Join Coach Trout on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as he shares his early baseball journey and insights into Texas State. He offers advice for aspiring coaches and discusses breakthrough moments for Texas State baseball, the impact of its location, and Paul Goldschmidt's legacy. Explore current players with MLB potential, the transition from JUCO to Division I, and Texas baseball program quality. Discover strategies for managing games against bigger opponents, adjustments after a disappointing season, and integrating new players. Learn about recruits, team culture, and keys to success for the upcoming season, concluding with future outlook.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:28) Coach Trout's early baseball journey and first exposure to Texas State

(2:16) Advice for aspiring coaches and junior college baseball experience

(5:02) Guest speakers and breakthrough moments for Texas State baseball

(8:03) The impact of Texas State's location, community, and Paul Goldschmidt's legacy

(13:02) Current players with MLB potential and transitioning from JUCO to D1

(16:43) Quality of Texas baseball programs and managing games against bigger opponents

(21:12) Adjustments after a disappointing season and coaching changes

(22:23) Integrating new players, recruits breakdown, and team culture

(24:48) Freshmen likely to start and keys to success for the upcoming season

(26:19) Closing remarks and future outlook