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  • 18 - Dwayne and Kyle
    2025/07/07

    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

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    2 時間 26 分
  • 17 - Zach Reding
    2025/06/09

    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

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    2 時間 38 分
  • 16 - Nate Irving
    2025/06/02

    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

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    1 時間 7 分
  • 15 - Chris Reyes
    2025/05/26

    Chris Reyes is the founder of Athelite Player Development, CatcherMTRX, and the Catchers Summit. He’s heavily involved with USA Baseball, Evolution Events, Metro Scout Day, and runs a leadership development company focused on building better athletes, coaches, and people.

    00:00 Intro
    06:26 Managing Emotions in Youth Sports
    09:24 The Role of Parents and Coaches
    12:24 Cultural Shifts in Youth Baseball
    15:27 Developing Leaders Through Baseball
    18:27 Personal Journey and Motivation
    24:55 The Journey to Confidence and Influence
    27:44 Building a Supportive Circle
    31:03 The Importance of Prioritizing People
    32:02 First Steps Towards Growth
    34:42 Learning from Mistakes
    37:39 The Role of Experience in Learning
    39:53 Creating Reachable Moments
    43:52 The Power of Competition
    48:19 Developing Competitive Nature in Youth
    01:04:26 Cultural Conditioning and Conversations
    01:08:34 The Impact of Early Competition
    01:12:40 Balancing Competition and Development
    01:16:55 Defining Wins Beyond Trophies
    01:20:35 The Importance of Little Wins
    01:25:41 Creating a Positive Coaching Culture
    01:28:33 The 8% Concept: Fostering Excellence
    01:38:10 The Impact of Social Media on Young Athletes
    01:43:51 Navigating Leadership Dynamics in Coaching
    01:50:31 The Importance of Trust and Influence in Coaching
    01:56:42 Building a Sustainable Coaching Career
    02:02:50 Creative Freedom and Time Management in Coaching
    02:09:10 Innovative Media Coverage for Youth Sports
    02:16:36 Podcast Outro

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    2 時間 17 分
  • 14 - Nick Fanti
    2025/05/19

    Nick Fanti is a professional left-handed pitcher with an incredible story. He’s pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies organization, for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, and most recently with the Long Island Ducks.

    00:00 Introduction
    03:22 The Transition to Competitive Play
    09:05 The Balance of Sports and Burnout
    26:40 Recruitment Challenges and Growth
    32:21 Overcoming Early Challenges in Baseball
    38:22 The Mental Grind of Pitching
    44:01 Process Over Results
    50:46 Commitment to College Baseball
    56:53 Pitching in Front of Scouts
    01:04:31 Draft Day Experience
    01:12:11 The Journey of Competing and Growth
    01:17:17 Understanding Personal Identity and Work Ethic
    01:20:27 The Draft Experience and Public Speaking Challenges
    01:29:07 The Decision: College vs. Pro Ball
    01:34:24 Transitioning to Professional Baseball
    01:40:35 Adjusting to Life as a Pro
    01:46:02 Development and Overcoming Adversity
    01:58:09 Injuries and Comebacks
    02:14:55 The Road Ahead: Future Aspirations
    02:23:48 Rebuilding and Rediscovering Passion for Baseball
    02:35:35 Coaching and Mentoring the Next Generation
    02:45:13 Reflections on Personal Growth and Future Aspirations
    02:56:03 Podcast Outro

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    2 時間 56 分
  • 13 - Sean O'Neill
    2025/05/12

    Sean O’Neill is the owner of One Mental Performance, consulting elite professional and college athletes across sports.

    00:00 Intro
    05:02 Navigating the End of the School Year
    08:03 Building Trust and Commitment in Education
    11:01 The Importance of Choices and Behaviors
    13:50 Maintaining Standards and Accountability
    17:05 Above the Line vs Below the Line Behaviors
    20:09 The Dynamics of Team Culture and Leadership
    23:01 The Impact of Player Awareness and Communication
    26:15 The Role of Individual vs Group Conversations
    29:12 The Changing Landscape of College Baseball
    40:59 Maximizing Limited Practice Time
    47:11 Preparing for Playoffs: Mental Strategies
    54:16 The Importance of Consistency and Routine
    01:03:48 Shifting from Player Two to Player One
    01:19:44 Mindfulness and Performance in Sports
    01:22:11 The Power of Mindfulness in Daily Life
    01:26:19 Mindfulness in Athletics: A Game Changer
    01:32:02 Integrating Mindfulness into Training Routines
    01:36:27 Building a Culture of Mindfulness Among Athletes
    01:41:43 The Importance of Mindfulness in Performance
    01:42:56 Podcast Outro

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    1 時間 43 分
  • 12 - Tim LaMonte
    2025/05/05

    Tim LaMonte is a former Major League Hitting Coach for the Cincinnati Reds. Before that, he was the Minor League Hitting Coordinator for the New York Mets and spent five years with the Houston Astros as a Complex Hitting Coordinator and Double-A Hitting Coach.

    00:00 Intro
    08:20 Awareness and Transition in Youth Sports
    14:12 The Identity Crisis of Athletes
    20:09 The Importance of Versatility and Education
    26:21 Finding the Right Path for Young Athletes
    43:42 The Importance of Versatility in Player Development
    51:26 Navigating the Parent-Coach Dynamic
    01:00:09 Curating Intrinsic Motivation in Young Athletes
    01:06:06 Development vs. Winning: Different Levels of Play
    01:12:35 The Evolution of Pitching in Professional Baseball
    01:19:11 Approach vs. Mechanics: The Key to Hitting Success
    01:28:37 Balancing Improvement and Confidence
    01:34:52 The Importance of Individualized Coaching
    01:39:57 Developing Skills Through Experience
    01:48:09 Navigating the Hitting Debate
    01:54:14 The Value of Movement and Athleticism
    02:04:38 Encouraging Multi-Sport Participation
    02:09:48 Building a Coaching Business
    02:16:29 Transitioning from Coordinator to Business Owner
    02:23:15 Lessons from the Mets
    02:42:43 Understanding Movement in Coaching
    02:48:37 Personal Growth and Life Experiences
    02:58:23 The Importance of Community and Relationships
    03:17:23 Podcast Outro

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    3 時間 18 分
  • 11 - Tom Downey
    2025/04/28

    Tom Downey is a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies. He helps run the Titans Baseball Organization, Blue Chip Prospects, is the Director of CatcherMTRX Long Island, and Prime Infield Clinic.

    00:00 Intro
    05:14 Culinary Adventures: Cooking as a Passion
    11:14 Navigating Life After Baseball
    17:04 Curiosity and Lifelong Learning in Coaching
    32:30 Navigating the Balance of Winning and Development
    39:58 Fostering Creativity in Young Athletes
    48:11 Cultural Differences in Baseball Training
    01:00:24 Understanding Player Development and Intangibles
    01:18:11 The Challenges of Scouting and Team Collaboration
    01:26:24 The Evolution of Coaches and Players
    01:33:07 The Value of Relationships in Coaching
    01:41:21 Memories and Lessons from COVID-19
    01:42:52 The Importance of Making the Most of Every Day
    01:43:46 Understanding Player Readiness for College
    01:51:02 The Role of Family and Social Media in Player Development
    02:00:17 The Impact of Draft Changes
    02:06:01 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation
    02:14:13 Fostering a Love for the Game
    02:21:17 Qualities of Successful Players
    02:35:46 Podcast Outro.MP4

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    2 時間 36 分