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We want to discuss with Coach McGee some of the players that could make an impact on their respective schools and those who take the next step into that elite status as high school players. The southwest is going to be loaded again and the COC will be wide open as we see who will take hold of the southwest in the MSHSAA large school classifications. East and West, who will take charge and emerge as a contender for the state Final Four.

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On this episode of The Hitting Zone, Mitch Thomas is joined by Brian French to ask the question every baseball player and coach should be thinking about — “What the Fluff?!?”

Baseball today is full of “sexy stats” and highlight-reel numbers — but what’s real, and what’s just noise? Mitch and Brian cut through the flash to find the substance:

⚾ Where are the failures in the game of failure?
⚾ What truly drives development and performance?
⚾ How do players get better when the focus shifts from hype to hard work?

It’s an honest, no-nonsense look at the state of the game — and a reminder that failure, reflection, and growth are what baseball has always been about.

📲 Follow Mitch Thomas:
Instagram: @_mtsperformance
Twitter/X: @TheHittingZoneSTL


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On this episode of Keep Klimbing with Brett Graves, Brett sits down with Cody Fick, Director of Pitching at Premier Pitching Performance, to talk about one of the most important times of the year — the early offseason. They break down how to approach the first stages of throwing after a long season, including:

• The importance of deloading the arm and recovery strategy
• Knowing when and how to ramp back up
• How Premier’s Tracker App helps athletes and coaches monitor progress and performance
• Understanding intensity levels and expected workload
• Why communication and patience matter most during the early offseason

Whether you’re a pitcher, coach, or parent, this episode dives deep into the process of preparing for success before the new season even starts.

📲 Connect with Cody & Premier Pitching
Cody Fick → IG: @cfick25
Premier Pitching → IG: @premierpitching

📲 Connect with Brett Graves
Brett Graves → IG: @brettgraves5

⚾ Stay locked in with Youth Baseball Midwest—your hub for full-spectrum youth baseball insight in the Midwest. Subscribe and hit that dinger (🔔) to never miss a game-state insight.

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In this episode of Baseball Moms, Jenny Mayberry opens up about something every baseball parent faces — the balance between what we expect as parents and what our athletes expect of themselves. ⚾️

Jenny shares her thoughts on how to navigate those emotional crossroads — especially when a player decides not to move forward with baseball. It's real, honest, and a conversation every sports parent can relate to.

💬 Join the conversation and hear what’s on Mayberry’s mind!

🔗 Connect with Host Jenny Mayberry:
Facebook: @jennifer.mayberry.50
Instagram: @jat49erfan

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YouTube: Youth Baseball MidwestInstagram: @youthbaseballmidwest
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In this episode of Baseball 101, host Darin Cissell sits down with the Head Coach of Nixa High School Baseball to talk about his journey from serving as an assistant coach at Drury University to leading one of Missouri’s most competitive high school baseball programs.

Drawing on his college experience, Coach shares how he’s built a system at Nixa that’s rooted in preparation, player development, and program-wide culture.

You’ll hear:
⚾ How coaching at Drury University shaped his approach to leadership and communication
🎯 How recruiting principles influence how he develops and evaluates players at the high school level
🏆 What it takes to create a consistent, high-performing culture
💬 Reflections on the transition from the college game to running a high school program

It’s a conversation about growth, experience, and the lessons learned along the way from both sides of the game.

📲 Stay connected with Darin Cissell:
Instagram: @drcissell
X: @dcissell

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👉 Follow Nixa Baseball:
Instagram: @nixa_bsbl
X: @nixabaseball

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Chris Copeland, the Director of Kirkwood Legion Baseball Post 156, joins Baseball Talk to discuss how the landscape is changing within American Legion Baseball programs. Not only focused on building successful athletes but also on developing community-minded people, Chris brings a unique perspective on leadership and growth within Missouri Legion Baseball.

As the Chairman of District 10, Chris works with zone commissioners to continue the growth of American Legion Baseball across the state. We’re excited to have him on the show as we look into the Kirkwood Post 156 program and the opportunities emerging in District 10, as several programs begin to make a comeback across the Metro St. Louis Area.

📅 Mark Your Calendars — Prime Sports Midwest Demo Day!
🗓 Saturday, November 15th | Starts at 9AM
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🎯 Demo the latest bats, test new gear, win prizes, and register your team for a chance to win custom jerseys!

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We are going to take a look at five conferences that primarily consist of Class 4 schools throughout the central and north-central parts of Missouri. From recent state championships to programs that have developed a legacy, Central Missouri has played a pivotal role in the development of many high school athletes.

Many of these athletes are multi-sport competitors who represent their schools year-round. The Tri-County Conference has produced two state championship teams since 2020, and numerous district champions have come from these Class 4 power conferences — including the 2025 Chillicothe Hornets out of the Midland Empire Conference, who took home this year’s Class 4 title.

Joining the conversation is Brian Ash, Head Coach at Southern Boone High School, one of Missouri’s most successful programs in recent years.


🔗 Follow Southern Boone Baseball:
X: @SouthernBooneB


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Join us for a full day of demos, giveaways, and gear testing!
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Mitch Thomas is joined by Brett Graves, former MLB pitcher and host of Keep Klimbing, for a deep dive into one of the most important connections in baseball — the pitcher and catcher relationship.

Together, they talk about how that bond is built, tested, and refined through every level of the game:

⚾ How to establish trust between pitcher and catcher
⚾ The role of communication, emotion, and mindset in performance
⚾ How the relationship can make — or break — success on the field
⚾ What leadership and accountability look like inside the battery

It’s an honest and insightful conversation about chemistry, composure, and connection from two guys who live it every day.

📲 Follow Mitch Thomas:
Instagram: @_mtsperformance
Twitter/X: @TheHittingZoneSTL

📲 Follow Brett Graves:
Instagram: @brettgraves5
Twitter/X: @BGraves05

Keep Klimbing Podcast: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS5_L-l0jhPdCFzPpYb2JVq3uacKeWzUg

📲 Learn More About Premier Pitching & Performance (P3):
Website: premierpitching.com
Instagram: @premierpitching
Twitter/X: @premierpitching


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• On this episode of Keep Klimbing with Brett Graves, Brett welcomes Nolan Rappe, Physical Therapist and Performance Coordinator at HQ with Premier Pitching Performance, for a deep dive into Defining the Performance Equation.

Nolan shares how Premier approaches development by blending physical care with data-driven analysis — helping players not only perform better but also stay healthier over the long haul. Together they break down:

• The importance of caring for your body to minimize injury and maximize performance
• How Premier’s staff evaluates a player through their fundamental performance equation
• Why data + individualized training equals sustainable player development

💡 For more on this topic, check out:
From Data to Development: The Science Behind Premier Pitching and Performance
Minimize Injury, Maximize Performance: Athlete Stimulus Management in Baseball

📲 Connect with Nolan & Premier Pitching
Nolan Rappe → IG: @nolan.rappe
Premier Pitching → IG: @premierpitching

📲 Connect with Brett Graves
Brett Graves → IG: @brettgraves5
X → @BGrave05



⚾ Stay locked in with Youth Baseball Midwest—your hub for full-spectrum youth baseball insight in the Midwest. Subscribe and hit that dinger (🔔) to never miss a game-state insight.

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The Coach’s Seat: Culture, Legacy & Fatherhood In this episode of Baseball 101, Darin Cissell sits down with Coach Justin Towe, former Head Coach of Rock Bridge High School, to unpack how he transformed the program’s culture—and how his role continues even after retirement. Together, they explore:

• How Coach Towe shifted Rock Bridge’s mindset and standards during his tenure
• What supporting the team looks like now that he’s retired
• Navigating the challenge of being a father to a son who still plays—how roles change and the fine line between parent and coach

This conversation digs deep into legacy, relationships, and what it really means to lead beyond the dugout.

👉 Rock Bridge Baseball Socials:

• Instagram: @rockbridgebruinsbaseball
• Instagram (Athletics): @rbhsbruinbear
• X: @RBbruinbaseball
• X: @rbhsbruinbear

📲 Stay connected with Darin Cissell:

• Instagram: @drcissell
• X: @dcissell

⚾ Sponsored by Buntmaster

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• X: @buntmasters

⚾ Stay locked in with Youth Baseball Midwest—your hub for full-spectrum youth baseball insight in the Midwest. Subscribe and hit that dinger (🔔) to never miss a game-state insight.

🌐 More YBM:
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YouTube: Youth Baseball MidwestInstagram: @youthbaseballmidwest
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X: @YBM_cast
Facebook: Youth Baseball Midwest


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🎥 Production Partner:Red Earth Productions: redearthprod.com