<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1542601/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Episode 71 Why do some teams always produce successful teams?  I sat down with 5 great high school baseball coaches from around the country to discuss what it takes to win a state championship in baseball.  Between these coaches, they have won over 3,300 games and over 20 state championships in high school. baseball.It starts with culture and having athletes.  Pitching, defense and timely hitting.  Trust in your players and focusing on developing a strong bond with your players are critical.  This is why they are ultra successful.<ul><li>Todd Fitz-Ferald: Stoneman Douglas HS (FL)</li><li>Butch Chaffin: Cookeville HS (TN)</li><li>John Lowery: Jefferson HS (WV)</li><li>Tom Held: Defiance HS (OH)</li><li>Chris Kaczmar: Walsh Jesuit HS (OH)</li></ul> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1542601/support">Support the show</a><ul> <li> Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast<a href='https://www.athlete1.net'> </a> </li> <li> Website - <a href='https://www.athlete1.net'>https://www.athlete1.net</a> </li> <li> Sponsor: The Netting Professionals</li> <li><a href='https://www.nettingpros.com'>https://www.nettingpros.com</a></li> </ul>

Send us a text Episode 71 Why do some teams always produce successful teams? I sat down with 5 great high school baseball coaches from around the country to discuss what it takes to win a state championship in baseball. Between these coaches, they have won over 3,300 games and over 20 state championships in high school. baseball. It starts with culture and having athletes. Pitching, defense and timely hitting. Trust in your players and focusing on developing a strong bond with your players are critical. This is why they are ultra successful.Todd Fitz-Ferald: Stoneman Douglas HS (FL)Butch Chaffin: Cookeville HS (TN)John Lowery: Jefferson HS (WV)Tom Held: Defiance HS (OH)Chris Kaczmar: Walsh Jesuit HS (OH) Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1542601/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a>Episode 71 Why do some teams always produce successful teams?&nbsp; I sat down with 5 great high school baseball coaches from around the country to discuss what it takes to win a state championship in baseball.&nbsp; Between these coaches, they have won over 3,300 games and over 20 state championships in high school. baseball.It starts with culture and having athletes.&nbsp; Pitching, defense and timely hitting.&nbsp; Trust in your players and focusing on developing a strong bond with your players are critical.&nbsp; This is why they are ultra successful.<ul><li>Todd Fitz-Ferald: Stoneman Douglas HS (FL)</li><li>Butch Chaffin: Cookeville HS (TN)</li><li>John Lowery: Jefferson HS (WV)</li><li>Tom Held: Defiance HS (OH)</li><li>Chris Kaczmar: Walsh Jesuit HS (OH)</li></ul> <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1542601/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a><ul> <li> Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast<a href="https://www.athlete1.net" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a> </li> <li> Website - <a href="https://www.athlete1.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.athlete1.net</a> </li> <li> Sponsor: The Netting Professionals</li> <li><a href="https://www.nettingpros.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nettingpros.com</a></li> </ul>

What It Takes To Win A State Championship In Baseball

Baseball Coaches UnpluggedWhere Real Coaches Talk Real BaseballIf you’re tired of cookie-cutter advice and surface-level coaching tips, Baseball Coaches Unplugged is your new dugout. Hosted by 27-year coaching veteran Ken Carpenter, this podcast delivers raw, practical, and proven insights for coaches, players, and parents who want to build winning programs—and winning mindsets.🎯 Problems This Podcast Solves:<ul><li>“Why do some teams win consistently while others fall short?” → Learn the accountability systems, culture-building strategies, and practice plans championship coaches actually use.</li><li>“How do I help my kid stand out to college recruiters?” → Hear directly from college coaches about what they look for—and what they ignore.</li><li>“How do I lead a team when today’s players think differently?” → Discover modern leadership tactics, communication strategies, and mindset shifts that work with Gen Z athletes.</li><li>“What drills actually translate to game-day performance?” → Get game-tested drills and training methods from coaches who’ve won state titles and developed college-level talent.</li><li>“How do I build a program that lasts?” → From culture to consistency, learn what separates flash-in-the-pan teams from perennial contenders.</li></ul>🔥 What You’ll Hear:<ul><li>Behind-the-scenes stories from elite coaches across the country</li><li>Weekly episodes packed with recruiting insight, leadership lessons, and practice hacks</li><li>Interviews with coaches who’ve built powerhouse programs from scratch</li><li>Honest talk about burnout, politics, and the realities of coaching today</li><li>Strategies for parents to support their athlete’s journey without overstepping</li></ul>Whether you coach youth, travel, high school, or college ball—or you're a parent or player trying to navigate the grind—Baseball Coaches Unplugged is your playbook for resilience, preparation, and mastery1.Want help crafting episode titles that punch through the noise or optimizing your show for YouTube and social media? I’ve got some killer strategies ready.Baseball Coaches Unplugged — practical baseball coaching advice for youth, travel, and high school baseball. Host Ken Carpenter (27+ years coaching) delivers proven baseball tips, practice plans, leadership lessons, and culture-building strategies coaches and parents can use today. New episodes weekly: drills, recruiting insight, and interviews with the best coaches from across the country. &nbsp;

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Baseball Coaches Unplugged Where Real Coaches Talk Real Baseball If you’re tired of cookie-cutter advice and surface-level coaching tips, Baseball Coaches Unplugged is your new dugout. Hosted by 27-year coaching veteran Ken Carpenter, this podcast delivers raw, practical, and proven insights for coaches, players, and parents who want to build winning programs—and winning mindsets. 🎯 Problems This Podcast Solves:“Why do some teams win consistently while others fall short?” → Learn the accountability systems, culture-building strategies, and practice plans championship coaches actually use.“How do I help my kid stand out to college recruiters?” → Hear directly from college coaches about what they look for—and what they ignore.“How do I lead a team when today’s players think differently?” → Discover modern leadership tactics, communication strategies, and mindset shifts that work with Gen Z athletes.“What drills actually translate to game-day performance?” → Get game-tested drills and training methods from coaches who’ve won state titles and developed college-level talent.“How do I build a program that lasts?” → From culture to consistency, learn what separates flash-in-the-pan teams from perennial contenders.🔥 What You’ll Hear:Behind-the-scenes stories from elite coaches across the countryWeekly episodes packed with recruiting insight, leadership lessons, and practice hacksInterviews with coaches who’ve built powerhouse programs from scratchHonest talk about burnout, politics, and the realities of coaching todayStrategies for parents to support their athlete’s journey without oversteppingWhether you coach youth, travel, high school, or college ball—or you're a parent or player trying to navigate the grind—Baseball Coaches Unplugged is your playbook for resilience, preparation, and mastery1. Want help crafting episode titles that punch through the noise or optimizing your show for YouTube and social media? I’ve got some killer strategies ready. Baseball Coaches Unplugged — practical baseball coaching advice for youth, travel, and high school baseball. Host Ken Carpenter (27+ years coaching) delivers proven baseball tips, practice plans, leadership lessons, and culture-building strategies coaches and parents can use today. New episodes weekly: drills, recruiting insight, and interviews with the best coaches from across the country.  

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