<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1542601/open_sms">Send us a text</a>As an undersized high school baseball player who didn't pitch, Jeff Letourneau joined the U.S. Army and two years later decides to try-out for division 1 powerhouse Florida State University.   After a bullpen session and hitting 90mph on the radar gun his dream of pitching at the professional level takes off.  Jeff shares his unlikely rollercoaster path to playing professional baseball.  <ul><li>You can't be afraid to dream. </li><li>From the Army to try-out with Florida State</li><li>Going from D1 - JUCO - D2 All-American</li><li>What it took to sign a professional contract</li><li>Pitching against World Series champions New York Yankees</li></ul>Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @Athlete1Podcast<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 As an undersized high school baseball player who didn't pitch, Jeff Letourneau joined the U.S. Army and two years later decides to try-out for division 1 powerhouse Florida State University. After a bullpen session and hitting 90mph on the radar gun his dream of pitching at the professional level takes off. Jeff shares his unlikely rollercoaster path to playing professional baseball. You can't be afraid to dream. From the Army to try-out with Florida StateGoing from D1 - JUCO - D2 All-AmericanWhat it took to sign a professional contractPitching against World Series champions New York YankeesDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @Athlete1Podcast 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>As an undersized high school baseball player who didn't pitch, Jeff Letourneau joined the U.S. Army and two years later decides to try-out for division 1 powerhouse Florida State University. &nbsp; After a bullpen session and hitting 90mph on the radar gun his dream of pitching at the professional level takes off.&nbsp; Jeff shares his unlikely rollercoaster path to playing professional baseball. &nbsp;<ul><li>You can't be afraid to dream.&nbsp;</li><li>From the Army to try-out with Florida State</li><li>Going from D1 - JUCO - D2 All-American</li><li>What it took to sign a professional contract</li><li>Pitching against World Series champions New York Yankees</li></ul>Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @Athlete1Podcast<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>

Why Not Me - Knuckleballers Path To Pro Ball - Jeff Letourneau

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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