BASEBALL COACHES UNPLUGGED
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Episodes
167 episodes
5 Accountability Moves Every Championship Team Makes
Ever wonder why some baseball programs consistently win championships while others, despite similar talent, fall short? The answer often lies in one word: accountability. But not the kind that's just plastered on team hoodies or chanted in pre-...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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11:23
What Does “Burn the Boats” Look Like in High School Baseball?
Ever wonder what it takes to build a championship baseball team in a place where players sometimes have to shovel snow off the field just to practice? South Dakota State Champion coach Jeremy Van Heel takes us behind the scenes of his Brandon V...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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27:20
How to Prepare for College Baseball: What Coaches Really Look For
What happens when college baseball recruits finally arrive on campus? Are coaches getting the players they thought they recruited, or do they discover someone entirely different?Brian Warning, former college recruiting coordinator at Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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43:19
The Most Insane Baseball Performance You’ve Never Heard Of
Some baseball stories transcend the game itself, becoming legends that remind us why we love this sport. Ryan Heath's April 23, 2007 performance is exactly that kind of story.Imagine a quiet, hardworking kid from a small rural high scho...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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8:42
4 Moments That Defined the Greatest CWS Upset Ever - Gary Gilmore
When Gary Gilmore arrived at Coastal Carolina, they had won just 17 games the previous season. Nobody—except perhaps Gilmore himself—believed this program could ever reach college baseball's pinnacle. Yet through a remarkable development-focuse...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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1:32:08
3 Leadership Lessons That Ignited A State Championship
Championship teams aren't born—they're built through transformative moments. When Olentangy High School was run-ruled by their rivals midway through the 2025 season, head coach Ryan Lucas watched something remarkable happen. His players, on the...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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1:01:53
Is It Still Called ‘Old School’ If It Works? Clint Hurdle
Ever wonder what happens when a Major League manager storms the field to argue a call? For Clint Hurdle, former Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies manager, one such confrontation led to an unexpected humbling when an umpire refused to ejec...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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40:48
5 Reasons High School Pitchers Are Getting Injured More Than Ever
What's destroying young pitchers' arms across America? The answer might be right there on the radar gun. In this eye-opening episode, Coach Ken Carpenter tackles the alarming rise in serious arm injuries among youth and high school...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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10:20
Why High School Baseball Matters More Than Travel Ball for Overall Player Development
Baseball's developmental landscape has undergone a massive shift in recent years. The glittering allure of travel baseball—with its showcases, fancy uniforms, and promises of exposure—has many believing it's the superior path to player developm...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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12:19
What Can Chinese Taipei’s Batting Practice Teach American Teams?
When Coach Will Gorden stepped off the plane in China to lead a development program for Major League Baseball, he faced an immediate challenge: coaching 42 young baseball players who didn't speak English. This experience became the foundation f...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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43:55
How To Build A State Champion Without Flamethrowing Pitchers
What does it take to build a championship high school baseball program without flame-throwing pitchers or Division I talent? Wisconsin Hall of Fame coach Jeff Ryan pulls back the curtain on his old-school approach that's produced 438 wins and a...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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53:27
Stealing Victory: How 160+ Stolen Bases Led to CWS Championship Game
Nestled within the captivating world of collegiate baseball lies an extraordinary tale of transformation. Phil Schallenberger, head coach of Messiah University's baseball program, guides us through his team's remarkable journey from a dishearte...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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47:55
8 Traits Every Championship High School Baseball Team Shares
The difference between consistently winning baseball programs and those that occasionally succeed isn't raw talent—it's the foundational elements Coach Ken Carpenter reveals in this powerful episode. Drawing from 27 years of coaching experience...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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10:47
How Top High School Baseball Programs Build Winning Cultures (and How You Can Too!)
Ever wonder how top high school baseball programs consistently develop winning cultures? Coach Blake Iles of Olathe East High School in Kansas pulls back the curtain on his coaching philosophy that's produced multiple 20+ win seasons and champi...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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44:34
Want to Win a Baseball State Title? Focus on This First...
The journey to a state baseball championship begins with preparation long before the tournament starts. Coach Al Zeiher of Saline High School in Michigan joins us to share his championship philosophy as his team readies for the playoff gauntlet...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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32:11
Does The Transfer Portal Outweigh Recruiting High School Players
The college baseball landscape has fundamentally changed, and today we're pulling back the curtain on the recruiting reality that coaches and players are facing nationwide. At the heart of this transformation is a critical choice: developing hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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8:46
Steal These Practice Strategies from One of America’s Top High School Baseball Teams
What does it take to build a high school baseball powerhouse ranked #1 in Arkansas and among the top 25 programs nationally? Coach Leighton Hardin of Conway High School pulls back the curtain on his championship formula.The secret to Co...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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25:43
The One Coaching Adjustment That Can Win You a Title
When the rain washes out a week of games and the state tournament looms on the horizon, how do you keep your pitching staff ready? For Coach Jason Brandt, the answer might surprise you.Coach Brandt of Wapakoneta High School has crafted ...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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43:51
The Winner Effect: The Science Behind Clutch Performance
Winning changes everything—but not in the way most coaches think. Beyond the scoreboard and standings, victory triggers a fascinating biological transformation in the brain that makes future success more likely. Coach Ken Carpenter dives deep i...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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7:07
How 43% Legion Players From One Program Advance To Play College Baseball
What happens when American Legion baseball meets small-town Montana culture? Paul Mrazek, Director of the Montana Baseball Coaches Association and Head Coach for Cranbrook Post 24 Legion, takes us into a world where baseball thrives despite vas...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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36:59
The Starting Lineup Dilemma
Ever wonder why your son isn't in the starting lineup? The truth might surprise you. Baseball isn't just about who can hit the ball farthest or throw the fastest pitch. High school coaches make tough decisions every single day abou...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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9:01
Revolutionary Approach To Managing Pitchers and Arm Care
Johnny DeRing, head baseball coach at Buckeye Valley High School(OH), offers a masterclass in building successful high school baseball programs that goes far beyond traditional coaching wisdom.The power of community stands at the heart ...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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48:21
Why Baseball Planning Is Overrated
Baseball's beautiful chaos demands more than just careful planning—it requires thorough preparation. In this thought-provoking episode, Coach Ken Carpenter challenges conventional coaching wisdom by explaining why preparation consistently trump...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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8:35
How Belief Powered a Collegiate Baseball Player's Return After Losing His Leg
Parker Byrd's journey from star high school shortstop to amputee baseball player at East Carolina University defies all conventional expectations. After committing to ECU as a freshman, his life took a devastating turn during a summer boating t...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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34:57
Adversity: The Best Coach You'll Ever Have
"Winners rise, losers fall, and which one you become is entirely up to you." These words capture the essence of our deep dive into baseball's most defining moments – not the championship celebrations, but the crushing failures that reveal our t...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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8:30