On this episode, utility player Aidan Grzesikowski is in studio to discuss his journey from a three-sport high school athlete, to a college baseball player. Aidan opens up about the challenges of adjusting to college athletics, overcoming setbacks, and developing the mental toughness needed to succeed on and of the field.

Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

Learn more: coachcutter.com

Questions or feedback? Email: cutters1@lcc.edu

Donate: (All donations are tax-deductible) Support Lansing Communit

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Website: LCC Stars Baseball

Website: Baseball Advancement Fund (Donations)

Website: Coach Cutter

Website: RD Kate

Related Podcast: Stars on Sports

In this episode of Coach Cut's Corner, Lansing Community College sophomore outfielder Daniel Rice joins the show to discuss his journey from Macomb, Michigan, to becoming a key contributor for the Stars.

Daniel's development goes well beyond his impressive on-field numbers. Growing up in a competitive baseball family, he learned early about expectations, competition, and the work required to succeed. Now in his sophomore season, he's building on his freshman experience with a different perspective, greater confidence, and a determination to take his game to another level.

This conversation goes far beyond baseball. We dive into Daniel's upbringing, the influence of his family, including his uncle and former podcast guest Mike Rice, his recruiting journey, and the challenges of transitioning to college baseball. We also discuss his physical and mental development, how he handles adversity, his leadership, and the invisible work behind his success.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode reinforces that statistics tell only part of the story. What matters most is the work, discipline, and consistency behind them.

Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

Learn more: coachcutter.com

Questions or feedback? Email: cutters1@lcc.edu

Donate: (All donations are tax-deductible) Support Lansing Community College Baseball

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Website: LCC Stars Baseball

Website: Baseball Advancement Fund (Donations)

Website: Coach Cutter

Website: RD Kate

Related Podcast: Stars on Sports

In this episode of Coach Cut's Corner, Lansing Community College sophomore pitcher Josh Gardner joins the show to discuss his journey from Portage Central to becoming a starting pitcher for the Stars.

Josh's freshman season brought early success, adversity, and valuable lessons about what it takes to compete at the college level. After earning 11 starts in his first season, he returns for Year 2 with a different perspective, greater expectations, and a deeper understanding of the work required to succeed.

This conversation goes far beyond baseball.

We dive into Josh's upbringing, the people who shaped him, his recruiting journey, and the challenges of transitioning to college baseball. We also discuss the mental side of pitching, handling failure, building confidence, and the responsibility that comes with becoming a returning player and leader.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode reminds you that opportunities are earned, adversity is part of development, and nothing replaces consistency.

Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

Learn more: coachcutter.com Questions or feedback? Email: cutters1@lcc.edu

Donate: (All donations are tax-deductible) Support Lansing Community College Baseball

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Website: LCC Stars Baseball

Website: Baseball Advancement Fund (Donations)

Website: Coach Cutter

Website: RD Kate

Related Podcast: Stars on Sports

On this episode, Elijah Stark is back in the studio for round two. Elijah was apart of the first two mythical seasons to start with Coach Cutter, and as this year's team begins their 6th season, he has returned to LCC as an Assistant Coach. He joins Coach Cut to discuss how new systems and technologies are being used to enhance player readiness, development, and on-field performance. The discussion also highlights structured practice plans, journaling, the whistle standard, and targeted speed training as tools for building consistency and accelerating development.

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Website: LCC Stars Baseball

Website: Baseball Advancement Fund (Donations)

Website: Coach Cutter

Website: RD Kate

Related Podcast: Stars on Sports

In this episode of Coach Cut's Corner, former professional baseball player, author, speaker, and performance coach Ricky Scruggs joins the show to discuss what it truly takes to perform at a high level in sports, business, and life.

Ricky's journey has taken him far beyond the baseball field, giving him a unique perspective on leadership, confidence, identity, and purpose. Throughout the conversation, he shares why lasting success starts from within and why so many athletes struggle when they tie their identity to performance.

This conversation goes far beyond baseball.

We dive into the mental side of competition, discussing confidence, visualization, adversity, leadership, and the habits that separate elite performers from everyone else. Ricky also shares how faith and purpose have shaped his life and why developing the person is always more important than chasing the result.

Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, or someone committed to personal growth, this episode will challenge the way you think about performance and what it means to reach your full potential.

Connect with Ricky Scruggs:

Website: Ricky Scruggs

Book: The Champion Within

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Website: LCC Stars Baseball

Website: Baseball Advancement Fund (Donations)

Website: Coach Cutter

Website: RD Kate

Related Podcast: Stars on Sports

In this episode of Coach Cut’s Corner, Coach Cut explores the psychology behind the IKEA Effect and why people naturally place greater value on things they help create.

What began with research involving IKEA furniture, origami, and Legos revealed something much bigger about human nature. Ownership creates commitment, pride, and perseverance. But it can also create blind spots.

Drawing from his own journey and experiences building the culture at Lansing Community College, Coach Cut discusses how coaches and leaders can become overly attached to the systems and philosophies they have spent years creating.

This episode is about humility, curiosity, and the importance of seeking the truth rather than defending opinions.

If you are a coach, leader, parent, or someone pursuing excellence, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth and success.

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Website: LCC Stars Baseball

Website: Baseball Advancement Fund (Donations)

Website: Coach Cutter

Website: RD Kate

Related Podcast: Stars on Sports

This episodes welcomes Bryson Fronta into the studio to discuss his journey from, a former multi-sport athlete to working at Lansing Community College as an Athletics Operations Specialist. He talks about the lessons he learned while moving from high school to college sports, including the importance of hard work, perseverance, and advocating for yourself. Bryson also reflects on winning national championships, coaching young athletes, and how mentors helped shape his path both on and off the field.

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Website: LCC Stars Baseball

Website: Baseball Advancement Fund (Donations)

Website: Coach Cutter

Website: RD Kate

Related Podcast: Stars on Sports