Patrick Jones Baseball
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 250 ratingsPatrick Jones is a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Now he works with hitters in the private sector and helps high school baseball players get recruited to play in college. This baseball podcast is designed around player development and college recruiting. Each week, he brings on a new guest to discuss everything from hitting and pitching mechanics to the mental game, practice design, drills, and college recruiting.
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Developing elite movement patterns with baseball & softball players | Dr. Ismael Gallo
May 15, 2023 08:55 - 49 minutes - 68 MBDr. Ismael Gallo, a physical therapist who was once a professional baseball player, appears in today's episode. As a current physical therapist and a former baseball player, he can mix movement and on-field baseball and comprehend abilities and skill growth. He also created a movement system that enables players to execute more effectively from a young age through high school, junior high, college, and professional baseball. This is Dr. Gallo's second time on the podcast. His first episode w...
7 ways to help players with the Mental Game
May 08, 2023 09:54 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week we're focusing on the mental side of the game. This is what I've seen separate players over the years. Of course, you have to have the physical skills, but you'd be surprised at how many players have better physical skills but can never seem to put it all together. The reason? The mental game. In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 ways to help players with the mental side of the game. Timestamps [0:44] A Player’s Version of Success [3:40] Plan for Failure [7:23] The Process Ch...
Coaching players in the private sector | John Sangillo & Matt Pilewski
May 01, 2023 08:58 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week we're talking to two great coaches in the private sector. John Sangillo @AcesSangillo and Matt Pilewski @kingfish626. John is a hitting coach In New Jersey who works with 100s of hitters. He has traveled all over the country doing private clinics. John constantly learns about hitting and discusses how he works with hitters. Matt Pilewski owns PVS Baseball, a baseball facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Matt talks about how he started coaching and what working with pitchers at his...
Erik Shoenrock | How JUCO Baseball works, scholarship money, recruiting, and roster sizes
April 24, 2023 08:19 - 42 minutes - 58 MBJunior College Baseball. That's the theme of this week's episode. Our guest is Erik Shoenrock, head baseball coach at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Erik played collegiately at the University of Memphis and was drafted by the San Diego Padres. In this episode, we cover everything about junior college baseball. How the scholarship process work, roster sizes, tuition, recruiting, development, NCAA rules, and everything else you can think of. Timestamps [6:10] Recruitment after junio...
How to develop the modern day pitcher | Tyler Zombro
April 17, 2023 08:37 - 50 minutes - 11.5 MBTyler Zombro is a professional pitcher who spent several years in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. In 2019 he was named minor league reliever of the year. Even though he is a professional pitcher, Tyler is also a full-time employee of Tread Athletics. A company that trains pitchers remotely. In this episode, we talk about Tyler's personal development and what he's seen work in developing pitchers and what hasn't. If you love pitching, you will love this episode. Timestamps for Tyler Zombro ...
How to beat the Yips forever | Jason Kuhn
April 10, 2023 08:39 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn today's episode, we're talking about the 'thing' that has ended careers. The word that nobody wants to say out loud in a clubhouse. We're talking about beating the yips. Today's guest is Jason Kuhn, a former college pitcher whose career ended when he got the Yips. Devasted, he wanted to prove to himself that he was mentally tough. So he decided to become a Navy Seal. After he served, he came back to the United States and started working with pitchers who were dealing with the same issue t...
Behind the Travel Softball Scene | Mike Zimmer
April 03, 2023 13:16 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBTravel Softball can feel like a maze to families. Which tournaments should you attend? What team should you play on? When should you start playing travel softball? This week I sit down with Texas Glory assistant coach Mike Zimmer. Mike has coached travel softball for several years and has a daughter going through the recruiting process. Mike also runs the biggest softball Facebook page. If you are affiliated with travel softball, you will love this episode. Timestamps for Mike Zimmer [3:3...
The Pioneer of Pitching Development | Tom House
March 27, 2023 08:23 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBPatrick Jones @pjonesbaseball is joined by Tom House @tomhouse this week. Tom House doesn't need much of an introduction. He has been involved with baseball for over 40 years. After his MLB pitcher career ended, he decided to take up coaching and became an MLB pitching coach. He had such a big impact that Nolan Ryan mentioned him in his hall of fame speech as someone who made a massive impact on his career. After coaching at the MLB level, Tom decided he could impact more players working in ...
Hitting Development @ Virginia Tech University | Kurt Elbin
March 20, 2023 08:10 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBPatrick Jones @pjonesbaseball is joined by Kurt Elbin @elbin_kurt this week. Kurt is the recruiting coordinator and associate head coach at Virginia Tech University. He has coached at division 3 and division 2 levels of college baseball. Prior to Virginia Tech, he was at Virginia Commonwealth University, coaching under Shawn Stiffler who was recently on the podcast. In this episode Kurt opens up about his philosophy on developing hitters in his program, how he's evolved over time, recruiting...
The Science of Hitting, Bat Fitting, and Force Plates | Chad Miller
March 13, 2023 08:34 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBChad Miller is the Co-Founder of the Louisville Slugger Science Hitting Center. Chad works with players at every level of the game and is a consultant to several MLB organizations. He is on the cutting edge of technology in hitting, and In this episode, we talk about some of the things that Chad walks us through in his evaluation process. We get into bat fitting, force plates, technology, and his vision for the future of hitting development. Timestamps [2:37] Common Hitting Traits that Nee...
Lessons learned from being a head coach | Shawn Stiffler
March 06, 2023 09:37 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBThis week we welcome the head baseball coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Shawn Stiffler. This season, 2023, is Shawn's first year as the head coach at Notre Dame. Previously he was the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this episode, we talk about all good head coaches' traits, how to run an organized practice, and how Shawn has changed over his coaching career. [2:28] The Most Important Quality of a Head Coach [4:38] Communication Skills [8:17] Structuring Baseball...
The Mental Game | Andy Mckay
February 27, 2023 09:55 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBThis week we welcome one of the best coaches I have heard speak on the mental side of the game, Andy Mckay. Andy is currently the Assistant GM for the Seattle Mariners. In this episode, we talk about goal setting, preparing for failure, and why as a coach, you should be coaching a player's response and not their result. Time Stamps [6:04] The Importance of Long-Term and Short-Term Goals for Players [11:41] Key Focus Areas for Mental development [19:04] Helping players Prepare for Failure...
How to develop a high school pitcher | Jason Mills
February 20, 2023 09:55 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBOn this week's episode, we welcome Jason Mills. Jason is the head coach for DH Conley High School, pitching coach for the Canes 17u National, scout for the New York Mets, President of the North Carolina baseball coaches association, and a high school chemistry teacher. This episode discusses developing high school pitchers in a team setting. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with someone you think would like to listen. Timestamps [2:18] Weekly Activities to Reach Your Potential: A...
How to build a successful program W/ Patrick Murphy
February 13, 2023 08:35 - 40 minutes - 55 MBIn today’s episode, my guest is Patrick Murphy, Head Softball Coach at The University of Alabama. His staff has been named NFCA south regional staff of the year 11x, including national staff of the year in 2012, he’s in the Alabama sports hall of fame, and in 2012 the Alabama Crimson Tide won the National Championship. More importantly, Coach Murphy is a good person who cares about his players. I visited him this past fall at the University of Alabama and was blown away by how well his progr...
Junior College Baseball W/Jon Watson
February 05, 2023 20:58 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBOn today's episode, my guest is Jon Watson, and we dive into the world of Junior College baseball. Jon is currently the head coach at Chandler Gilbert Community College in Arizona. He has a wealth of experience as an assistant coach at the JUCO level and now as a head coach. We talk about who JUCO baseball is for and why you should consider it if you're a high school baseball player. Timestamps [5:37] Time management strategies for game days [9:01] JUCO recruitment [19:44] Undiscovered ...
Aaron Longenecker: Secret Service Agent Becomes D1 College Softball Coach
January 30, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOn 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...
Chase Gerbrick: Life as a D1 College Baseball Player
January 22, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBOn today's episode, my guest is Chase Gerbrick. Chase is a freshman at Lipscomb. He talks about what his first fall ball was like. He also talked about his life as a college baseball player and how he got recruited to play at Lipscomb. Chase has a great recruiting story. He also talked about what you need to do to put yourself in a position to get recruited. Timestamps [3:16] Insights on college baseball experience [4:29] Hard adjustments in college baseball experience [9:08] The role of...
Krista Stoker: Building a data-driven softball facility
January 15, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn today's episode, my guest is Krista Stoker. Krista is the co-founder of S2 Breakthrough, which is a data-driven softball player development facility. They're focusing on player development for softball players, but they're using data-driven methods and research. They are working to apply data and research to their methods to develop softball, pitchers, and hitters. Timestamps [13:51] The Idea Behind S2 Breakthrough Programs [15:44] Recruitment Process of S2 Breakthrough [19:29] Fundi...
Brett Carroll: Developing a Travel Baseball Organization
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn today's episode, We talk with Brett Caroll. Brett recently started a travel baseball organization in Knoxville Tennessee, BC Athletics. They offer Post grad programs and travel baseball. Brett gives his Insights and lessons from the recruiting process. Brett also shares his experience as a professional baseball player in the Major Leagues. Timestamps [2:59] Former pro baseball player reflects on career and future goals. [4:59] Life after career and moving forward. [7:08] Advice for th...
Ryan Westmoreland: "He would have been Boston's left handed Mike Trout”
January 02, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBIn today’s episode, we talk to Ryan Westmoreland. More than 10 years ago, Ryan was the Boston Red Sox Top prospect. He was drafted out of high school and was signed with Vanderbilt University. However, due to unfortunate health issues, his career was cut short. Nevertheless, he started coaching and helping high school and college players. In this episode, Ryan talks about how his day-to-day routine as a coach and what system he usually adhere to when working with players. He also shares his...
Ryan Brownlee: Time Management Strategy for College Baseball Players
December 26, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode, I talk to Ryan Brownlee. Ryan is a former college coach for 20 years at the Division 1 level. He has been a head coach and also a recruiting coordinator. He is currently working for the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). Ryan shares his relationship with his dad, who had coached him at Evansville. He also talks about how he helps college baseball players manage their time. He mentions in this episode the system that he used when he was a coach that was very benefi...
Aaron Clopton: College Professor Becomes D1 Softball Coach
December 18, 2022 20:30 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIn today’s episode, we talk to Aaron Clopton. Aaron is currently an assistant softball coach at Indiana University. He may have been in softball for over 20 years, but he also has done stuff outside softball like serving the military, being a professor, and engaging in real estate. In this episode, Aaron shares his journey and experiences in being a softball coach. He also talks about what parents should do to help their children in achieving what they want to achieve. With his years of expe...
Beating the yips and overcoming setbacks - Jacob Nix
December 12, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode, we talk to Jacob Nix. Jacob is a pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization. Throughout his journey in being a professional baseball, he experienced a lot of challenges, struggles, and injuries in which he shares these experiences in this episode. He also shares what he had encountered during drafting and how he struggled with the yips. With his experiences, he gives great tips to players who are going through the same way he had gone through. Time Stamps [2:00] Differen...
University of Texas Hitting Coach - Caleb Longley
December 05, 2022 09:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this week's episode, we talk to Caleb Longley. Caleb was formerly a hitting coach at Arizona State University. Now, he is currently coaching at the University of Texas. Caleb shares excellent insights into what he has been doing from a development standpoint. He also talks about what he is looking for from a recruiting aspect. Aside from being a hitting coach, he has his own business called Marv Training. This company has excellent products that help a lot of hitters and pitchers with the...
Becoming an SEC College Baseball Player - Cade Beloso
November 28, 2022 09:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode, we talk to Cade Beloso. Cade currently plays for LSU. He talks about in this episode of being able to go through adversity having an injury, having other things come up and just continue to battle through. He gets into what it takes to be able to play in the SEC as well as what it's like to train in the offseason, such as what a typical day is like as an LSU Tigers. SHOW NOTES: [2:56] What is a typical fall ball in college baseball? [3:37] How long have you been doing th...
New York Yankees Hitting Coach - Trevor Amicone
November 21, 2022 08:30 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBTrevor Amicone is currently a hitting coach in the New York Yankees Organization this past year and he was as well in Triple A, serving as their hitting coach there. Trevor has also a background and experience of being a high school and a college baseball coach and in this episode, he shares his experiences. He shares his knowledge on different aspects not just hitting but the game in general, coaching, and what it really is all about at the end of the day. SHOW NOTES: [2:13] Did you want ...
D1 Scholarship Pulled to Pac 12 Pitcher of the Year - Troy Rallings
November 14, 2022 08:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, we have Troy Rallings. Troy is a former Pac-12 pitcher of the Year at the University of Washington. While in high school, he was recruited by another D1 program and ended up getting his scholarship pulled. We hear a lot about that in the recruiting world now, and Troy lived it. Still, he persevered and ended up attending the University of Washington and becoming the Pac-12 pitcher of the year. SHOW NOTES: [3:12] Why do you want to stay in baseball and continue to coach, d...
Pitching Tips from a former MLB Pitcher - Jacob Turner
November 07, 2022 08:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBJacob Turner is a former player who was a first-round pick in 2009, #9 in the draft and had an MLB career. He also played for several years in the big leagues and Korea. He has retired from playing and is now an entrepreneur; where he and his brother started JL Strategic Wealth company. In this episode, Jacob talks about how he made adjustments on the mound as a pitcher and what things he would do differently if he could start over again as a young pitcher. Aside from baseball, he also ta...
Learn to Develop Infielders at Every Level - Brandon Szink
October 31, 2022 08:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBHow do you Develop Infielders at Every Level of Baseball? * Youth * High School * College * Professional Brandon Szink is a coach at Ohio Wesleyan University and runs the Bo Jackson Elite Travel organization. He has coached in professional baseball and is now doing travel baseball. Brandon talks about high school and college baseball and developing infielders. He also shares how to manage a team and build a lineup. He gives ways on how you can communicate with your players as well as ...
Recruiting as a D3 College Baseball Coach - Taylor Valentine
October 24, 2022 08:30 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBTaylor Valentine is currently an assistant coach at Centre College in Kentucky. He has coached at now a division three level. He has also coached NAIA, Division One College Baseball, and USA Baseball. In this episode, we talk about some of the similarities and differences between the various levels. He talks about what he is doing with his play from a development standpoint at Centre College and what he is looking for in recruiting. Taylor also shares about USA Baseball and how they run thin...
Growing the Game of Softball - Tyler Black
October 17, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 26.2 MBIn today’s episode, we talk to Tyler Black. Tyler is the host of the Black Diamond Softball and fitness podcast. He talks about his background in softball as well as what he is trying to do within the game of softball and helping it grow. He also talks about how he coaches his daughter and explains the development process from a parent and from a coach. He also mentions some of the things that he thinks are going to help and improve softball down the road and where he sees the game going. S...
What the Analytics Don't Tell You, Scouting with 40 + Years of Experience - Doug Laumann
October 10, 2022 08:30 - 52 minutes - 50.5 MBIn today’s episode, we talk to Doug Laumann. Doug is currently with Chicago White Sox and is not just simply a director; he has over 40 years of scouting experience with several major league organizations. In this episode, he talks about what it is like scouting players down in the Dominican Republic versus scouting players in America. He also mentions what he is looking for when he is out scouting and how he only really needs to see a player one time before he's in or out on him. SHOW NOT...
Blueprint to Recruiting and Player Development - Marty Sutherland
October 03, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn today’s episode, we talk to Marty Sutherland. Marty is currently the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Iowa. He gives some great insight and great tips to those who are going through the recruiting process right now. He also talks about what he's looking for and how they do things at Iowa from a development standpoint. He mentions some of the things that are important to them at Iowa. Marty takes us behind the scenes and talks about some of the things th...
Developing Canadian Baseball Players - Mitch Davidoff
September 26, 2022 08:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn today’s episode, I speak to Mitch Davidoff. Mitch is currently the manager for the Victoria Eagles, which is a travel baseball organization. Mitch talks about how he helps young baseball players in Canada as well as the comparison of Victoria Eagles in Canada and in the United States. Mitch is also a fantastic hitting coach and has a growth mindset that works perfectly with his coaching skills. He also mentions hitters that he watches to observe their strategies in playing. SHOW NOTES [...
Using Data to Evaluate Softball Pitchers - Nate Walker
September 19, 2022 08:30 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBNate Walker has worked in baseball operations for two Major League Baseball front offices. He acted as a contact person for the coaching staff of the Major Leagues and helped them with pregame planning, game strategy, and statistical analysis. Nate currently serves as the founder and president of Diamond Solutions, a business that provides analytics consulting to softball and baseball companies. In today’s episode, Nate talks about how he collects data and information in softball. He also m...
Teaching Players to Move Better - Dr. Ismael Gallo
September 11, 2022 20:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDr. Ismael Gallo, a physical therapist who was once a professional baseball player, appears in today's episode. As a current physical therapist as well as a former baseball player, he's able to mix the areas of movement and on field baseball and comprehend abilities and skill growth. He also created a movement system that enables players to execute more effectively from a young age through high school, junior high, college, and professional baseball. SHOW NOTES [2:20] Did you immediately k...
How to use Technology and Analytics to Develop Softball Pitchers - Josh Johnson
September 05, 2022 08:30 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBJosh Johnson, who joined Mississippi State's staff on August 27, 2019, has improved the Bulldogs' player development strategy using advanced technology and analytics. Josh is the recruiting coordinator and the Associate Head Softball Coach at Mississippi State University. He is working on research using motion capture technology with State's Athlete Engineering department while getting his PhD in biomechanics at Mississippi State. In today’s episode, Josh, being one of the most progres...
Eastern Illinois University Assistant Softball Coach - Rachel Huggins
August 15, 2022 08:30 - 32 minutes - 31.8 MBIn today’s episode, a newly recruited hitting coach, Rachel Huggins, shares her experiences in coaching at Eastern Illinois University. Rachel shares how she was recruited during her high school years. She also talks about her recruiting process today as a hitting coach and how she helps hitters build their own approach and in individualizing the different pitches and parts of the zone. She shares her and the team’s philosophy when it comes to hitting. She also talks about how she builds re...
Seattle University Recruiting Coordinator - Millard Dawson
August 08, 2022 08:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBMillard Dawson enters his fifth year with the baseball program at Seattle U in 2021-22, and his fourth as an assistant under Head Coach Donny Harrel. In his first season, Dawson served as a student manager for the Redhawks. He assists with the recruiting, small-game offense and outfielders, while also serving as the team's first base coach. Millard shares his experiences being a competitor playing multiple sports and how he's grown as a hitter over the years. He tells us about professional ...
Are you a Division 1 College Baseball Player?
August 01, 2022 08:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBI'm Patrick Jones and I used to be a hitting coach for the Baltimore Orioles. Now I work with hitters in the private sector in Cincinnati, Ohio, and also help players with college recruiting. In today's episode, we're going to talk about college recruiting. Specifically, we're going to talk about division one players versus d2 and d3 players. Learn the reasons behind why certain players are getting recruited to Division 1 schools and why others aren't. It's a tricky topic to talk about b...
Nutrition for Baseball and Softball Players - Dawn Weatherwax
July 25, 2022 08:30 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn today's episode, I speak to Dawn Weatherwax. Dawn is a Registered/Licensed Dietitian with a specialty in Sports Nutrition and Founder of Sports Nutrition 2Go. She is also a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, which is the premier professional sports nutrition credential in the United States. In addition, she is an Athletic Trainer with a Certification in Strength and Conditioning from The National Strength and Conditioning Association. She brings a comprehensive and unique u...
Louisville Softball Hitting Coach - Bryce Neal
July 18, 2022 08:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn today’s episode I speak to Bryce Neal, Bryce is the hitting coach of the University of Louisville. Bryce comes to Louisville after serving as an assistant coach at Bucknell University during 2021 season. Prior to his stint at Bucknell, Bryce served as a volunteer assistant coach at Arizona State in 2020. He has also worked as a private instructor and spent five years coaching one-on-one private lessons at Perfect Timing Baseball and Softball in Springdale, Arkansas. In 2019 he wor...
Entrepreneurship, College Recruiting, and Coaching with Paul Reddick
July 11, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBIn today's episode, I speak to Paul Reddick. Paul is the Founder of the Baseball Education Center. Paul is also one of America's top young speakers. He speaks to numerous youth, high school, college, and business groups every year. Paul's speaking career is centered around empowering youth and college groups to achieve lasting success, greater friendships, and healthy relationships. In this episode, he talks about The Recruiting Process, The Politics in Baseball, Scholarship System, Baseba...
Creighton University Hitting Coach and Recruiting Coordinator - Connor Gandossy
July 04, 2022 08:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn today’s episode, I speak to Connor Gandossy. Connor came to Creighton in the fall of 2017 from Saint Louis University, where he served as an assistant coach for four seasons. Prior to coaching at Saint Louis, he was an assistant coach at Jefferson College. Connor has been an instrumental part of the Bluejays’ successes leading to a trip to the NCAA Regional finals in 2019. The 2019 team was ranked among the 25 teams in the nation and claimed the BIG EAST regular-season and tournament cha...
The Art of Coaching Pitchers with Steve Merriman
June 27, 2022 08:30 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn today’s episode, we have Steve Merriman. Steve returned to the Wolverines baseball program for the 2021 season after previously serving as pitching coach in 2002 and 2012, in addition to starting his coaching career at U-M as a hitting coach in 1995. Steve worked in the Colorado Rockies organization, where he was the minor league pitching co-coordinator and pitching coach for the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats. He worked with the Chicago Cubs in 2018 at their high-tech pitching lab in Mes...
Florida Atlantic University Pitching Coach - Brady Kirkpatrick
June 20, 2022 08:30 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn today's episode, I speak to Brady Kirkpatrick. Brady joined the Florida Atlantic University staff as pitching coach in September of 2021. Brady comes to FAU most recently having coached at Harvard University for the past three years. Prior to Harvard, he coached for two seasons at Monmouth University. Before that, he was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Rochester University, and coached two summers with the Mountain West College Summer League as well. Brady’s ...
Duke University Pitching Coach - Brady Kirkpatrick
June 20, 2022 08:30 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn today's episode, I speak to Brady Kirkpatrick. Brady joined the Florida Atlantic University staff as pitching coach in September of 2021. Brady comes to FAU most recently having coached at Harvard University for the past three years. Prior to Harvard, he coached for two seasons at Monmouth University. Before that, he was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Rochester University, and coached two summers with the Mountain West College Summer League as well. Brady’s ...
Coaching Division 2 College Baseball with Troy Merriman
June 13, 2022 20:30 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn today's episode, we have Troy Merriman Troy is currently the hitting coach at the University of Findlay. He played at the University of Findlay, and now he's coached there for eight years. In this episode, he gives some insight into not only how they do things at the University of Findlay, but also how the DII landscape is laid out, what scholarships are like at that level, how they allocate money at Findlay, and then he gets into a little bit more in-depth on what specifically are they ...
T.J. Bruce – Head Coach University of Nevada
June 06, 2022 08:30 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBResilient. That would be the best word to describe T.J. Bruce. After his playing career ended, he decided he wanted to get into coaching. When he first started coaching junior college baseball he was making 5k while supporting his wife who was still in school. He was passed over three times while he was a volunteer assistant at Long Beach State for the paid position. He never gave up. After he became the head coach at the University of Nevada, he had a player pass away, and then two wee...
Adam Vrable, Assistant Baseball Coach - University of Louisville
May 29, 2022 20:30 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBCurrently, in his 7th season as a Volunteer Assistant and the University of Louisville, Adam Vrable loves what he gets to do, coach. His passion for baseball sticks out like a sore thumb when you listen to him talk. Adam played College Baseball at Coastal Carolina where get graduated with a degree in History. After graduating he began his coaching journey, with stops at The Citadel and Charleston Southern. He also was involved in travel baseball coaching in South Carolina right after graduat...