NJ Healthy Heat
The NJ Healthy Heat Podcast brings you conversations with college coaches from all levels of baseball, diving into training, recruiting, and everything in between. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, you'll get insider insight to help you succeed on and off the field.
Episodes
20 episodes
Former MiLB Player of the Year | Current Head College Coach | Trey Harris
In this episode, host Matthew de la Rosa interviews Trey Harris, a former professional baseball player and current college coach. They discuss Trey's journey from high school to college baseball at Mizzou, his experiences in the minor leagues, ...
Troy Marrow | From Player to Coach
In this episode, Troy Morrow shares his journey from a young baseball enthusiast to a professional coach. He discusses his early influences, challenges faced during high school and college baseball, the impact of injuries on his mental health, ...
Life as a Minor Leaguer: Insights from Antonio Menendez
In this episode, Matthew de la Rosa interviews Antonio Menendez, a professional baseball player with the Arizona Diamondbacks. They discuss Antonio's journey from being a late bloomer in baseball to becoming a Rule 5 draft pick. Antonio shares ...
Clemson University's Starting SS | Tyler Lichtenberger
In this episode, Matthew de la Rosa interviews Tyler Lichtenberger, a sophomore shortstop at Clemson University, who shares his journey from Appalachian State to a Power 4 school. Tyler discusses the challenges of transferring, the mental resil...
Mastering the Outfield: Insights from Andre Butler
Andre Butler: @GraveyardmentalityIn this episode, Matthew de la Rosa sits down with Andre Butler, an expert in outfield training and player development. They discuss Andre's jo...
Head Hitting Coach @ App State | Seth Mclemore
Seth McLemore, Head Hitting Coach at Appalachian State University, shares his philosophy on offensive development, recruiting, and building complete student-athletes. He breaks down how everything in baseball is connected, from approach and pre...
Inside Seton Hall Baseball | Recruiting, Development, and The Pirate Way | Ryan Ramiz
In this episode, Matthew de la Rosa interviews Ryan Ramiz, a former Seton Hall standout, MLB Draft pick of the Seattle Mariners, and now assistant coach for the Pirates.They discuss the unique perspective of transitioning from player to ...
How to Throw Harder Safely: Insights from Texas Baseball Ranch | Jonathan Massey
Jonathan Massey - Texas Baseball RanchIn this episode, Matthew de la Rosa interviews Jonathan Massey, the Athletic Performance Coordinator at Texas Baseball Ranch, exploring the science of arm health, velocity development, and effective ...
2017 MLB Draft Pick | Premier Hitting Lab Owner | Tyler Benson
In this episode of NJ Healthy Heat, host Matthew de la Rosa speaks with Tyler Benson, owner of Premier Hitting Lab, about his journey through professional baseball, the realities of minor league life, and the transition to coaching. Tyler share...
Head Pitching Coach @ BYU | Adrian Dinkel | The Art of Coaching: Insights from BYU's Pitching Coach
In this episode of NJ Healthy Heat, host Matthew de la Rosa sits down with Adrian Dinkel, the pitching coach at BYU, who shares insights from his extensive coaching career. Dinkel discusses his transition from head coach to pitching coach, the ...
Inside the mind & life of Legendary Infield Instructor | Lou Colon
In this engaging conversation, Lou Colon shares his extensive journey in baseball, from being a professional player to becoming a renowned coach and infield expert. The discussion covers various aspects of player evaluation, coaching techniques...
Red Sox 2018 World Series Hitting Coach | Andy Barkett @ Holistic Hitting
In this episode, Matthew de la Rosa interviews Andy Barkett (Holistic_Hitting), a 2018 World Series champion, MLB Hitting Coach and personal hitting coach. They discuss Andy's unique journey in baseball, the importance of the mental game, and t...
Hitting Coach @ Richmond University | Collin Radack
In this episode, Matthew de la Rosa interviews Collin Radack, a hitting coach and assistant coach at Richmond University. They discuss Collin's journey from high school baseball in Texas to playing professionally with the St. Louis Cardinals, a...
Head Coach @ Lenoir-Rhyne University | Building a Winning Culture at Lenoir-Rhyne | Adam Skonieczki (2024 D2 Coach of the Year)
In this episode, Coach Adam Skonieczki discusses his journey to becoming the head coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University, the importance of building a strong culture within the team, and the strategies he employs to develop players both on and off th...
Assistant Coach @ Yale University | Inside Yale Baseball: Recruiting and Academics | Trevor Wren
In this episode, Matthew de la Rosa interviews Trevor Wren, an assistant coach at Yale University, discussing the intricacies of recruiting for Ivy League baseball. They explore the academic requirements for admission, the importance of well-ro...
Baseball Mental Training: Overcoming Anxiety & Building Mental Toughness | Matt Rieger... Mental Performance Coach
In this week’s episode of NJ Healthy Heat, I'm joined by Mental Performance Coach Matt Rieger to tackle one of the most overlooked areas of development—the mental game.We dive into the real challenges athletes face when p...
Head Coach @ Cleveland Community College | JUCO Baseball EXPLAINED | John Grigg
🎙 In this episode, I sit down with Cleveland Community College Head Baseball Coach John Grigg to dive deep into JUCO baseball, his coaching style, and what players and parents need to know about the recruiting process.We cover:✅ The...
Pitching Coach @ Southern Illinois University | Inside College Baseball Recruiting: Strategies Every Player Needs | Connor Dailey
In this epidsode, Matthew and Connor delved into strategies for collegiate baseball recruiting, emphasizing the importance of personalized communication with coaches, the impact of strong academics, and the creation of effective highlight video...
Head Coach @ Thomas University | 125 Drafted Players, 17 MLB Stars – Coach Tom Fleenor’s Blueprint for Success
In this episode, I sit down with my former college coach, Tom Fleenor, who has 32 years of college coaching experience, 125+ drafted players, and 17+ MLB players under his belt.Coach Fleenor shares incredible insights on:Wha...
Recruiting Coordinator @ Vanderbilt Baseball Coach | Ty Blankmeyer
In this episode, we sit down with the Recruiting Coordinator at Vanderbilt for a deep dive into what he looks for in future college players and how high school athletes can set themselves apart. We cover everything from academics and multi-spor...