The Youth Baseball Podcast
The Youth Baseball Podcast educates parents by exploring diverse voices in the game.
Through interviews with coaches, parents, league directors, and players, we provide practical tips for navigating youth baseball—emphasizing skill development, character building, and creating a positive experience for young athletes.
The Youth Baseball Podcast
Coach Derek Sullivan on Sac City Baseball, Youth Development & Lessons from the Game
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In this episode of The Grand Slam Garage, Coach Camilo Gutierrez sits down with Coach Derek Sullivan, Head Coach at Sacramento City College, for a coach-to-coach conversation about baseball development, youth coaching, and helping young players grow the right way.
Coach Sullivan shares insight from the college level, including how his staff evaluates a season, builds a stronger program, and prepares players for the next step. The conversation also dives into Little League baseball, creating a positive environment, letting kids learn through real game moments, and finding the balance between instruction, competition, failure, and fun.
The episode also highlights the return of Sac City Baseball Camps, a Sacramento baseball tradition focused on fundamentals, skill development, and building a deeper love for the game. It’s a great listen for parents, coaches, and young players looking to better understand how the game teaches lessons far beyond the field.