This week on the podcast, we sit down with Coach Josh Hess—founder of Wheelhouse Batting Cages and a lifelong athlete whose journey from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to California has shaped a mission to grow the game of baseball from the ground up.

Josh shares why he chose to make coaching his life’s work and how his coaching philosophy was built on discipline, preparation, and helping players discover their potential beyond the stat sheet.

We dive into some of the real challenges coaches face in today’s youth sports landscape, from the pressure of constant competition to the struggle of balancing tournament schedules with meaningful practice and development.

Josh also offers his perspective on why a steady, fundamentals-focused approach still matters in an era obsessed with highlight reels—and how creating Wheelhouse has given athletes of all ages a place to train, grow, and fall in love with the game.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, you’ll take away insights on building character, navigating the ups and downs of youth baseball, and staying true to the values that matter most.