Dwayne and Kyle catch up as we enter the summer season.

Chapters

00:00 The Summer of Golf and Coaching Transition
03:08 Training Young Athletes: Challenges and Rewards
05:59 Focus and Approach in Hitting Lessons
09:05 Building Confidence and Managing Expectations
12:07 Creativity in Baseball: An Underrated Trait
18:02 The Importance of Perspective and Maturity
24:19 Exploration and Boredom: Keys to Creativity
37:41 The Importance of Consistency in Improvement
40:48 Trusting the Process of Swing Adjustments
45:03 Navigating the Challenges of Change
46:49 Encouraging Self-Reflection in Players
51:08 Building Trust and Communication with Players
57:36 Fostering Ownership and Accountability
01:01:42 Preparing for Life Beyond Baseball
01:09:40 The Role of Coaches in Player Development
01:20:24 The Importance of Awareness in Leadership
01:23:27 Coaching Perspectives: The Role of Catchers
01:27:08 Shifting Perspectives: Zooming Out in Coaching
01:31:17 Reflecting on the Season: Success and Adjustments
01:39:38 Defining Success: Good, Great, and Elite
01:46:42 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
01:52:11 The Pursuit of Holistic Success
02:02:28 Summer Plans and Excitement
02:05:00 Training Approaches and Physical Progress
02:08:09 The Importance of Consistent Training
02:11:04 Future Aspirations and Career Paths
02:14:03 Expanding Conversations Beyond Baseball
02:16:59 Life Lessons Through Sports
02:19:57 Final Thoughts and Reflections
02:25:17 Podcast Outro

Zach Reding is a former Major League Strength Coach for the Houston Astros and the current Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.

00:00 Intro
07:16 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development
13:06 The Importance of Communication in Coaching
19:16 Early Specialization in Sports
25:01 Learning Movement Patterns and Skills
30:16 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation
36:09 Understanding Movement Patterns in Baseball
45:15 Addressing Common Issues in Young Athletes
51:18 The Impact of Early Specialization in Sports
59:09 Resources for Aspiring Strength Coaches
01:07:58 Exploring Performance Metrics in Baseball
01:14:54 The Importance of Movement Patterns
01:21:30 The Role of Ego in Coaching
01:28:43 Navigating Challenges in Player Development
01:37:22 The Journey of Player Development
01:49:16 Building Relationships for Success
01:56:00 The Importance of Humor in Coaching
02:02:50 Training Dogs and Coaching Parallels
02:12:54 Leadership and Professionalism in Sports
02:19:20 Leadership and Culture in the Locker Room
02:25:20 The Balance of Coaching and Player Autonomy
02:31:17 Influence of Family and Environment on Success
02:37:47 Podcast Outro

Nate Irving is a Double-A hitting coach for the New York Mets. He has previously been a Major League bullpen catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, has coached winter ball in Venezuela, and played in the College World Series for the University of Virginia.

00:00 Intro
03:43 Transitioning from Spring Training to the Season
06:34 Maintaining Routines: The Challenge of Adaptation
09:33 Drills vs. Game Situations: Finding the Balance
12:20 Pitch Recognition: Developing Self-Awareness
15:16 From Planning to Competing: The Mindset Shift
24:01 Understanding Player Preparation and Mindset
26:46 Balancing Development and Performance in AA Baseball
34:32 Building Relationships and Trust with Players
43:25 Navigating Different Coaching Environments
51:03 Creativity in Coaching and Structuring Practices
53:01 Navigating the Challenges of Coaching
54:43 Balancing Personal Life and Coaching Responsibilities
55:38 The Importance of Self-Assessment and Awareness
57:16 Investing in Personal Development
01:02:08 The Art of Coaching: Balancing Push and Hold
01:06:49 Podcast Outro