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Division I baseball isn’t just "more intense"—it’s a daily war of attrition where a single bad day can cost your players an entire week of progress. On this episode of Baseball Coaches Unplugged, two-way standout Keegan Holmstrom pulls back the curtain on the brutal daily discipline required to survive and dominate at the collegiate level.

Keegan breaks down the exact blue-collar routine he uses to balance elite lifting, nutrition, and skill work. He also shares raw insight into navigating the chaos of the modern transfer portal era, dealing with sudden coaching changes, gray-shirting, and grinding through the mental hurdles of elbow surgery.

For the coaches looking for a tactical edge, we dive deep into the Xs and Os. Keegan walks us through Wright State’s exact game-week routine, their approach to pitch-shape simulation, and why executing the bunt remains a devastating offensive weapon. This is a masterclass in building a "why not us" culture that allows mid-majors to roll into Power Five stadiums and expect a sweep.

Coaches, pass this one along to your roster. Inside this episode, we unpack:

• The Two-Way Blueprint: The scheduling reality your high school recruits aren’t prepared for.
• Portal & Culture Realities: Managing players through coaching transitions, gray-shirting, and roster battles.
• Locker Room Chemistry: How to foster fierce internal competition without letting ego poison team culture.
• The Wright State Routine: A breakdown of their early hitting, film nights, and game-week prep.
• In-Game Adjustments: Tactical breathwork, heart-rate control, and flush-it mentalities after bad at-bats.

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