In this episode of Baseball 101, Coach Darin Cissell sits down with Matt Sissom, the new Head Coach of Fort Zumwalt West, and his son Nolan, as they discuss navigating the challenges and rewards of a unique season ahead.

Coach Sissom steps into one of Missouri’s premier baseball programs — and in his first year as head coach, he’ll also be coaching his son through his final high school season before Nolan heads off to play at Mizzou.

Together, they talk about:
⚾ The emotions and expectations of taking over a successful program
👨‍👦 The balance between being “Dad” and “Coach”
🎯 What it takes to keep perspective, build culture, and make it all work
🔥 The lessons learned from years of experience on and off the field

It’s a heartfelt conversation about leadership, family, and what it means to make the most of every moment.

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