The same fall ball questions come around each year and we are going to discuss this topic for as long as there is youth baseball. Every year kids around the country begin to play baseball in Coach pitch, tee ball, or machine pitch leagues. So, what are the steps we need to take for our children in baseball? I think we need to ask why we are playing fall ball and determine what is good for the athlete and why the athlete is playing and what purpose does it serve. This question will always be relevant as kids continue to play baseball and other sports in the fall, soccer, football, golf, volleyball, and any other sport played in the fall. Keeping things in perspective and making decisions in the way is always a good rule of thumb. Let’s keep the fun in sports at the youth level.

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On this episode of Baseball 101 with Darin Cissell, we’re joined by Nick Beckmann, Head Coach at Francis Howell Central.

They dive into the importance of shaping a program’s culture — how it defines team success, influences player development, and builds lasting impact both on and off the field.

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Webster Groves Head Coach and Senior Director at RBC, Dave Wiggins, joins the program to discuss a topic we both engaged on social media a short time ago. The post read "nobody cares how hard you throw ball four!" Is this true? I have said for some time that we should not make blanket statements that are subject to more thorough conversation. So Coach Wiggins and I decided that we would talk about this statement and have a conversation that will look at all the aspects of pitching and where velocity fits into the overall picture of pitching development from the elementary school ages through to the high school age. Too many times young athletes are putting themselves in negative situations because of statements like this and we have to do a better job of having conversations that allow us to bring these athletes along as their physical growth will allow.

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Today we are going to take a look at some new head coaches in the state of Missouri taking over programs at the high school level. Not to mention moving on into the college ranks for one former Falcon head coach. Taking on the head coaching position at any level is always a commitment, being prepared to develop young athletes not only on the field but off the field as well.

We have Dave Wiggins joining us on Baseball Talk today as he has been in these shoes as the head coach at Webster Groves High School and will shed some light on what these new coaches will be facing in their positions.

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On this episode of The Hitting Zone, Mitch Thomas sits down with Andrew Keck, founder of AK12 Sports Group, for a compelling breakdown of two major conversation lines in the game today:

Heat on St. Louis Cardinals Management — the drama, the scrutiny, and what’s next for the organization.

The Role of Data & Analytics in Baseball — from how it’s shaping on-field performance to transforming coaching strategy.Andrew brings a unique perspective grounded in elite player development, and Mitch leans into how baseball’s future is being built at the intersection of tradition and technology.

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We want to walk through the players who were drafted in the 2025 MLB Draft from the state of Missouri. We want to take a look at who we may see in the Show! And the chances they have to succeed at the next level. We will walk through the high school and college players drafted into the highest level of baseball and maybe we will see the next superstar from the state of Missouri at a big-league park near you!

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On this episode of The Hitting Zone, Mitch Thomas is joined by Josh Cathcart, founder of Hitting Done Right, a premier hitting development platform dedicated to helping players cut through the noise of social media and actually make progress at the plate. Josh and Mitch talk about how today’s players, coaches, and parents can identify real value in online instruction, where hitting development is headed, and how social media can be used as a tool for growth instead of a distraction.

🔥 A must-watch conversation for anyone serious about player development and hitting success. 

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Big news in the world of baseball development! In this episode of Keep Klimbing, Brett Graves announces an exciting new partnership between Premier Pitching Performance and Scout Connect, founded by Diego Solares — all centered around Premier’s brand-new Boost App.

What is the Boost App?
Boost is a powerful new web app designed to provide a wide variety of solutions for baseball players:
⚾ View your data from trainings and assessments
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Brett dives into what this means for player development, recruiting, and how it fits into the mission of Keep Klimbing — helping athletes reach their highest potential.

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We’re diving into one of the biggest events on the summer baseball calendar — the American Legion Mid-South Regional Championships, hosted at Ronsick Field in Washington, Missouri!

🎙️ Kent Getsee joins Mitch Thomas to talk all things Missouri American Legion Baseball — including a look back at the 2025 season, major growth across the state, and how Zone 3 has emerged as one of the most competitive in the region.

We also spotlight what it takes to bring this event to life — from coordinating 8 elite teams from 7 states to managing the behind-the-scenes logistics that make championship baseball happen. Shoutout to Trent Hendrickson and Joe Buehler for leading the charge in hosting this top-tier tournament.

🏆 Meet the 2025 Mid-South Regional Teams:

Missouri State Champion – Moberly Sixers

Tennessee – Columbia 19ers

Mississippi – Pontotoc Red Sox Post 16

Louisiana – Bossier Phillies Post 202

Arkansas – Mountain Home Lockeroom

Oklahoma – Ada Braves Post 72

Kansas – Pittsburgh Patriots Post 64

Host Team – Washington Post 218 (MO)

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On this episode of Baseball Talk, we welcome back Kevin Moulder, Director of Scouting at Prep Baseball Missouri, to dive into two of the hottest topics in the summer baseball circuit:

⚾ American Legion Mid-South Regional
Today on Keep Klimbing, Brett Graves talks through the importance of closing out your summer baseball cycle the right way — physically, mentally, and developmentally.
Whether you played in the PCDL, logged innings in a summer league, or traveled on the showcase circuit, how you finish matters. Brett shares insight into:

⚾ Evaluating your summer performance
🧠 Resetting mentally before fall ball or school
📊 Planning recovery & transition training
🔥 How to carry momentum into the off-season

It’s not just about how you start — it’s about how you finish. Stay sharp, stay focused, and keep klimbling.

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