Dan interviews Sacred Heart baseball coach Pat Egan, discussing his transformative journey with the team. Egan reflects on his initial strategies, such as assembling the right coaching staff, including TK Kiernan and Isaiah Dubon, and communicating with players to understand the necessary improvements. The conversation delves into Egan's recruiting philosophy, focusing largely on high school players and maintaining roster stability. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the transfer portal and Sacred Heart’s move to the MAAC conference..

Topics

00:32 Turning the Program Around: First Steps

01:16 Building a Winning Team: Key Hires

02:46 Player Engagement and Philosophy

07:43 Recruiting Strategy and Philosophy

09:13 Challenges and Adaptations in Recruiting

13:22 Transfer Portal and NCAA Rules

22:58 Reflections on Success and Future Goals

31:10 Transition to the MAAC Conference

32:10 Three Up, Three Down: Fun Q&A

40:08 Conclusion and Farewell