On this episode of Coach’s Corner, host Walter Beede sits down with Johnny Hernandez, Head Coach at Bethune–Cookman University, to talk about how he’s turned the Wildcats into a respected force in college baseball. From a thrilling SWAC championship to competing at the Tallahassee Regional, Hernandez shares the mindset and strategies behind their rise.

They discuss:

Competing against top programs like University of Miami and Florida State University

The strength and growth of the Southwestern Athletic Conference

What he looks for when recruiting high school athletes

Why patience, development, and fit are key to long-term success

How camps can help players build real connections with coaching staffs

Hernandez’s approach blends old-school toughness with modern player development — giving recruits and parents a clear, honest picture of what it takes to succeed at the next level.

🎧 Sponsors:

ProLine — Train with the best.

Baseball Bluebook — The official directory of baseball since 1909.

CorVive — Get 30% off your first order with code BLUEBOOK.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices