Move the Mound Back

Move the Mound Back

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Move the Mound Back episodes

  • The Next Wave

    Australia's under 23 National team sets sail for the World Cup in Taipei next week so no better time for Head Coach Dave Nilsson to stop by. Nilsson discusses preparation, tournament play and team selection and sheds light on the inner workings of a national team, particularly a team like this - the next wave of green and gold talent!

    37 min
  • The Barclay Cup

    Gareth Jones (Baseball Queensland) and David Hayes (Baseball WA) stop by to discuss the inaugural Barclay Cup - a national participation event for junior female baseball players. Named after uber athlete Jacinda Barclay, the tournament ensures fun, camaraderie and exposure to the best parts of the game.

    36 min
  • World Cup Primer

    Australian U18 World Cup Head Coach, Andrew Kyle visits to discuss his squads preparation in the lead up to the world cup, how team selection is shaping up and the ways in which his team will compete.

    45 min
  • "Every Pitch Means Something to Someone"

    If they do a great job you shouldn't even know they're there - umpires, an integral part of the game  that we often take for granted. For Mark Gilmour, 25 years of learning and hard work has culminated in the opportunity of a life time, representing Australia as an umpire at the Little League World Series. Mark stops by to discuss how he got into umpiring, how  his approach has changed over time and what a thrill it will be to work the plate on a grand stage.

    45 min
  • Team Preview - Queensland
    As a previous AYC winning head coach, Queensland skipper Dan Wilson is uniquely positioned to discuss what it takes to win a championship. Dan dives into his teams preparation since their December showcase and talks about how playing a "home" series brings its own set of challenges.
    31 min
  • Team Preview - NSW Country
    NSW Country Head Coach Ian Hooks, heading towards his 20th National Championship campaign stops by to discuss building a team heavily impacted by distance and what it takes to compete at this level when you train twice as a full squad!
    24 min
  • Team Preview - Victoria
    Victorian U16 Head Coach Scott Meager stops by to discuss his team in the lead up to the U16 AYC Tournament discussing his teams depth and what it is that energises and excites him about working with players of this age group. With strong representation on the mound and in the box, Meager is challenging his team to make the top 4 because from there, anything is possible!
    31 min
  • Team Preview - ACT
    ACT Head Coach Matt Alt stops by (twice) to discuss his squad and the challenges involved in coaching and preparing a team that incorporates both locals and "friendlies". Matt outlines where he thinks his team's strengths lie and touches on the challenges of taking a team on the road for a tournament.
    29 min
  • "Being Where Your Feet Are" - Travis Bazzana
    Coming off a Freshman All American season, Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana joins us to discuss his first season as an Aussie college baseball player. While many would naturally take the summer to play in a wooden bat league, Travis has headed into the lab at Driveline to tinker with and build parts of his game, ready to go to the next level.
    51 min
  • Team Preview - WA
    Western Australian U16 Head Coach Kent Fitzgibbon's joins us in studio for a deep dive into his squad as they prepare to head off to Queensland for the Australian Youth Championships. Kent touches on the teams preparations including building up the arms and readying the hitters to see velocity as well as discussing the managing of workloads across a busy week.
    28 min

About Move the Mound Back

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Baseball continues to grow and develop at an alarming pace across all facets of the game. Join the "Move the Mound Back" crew as they interview leading proponents of the games evolution. Each episode provides insights and information designed to help athletes and parents along their baseball journey.