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Dec. 8, 2021

The Off Season and A Little More

It'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 base...
The Off Season and A Little More
Clearing The Bases
The Off Season and A Little More
Nov. 24, 2021

Save The Game With Kevin Gallagher

In 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...
Save The Game With Kevin Gallagher
Clearing The Bases
Save The Game With Kevin Gallagher
Nov. 12, 2021

Stories From The Dugout

Most 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 ...
Stories From The Dugout
Clearing The Bases
Stories From The Dugout
Oct. 25, 2021

A Conversation With Jack Smithlin - New Jersey City University

Experience 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...
A Conversation With Jack Smithlin - New Jersey City University
Clearing The Bases
A Conversation With Jack Smithlin - New Jersey City University
Oct. 13, 2021

A Conversation With Matt Cole - Bethlehem Little League

Matt 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 ...
A Conversation With Matt Cole - Bethlehem Little League
Clearing The Bases
A Conversation With Matt Cole - Bethlehem Little League
Sept. 25, 2021

A Conversation With Butch Chaffin - Cookeville High School

Get 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 Sch...
A Conversation With Butch Chaffin - Cookeville High School
Clearing The Bases
A Conversation With Butch Chaffin - Cookeville High School
Sept. 7, 2021

A Conversation With Anthony Pla - Lincoln University

How 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 Anthony Pla - Lincoln University
Clearing The Bases
A Conversation With Anthony Pla - Lincoln University
Aug. 29, 2021

A Conversation With Steve Springer - Quality At Bats

There 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 Spr...
A Conversation With Steve Springer - Quality At Bats
Clearing The Bases
A Conversation With Steve Springer - Quality At Bats
Aug. 14, 2021

Coaching From The Dugout

Some 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 star...
Coaching From The Dugout
Clearing The Bases
Coaching From The Dugout
July 28, 2021

Competitors vs. Convenient Competitors

In 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 p...
Competitors vs. Convenient Competitors
Clearing The Bases
Competitors vs. Convenient Competitors
July 11, 2021

Angel Lugo, Cadets Player Development Academy

The 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 d...
Angel Lugo, Cadets Player Development Academy
Clearing The Bases
Angel Lugo, Cadets Player Development Academy
June 4, 2021

Inside Travel Baseball Part 2

As 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
Clearing The Bases
Inside Travel Baseball Part 2
May 14, 2021

Inside Travel Baseball Part 1

The 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 ...
Inside Travel Baseball Part 1
Clearing The Bases
Inside Travel Baseball Part 1
April 11, 2021

What's Wrong With Town Baseball?

While 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 s...
What's Wrong With Town Baseball?
Clearing The Bases
What's Wrong With Town Baseball?
March 23, 2021

Coaching The Coaches

In 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 ...
Coaching The Coaches
Clearing The Bases
Coaching The Coaches