Best American Baseball Coaches Association Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 16 | Glen Pecoraro - The State of High School Baseball and College Recruitment 51:49

3h ago51:49

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into the state of high school baseball and college recruitment with Glen Pecoraro. Glen covers the state of high school baseball in the midwest and how athletes approach college recruiting along with his thoughts on the recent changes to the rules in MLB. Stay Fearless! If you’re interested in elite trainin…

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Joe Urso - ABCA/ATEC NCAA Div. II Coach of the Year 1:07:21

3d ago1:07:21

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Joe Urso, a six-time ABCA National Coach of the Year and ten-time ABCA Regional Coach of the Year, has built a legacy as one of the most successful coaches in college baseball. Over 22 seasons as head coach, he has led the University of Tampa to six National Championships, including in 2024, and recently surpassed 1,000 career wins. The Spartans, t…

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EP 3 Insights Into the Brand New NFL Season From Guest Wes Durham 27:15

3d ago27:15

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Host Jim Powell is joined by legendary sportscaster Wes Durham, who brings his deep insights from covering the NFL and college football. This episode covers his career, the Falcons' latest game, the differences between college football and the NFL, and the complexities of international NFL games. Durham shares his thoughts on his favorite sports, t…

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Dusty Hart - ABCA/ATEC NJCAA Div. I Coach of the Year 1:27:22

4d ago1:27:22

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we're joined by ABCA/ATEC NJCAA Division I Coach of the Year, Dusty Hart, head coach of Blinn College. Hart led the Buccaneers to a stellar 41-17 record and the National Championship in Grand Junction, Colorado in 2024, marking back-to-back World Series appearances in his first two seasons at Blinn. With two national …

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Ep 2 MLB Pennant Races With Expert Guest Tyler Flowers 22:03

10d ago22:03

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"Fans First," Hall of Fame sportscaster Jim Powell sits down with former MLB catcher Tyler Flowers to discuss the Atlanta Braves' season, the art of pitch framing, and what it takes to make a deep postseason run. Tyler shares insights from his time with the Braves, offers his take on the current MLB season, and delves into his post-retirement life,…

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Ep. 15 | Sam Miller & Will Waterman - Proteus Motion is Revolutionizing Performance Testing and Training 54:47

11d ago54:47

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into how Proteus Motion is revolutionizing performance testing and training with Sam Miller & Dr. Will Waterman PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, COMT, CSCS. Sam is the CEO and Founder of Proteus Motion and Will is the VP of Human Performance and Customer Success of Proteus Motion and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. If yo…

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Jim Ozella- ABCA/ATEC High School Div. II Coach of the Year 1:28:32

11d ago1:28:32

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Next up on the ABCA Podcast is ABCA/ATEC High School Division II Coach of the Year, Jim Ozella. After an illustrious 40-year coaching career, including 25 years at Hart High School (CA), Ozella retired on a high note, leading Hart to the 2024 CIF SS Div. 2 Championship with a 26-5 record. Hart High School's storied program has captured 36 League Ch…

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EP 1 Talking Sports with Mr. College Football Tony Barnhart 23:20

17d ago23:20

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In the inaugural episode of Fans First A Sports Podcast, Hall of Fame sportscaster Jim Powell welcomes legendary college football writer Tony Barnhart, famously known as "Mr. College Football." They discuss Barnhart's illustrious career, the state of college football, including the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, and the challenges faced by …

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Playing D1 College Volleyball at USC, Skipping a Year of High School to Play Early in College, and Life as a Volleyball Sensation with London Wijay 27:59

17d ago27:59

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college volleyball player London Wijay. During this episode, London talks about her family’s background, how she got started playing volleyball, and how playing against older competition helped her develop as a volleyball player (3:38). She shares about her experiences playing club (9:19) and high sch…

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Sommer McCartney - ABCA/ATEC Pacific Association Coach of the Year 1:38:24

18d ago1:38:24

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Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is ABCA/ATEC Pacific Association Coach of the Year, Sommer McCartney, head coach of Saddleback College. McCartney led the Bobcats to a stellar 34-17 record and the 3C2A Championship this season, continuing his legacy of excellence since taking over from his mentor, Jack Hodges, in 2011. With back-to-back Ora…

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Ep. 14 | Gabriel Trastoy - Learning to Trust Yourself as both a Player and a Coach 53:39

20d ago53:39

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into learning to trust yourself as both a player and coach with Gabriel Trastoy. Gabe played college baseball at Loyola University New Orleans where he was a mainstay at the catcher position, owning the top 3 spots in the record book for most runners caught stealing in a single season (66% RCS) and the numb…

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Fans First a Sports Podcast - Trailer 4:23

21d ago4:23

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Welcome to "Fans First: A Sports Podcast," where your voice matters most! Hosted by the legendary Hall of Fame sportscaster Jim Powell, this show puts fans at the heart of the conversation. We believe sports are more than just games—they’re a way of life, a source of passion, and a community that brings people together. That’s why "Fans First" is h…

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Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski gives a sports history lesson in 'Gut Punch' 38:11

24d ago38:11

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Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski's talks about his career and his new book Gut PunchBy Doug Doyle

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Brian Fowler - ABCA/ATEC High School Div. III Coach of the Year 1:12:48

25d ago1:12:48

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we're joined by ABCA/ATEC High School Division III Coach of the Year, Brian Fowler. Fowler, who led Taylor High School (AR) to their third consecutive State Championship and eighth overall, reflects on a remarkable season where the Tigers finished 23-4. Known for his old-school approach to coaching, Coach Fowler empha…

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Ep. 13 | Jeremy Kennedy - Earning Respect & Creating a Winning Culture 56:23

25d ago56:23

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into earning respect and creating a winning culture with Jeremy Kennedy. Coach Kennedy played college baseball at Barton County Community College and Dallas Baptist University before beginning his coaching career as an assistant at Dallas Baptist, where he helped the program transition from NCAA Division II…

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Playing Baseball at Stanford, Developing Into a D1 Level Starting Pitcher, and Life as a College Baseball Star with Christian Lim 30:51

1M ago30:51

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college baseball player Christian Lim. Christian talks about growing up in Nashville, playing sports in his childhood, and his early baseball days (3:20). He shares about his training regimen (7:09), his college recruiting experience, and how he landed at Stanford to play college baseball (9:36). He g…

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Ep. 12 | Steven Bruce - Player Development, Pitchability, & Coaching 1:32:53

1M ago1:32:53

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into player development, pitchability, & coaching with Steven Bruce. Bruce played college baseball at the University of Oklahoma and Keiser University, where he completed his college career as a starting pitcher with a remarkable undefeated 25-0 record. He then went on to play professional baseball for the …

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Pete Egbert - ABCA/ATEC NCAA Div. III Coach of the Year 1:00:56

1M ago1:00:56

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Next up on the ABCA Podcast is ABCA/ATEC NCAA Div. III National Coach of the Year, Pete Egbert. Heading into his 18th season as head coach at Misericordia University, Egbert led the Cougars to their first National Championship this season, with his 600th career win clinching the title game. This year marked back-to-back appearances for the Cougars …

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American Dream's Gregg Schwartz is turning the retail and entertainment center into a sports destination 21:12

1M ago21:12

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American Dream's Gregg Schwartz joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle about how the retail and entertainment center into a sports destinationBy Doug Doyle

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Ep. 11 | Tanner Pruett - An Explorative Approach to Pitching Mechanics & Training 48:38

1M ago48:38

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into an explorative approach to pitching mechanics and training with Tanner Pruett. Tanner is a pitching coach at MASH in Savage, MN. He pitched collegiately at Modesto Junior College and Crown College. He was invited to spring training for the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League, and after being relea…

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Marc Johnson - ABCA/ATEC High School Div. I Coach of the Year 1:04:49

1M ago1:04:49

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we are honored to feature ABCA Hall of Famer, Marc Johnson. Johnson, who retired following the 2024 season, had been the head coach at Cherry Creek High School for an astonishing 52 seasons. He capped off his illustrious career with a Colorado State Championship this Spring, bringing his record to a remarkable 871 win…

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Emma-Jayne Wilson breaks Julie Krone's purse-winning record 25:04

2M ago25:04

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Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about breaking Julie Krone's purse-winning recordBy Doug Doyle

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Scott Laverty - Head Coach, Chapman University 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

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In this week's episode of the ABCA Podcast, we welcome ABCA Board Member and head coach at Chapman University, Scott Laverty. Laverty, entering his 12th season at Chapman, has firmly established the program as one of the best in NCAA Division III, highlighted by a National Championship in 2019. Laverty began his coaching career at his alma mater, U…

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Ep. 10 | Andrew Misiaszek - Rehab, Respecting Your Craft, & Playing College/Pro Baseball 1:35:11

2M ago1:35:11

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into rehab, respecting your craft, & playing college/pro baseball with Andrew Misiaszek. Miz is originally from Long Island, New York and played baseball at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served as the closer. Miz was then drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in the 32nd round of t…

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USA Wrestling CEO Rich Bender is expecting plenty of GOLD in Paris 35:13

2M ago35:13

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USA Wrestling CEO Rich Bender joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the Paris Olympic Games and his Hall of Fame careerBy Doug Doyle

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Playing D1 College Hoops at Stanford, Life as a College Basketball Player, and Becoming a Basketball Hero with Ryan Agarwal 36:34

2M ago36:34

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Stanford men’s basketball player Ryan Agarwal. During this episode, Ryan talks about his family’s background (3:13) and his early basketball experiences (5:09). He shares about his high school basketball career at Coppell High School (10:05), his college recruiting experience, and how he decided to go to…

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Ep. 9 | Payton Alexander - Earning Respect, Building a Culture, & Leadership 1:19:29

2M ago1:19:29

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into earning respect, building a culture, & leadership with Payton Alexander. Payton played baseball at Loyola University New Orleans where he etched his name all over the Loyola records book during one of the best careers in program history. Those accolades include 2nd in home runs all time, 2nd in RBIs al…

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Johnny Hernandez - Head Coach, Bethune-Cookman 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

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Join us on the ABCA Podcast as we sit down with Johnny Hernandez, head coach of Bethune-Cookman University. Growing up in South Florida and coaching at Hialeah High School, Hernandez's journey in baseball has been remarkable. He founded the ASA College program in Miami in 2014 and worked with USA Baseball as a scouting task force member. Since taki…

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Michael Napoleon & Dr. Tyler Standifird - VELO Sports 56:57

2M ago56:57

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we are thrilled to have two exceptional guests from the world of sports performance and biomechanics: VELO Sports' Michael Napoleon and Dr. Tyler Standifird. Napoleon, renowned for his pioneering work in overspeed training, owned and operated Catalyst Golf Performance in the Chicago area before developing the SuperSpe…

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Ep. 8 | Jacob Zibin - Simplifying Training, the Lessons of Rehab, and Sleep/Nutrition 1:11:27

2M ago1:11:27

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into simplifying training, the lessons of rehab, and sleep/nutrition with Jacob Zibin. Jacob is originally from Langley, British Columbia, Canada and moved to Florida to train at TNXL academy as a junior in high school. He was then drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2022 Amateur Draft as a 17 year ol…

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NCAA Div. III World Series Coaches 1:18:49

2M ago1:18:49

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This week’s ABCA Podcast episode is the final episode that was recorded on-location at a championship site –– the NCAA Div. III World Series in Eastlake, Ohio. We had a chance to sit down with coaches of the program's that competed in the tournament, including Travis Beazley (Lynchburg), Eric Cirella (Salve Regina), Pete Egbert (Misericordia), Ray …

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Ep. 7 | Christopher Bohrer - Using Psychology and Experiences to be Successful in Baseball 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into using psychology and experiences to be successful in baseball with Christopher Bohrer. Chris played JUCO baseball at Miami-Dade College, one of the top JUCO programs in Florida, where he was a corner infielder. Then, he played at Loyola University New Orleans where Chris made the switch to shortstop an…

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Jerry Izenberg's latest book 'Larry Doby in Black and White' gives a detailed account of baseball's invisible hero 52:42

2M ago52:42

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Jerry Izenberg's latest book 'Larry Doby in Black and White' gives a detailed account of baseball's invisible heroBy Doug Doyle

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Nathan Hemphill - Owner, PSP3 54:53

2M ago54:53

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A recurring guest on the ABCA Podcast, Nathan Hemphill, PSP3 Owner & Director of Sports Performance, joins us in this week's episode. Hemphill was previously a guest on the ABCA Podcast in 2022 and has also spoken at multiple events, like the 2021 Kansas City Barnstormers Regional Clinic and the 2024 ABCA Convention. You can listen in to his previo…

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Ep. 6 | Allen Dennis - Building a Successful Mindset & Routine, Life Lessons in Baseball, and the Psychological Struggles of Rehab 59:07

3M ago59:07

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into building a successful mindset & routine, life lessons in baseball, and the psychological struggles of rehab with Allen Dennis. Allen played baseball at Loyola University New Orleans where he etched his name all over the Loyola records book solidifying himself as the best player in program history. Thos…

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Ep. 5 | Brenden Taravella - Culture, Performance Training, and Getting Through Injury 57:13

3M ago57:13

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into culture, performance training, and getting through injury with Brenden Taravella. Brenden is a former Fearless athlete who pitched at Loyola University New Orleans. He is a member of our 90 mph club and holds many places in the Loyola University New Orleans records book including 1st in strikeouts per …

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Dr. Tom Hanson 1:15:41

3M ago1:15:41

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This week joining us on the ABCA Podcast is a pioneer in the peak performance field, Dr. Tom Hanson. Hanson is the former Director of Performance Enhancement for the New York Yankees and also worked with the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins. He wrote one of the seminal baseball peak performance books with Ken Ravizza, Heads Up …

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Ep. 4 | Getting on the Mound During Return to Throw - Rant w/ Joey Hanley 16:44

3M ago16:44

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into Getting on the Mound During Return to Throw with Joey Hanley. Joey dives into the intricacies of progressing to throwing off the mound during a return to throw build up. He details common mistakes and what the progression should look like. Stay Fearless! If you’re interested in elite training, DM or em…

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NJCAA Div. I World Series Coaches 1:10:15

3M ago1:10:15

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This week’s ABCA Podcast episode was recorded on-location at the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado. In this episode, we're joined by some of the coaches of the competing programs, including Travis Lallemand (Crowder), Preston McDonald (Florence-Darlington Tech), Eric Horner (Johnson County), Dash O’Neil (Georgia Highland) and national c…

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Emmy Award-winning journalist and memorabilia expert Darren Rovell holds Collectible Night at Red Bulls match 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Memorabilia expert and Emmy Award-winning journalist Darren Lovell joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about Collectible Night at Red Bulls matchBy Doug Doyle

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Ep. 3 | Psychological Warfare - Rant w/ Dr. Alex Acevedo 5:23

3M ago5:23

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into psychological warfare with Dr. Alex Acevedo, DPT, CSCS. Baseball is unique as a team sport, because at the center of the sport it is made up of a series of 1-on-1 battles between pitcher and hitter. One of the main components of that battle, that can give a significant edge when controlled, is the psyc…

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Winning the Wimbledon and US Open Doubles Titles, Life as a Pro Tennis Player, and an Incredible Tennis Journey with Vania King 50:22

3M ago50:22

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former pro tennis player Vania King. During this episode, Vania talks about her family's background, where she grew up, and how she got her start with tennis (2:40). She shares about her early tennis days, including playing in her first tournament and what her training regimen looked like (7:18). Vania g…

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NAIA World Series Coaches 1:40:24

3M ago1:40:24

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This week’s ABCA Podcast episode was recorded on-location at the NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho. Lewiston has hosted the NAIA World Series for 22 years and the town always rallies around the event. The night prior to the opening game, the ABCA and City of Lewiston host a youth clinic, which had over 400 kids in attendance this year and we tha…

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Ep. 2 | Garrison Roy - The State of Modern Baseball Performance Training 1:09:49

3M ago1:09:49

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into the state of modern baseball performance training with Garrison Roy. Garrison is the co-founder of Inked Sports Performance, an online baseball performance training company. He has experience with all levels of athletes and has spent time coaching at the Florida Baseball Armory, Cressey Sports Performa…

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Chuck Wolf - Biomechanist, Owner of Human Motion Associates 1:22:46

4M ago1:22:46

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Wolf has been a practicing Exercise Physiologist and Biomechanist for 44 years, specializing in injury evaluation and gait & motion analysis. For nearly the last decade, Wolf has been conducting a study on UCL injuries and has found a significant correlation with hip immobility opposite the throwing arm, stride length, and elbow injuries. This epis…

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The Journey to Becoming the 1st NCAA D1 Basketball Coach of Full Asian Heritage, Coaching UC Riverside’s Men’s Basketball Team, and Founding the Asian Coaches Association with Mike Magpayo 43:25

4M ago43:25

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Mike Magpayo, Head Coach of the UC Riverside men’s basketball team and Founder & President of the Asian Coaches Association. During the episode, Mike shares about his family’s background, where he grew up, and his experiences playing sports (3:07). He talks about his early basketball coaching experiences…

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Ep. 1 | Dr. Alex Acevedo & Joey Hanley - Welcome to STAY FEARLESS 1:40:37

4M ago1:40:37

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Welcome to STAY FEARLESS, The Fearless Sports Performance podcast with all things baseball performance. In this episode, the Fearless Sports Performance Co-Founders, Dr. Alex Acevedo and Joey Hanley, talk about their baseball journeys, the FSP origin story, important lessons they have learned along the way, and the culture they are building at Fear…

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Brandon Agamennone - Founder, Pro Source Athletics & Baseball Prodigy App 1:35:07

4M ago1:35:07

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Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is Baseball Prodigy and Pro Source Athletics founder, Brandon Agamennone. Agamennone was Maryland’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 1994 before pitching for the University of Maryland in the mid 90’s. Agamennone pitched professionally for 8 seasons with the Expos, Orioles and Pirates. Agamennone scouted for t…

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Alex Wyche & Reggie Hollins - Minority Prospects 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

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Next up on the ABCA Podcast are Minority Prospects’ Alex Wyche and Reggie Hollins. Wyche founded Minority Prospects after a successful stint coaching high school baseball in the State of Georgia. Wyche served as an educator and coach for 13 years. Wyche was the first black head coach at Griffin High School. Wyche’s next opportunity was at Redan Hig…