This week we welcome the head baseball coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Shawn Stiffler. This season, 2023, is Shawn's first year as the head coach at Notre Dame. Previously he was the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this episode, we talk about all good head coaches' traits, how to run an organized practice, and how Shawn has changed over his coaching career. 
[2:28] The Most Important Quality of a Head Coach [4:38] Communication Skills [8:17] Structuring Baseball Practices [9:28] Developing Hitters [17:44] Advice for Young Coaches [23:47] Staff Hiring [26:29] Gut Feeling VS Analytics [41:36] Adapting to the Transfer Portal
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Lessons learned from being a head coach | Shawn Stiffler

Patrick Jones is a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Now he works with hitters in the private sector and helps high school baseball players get recruited to play in college. This baseball podcast is designed around player development and college recruiting. Each week, he brings on a new guest to discuss everything from hitting and pitching mechanics to the mental game, practice design, drills, and college recruiting.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this podcast episode, Patrick Jones interviews Mike Cunliffe, head coach of the Seattle Speed Track Club, about enhancing athlete speed. Cunliffe emphasizes the role of biomechanics, power-to-weight ratio, and proper recovery in improving performance. He discusses the importance of deadlifts, managing central nervous system fatigue, and specific training for base running in baseball. Cunliffe shares his coaching background, the impact of structural issues on performance, and the significance of cellular optimization for recovery. He offers practical advice for coaches with limited resources, including plyometric exercises and intelligent training management.


Timestamps: 
[03:11]  Max Velocity Mastery and Unlocking Athletic Potential in Baseball
[15:34] Strategies for Endurance and Sprint Performance
[17:12] Cutting-Edge Recovery Techniques
[20:14] In-Season Training
[27:48] Power-to-Weight Ratio
[29:33] Biomechanics and Acceleration
[33:00] Training Schedule and Neural Stress
[37:02] Mike Cunliffe's Background in Track and Field Coaching
[40:29] Biomechanics for Base Running
[44:55] Sprinting Prime and Training Methodologies
[47:20] Biomechanics and Force Application in Running
[50:07] Body Realignment and Injury Management
[54:24] Recovery and Cellular Optimization
[58:07] Weight Room Protocols for High School Coaches
[01:10:20] Plyometric and Speed Training for Baseball Players
[01:14:21] Biomechanics of Sprinting
[01:18:14] Contacting Coach Mike Cunliffe

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How to develop faster baseball & softball players  | Mike Cunliffe

In this podcast episode, Patrick Jones interviews Mike Cunliffe, head coach of the Seattle Speed Track Club, about enhancing athlete speed. Cunliffe emphasizes the role of biomechanics, power-to-weight ratio, and proper recovery in improving performance. He discusses the importance of deadlifts, managing central nervous system fatigue, and specific training for base running in baseball. Cunliffe shares his coaching background, the impact of structural issues on performance, and the significance of cellular optimization for recovery. He offers practical advice for coaches with limited resources, including plyometric exercises and intelligent training management.

 Timestamps:
[03:08]  Max Velocity Mastery and Unlocking Athletic Potential in Baseball
[16:00] Strategies for Endurance and Sprint Performance
[17:38] Cutting-Edge Recovery Techniques
[20:42] In-Season Training
[28:23] Power-to-Weight Ratio
[30:08] Biomechanics and Acceleration
[34:53] Training Schedule and Neural Stress
[46:16] Mike Cunliffe's Background in Track and Field Coaching
[49:43] Biomechanics for Base Running
[54:09] Sprinting Prime and Training Methodologies
[56:33] Biomechanics and Force Application in Running
[59:20] Body Realignment and Injury Management
[01:05:55] Recovery and Cellular Optimization
[01:09:37] Weight Room Protocols for High School Coaches
[01:21:49] Plyometric and Speed Training for Baseball Players
[01:25:51] Biomechanics of Sprinting
[01:29:35] Analyzing Mike Trout's Running Technique
[01:36:48] Contacting Coach Mike Cunliffe

 
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How to develop faster baseball & softball players | Mike Cunliffe

Patrick Jones talks about the transfer portal in this podcast episode. He explains how he aligns topics with the time of year and why he's discussing the transfer portal now. He shares insights based on his experience working with players navigating the transfer process, highlighting common scenarios and misconceptions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding why players want to transfer and the realities they face in finding new opportunities. Patrick delves into the criteria college coaches consider when evaluating transfer candidates, including performance metrics like strikeout-to-walk ratios for pitchers and offensive production for hitters. He also discusses the implications of different types of scholarship offers and the significance of summer collegiate baseball leagues for player exposure and recruitment. Throughout the episode, Patrick offers practical advice and cautions against unrealistic expectations in the transfer process.

 Timestamps:
[01:49] Understanding the Transfer Portal
[09:43] NCAA Rules and Regulations for Division I Baseball
[12:29] Expectations & Statistical Significance in the Transfer Portal
[19:37] Returning to School, Division Choices, and Scholarship Types
[25:55] Summer Collegiate Baseball

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The Transfer Portal | Everything you need to know

On this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, Josh Gessner, a right-handed pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization, shares his journey from Australia and Japan to professional baseball, discussing overcoming challenges like the yips and increasing pitching velocity through training methods. Gessner advises aspiring players to know themselves and consider their development needs, emphasizing the value of education alongside athletic pursuits. They highlight personal struggles and coping mechanisms, stressing the mental aspect of overcoming fear and judgment, and discuss simplifying the pitching process and building supportive relationships with coaches. Additionally, Gessner talks about his venture into social media writing and podcasting, aiming to share his learning experiences to help others, with a focus on mental resilience, growth, and knowledge-sharing to support individuals facing similar challenges.

 Timestamps:

 [2:32] Josh Gessner’s Journey from Roots to Success
[7:35] 80 to 90 MPH through DriveLine
[10:07] Gessner’s Recruitment Journey in College Baseball
[17:41] Advice for Young Players Choosing Between College and Professional Baseball
[20:08] College Scholarships and Degrees in Pro Baseball
[23:34] Reflections on Early Professional Baseball
[26:13] Overcoming the Yips
[31:21] Managing Persistent Challenges
[33:45] Keys to Pitching Success
[36:32] Insights from Training Facilities
[37:46] The Value of Coaching Relationships in Training Facilities
[39:41] A Dive into Writing and Social Media


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"I went from throwing 78 mph - 91 mph in 18 months" | Josh Gessner

In this podcast episode, Sean Stevens shares his remarkable journey from starting college baseball at 28 to becoming a successful coach at Middle Georgia State University, emphasizing perseverance and dedication despite challenges. He discusses the recruiting process, stressing the importance of building relationships with players and identifying talent both online and through personal interactions. Stevens also highlights the significance of summer collegiate baseball in player development, advocating for players to seize opportunities to showcase their skills and improve draft prospects. Additionally, the conversation delves into the process of selecting players for a summer baseball team, emphasizing collaboration between the head coach and general manager, and discusses player contracts, performance-based lineup decisions, and the supportive environment provided for players attending Middle Georgia State University.

 Timestamps:
[2:06] Sean Stevens Baseball Journey From Discovery to Determination
[5:48] Finding Purpose in Coaching
[7:31] The Recruiting Journey at Middle Georgia State
[10:25] Online Recruitment in College Baseball
[13:15] The Importance of Baseball IQ in Player Success
[16:22] Understanding the World of Summer Collegiate Baseball
[20:31] Selecting Players for Summer Baseball Teams
[22:21] Contrasting the Cape Cod League and Other Summer Baseball Experiences
[25:18] Player’s Contracts in Summer Leagues
[28:08] The Relationship Between Coaches and GMs in Summer Baseball
[33:08] Player Performance and Immediate Impact in Summer Baseball Leagues
[34:23] Navigating Lineup Dynamics
[39:06] Understanding College Expenses at Middle Georgia State


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Lessons learned from being a head coach | Shawn Stiffler

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