In this episode of Walter Beede's "Coach's Corner" podcast, guest host Dave Serrano joins Walter to interview Victor Rojas, renowned baseball executive and broadcaster. Together, they dive into Rojas' extensive career, his insights on the sport, and his thoughts on the future of baseball. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration, perfect for players, coaches, and baseball fans. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation with one of the most respected figures in baseball!

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In this episode of Coaches Corner with Walter Beede, we sit down with Coach Dave Serrano, the head coach at Johnson University, to delve into his player-first coaching philosophy. Coach Serrano shares his extensive experience and insights on the critical aspects of player development, emphasizing the holistic growth of athletes both on and off the field. Learn about his strategies for nurturing talent, fostering discipline, and preparing players for success beyond their college careers. Whether you're a coach, player, or a baseball enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on the art and science of developing well-rounded athletes. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Coach Serrano, a dedicated mentor shaping the future of baseball at Johnson University.

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On this episode of Coaches Corner with Walter Beede, we welcome Karsten Whitson, the new pitching coach at Florida International University. Karsten brings a wealth of experience from his successful tenure at the University of South Florida, where his pitching staff helped lead the team to their first-ever NCAA Super Regional. We delve into his approach to developing elite pitchers, the transition to FIU, and his impressive playing career at the University of Florida and with the Boston Red Sox organization. Tune in for an inspiring and informative discussion on pitching excellence and coaching philosophy​.

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Fergus's coaching philosophy is very player-centric, focusing on player empowerment and setting foundations for growth in order to reach that final goal of getting drafted into Major League Baseball.

His experience stretches more than two decades, with success following every stop he has been at. Fergus has made stops at three Division I programs prior to leading the Lions. From 2010-2012, Fergus was the hitting coach at Seattle University where he increased the RedHawks hitting proficiency significantly from year to year. His next DI opportunity came at the University of Washington. During his tenure with the Huskies, the team made three NCAA Tournament appearances and a trip to Omaha, Neb. for the 2018 College World Series. He finally landed in Santa Barbara as an assistant on the Gauchos staff where in 2019, he helped them capture their first Big West Championship since 1958. The 2019 Gauchos also produced the second most MLB draft picks in the country. After a brief hiatus from coaching at the college level, Fergus returned to the Gauchos staff in 2022 to help them to another Big West Championship. His three years in Santa Barbara led to two conference titles, two NCAA Regional trips, two broken school records for homers in a season, and a multitude of offensive improvements.

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The 2024 season is Scott Brown’s 12th as the pitching coach and eighth as associate head coach at Vanderbilt. Brown has helped the Commodores go 472-203-1 (.701). 

During Brown’s tenure, 39 Commodore pitchers have been selected in the MLB Draft, including 12 in the first three rounds. 

Brown has helped the Dores to two national championships, four College World Series finals appearances, nine NCAA Tournaments and six NCAA Super Regional appearances. Since 2013, 13 different Vandy pitchers have been named All-America. 

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Coach Schaeffer is the co-founder of the six-time national champion All-American Prospects summer program. During his time with the Prospects, Coach Schaeffer served as the program’s pitching and recruiting coordinator, helping more than 150 players sign college scholarships while another 50-plus were selected in the MLB Draft.

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Goldberg was a pitching development coach for the ACL Guardians in 2022 and pitching coach of the Akron RubberDucks in 2023. In 2024, he was named bullpen coach for the major league Cleveland Guardians.

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Monte Lee was named the associate head coach/recruiting coordinator for the South Carolina baseball team on Aug. 18, 2022.

Lee, who has had 20 winning seasons in his 21 years as a full-time NCAA coach, most recently was the head coach at Clemson University for seven seasons (2016-22), garnering a 242-136 overall record and leading the Tigers to four NCAA Tournament berths. Lee coached nine All-Americans, including at least one All-American in six of his seven seasons, and had 34 players drafted a total of 38 times at Clemson. 

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Pete Hughes was named the 21st head baseball coach in K-State history on June 8, 2018.

Hughes, who enters his sixth season at the helm of the Wildcats baseball program, has a proven track record of setting new standards of excellence, has compiled a career record of 785-608-3 (.562) in 26 seasons as a head coach. 

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Pepicelli was named the Ted Thoren Head Coach of Baseball on Aug. 10, 2015, and is currently in his eighth season at the helm of the Cornell baseball program.
Entering the 2023 season, Pepicelli has 75 win as the Big Red's head coach, which is already the fifth-most in program history. With 13 wins in 2023, Pepicelli would assume sole possession of the fourth-most wins with the Cornell baseball program. He also begins the season four wins away from reaching 300 head coaching victories. 
Under Pepicelli's tutelage, Cornell has produced 19 All-Ivy League selections — including five First Team and six Second Team selections. Four Big Red players have also been selected in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.

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