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Clearing The Bases

We discuss all things related to the preparation and development of youth baseball players, coaches and yes, even parents!

Recent Episodes

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Matt McGuire - Fairfield American Little League
March 1, 2026

Matt McGuire - Fairfield American Little League

This week I'm joined by Matt McGuire, author of Fairfield American - A Legacy of Little League Dreams and longtime leader within Fairfield American Little League. Matt spent 15 years as a coach, board member, and president during one of the most remarkable eras in Connecticut Little League history …
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Unfiltered: A Youth Baseball Q&A with Jeff Sopha & Kevin Coe
Jan. 19, 2026

Unfiltered: A Youth Baseball Q&A with Jeff Sopha & Kevin Coe

No scripts. No talking points. Just real questions and honest answers about the current state of youth baseball. In this episode, Jeff and Kevin tackle the issues coaches and parents are actually dealing with — development vs...
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Insights from the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit 3
Jan. 17, 2026

Insights from the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit 3

This is the final episode of our three-part series, “Insights from the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit.” We close the series with a powerful conversation featuring: ⚾ Paul Gallo ⚾ Steve Nikorak ⚾ Jeff Sopha In this final installment, the focus turns to leadership, accountability, and what real chan…
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Insights from the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit 2
Jan. 3, 2026

Insights from the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit 2

We’re back with Insights from the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit – Part 2, featuring another powerful group of leaders working to improve the youth baseball experience: ⚾ Kevin Coe ⚾ Mark Wrighte ⚾ Tracy Tanguay ⚾ Blake Hibl...
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Insights from the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit
Dec. 21, 2025

Insights from the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit

This special episode features Insights from the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit, with powerful voices from across the game: Rob Hahne Duke Baxter Mike Cassidy Deven Morgan Together, we dive into the conversations, challenges,...
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Gary Thrapp - Beyond the Baseline
Dec. 13, 2025

Gary Thrapp - Beyond the Baseline

This week we’re joined by Gary Thrapp, founder of Beyond The Baseline and author of The Wild World of Youth Sports. Gary pulls back the curtain on the current state of youth sports — the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable t...
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Recent Blog Posts

Inside the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit
Jan. 3, 2026

Inside the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit

Collaboration, Innovation, and a New Era for Youth BaseballThe world of youth baseball is evolving, and nowhere is that more evident than at the 2025 ABCA Youth Baseball Summit in Austin, Texas. In this special edition of "Clearing the Bases," we …

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Clearing the Bases: Building Trust, Accountability, and True Development in Youth Baseball With Zach Lutz
Nov. 29, 2025

Clearing the Bases: Building Trust, Accountability, and True Developm…

How Coaches, Parents, and Players Can Work Together to Elevate the GameYouth baseball isn’t just about teaching kids how to swing a bat or field a grounder—it’s about shaping confident, resilient athletes and fostering a positive…

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A Conversation with Joe Barth: The Unconventional Wisdom of The Hit Doctor Clearing The Bases Podcast – A Masterclass in Hitting Philosophy
Sept. 4, 2025

A Conversation with Joe Barth: The Unconventional Wisdom of The Hit D…

A Conversation with Joe Barth: The Unconventional Wisdom of The Hit DoctorClearing The Bases Podcast – A Masterclass in Hitting PhilosophyClearing The Bases Podcast recently welcomed a true legend in the world of baseball development: Sout…

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