Diamond Talk Show

This week on the Diamond Talk podcast, Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew discuss an in depth plan on how to attack a practice. What to look for as a player and how to plan as a coach. In addition, 12u Knights player Tyler Cerutti joined the pod to discuss his upcoming tournament and he’s most excited for this season

Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZ

Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ

Guest: Tyler Cerutti, 12U Knights Player

On this episode of Diamond Talk Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew discuss finding the right instructor for you. We give you some tips and insights on what to look for when trying to commit to a coach for individual training or even joining a team. 

Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZ

Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ

On this episode of Diamond Talk, Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew are joined by Andrew Moore of Precision Sports Performance and Physical Therapy. The 3 discussed the proper movements for baseball and softball players, the right conditioning strategy and the importance playing multiple sports has for athletes.

PSP/PT is a well rounded training spot where Coach Moore has worked with many athletes across all sports such as baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, football, martial arts and figure skating.

Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZ

Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ

Guest: Andrew Moore, Owner of Precision Sports Performance & Physical Therapy

On this episode of Diamond Talk, Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew are joined by Coach Suzanne Ruffo- Softball Coach at St. Peters University in Jersey City New Jersey. The 3 of them went over the college recruiting process from a softball perspective, how to stand out on the field to a coach and other topics relative to the recruiting process for both baseball and softball players.

Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZ

Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ

Guest: Suzanne Ruffo, Softball Coach @ St. Peters University

In this episode of Diamond Talk, Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew go over the importance of a pre game routine in addition to going over proper planning. Coach Jeremy also reviews and talks about the "HECOstix". A training aid that improves hand eye coordination.

Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZ

Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ

In this episode:

Coach Jeremy & Coach Andrew are talking about goals for teams players from a development standpoint in the new year as well as broadening community outreach efforts.

Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZ

Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ

In this episode:

• High school winter and spring sports start dates have been pushed back, resulting in overlapping schedules and new challenges for coaches and players.

Taylor Bargiacchi, Assist Coach College of St Elizabeth

Jeff Falzarano, Varsity Baseball Coach, Bernards High School

Jim McDermott, Varsity Baseball Coach, Mt Olive High School

In this episode:

• Recent Announcement From NJ's Governor Murphy Regarding Restarting Youth Sports Practices June 22
• What A 1st Practice Should Look Like After The Shutdown & Quarantine
• Coaching Creativity As It Relates To Combination Of Workouts/Drills To Get Players Up To Speed
• Our Take On The Max Scherzer Tweet About The 2020 Season
• And Our Take on David Price Donating $1000 To All Dodger Minor Leaguers

Marcus Ippolito, Owner, In The Zone Baseball & Softball Academy

Taylor Bargiacchi, Assist Coach College of St Elizabeth

Jeff Falzarano, Varsity Baseball Coach, Bernards High School

In this episode:

• Quick Tip: Nose Behind Bat Drill Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYz65DXFghc
• Talking With Coach Sam Fearse - Her Insight On Baseball/Softball Differences & The Recruiting Process
• Quick Tip: Catching Drill, Intro To Blocking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozctq6iQoMU
• Setting Expectations For Players & Parents - Part 1
• Let's Have A Catch Organization

Marcus Ippolito, Owner, In The Zone Baseball & Softball Academy

Taylor Bargiacchi, Assist Coach College of St Elizabeth

Jeff Falzarano, Varsity Baseball Coach, Bernards High School

In this episode:

• Interview with Mt Olive High School Varsity Baseball Coach Jim McDermott
• Practice Planning 101
• Sports Nutrition | Great Article>> https://www.stack.com/a/sports-nutrition-keys
• Quick Tip: Pitching Flip Drill
• Best Baseball Movie You've Never Heard Of | Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA76b5Hhvxg

Marcus Ippolito, Owner, In The Zone Baseball & Softball Academy

Taylor Bargiacchi, Assist Coach College of St Elizabeth

Jeff Falzarano, Varsity Baseball Coach, Bernards High School