Dan interviews Sean Callahan, the new Head Coach of Stonehill College's baseball team. Callahan discusses his transition from assistant to head coach, his recruiting philosophy, and his approach to building a cohesive team. He shares insights about the differences in recruiting from the transfer portal versus high school prospects, and the importance of loyalty and culture in his program. Callahan also reflects on his previous coaching experience at Framingham State and his time with the Cape Cod League's Hyannis Harbor Hawks. The podcast concludes with a segment called 'Three Up, Three Down,' where Callahan and Guttenplan answer questions about baseball stadiums, underrated players, and memorable postseason moments.

Topics

00:14 Meet Sean Callahan: New Head Coach at Stonehill

00:30 Transitioning to Head Coach: Challenges and Strategies

01:09 Recruiting Philosophy and Strategies

02:10 Balancing High School and Portal Recruits

04:09 Building a Competitive Team: Offense and Defense

05:35 Success at the Division One Level

06:45 Sean Callahan's Journey Back to Stonehill

09:41 Advice for Aspiring Stonehill Players

12:03 Strength and Conditioning Program

13:41 Summer Communication and Player Development

16:01 Team Cohesion and Mental Health

17:47 Coaching Experience in the Cape Cod League

19:43 Sean Callahan's Playing Career and Transition to Coaching

21:43 Three Up, Three Down: Fun Q&A Segment

28:17 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up