Clearing The Bases
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe discuss all things related to the preparation and development of youth baseball players, coaches and yes, even parents!
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Attacking Umpires - The Lunatic Fringe
May 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWe start the show with a little state of affairs for our high school teams and our observations at this point in our seasons. We then take aim on the out-of-control sports parents and coaches who physically attack refs/umps/officials at our kids' games. We need to find a solution for this toxic environment that continues to plaque youth sports.
Rick Wolff - The Sports Edge WFAN Radio
April 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBRick Wolff is the host of The Sports Edge on WFAN radio in New York City. Rick’s show has been running for well over 20 years and is heard all over the country. The content of his show revolves around youth sports and sports parenting. We thought that he would have a lot of insight as to what is going on in youth baseball. Thanks for stopping by Rick we thoroughly enjoyed the conversation.
One Year Ago - Our Anniversary Show
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBOne year ago on March 23, 2021, we released the first episode of the Clearing The Bases podcast. We decided to do a "quick hit" show to give you a little history of how we got started and to say thank you to all of the listeners and guests that have made this show a huge success.
Joseph Guzman - Empowerment Sports Group
March 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThere are many baseball players that for one reason or another that do not get noticed by scouts or recruiters. Player advisor and player agent Joseph Guzman of the Empowerment Sports Group joins us for a conversation that will help youth, high school and college players understand what it takes to get to their next level.
Jeff Frye Tells It Like It Is
March 02, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBOvercoming obstacles is not an easy thing to do. It is our responsibility to teach our players how to do navigate the unpaved road that they will travel. Former MLB player, Jeff Frye talks about his journey and the many hurdles that he had to leap in order to make it to the pinnacle of the game we love.
A Conversation With Jonathan Reinebold - Kaizen Mental Performance
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBThe game of baseball is filled with pressure, mental stress and lots of distractions. Are we teaching our players how to remove all of these "performance killing" pieces of the game? Stay focused and control what you can control during this episode while we take a peek into the mental side of baseball.
2022 Starts With The Convention
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThe American Baseball Coaches Association kicks off the year in early January with their annual convention. Dave and I recap my visit to the "Windy City". We also talk a little bit about ego and start a conversation about how to run a practice. Practice is a constantly evolving discipline. We try to give some insight to help get practices moving in the right direction to start 2022.
A Conversation With Peter Lyons - Fishkill Little League
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIf leagues and organizations adopted the "growth mindset" philosophy, it would be a win/win situation for everyone in the world of youth baseball. In this episode we talk with Peter Lyons of the Fishkill Little League about how he, and his board of directors, are creating an environment to grow his league and develop the players in order for them to reach their full potential at the next level.
The Board Of Directors
December 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWe talk about coaches, players, and parents, but what about the people entrusted with the task of creating a suitable environment to develop youth baseball players? Are they creating an appropriate atmosphere for teaching the skills, mental and physical development, respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. Do they practice these principles amongst themselves? Let's take a look at The Board Of Directors.
The Off Season and A Little More
December 08, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIt's the off season and we decided to talk a little bit about it. What should players be doing this time of the year? What should players not be doing this time of the year? We also jump into a discussion about 6U travel baseball and try to help out a baseball parent by answering a question he had posted on social media.
Save The Game With Kevin Gallagher
November 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this episode we talk to former pro player, author and visionary Kevin Gallagher. We will be discussing his book ”Teach Your Kid to Hit … So They Don’t Quit” and the movement that Kevin is spearheading called "Save The Game". Be part of this exciting journey by signing up at https://savethegameus.com/ to stay informed of the progress that Kevin will make as this movement gains traction! You won't want to miss this episode where Kevin details the reasons and needs for change in Americas fav...
Stories From The Dugout
November 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBMost participants in youth baseball have experienced some type of crazy behavior. It comes at you, sometimes, from every angle. It really makes you want to scratch your head and say, "What the heck is going on here?" In this episode Dave and I talk a trip down Memory Lane and discuss things that we have witnessed throughout our time coaching youth baseball. If you would like to donate to the Newburgh Knights to help Jett Diaz with his battle ahead, please use this link... https://bit.ly/3Fd...
A Conversation With Jack Smithlin - New Jersey City University
October 25, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBExperience is the teacher of all things. In this episode we learn from the experiences of North Jersey Hall-of-Fame coach Jack Smithlin. Coach Smithlin is in his 48th year of coaching at the high school and college levels. He has managed multiple symposiums on sports psychology and sports parenting. Coaches, players and parents, take advantage of the experience, knowledge and wisdom that Coach Smithlin has to offer.
A Conversation With Matt Cole - Bethlehem Little League
October 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBMatt Cole is the Owner and Moderator of the Youth Baseball Coaching Support, Drills and Philosophy Facebook group. He also the coaching coordinator for the Bethlehem Little League in Richmond, Va. In this episode Matt shares his vision for his Facebook group and how he handles coaching for his youth baseball league.
A Conversation With Butch Chaffin - Cookeville High School
September 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBGet those Airpods in! Relax and get ready to hear a fantastic baseball conversation with Butch Chaffin of Cookeville High School in Cookeville Tennessee! We have Coach Chaffin diving into topics such as USA Baseball, High School Baseball, Nekton, Credo and lots more!
A Conversation With Anthony Pla - Lincoln University
September 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBHow do you run a college program alone as a head coach? You develop the “BEAST”! Anthony Pla, Head Coach of Lincoln University and 2021 ABCA convention presenter explains this and many other topics in this episode!
A Conversation With Steve Springer - Quality At Bats
August 29, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBThere are two types of players... the confident and the... not so confident. These two mental processes live inside of every baseball player. How do we get the right guy playing every day? In this episode we talk to Steve Springer of Quality At Bats and he, not only, tells his story but why coaches and parents need to help our players to "Compete with Confidence".
Coaching From The Dugout
August 14, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBSome say giving instruction to players during a game is the coach's job. Others say no. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of coaching from the dugout. Is it right? Is it wrong? We debate and let you decide! We start the show with a look back at some of the happenings at the recently ended Olympic summer games from Tokyo.
Competitors vs. Convenient Competitors
July 28, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode we discuss the difference between competitors and convenient competitors. What is the difference? Is the ability to compete something that a player is born with or is it a skill that can be taught? The way a player competes will determine whether or not they reach their full potential in the game of baseball.
Angel Lugo, Cadets Player Development Academy
July 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBThe development of youth baseball players is a process to be understood by players, parents and coaches. In this episode Coach Angel Lugo of the Cadets Player Development Academy launches us into the world of youth baseball development.
Inside Travel Baseball Part 2
June 04, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBAs we promised... Here is part 2 of our continuing conversation on the topic of travel baseball. More about organizations, players, coaches and parents. We hope that you enjoy it!
Inside Travel Baseball Part 2
June 04, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBAs we promised... Here is part 2 of our continuing conversation on the topic of travel baseball. More about organizations, players, coaches and parents. We hope that you enjoy it!
Inside Travel Baseball Part 1
May 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe world of travel baseball is vast and complex. The concept can range from very good for our amateur athletes to..... well..... not so good. There is so much to talk about that we decided to bring this to you in more than 1 episode. Here is Part 1. We hope you enjoy it and stay tuned for Part 2!
What's Wrong With Town Baseball?
April 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWhile participation numbers for youth baseball are on the rise, Little League numbers continue to decline. What's wrong with our youth baseball institutions? In this episode we discuss the problems and possible solutions to save local youth baseball.
Coaching The Coaches
March 23, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode we discuss why it is important for youth coaches to have a good foundation in order to develop our young athletes. We provide some resources for youth coaches to research in order to become the best that they can be!