Zeke & Zonk Inside the Game Podcast
Keith “Zonk” Moreland and Greg “Zeke” Swindell: two University of Texas legends who parlayed Longhorn success into long MLB careers and later broadcasting roles. Now you can tune in to get Zeke & Zonk's take on sports and life from Inside the Game.
Zeke & Zonk Inside the Game Podcast
New Rules Are Making the Game Faster and More Exciting | Coach Steven Trout
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Welcome to the Inside the Game podcast! In this episode, Coach Steven Trout discusses the current state of Texas State Baseball, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by a new roster, the transition to the Pac-12, and the importance of building team culture. He highlights the significance of facility upgrades for player development and the competitive nature of the Sun Belt Conference. The conversation also touches on the balance between analytics and traditional coaching instincts, as well as the recruiting strategies aimed at building a championship-caliber team.
00:00 Introduction to Texas State Baseball
02:46 Building Team Culture with New Players
05:52 Transitioning to the Pac-12
09:14 Facility Upgrades and Player Development
11:56 Analyzing the Sun Belt Conference
14:54 Scouting Gonzaga and Upcoming Games
17:49 Coaching Staff and Player Development
21:10 NCAA Rule Changes and Game Evolution
23:54 Balancing Analytics and Instincts in Coaching
26:59 Recruiting and Building a Championship Team
29:58 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations