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Join us as we journey down memory lane with Phil Callaghan, a Hall of Fame member of the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association, celebrating his incredible 29-year coaching career. We explore the challenges of managing talented players and the changes high school baseball has experienced over the years. You'll also hear Phil's advice on making decisions in the best interest of your student-athletes.

Phil shares stories from his time at three different schools - St. Francis Desales, Dublin Scioto, and Olentangy Orange - as well as how he adapted his coaching style to match the varying talent levels. We delve into the influential role Don Thorpe has played in Ohio high school baseball and beyond, and Phil offers invaluable advice to high school players wanting to play college baseball. Discover the impact of effort on an athlete's success and how young athletes can prepare themselves for life after high school.

Rounding out our conversation, we discuss some fascinating baseball topics, including the skill and approach of two legendary pitcher duos - Greg Maddux and Pedro Martinez versus Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson. Phil reveals his choice for the greatest MLB player of all time and which pitcher and position player he would want in his lineup for a must-win game. Don't miss this captivating episode packed with incredible stories, valuable lessons, and a deep appreciation for the game of baseball.

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Imagine experiencing a gut-wrenching extra innings loss as a high school baseball coach, and then having the courage to reflect on the game without regret. That's exactly what our guest, Olentangy Berlin High School's Head Baseball Coach Mike Weaver, does in this engaging episode. Join us as Mike shares his unique perspective on the sport, the pivotal moments of the recent match against Gehanna Lincoln, and the tough decision to bring in a reliever. 

We also dive into the world of high school baseball coaching, where Mike juggles his roles as coach, teacher, and parent in the competitive atmosphere of Southern Delaware County in Ohio. Discover the work being done to ensure the success of high school programs and the importance of mentoring younger coaches in building a strong community. 

Lastly, we get a glimpse of Mike's coaching style, his predictions for the central district division one regionals, and his most successful season this year. Taking risks and trusting his instincts have led Mike and his team to great heights. Don't miss out on these valuable insights and experiences from a dedicated high school baseball coach.

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Episode 71

Why do some teams always produce successful teams?  I sat down with 5 great high school baseball coaches from around the country to discuss what it takes to win a state championship in baseball.  Between these coaches, they have won over 3,300 games and over 20 state championships in high school. baseball.

It starts with culture and having athletes.  Pitching, defense and timely hitting.  Trust in your players and focusing on developing a strong bond with your players are critical.  This is why they are ultra successful.

• Todd Fitz-Ferald: Stoneman Douglas HS (FL)
• Butch Chaffin: Cookeville HS (TN)
• John Lowery: Jefferson HS (WV)
• Tom Held: Defiance HS (OH)
• Chris Kaczmar: Walsh Jesuit HS (OH)

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Episode 70

In 27 years as a college baseball head coach, Head Coach Bob Todd (Ohio State University Baseball - Retired) never had a losing season.  He won 40 games eleven times, 50 games twice and is the only 5 time winner of the Big 10 Coach of the Year.

• Missing the dugout
• Keys to consistent success
• Trusting the process
• What he looked for in a recruit
• Motivating and holding players accountable
• 72 players signed MLB contracts
• 19 All-Americans
• All 4 of his children played D1 sports
• The importance of being a good teammate
• One change he would make for college baseball

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Episode 69

On this episode of the Athlete 1 Podcast
 
Head Baseball Coach Delvin Jordan is in his first season coaching coaching 2022 state runner-up Redan HS Raiders (GA).  Despite losing the majority of the starters to graduation, his team is making another run and picking up where they left off.

• Changing the style of play
• Base stealing and small ball
• Road warriors (no home field)
• Spring football vs baseball in Georgia
• Benefits of being a multi-sport athlete
• 2 Way Sports
• The impact a coach has on athletes
• No excuses

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Episode 68

Ryne Romick (Denison University Baseball Associate Head Coach) was a All-Ohio multi-sport athlete at River High School (OH).   He pitched for the University of Akron Zips and jumped right into coaching after graduation.

Ryne Romick is the pitching coach and he goes into detail the challenges of trying to play college baseball and be successful. 

• Climbing to the top
• Coaching staff cohesion
• Benefits of being from a small town and being a multi-sport athlete
• Wake up call for incoming freshmen
• What coaches look for when recruiting
• D1 or bust
• Strength training - the difference maker
• Work life balance

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Parents are struggling to find what's best for their son or daughter when it comes to playing youth sports.  Should you specialize or let them play multiple youth sports?  The pressure of what other parents are doing, hoping for an athletic scholarship and the rising costs of playing travel, AAU or club sports. 

Should you specialize or play multiple youth sports?  Today's guest, Andrew Petcash is the host of the Petcash Pod, creator of the Profluence Sports Newsletter and former Boston University basketball player breaks down...

• What it takes to be D1 athlete
• Profluence Sports Newsletter
• Commercialization of youth sports 
• Are athletes being left behind because if the rising cost
• What it cost to play
• Are kids specializing too soon
• The Petcash Pod
• Rapid Fire   

Profluence Sports by Andrew Petcash

A newsletter breaking down the business of athletes, sports, and NIL.

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Episode 66

Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School (FL) Head Baseball Coach Todd Fitz - Gerald takes you behind the scenes and shares what it takes to win multiple state and national championships.

The SD Eagles go into the 2023 season as defending national champions with 13 players that are college bound.  

This interview was conducted on the 5 year anniversary of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School.  Coach Fitz-Gerald breaks down his keys to consistently producing nationally ranked teams.  He shares what he learned from the mass shooting and how we can  put our difference aside to be a better society.

• "I am the coach that I am because of the players that have played for me"
• Steps taken to change the team culture
• The ways he handles having your sons play for you
• Building a bond with your players 
• When talented players lack work ethic
• How you get returning players to stay hungry
• The shock that  comes with a mass shooting a week before the season and how he handled it
• The changes he has made since the mass shooting

Join the Baseball Coaches Unplugged podcast where an experienced baseball coach delves into the world of high school and travel baseball, offering insights on high school baseball coaching, leadership skills, hitting skills, pitching strategy, defensive skills, and overall baseball strategy, while also covering high school and college baseball, recruiting tips, youth and travel baseball, and fostering a winning mentality and attitude in baseball players through strong baseball leadership and mentality.

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Episode 65

Adam Moseley - Hoover (AL) Buccaneer HS Head Baseball Coach / 2X Baseball Team USA World Champion 

The highly successful Adam Moseley joins the Athlete 1 Podcast.  In this episode, we find out why positive leadership matters for today's athlete.

• Coaching expectations at powerhouse Hoover High School
• His approach to pitching
• Unique process that incoming freshmen go through when they make the team
• Why visiting other programs is important
• What practice looks like
• Explanation of why Alabama High School Athletic Association suspended him for coaching Team USA
• How you handle adversity
• The response by coaches around the country who had his back
• Having great assistant coaches

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Episode 64

Bill and Frank Gamble - Massillon Jackson HS Baseball (OH) are a winning coaching combination on the baseball field.  This father-son combination teach and coach the game the right way. 

Their roles have reversed.  Bill, the son of HOF baseball coach Frank was a long time assistant for his dad.  Now Frank returns to be an assistant Bill for one of the top teams year in and year out in the state of Ohio.  Frank is in the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame and Bill has two state titles. 

In this episode...

• Battling the elements in northeast Ohio
• The benefits of having a HOF coach as an assistant
• Putting pressure on the opponents
• Handling conversations with players who are struggling
• Communication within the coach - player - parent triangle
• Administration having your back
•  What parents don't know about the coach 

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