ball. Each January, the ABCA hosts the largest baseball convention in the world. Over 7,000 coaches attend the convention, which is held at various locations around the country. The ABCA's official website is http://www.ABCA.org.
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Archives - Episode 53 - Dugout Chatter with Todd Whitting, University of Houston
October 03, 2017 15:00 - 38 minutesThis week, we take our Dugout Chatter show off the beaten path to highlight our extraordinary baseball coaching community through the experience of University of Houston head coach Todd Whitting in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Catching up with Whitting is important for us as he takes through his program's experience with the hurricane and how they worked tirelessly to help rebuild Houston, helping families begin to start over. Whitting also opens up on his tweet that went ar...
Episode 53 - Dugout Chatter with Todd Whitting, University of Houston
October 03, 2017 15:00 - 38 minutes - 1 ByteThis week, we take our Dugout Chatter show off the beaten path to highlight our extraordinary baseball coaching community through the experience of University of Houston head coach Todd Whitting in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Catching up with Whitting is important for us as he takes through his program's experience with the hurricane and how they worked tirelessly to help rebuild Houston, helping families begin to start over. Whitting also opens up on his tweet that went around the baseball...
Archives - Episode 53 - Dugout Chatter with Todd Whitting, University of Houston
October 03, 2017 15:00 - 38 minutesThis week, we take our Dugout Chatter show off the beaten path to highlight our extraordinary baseball coaching community through the experience of University of Houston head coach Todd Whitting in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Catching up with Whitting is important for us as he takes through his program's experience with the hurricane and how they worked tirelessly to help rebuild Houston, helping families begin to start over. Whitting also opens up on his tweet that went around the baseball...
Archives - Episode 52 - Stuck on Green with Matt Riser, Southeastern Louisiana
September 26, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourSoutheastern Louisiana University head coach and loyal ABCA member coach Matt Riser opens up about his perspective on bringing a fearless and relentless approach to stealing bases to his game plan. One of the hottest young head coaches in college baseball and one of our featured speakers at the upcoming ABCA Convention, Riser was an easy choice for this show as we walk right into his locker room and dugout to explore his 'Stuck on Green' mentality on the base paths that has l...
Episode 52 - Stuck on Green with Matt Riser, Southeastern Louisiana
September 26, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteSoutheastern Louisiana University head coach and loyal ABCA member coach Matt Riser opens up about his perspective on bringing a fearless and relentless approach to stealing bases to his game plan. One of the hottest young head coaches in college baseball and one of our featured speakers at the upcoming ABCA Convention, Riser was an easy choice for this show as we walk right into his locker room and dugout to explore his 'Stuck on Green' mentality on the base paths that has led SLU to new hei...
Archives - Episode 52 - Stuck on Green with Matt Riser, Southeastern Louisiana
September 26, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourSoutheastern Louisiana University head coach and loyal ABCA member coach Matt Riser opens up about his perspective on bringing a fearless and relentless approach to stealing bases to his game plan. One of the hottest young head coaches in college baseball and one of our featured speakers at the upcoming ABCA Convention, Riser was an easy choice for this show as we walk right into his locker room and dugout to explore his 'Stuck on Green' mentality on the base paths that has led SLU to new hei...
Archives - Episode 51 - Dugout Chatter with Stu Fritz, Hope College
September 19, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutesThis is yet another example of the quality coaches and people who are involved in the ABCA. We welcome in Stu Fritz, the head coach at Hope College in Michigan, to our show to explore his path in this game plus his ascent into leadership within the ABCA. Fritz currently serves as the ABCA's Third Vice President. He sat down to discuss his 25 years in the dugout and what continues to drive him today. Listening into Fritz's passion of coaching for relationships with his players...
Episode 51 - Dugout Chatter with Stu Fritz, Hope College
September 19, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutes - 1 ByteThis is yet another example of the quality coaches and people who are involved in the ABCA. We welcome in Stu Fritz, the head coach at Hope College in Michigan, to our show to explore his path in this game plus his ascent into leadership within the ABCA. Fritz currently serves as the ABCA's Third Vice President. He sat down to discuss his 25 years in the dugout and what continues to drive him today. Listening into Fritz's passion of coaching for relationships with his players, helping grow up...
Archives - Episode 51 - Dugout Chatter with Stu Fritz, Hope College
September 19, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutesThis is yet another example of the quality coaches and people who are involved in the ABCA. We welcome in Stu Fritz, the head coach at Hope College in Michigan, to our show to explore his path in this game plus his ascent into leadership within the ABCA. Fritz currently serves as the ABCA's Third Vice President. He sat down to discuss his 25 years in the dugout and what continues to drive him today. Listening into Fritz's passion of coaching for relationships with his players, helping grow up...
Archives - Episode 50 - Mental Game: It's Not That Simple, with Ken Ravizza
September 12, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourWe are connecting with one of the true legends inside our game and also one of our most popular ABCA Convention speakers throughout the years: mental game pioneer Dr. Ken Ravizza of Heads-Up Baseball. Ravizza, who will be speaking at the 2017 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, joins our podcast to discuss his reflections from well over 30+ years in baseball. Ravizza discusses where we stand today in our mental game training, with tremendous takeaways including his analogy of a ...
Episode 50 - Mental Game: It's Not That Simple, with Ken Ravizza
September 12, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWe are connecting with one of the true legends inside our game and also one of our most popular ABCA Convention speakers throughout the years: mental game pioneer Dr. Ken Ravizza of Heads-Up Baseball. Ravizza, who will be speaking at the 2017 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, joins our podcast to discuss his reflections from well over 30+ years in baseball. Ravizza discusses where we stand today in our mental game training, with tremendous takeaways including his analogy of a chicken sandwich ...
Archives - Episode 50 - Mental Game: It's Not That Simple, with Ken Ravizza
September 12, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourWe are connecting with one of the true legends inside our game and also one of our most popular ABCA Convention speakers throughout the years: mental game pioneer Dr. Ken Ravizza of Heads-Up Baseball. Ravizza, who will be speaking at the 2017 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, joins our podcast to discuss his reflections from well over 30+ years in baseball. Ravizza discusses where we stand today in our mental game training, with tremendous takeaways including his analogy of a chicken sandwich ...
Archives - Episode 49 - Dugout Chatter with Eddie Smith, Lower Columbia College
September 05, 2017 15:00 - 49 minutesWinning just seems to follow this guy around and it's even better that he is one of our loyal ABCA members: Eddie Smith, the head coach at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington. Leading a storied program like LCC has its challenges but Smith has wrapped his arms around them and decided to 'Win Anyway', a mantra inside his program that keeps his players focused on finding a way to win and never allowing excuses to trickle in. This has helped propel the Red Devils to three straight Wes...
Episode 49 - Dugout Chatter with Eddie Smith, Lower Columbia College
September 05, 2017 15:00 - 49 minutes - 1 ByteWinning just seems to follow this guy around and it's even better that he is one of our loyal ABCA members: Eddie Smith, the head coach at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington. Leading a storied program like LCC has its challenges but Smith has wrapped his arms around them and decided to 'Win Anyway', a mantra inside his program that keeps his players focused on finding a way to win and never allowing excuses to trickle in. This has helped propel the Red Devils to three straight Wes...
Archives - Episode 49 - Dugout Chatter with Eddie Smith, Lower Columbia College
September 05, 2017 15:00 - 49 minutesWinning just seems to follow this guy around and it's even better that he is one of our loyal ABCA members: Eddie Smith, the head coach at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington. Leading a storied program like LCC has its challenges but Smith has wrapped his arms around them and decided to 'Win Anyway', a mantra inside his program that keeps his players focused on finding a way to win and never allowing excuses to trickle in. This has helped propel the Red Devils to t...
Archives - Episode 48 - Consistent Approach to Championship Culture with Kevin O’Sullivan, Florida
August 29, 2017 15:00 - 41 minutesIt's ABCA tradition that the reigning NCAA Div. I national champion coach leads off the ABCA Convention Clinics. Keeping with that tradition, we open up our fall episodes with the University of Florida's Kevin O'Sullivan. A longtime member of the ABCA and architect of one of the most consistent programs in the country, we sat down with Sully to discuss the inner workings of the Gators baseball program and what led he and his staff towards winning their last game in Omaha this...
Archives - Episode 48 - Consistent Approach to Championship Culture with Kevin O’Sullivan, Florida
August 29, 2017 15:00 - 41 minutesIt's ABCA tradition that the reigning NCAA Div. I national champion coach leads off the ABCA Convention Clinics. Keeping with that tradition, we open up our fall episodes with the University of Florida's Kevin O'Sullivan. A longtime member of the ABCA and architect of one of the most consistent programs in the country, we sat down with Sully to discuss the inner workings of the Gators baseball program and what led he and his staff towards winning their last game in Omaha this past June. Flori...
Episode 48 - Consistent Approach to Championship Culture with Kevin O’Sullivan, Florida
August 29, 2017 15:00 - 41 minutes - 1 ByteIt's ABCA tradition that the reigning NCAA Div. I national champion coach leads off the ABCA Convention Clinics. Keeping with that tradition, we open up our fall episodes with the University of Florida's Kevin O'Sullivan. A longtime member of the ABCA and architect of one of the most consistent programs in the country, we sat down with Sully to discuss the inner workings of the Gators baseball program and what led he and his staff towards winning their last game in Omaha this past June. Flori...
Episode 47 - Dugout Chatter with John Casey, Tufts University
August 22, 2017 15:00 - 50 minutes - 1 ByteReflecting on 35 years in the dugout as head coach of one of the top NCAA Div. III programs in the country, Tufts University skipper John Casey joins our show and brings tremendous perspective to the air waves. After working his way up the ranks and now serving on the ABCA Board of Directors, Casey speaks about how impactful the organization has been on his development as a coach and how he stays motivated to keep developing young men in his program. A mentor to so many coaches around the cou...
Archives - Episode 47 - Dugout Chatter with John Casey, Tufts University
August 22, 2017 15:00 - 50 minutesReflecting on 35 years in the dugout as head coach of one of the top NCAA Div. III programs in the country, Tufts University skipper John Casey joins our show and brings tremendous perspective to the air waves. After working his way up the ranks and now serving on the ABCA Board of Directors, Casey speaks about how impactful the organization has been on his development as a coach and how he stays motivated to keep developing young men in his program. A mentor to so many coaches around the cou...
Archives - Episode 47 - Dugout Chatter with John Casey, Tufts University
August 22, 2017 15:00 - 50 minutesReflecting on 35 years in the dugout as head coach of one of the top NCAA Div. III programs in the country, Tufts University skipper John Casey joins our show and brings tremendous perspective to the air waves. After working his way up the ranks and now serving on the ABCA Board of Directors, Casey speaks about how impactful the organization has been on his development as a coach and how he stays motivated to keep developing young men in his program. A mentor to so many coach...
Archives - Episode 46 - Developing Strike Throwers with Jason Dietrich and Nate Yeskie
August 15, 2017 15:00 - 57 minutesSuccess leaves clues, and along each step of the way, both of this week's guests continue to leave sizeable impressions on the pitching staffs they oversee. We sat down with Jason Dietrich from the University of Oregon and Nate Yeskie from Oregon State University to discuss their successful approaches to developing arms and leading two of the top pitching staffs in the country. Both coaches dive into their growth as pitching coaches throughout their careers while also giving ...
Archives - Episode 46 - Developing Strike Throwers with Jason Dietrich and Nate Yeskie
August 15, 2017 15:00 - 57 minutesSuccess leaves clues, and along each step of the way, both of this week's guests continue to leave sizeable impressions on the pitching staffs they oversee. We sat down with Jason Dietrich from the University of Oregon and Nate Yeskie from Oregon State University to discuss their successful approaches to developing arms and leading two of the top pitching staffs in the country. Both coaches dive into their growth as pitching coaches throughout their careers while also giving us a real glimpse...
Episode 46 - Developing Strike Throwers with Jason Dietrich and Nate Yeskie
August 15, 2017 15:00 - 57 minutes - 1 ByteSuccess leaves clues, and along each step of the way, both of this week's guests continue to leave sizeable impressions on the pitching staffs they oversee. We sat down with Jason Dietrich from the University of Oregon and Nate Yeskie from Oregon State University to discuss their successful approaches to developing arms and leading two of the top pitching staffs in the country. Both coaches dive into their growth as pitching coaches throughout their careers while also giving us a real glimpse...
Archives - Episode 45 - Extra Innings with Mike Martin, Florida State
August 08, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode, we go 'Extra Innings' with one of the all-time great coaches in college baseball as welcome in ABCA Hall of Famer and longtime Florida State University skipper Mike Martin, or more affectionately known as '11'. Not only is Martin a loyal ABCA member sitting at 40 years of continuous membership, but he also is staring down the record for all-time career wins in college baseball which would put the exclamation point on an illustrious career in the dugout. 11 breaks down his gro...
Episode 45 - Extra Innings with Mike Martin, Florida State
August 08, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutes - 1 ByteIn this episode, we go 'Extra Innings' with one of the all-time great coaches in college baseball as welcome in ABCA Hall of Famer and longtime Florida State University skipper Mike Martin, or more affectionately known as '11'. Not only is Martin a loyal ABCA member sitting at 40 years of continuous membership, but he also is staring down the record for all-time career wins in college baseball which would put the exclamation point on an illustrious career in the dugout. 11 breaks down his gro...
Archives - Episode 45 - Extra Innings with Mike Martin, Florida State
August 08, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode, we go 'Extra Innings' with one of the all-time great coaches in college baseball as welcome in ABCA Hall of Famer and longtime Florida State University skipper Mike Martin, or more affectionately known as '11'. Not only is Martin a loyal ABCA member sitting at 40 years of continuous membership, but he also is staring down the record for all-time career wins in college baseball which would put the exclamation point on an illustrious career in the dugout. 11 br...
Archives - Episode 44 - A Transformation in Coaching with Matt Deggs, Sam Houston State
August 01, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourTransactional vs. Transformational: two completely different approaches to leading young men which will ultimately leave us with completely different results. Matt Deggs, the head coach at Sam Houston State University joins our podcast to detail his most improbable journey in coaching, a roller coaster ride which has led him to truly understanding his mission in coaching and in the business of growing up young men. In this episode, Deggs outlines his personal 'transformation'...
Archives - Episode 44 - A Transformation in Coaching with Matt Deggs, Sam Houston State
August 01, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourTransactional vs. Transformational: two completely different approaches to leading young men which will ultimately leave us with completely different results. Matt Deggs, the head coach at Sam Houston State University joins our podcast to detail his most improbable journey in coaching, a roller coaster ride which has led him to truly understanding his mission in coaching and in the business of growing up young men. In this episode, Deggs outlines his personal 'transformation' story, a powerfu...
Episode 44 - A Transformation in Coaching with Matt Deggs, Sam Houston State
August 01, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteTransactional vs. Transformational: two completely different approaches to leading young men which will ultimately leave us with completely different results. Matt Deggs, the head coach at Sam Houston State University joins our podcast to detail his most improbable journey in coaching, a roller coaster ride which has led him to truly understanding his mission in coaching and in the business of growing up young men. In this episode, Deggs outlines his personal 'transformation' story, a powerfu...
Episode 43 - Dugout Chatter with Ed Blankmeyer, St. John's
July 25, 2017 15:00 - 41 minutes - 1 ByteIn this episode, we connect with a loyal ABCA member who was recently elected to the ABCA Hall of Fame - St. John’s University head coach Ed Blankmeyer. Bringing 38 years in the dugout and all that perspective to this show, Blankmeyer delivers to our listeners his viewpoint on the real mission of teaching and coaching: develop and grow the individual and prepare them for LIFE! Blankmeyer reflects back on the important people throughout his career that impacted him, helped guide him down the r...
Archives - Episode 43 - Dugout Chatter with Ed Blankmeyer, St. John's
July 25, 2017 15:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, we connect with a loyal ABCA member who was recently elected to the ABCA Hall of Fame - St. John’s University head coach Ed Blankmeyer. Bringing 38 years in the dugout and all that perspective to this show, Blankmeyer delivers to our listeners his viewpoint on the real mission of teaching and coaching: develop and grow the individual and prepare them for LIFE! Blankmeyer reflects back on the important people throughout his career that impacted him, helped guide him down the r...
Archives - Episode 43 - Dugout Chatter with Ed Blankmeyer, St. John's
July 25, 2017 15:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, we connect with a loyal ABCA member who was recently elected to the ABCA Hall of Fame - St. John’s University head coach Ed Blankmeyer. Bringing 38 years in the dugout and all that perspective to this show, Blankmeyer delivers to our listeners his viewpoint on the real mission of teaching and coaching: develop and grow the individual and prepare them for LIFE! Blankmeyer reflects back on the important people throughout his career that impacted him, helped gui...
Archives - Episode 42 - Putting Up Crooked Numbers with Brian Green and Link Jarrett
July 18, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourThis is an offensive coach's dream podcast as we deliver Brian Green from New Mexico State and Link Jarrett from UNC Greensboro, two of the best in college baseball when it comes to scoring runs. Both Green and Jarrett have impressive resumes, especially relative to the statistical leaderboard, and we hear about their growth as coaches and how they each work to keep things as simple and as individualized as they can. In this episode, we dive into practice plans and even into ...
Archives - Episode 42 - Putting Up Crooked Numbers with Brian Green and Link Jarrett
July 18, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourThis is an offensive coach's dream podcast as we deliver Brian Green from New Mexico State and Link Jarrett from UNC Greensboro, two of the best in college baseball when it comes to scoring runs. Both Green and Jarrett have impressive resumes, especially relative to the statistical leaderboard, and we hear about their growth as coaches and how they each work to keep things as simple and as individualized as they can. In this episode, we dive into practice plans and even into the cages with Gr...
Episode 42 - Putting Up Crooked Numbers with Brian Green and Link Jarrett
July 18, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis is an offensive coach's dream podcast as we deliver Brian Green from New Mexico State and Link Jarrett from UNC Greensboro, two of the best in college baseball when it comes to scoring runs. Both Green and Jarrett have impressive resumes, especially relative to the statistical leaderboard, and we hear about their growth as coaches and how they each work to keep things as simple and as individualized as they can. In this episode, we dive into practice plans and even into the cages with Gr...
Episode 41 - Dugout Chatter with Mark Martinez, San Diego State
July 11, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteChalk up yet another tremendous baseball coach who is an ABCA member - this week's episode is with Mark Martinez, head coach at San Diego State University. With more than 30 years in the game, Martinez offers our listeners terrific insight into his career, the countless legendary coaches who have influenced his growth and his commitment to constantly challenging himself to develop as a teacher. We outline his time with Tony Gwynn and the impact that Gwynn had on Martinez's career while also s...
Archives - Episode 41 - Dugout Chatter with Mark Martinez, San Diego State
July 11, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourChalk up yet another tremendous baseball coach who is an ABCA member - this week's episode is with Mark Martinez, head coach at San Diego State University. With more than 30 years in the game, Martinez offers our listeners terrific insight into his career, the countless legendary coaches who have influenced his growth and his commitment to constantly challenging himself to develop as a teacher. We outline his time with Tony Gwynn and the impact that Gwynn had on Martinez's ca...
Archives - Episode 41 - Dugout Chatter with Mark Martinez, San Diego State
July 11, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourChalk up yet another tremendous baseball coach who is an ABCA member - this week's episode is with Mark Martinez, head coach at San Diego State University. With more than 30 years in the game, Martinez offers our listeners terrific insight into his career, the countless legendary coaches who have influenced his growth and his commitment to constantly challenging himself to develop as a teacher. We outline his time with Tony Gwynn and the impact that Gwynn had on Martinez's career while also s...
Episode 40 - From the Dugout to the Big Chair - Athletic Director
July 04, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThinking and speaking administratively can be a tall order for coaches so we rounded up three men who have walked the path from coaching on the field to serving as Athletic Directors. This episode features Jim Peeples of Piedmont College in Georgia, Ray Tanner of the University of South Carolina and Kevin Vest of Waubonsee Community College in Illinois. They have each seen their career paths shift from calling bunt coverages to overseeing athletic departments and being focused on the bigger p...
Archives - Episode 40 - From the Dugout to the Big Chair - Athletic Director
July 04, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourThinking and speaking administratively can be a tall order for coaches so we rounded up three men who have walked the path from coaching on the field to serving as Athletic Directors. This episode features Jim Peeples of Piedmont College in Georgia, Ray Tanner of the University of South Carolina and Kevin Vest of Waubonsee Community College in Illinois. They have each seen their career paths shift from calling bunt coverages to overseeing athletic departments and being focuse...
Archives - Episode 40 - From the Dugout to the Big Chair - Athletic Director
July 04, 2017 15:00 - 1 hourThinking and speaking administratively can be a tall order for coaches so we rounded up three men who have walked the path from coaching on the field to serving as Athletic Directors. This episode features Jim Peeples of Piedmont College in Georgia, Ray Tanner of the University of South Carolina and Kevin Vest of Waubonsee Community College in Illinois. They have each seen their career paths shift from calling bunt coverages to overseeing athletic departments and being focused on the bigger p...
Archives - Episode 39 - Dugout Chatter with Darren Fenster, Boston Red Sox
June 27, 2017 15:00 - 47 minutesAnother example of the tremendous baseball men inside this great game and the ABCA, we invited Darren Fenster, who serves as the Manager of the Greenville Drive in the Boston Red Sox organization, to this episode of Calls from the Clubhouse. Fenster has an obvious passion for teaching baseball and shares stories of why he approaches his opportunity the way he does. For baseball coaches and players, his Twitter account, @CoachYourKids, is an entertaining and informational follow as he emphasiz...
Archives - Episode 39 - Dugout Chatter with Darren Fenster, Boston Red Sox
June 27, 2017 15:00 - 47 minutesAnother example of the tremendous baseball men inside this great game and the ABCA, we invited Darren Fenster, who serves as the Manager of the Greenville Drive in the Boston Red Sox organization, to this episode of Calls from the Clubhouse. Fenster has an obvious passion for teaching baseball and shares stories of why he approaches his opportunity the way he does. For baseball coaches and players, his Twitter account, @CoachYourKids, is an entertaining and informational foll...
Episode 39 - Dugout Chatter with Darren Fenster, Boston Red Sox
June 27, 2017 15:00 - 47 minutes - 1 ByteAnother example of the tremendous baseball men inside this great game and the ABCA, we invited Darren Fenster, who serves as the Manager of the Greenville Drive in the Boston Red Sox organization, to this episode of Calls from the Clubhouse. Fenster has an obvious passion for teaching baseball and shares stories of why he approaches his opportunity the way he does. For baseball coaches and players, his Twitter account, @CoachYourKids, is an entertaining and informational follow as he emphasiz...
Archives - Episode 38 - The State of College Baseball with Kyle Peterson and Mike Rooney
June 19, 2017 17:00 - 59 minutesIt's perfect timing for this show as the NCAA Division I College World Series is underway. We sat down with two of its biggest advocates in ESPN's Kyle Peterson and Mike Rooney. These two men have been longtime fans and supporters of the college game and we discussed the current state of the game. Roons and KP talk us through the positive trends in our game while also exploring the areas for concerns to keep college baseball healthy and thriving. Also, both men offer us their...
Archives - Episode 38 - The State of College Baseball with Kyle Peterson and Mike Rooney
June 19, 2017 17:00 - 59 minutesIt's perfect timing for this show as the NCAA Division I College World Series is underway. We sat down with two of its biggest advocates in ESPN's Kyle Peterson and Mike Rooney. These two men have been longtime fans and supporters of the college game and we discussed the current state of the game. Roons and KP talk us through the positive trends in our game while also exploring the areas for concerns to keep college baseball healthy and thriving. Also, both men offer us their nod to our coach...
Episode 38 - The State of College Baseball with Kyle Peterson and Mike Rooney
June 19, 2017 17:00 - 59 minutes - 1 ByteIt's perfect timing for this show as the NCAA Division I College World Series is underway. We sat down with two of its biggest advocates in ESPN's Kyle Peterson and Mike Rooney. These two men have been longtime fans and supporters of the college game and we discussed the current state of the game. Roons and KP talk us through the positive trends in our game while also exploring the areas for concerns to keep college baseball healthy and thriving. Also, both men offer us their nod to our coach...
Episode 37 - Dugout Chatter with Butch Chaffin, Cookeville High School
June 13, 2017 15:00 - 59 minutes - 1 ByteThis episode shines a light on one of the extraordinary men of the ABCA – Butch Chaffin, the head coach at Cookeville High School in Cookeville, Tennessee. Chaffin joins our show to discuss his journey through the game and the positive impact he hopes to have on it. A loyal ABCA member, Chaffin details his approach to helping young men grow up in the Cookeville program, his drive for enhancing relationships inside the game and his growth as a person and a coach. Chaffin has spent time as a hi...
Archives - Episode 37 - Dugout Chatter with Butch Chaffin, Cookeville High School
June 13, 2017 15:00 - 59 minutesThis episode shines a light on one of the extraordinary men of the ABCA – Butch Chaffin, the head coach at Cookeville High School in Cookeville, Tennessee. Chaffin joins our show to discuss his journey through the game and the positive impact he hopes to have on it. A loyal ABCA member, Chaffin details his approach to helping young men grow up in the Cookeville program, his drive for enhancing relationships inside the game and his growth as a person and a coach. Chaffin has spent time as a hi...