Coaching High School Baseball with Matt FeldIn this episode of the Base Path Podcast, host Dan Guttenplan interviews journalist and high school baseball coach Matt Feld. Feld shares his experiences from his first season as the head coach at Tewksbury High School, where he was named Merrimack Valley Conference Coach of the Year. The discussion covers the differences between coaching high school and club baseball, strategies for development, and the challenges of managing athletes who play multiple sports. Feld also talks about the oversaturation of travel baseball, the importance of college recruiting relationships, and the impact of recent NCAA rule changes on recruiting timelines. The episode concludes with a light-hearted debate segment called 'Three Up, Three Down' on various baseball topics.

Topics

00:33 Matt Feld's Coaching Journey

01:30 High School vs. Club Baseball

04:06 Travel Baseball Insights

09:32 NCAA Recruiting Rules and Impact

18:16 Upcoming Events and Fall Plans

23:25 Three Up, Three Down Debate

32:45 Conclusion and Farewell