West Coast Ballers
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe official account of the West Coast Ballers. A podcast that strives to provide information to baseball players that want to take their game to the next level.
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Identifying Your Strengths as a Player with Mark Ribeiro
June 26, 2021 22:20 - 47 minutes - 56.9 MBIn this interview I brought on Mark Ribeiro from Bakersfield College to talk about where his journey began, his experiences, his transition to college ball and various other great things. I hope everyone is able to learn something from his journey and experiences.
The Mindset of a Pitcher with Patrick Berry and Preston Johnston
June 01, 2021 16:54 - 52 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode, I brought on two of my favorite teammates of all time. Their names are Patrick Berry and Preston Johnston. These two have helped push me to become a better ballplayer and they’ve also taught me so much about the art of pitching. In this episode we talk about the mental game for pitchers, the difference in mindset between position players and pitchers, the lessons they’ve learned from JUCO ball and the importance of having fun while playing this game of failures. Be sure to sh...
Making Fitness Simple with Pat Damiano
March 22, 2021 00:10 - 43 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this interview a brought on Coach Pat Damiano! We got to talk about his journey from baseball to a personal trainer, why he believes simplicity and form are key, and also about the importance of filtering out the abundance of information there is about fitness on the internet. Be sure to check this episode out and to share it to whoever you think this could benefit. Coach Damiano’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/patdamiano_?igshid=ibwrmo5lqsdd Coach Damiano’s Twitter: https://twitter.c...
Be Great At Everything You Do with Pricilla Gomez
March 06, 2021 20:08 - 21 minutes - 25.7 MBNew interview with Pricilla Gomez. She is a former softball player at AVC and on this interview we talk about her journey, the lessons she learned along the way, and what she is up to now that she doesn’t play softball. She was apart of the AVC Softball team that went undefeated in Conference in 2019 and that ultimately went on to play in regionals. I hope you guys enjoy this interview from a softball players perspective.
Setting Yourself Up for Future Success with Stephen Knez
February 20, 2021 23:12 - 37 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this interview I was able to bring on Stephen Knez. He is one of the best baseball content creators in the world right now and he is a super inspiring person. In this interview we talked about what motivates him to create content, his baseball journey, his Valley Boys brand, and his plans for the future. An awesome interview with lots of insight on his journey and his mindset. Be sure to share this episode and to show some love by liking and subscribing. Stephen’s Instagram: https://inst...
The Trevor Valdez Story Part 2
February 14, 2021 18:48 - 54 minutes - 63.5 MBIn Part 2 of this episode with my boy Trevor Valdez, we talk about his freshmen season of Juco ball, his experience of playing in the Dominican Republic, a major injury that changed his career, and many more things. This interview is really inspiring and motivating for any current ball player. All I ask from you guys, is to share this and to continue to show love and support. Much love as always. #westcoastballers
The Trevor Valdez Story Part 1
February 07, 2021 03:33 - 54 minutes - 63.7 MBIn this interview I brought on my boy Trevor Valdez. He is someone that I’ve gotten to know a lot since I decided to start pitching. He has helped teach me a lot of things about the game and life. In this interview we talked about what it was like for him being around the professional level at a young age, his journey all the way up through Juco and the obstacles that he encountered along the way. This is only part 1 of a 2 part episode so be on the lookout for another episode in the next wee...
The Return with Ricky Jimenez
January 15, 2021 03:45 - 53 minutes - 64.1 MBThis episode is the return of the West Coast Ballers!! On this interview I brought back one of my former teammates from AVC, Ricky Jimenez. In this episode we talked about how the season cancellation affected him, what he did during this time, what he learned about himself during this time, and his goals and mindset for the future. Ricks Instagram: https://instagram.com/rickyjimenezzz?igshid=1m0g9dpu7b2m7
Optimizing Your Hitting Sequence In Order to Crush Baseballs with Christian Garcia
July 28, 2020 00:26 - 49 minutes - 58.8 MBVery excited to bring you guys this episode with my boy Christian Garcia ! In this episode he drops so many knowledge 💣 about hitting. We talk about the importance of having a proper hitting sequence and what that entails. We also talk about how you could go about finding that proper sequence for your swing. On top of that we talk about various other things that have to do with the swing. Be sure to check it out and share to whoever you think this could benefit. Christian’s Hitting Page: htt...
From Small Town To Juco with Andres Haro
July 19, 2020 19:59 - 26 minutes - 33.5 MBNew episode with my boy Andres Haro ! In this episode we talk about what it was like playing ball in a small town, his experience playing college ball, and why the Juco route is a great option for up and coming High School players. Tons of other great information in this episode so be sure to check it out and share it. The episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud so go ahead and show your boy some love.
The Importance of the Fundamentals with Coach Cam
July 12, 2020 20:22 - 41 minutes - 50.5 MBNew interview with Coach Cameron Dietz from Utah Valley University is now available on SoundCloud, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. In this interview Coach Cam and I talk about his experience as a strength and conditioning coach, the importance of training overhead for overhead athletes like baseball players, and the importance of the fundamental movements (those are:squat, hinge, push, pull, sprints, and jumping). On top of that we talked about other great things that people could learn from. Be ...
The Dalton Duarte Story “From Juco to NAIA Ball
May 24, 2020 04:19 - 51 minutes - 64.1 MBAs I promised, a new episode is now officially uploaded. In this interview I got to talk with Dalton Duarte. Dalton and I talk about where his journey began, his experience with playing college ball at three different levels, and about some of the most important lessons he’s learned throughout his journey. This interview has tons of other great pieces of information that I believe anyone could benefit from. The link for this episode is now available on the Apple Podcast app, SoundCloud, and S...
The Griffin Hagen Story “Staying On Path”
May 14, 2020 17:17 - 32 minutes - 40.8 MBVery excited to bring you guys a new episode today! In this interview I talk with Griffin Hagen! Throughout this interview we talk about his journey, the lessons he’s learned, his experience playing JUCO and NAIA ball, and he also offers great advice throughout the interview. This was an awesome interview and I hope everyone is able to check it out. Also don’t forget to share it and the link for the episode is in my bio!
The Gianna Marie Story “Embracing the Little Moments”
April 24, 2020 18:41 - 27 minutes - 33.4 MBVery excited to bring you guys my very first interview with a softball player! I had the pleasure to talk with Gianna Marie and talk about various things in regards to her softball journey. We talk about where it all began, her experiences at the different levels, and how she ended up deciding to attend the University of Michigan. Throughout this interview she provides some really great pieces of advice that I believe that anyone could learn from. Be sure to check this episode out and to shar...
The John Madden Story “How a Shift in Mindset Led to Him Playing Pro Ball”
April 20, 2020 18:42 - 42 minutes - 51.1 MBI was very fortunate to sit down and talk with John Madden from You Go Pro Baseball! In this interview we talk about the Juco route, his experience at Auburn , the importance of the mental game, about his pro career and how he ended up creating his own brand. I’d appreciate it if you guys would check it out and share it. Coach Madden’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouGoProBaseball/ Coach Madden’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/yougoprobaseball?igshid=uysi101vx0in Coach Madden’s Twitt...
The Michael Haith Story “The Importance of Being a Student of the Game”
April 18, 2020 16:12 - 33 minutes - 41.7 MBNew episode with Michael Haith is now available! In this episode we talk about his experience of traveling the world to play baseball, the importance of being a student of the game, and we talk about other things in his journey. Lots of great pieces of information in this episode that anyone could learn something from. Hope you guys enjoy it and don’t forget to share it. Michael’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/theefamousmike?igshid=jf60j21ysrsx
The Alex Simone Story “From Pro Ball to Baseball Performance Coach”
April 14, 2020 17:56 - 34 minutes - 42.4 MBVery excited to bring to you guys a new episode in which I interviewed Baseball Performance Coach Alex Simone. In this interview we cover several things that I believe any student of the game could learn from. We discuss finding the right fit for you as far as college ball, the importance of playing time at the next level, things that you can do to separate yourself from your competition and the importance of getting better every single day. On top of those things we also go onto talk about h...
The Edgar Galindo Story “Play Every Game Like it’s Your Last”
April 12, 2020 19:45 - 29 minutes - 36 MBVery excited to bring you guys another new episode! I decided to bring on Edgar Galindo to share the impact of his season being cancelled. We also got to talk about the things that he will be doing to stay prepared and about his journey. I really enjoyed this interview and I hope you guys can learn something from his perspective. Be sure to check it out and share it to whoever you think this could benefit. Edgar’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/galindoe20?igshid=7juskwhj35po
The Braden Courter Story “Being Committed to The Process and Proving Others Wrong
April 05, 2020 20:16 - 39 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode Braden Courter and I talk about where his journey began, his journey through high school, overcoming adversity, his college experience, and what he’s learned from all of these experiences. Be sure to check this episode out and share it. Braden’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/bradencourter?igshid=1nxm8exq8xx25
The Frankie Linstrom Story “Never Give Up”
March 31, 2020 16:13 - 35 minutes - 45.7 MBNew episode with none other than Frankie Linstrom! In this episode we talk about where his journey began, his experience of playing at every level up to college, about overcoming a concussion injury and what convinced him to back to the game after taking a break. Awesome journey that anyone could learn something from. Please check it out and share it to whoever you think this could benefit.
The Nathan Duarte Story “Don’t Take Anything For Granted”
March 29, 2020 16:59 - 30 minutes - 37.4 MBNew episode out with my boy Nathan Duarte! In this episode we talk about where his journey all began, about his experience with getting drafted, his college experience, and the valuable lessons he’s been able to learn along the way. Really great episode with lots of great pieces of advice that I believe can help any ball player out there. Please check this out and share this to whoever you think this could benefit. The link is in my bio. #westcoastballers #baseballpodcast #baseballdevelopment...
Peter Rodriguez’s Evolution and Advice for Others
March 26, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode Peter and I talk about how he has been able to evolve as a person over the past few years. He shares how this helped him change his life and how it helped him impact others. He also gives advice as to why we should continue to try to evolve as a person. West Coast Ballers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcoastballers12/ West Coast Ballers Instagram: https://instagram.com/_westcoastballers?igshid=m0m3pzbno2tu West Coast Ballers Twitter: https://twitter.com/_wcb12 Peter Ro...
All Competitive Sports Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Epidemic???
March 15, 2020 23:33 - 13 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this short episode, Peter and I talk about what most recently happened in the sports world. All seasons of competitive sports have been cancelled for the remainder of the season. This has created an uproar in the sports world and it is something that is impacting thousands of athletes across the world. We all know and understand that these measures were taken for the greater good of everyone but we believe it is still something that is very important that should be paid attention to. West ...
The Peter Rodriguez Story “From Teaching Himself to Play Baseball to College Ball.”
March 15, 2020 23:00 - 55 minutes - 66.6 MBIn this episode, Peter and I talk about his journey, how he taught himself to play baseball, his high school experience, and his college experience so far. Really awesome story that is truly inspiring and that anyone could learn something from. The link for either YouTube,Spotify, or SoundCloud is in my bio. Be sure to check it out and share it. West Coast Ballers Instagram: https://instagram.com/_westcoastballers?igshid=m0m3pzbno2tu West Coast Ballers Twitter: https://twitter.com/_wcb12 West...
The Ricky Jimenez Story. “Battling ACL Injury to Living Out His Dream”
March 12, 2020 04:05 - 52 minutes - 63.6 MBIn this episode Ricky and I talk about his journey, overcoming an ACL injury, what he learned from this process, and why you should never take things for granted. A really great episode that will be super insightful for anyone out there. Ricky’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/beasty_balla14?igshid=11mqe0v8b8vaj
Finding Your Career Through Baseball with Coach Nick Esposito Part 2
March 08, 2020 19:26 - 25 minutes - 32.3 MBPart 2 of “Finding Your Career Through Baseball” with Nick Esposito is now officially uploaded. In this episode we go onto talk about how his injuries led him to become a strength and conditioning coach, tips for the younger athletes, and about the environment and culture that he’s apart of @championptp This episode is really insightful for any younger athlete that wants to take their game to the next level. Be sure to check this episode out and share it to whoever you think this could benefi...
Finding Your Career Through Baseball with Coach Nick Esposito Part 1
March 05, 2020 04:13 - 43 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode we talk about about his baseball journey, overcoming several injuries, playing independent baseball, and about why he choose to become a strength and conditioning coach. We go onto talk about several other things in this interview that could definitely teach something to any aspiring ball player. Be sure to check it out and share it to whoever you think this could benefit. Coach Esposito’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/esposito_strength_club?igshid=1x6thb8s15323 Coach Espos...
Overcoming Failures and Injuries with Devin Rader Part 2
February 22, 2020 19:18 - 40 minutes - 51.5 MBPart 2 of my interview with @d_raderr is now officially uploaded on both SoundCloud and Spotify. In this part of the interview we go on to talk about how the mental game can separate you from your competition at the higher levels, how hard work doesn’t guarantee you success, and how you can elevate your game to the next level through online research. Awesome interview that anybody can learn something from. Be sure to check this out and share it to whoever you think this could benefit. Devin’...
Overcoming Injuries and Failure with Devin Rader Part 1
February 14, 2020 05:35 - 43 minutes - 55.8 MBPart 1 of a 2 part episode with my teammate Devin Rader ! We go into detail to talk about what coaches are looking for at the next level, the injuries and problems he’s had to overcome throughout his career, and the rest of his journey that his led him up to this point. Real interesting story that anyone can learn something from. Dev’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/d_raderr?igshid=11i92s1eavms7 Dev’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/YadigDev
From Pro Baseball to The Baseball Motivator with CJ Beatty
January 30, 2020 20:18 - 40 minutes - 50.2 MBNew Episode with none other than The Baseball Motivator @cjbeatty44 ! I was really fortunate to have the opportunity to talk with him about his baseball career, how he became a motivational speaker, how he started up his brand, and why he loves being a motivational speaker. Lots of information in this episode that anyone could learn something from. All I ask from you guys is to share this to whoever you think this could benefit and to share it on your story. I appreciate the love and support ...
The Mentality for Success in Life and Sports with Antonieyo City
January 16, 2020 16:40 - 50 minutes - 61.7 MBNew Episode out with my boy Antonieyo City! In this episode we talk about the obstacles he’s had to overcome throughout is career, the mentality that it took for him to overcome these obstacles, and about how much the sport of baseball has given him. Really great episode with a super inspiring story that everyone could learn something from. Be sure to check out this episode and to share it. Let’s keep growing this community and inspiring the younger generations of ball players! City’s Insta...
Learning Life Lessons Through Baseball with Brandon Bayardi
January 10, 2020 17:59 - 32 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode Brandon and I talk about his baseball journey, the valuable lessons he learned through playing baseball, and about some of his favorite memories from playing the game. Awesome interview with lots of information for any aspiring ball player. Be sure to share this to whoever you think this could benefit.
Recap on the Year and Plans for the Future
January 01, 2020 00:55 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBRecap on the Year and Plans for the Future by West Coast Ballers
Becoming a Student of the Game and Overcoming Adversity with Nick Hernandez
December 26, 2019 21:41 - 46 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this Nick and I talk about how he’s had to overcome adversity throughout his career, how he has been a student of the game, the epidemic of injuries and some advice for younger ball players. Lots of great information for any Ballplayer that wants to take their game to the next level. Be sure to check it out and share it. Nick’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/chewhernandez?igshid=117592gzh5yob
The Transition from High School to D1 with Edarian Williams
December 21, 2019 20:10 - 22 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode Edarian and I talk about where his journey began, about his high school career, his transition from High School to College, his summer ball experience, and some tips for younger ball players. Tons of valuable information in this episode so be sure to share it! Edarian’ s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Edarian32
Why You Should Never Give Up On Yourself with Trent Kinney
December 19, 2019 01:00 - 40 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode we talk about how Trent almost quit playing baseball during his Junior Year of High School, how he ended up finding his love for the game again, his Juco Experience, his D1 Experience, and tons of other tips for younger ball players out there. Be sure to share it to whoever you think this could benefit!
Why the Juco Route with Zander Marco Part 2
December 16, 2019 07:49 - 42 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this episode Zander and I talk about his transition from Juco baseball to D1 baseball, his experience at Utah Valley, tips for the youth, and his plan for his baseball career after this season. Zander’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/zandermarco7?igshid=ke64q23gnvh1 Zander’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZanderMarco7
Why the Juco Route with Zander Marco Part 1
December 13, 2019 21:36 - 37 minutes - 46 MBIn this episode Zander and I talk about where his baseball journey began, his high school experience in Las Vegas, about his Juco journey and why Juco could be the best option for most high school seniors. Lots of valuable information in this episode and overall its an inspiring story. Zander’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/zandermarco7?igshid=1eqprshk8o411 Zander’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZanderMarco7
How a Positive Mindset Can Improve Your Game with Hank Alfaro
December 09, 2019 07:36 - 24 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode Hank and I talk about how having a positive mindset can improve your game, how to handle your business on and off the field during a long season and how the game of baseball can create so many friendships for you. Hank’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_hank05?igshid=ybqarwptiio4
How Juco Ball Can Shape You Into a Better Ballplayer and Person with Christian Garcia
November 29, 2019 21:22 - 19 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode Chris and I talk about his Juco Journey, how Juco ball shaped him into a better Ballplayer and a person, and we also talk about his plan after this season. This episode covers tons of great information and just has tons of real life examples of how much of a struggle it is to play Juco baseball. Chris’ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ttp.chris_?igshid=1nh7is56thjbw
For the Love of Fitness and Sports Part 2 with Brenton Sayers
November 22, 2019 19:41 - 31 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this Episode Brenton and I talk about his journey of his online training business and what he hopes to accomplish with it, tips for coaches and players, and why he loves training people to live a healthier and longer life. Brenton’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/brentonsayersfitness?igshid=ptt1lurwdre9 Brenton’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042270723385 Brenton’s Business Page: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/brentonsayersfitness/Brenton.Sayers
For the Love of Fitness and Sports Part 1 with Brenton Sayers
November 16, 2019 00:21 - 37 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this Episode Brenton and I talk about his journey of becoming a Strength and Conditioning coach, his athletic career, and how he ended up training baseball and softball athletes. Brenton’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/brentonsayersfitness?igshid=ptt1lurwdre9 Brenton’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042270723385 Brenton’s Business Page: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/brentonsayersfitness/Brenton.Sayers
How to Create Opportunities for Yourself with Coach Chelsea Romero
November 09, 2019 00:31 - 43 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode I talk with Strength and Conditioning Coach, Chelsea Romero. We talk about how she’s been able to create opportunities for herself in her profession and her experience training athletes from the high school to the pro level. She goes in depth to talk about her experience of interning with the LA Rams Football team. Awesome episode with tons of information that could benefit any athlete or person out there. Coach Chelsea’s Instagram Account: https://instagram.com/coachchelsstre...
The Experience of Training at Driveline with Jimmy Greco
October 13, 2019 17:53 - 40 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode I talk with Jimmy Greco about his experience of training at Driveline this past summer. We go in depth to what his training program looked like and we also talk about he learned from this experience. Lots of great insight in this show for anyone that wants to know what the Driveline experience is all about.
Update on Podcast and The Host
September 13, 2019 21:51 - 10 minutes - 13.6 MBUpdate on Podcast and The Host by West Coast Ballers
The Mentality of a Professional Baseball Player with Josh Vidales
September 08, 2019 17:23 - 48 minutes - 57.9 MB“The Mentality of a Professional Baseball Player” with Primetime 95’s Head Coach Josh Vidales is a great episode where we talk about his journey to professional level. We also talk about the mentality he had to have to reach that next level and we go on to talk about the things he’s currently working on. A really great episode with insightful information about what it takes to reach that next level. Josh’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/just_joshin_ya_08?igshid=5qxkc15oprzd Primetime 95’s I...
How Individualized Sports Performance Training Can Improve Your Skillset with Leo Lozano
September 01, 2019 17:40 - 48 minutes - 57.1 MBIn this episode I talk with Sports Performance coach,Leo Lozano about how he got into training with athletes, why he likes to train athletes and some tips for athletes that want to do training on their own. He has tons of knowledge and experience to bring to the table so be sure to share this to anyone you think could benefit from this episode. Leo’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/strengthcoachleo?igshid=su2b0nko1wdp Leo’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtcoachleo Leo’s Website: http://www.s...
Bigger than Baseball with Cody Stafford Part 2
August 25, 2019 18:41 - 44 minutes - 53.1 MBIn Part 2 of “Bigger Than Baseball with Cody Stafford” we talk about why it is dangerous for youth players to play year round baseball, why they should try other sports, how he began his coaching career and we also talk about his arm care program. Cody’s Contact Info: Phone Number: 702-204-2649 Instagram: https://instagram.com/95s_coach?igshid=dphq4k5iad0a Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachstafford6
Bigger than Baseball with Cody Stafford Part 1
August 18, 2019 16:20 - 34 minutes - 41.7 MB“Bigger than Baseball.” Part 1 of a 2 part episode with Cody Stafford. In this episode we talk about why he wants to give back to the game, why he loves the game, and about how much his playing career has taught him. Cody’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/95s_coach?igshid=npifotumwqc Cody’s Twitter :https://twitter.com/coachstafford6
How to take your game to the next level with Trevor Berkemeyer
August 11, 2019 22:25 - 17 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode I talk with Trevor Berkemeyer about the mental approach and his playing career. It’s an episode filled with a lot of great insight for any ball player that wants to take their game to the next level!