The On Deck Circle is back! Penn State Baseball is on the rise! This week, Coach Ryan Wheeler, Penn State Baseball's Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations, shares the keys to building a championship culture and keeping Pennsylvania talent at home. From the team's Big 10 Championship aspirations to fostering alumni connections, this conversation offers a big-picture look at the program's exciting future.

Here's What To Expect:

- What it takes to build a winning culture at Penn State Baseball

- Insights from Coach Wheeler’s journey back to Penn State after 30 years

- The impact of Pennsylvania talent on the Nittany Lions' success

- Updates on alumni engagement, including events like golf tournaments

- A breakdown of the 2025 team and their progress in the Big 10

- How Penn State Baseball is overcoming challenges like weather and competition

- A look ahead at pivotal matchups and the vision for hosting NCAA regionals

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⁠CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Coach Wheeler’s Connection to Penn State

07:39 - 2025 Team Analysis

11:38 - Pennsylvania Talent in Baseball

13:53 - Building Relationships in Sports

16:50 - Alumni Events and Engagement

24:08 - USC Series Overview

26:50 - Lessons from the USC Series

36:05 - 2024 Run Recap

42:51 - Impact of Fans on Game Performance

44:45 - Influence of Penn State on PA Baseball

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