In this episode, Patrick Jones interviews Adam Schlenoff, the Associate Head Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University. Adam discusses his coaching journey, the challenges of recruiting for a top academic institution, and the high level of competition in Division III baseball. He explains Johns Hopkins' unique position as an elite academic school and a national championship contender in baseball. Schlenoff shares insights into their recruiting process, player development strategies, and the team's recent success in hitting for power.

Time Stamps:

13:07 - Division III baseball - pitching and defense

19:36 - Setting the Division III record with 114 home runs in 56 games in 2023

23:19 - Example of a Division I transfer

24:51 - Explanation of the process-oriented approach to hitting and player development

26:41 - Building trust with student-athletes and utilizing resources at Hopkins

28:33 - Focus on proper loading in hitting

30:04 - Drill work to improve players' adjustability at the plate

30:30 - Collaborating with team captains on new ideas for training and development

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