<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1542601/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Chris Jones grew up in a small town of Moundsville, West Virginia.  It runs along the Ohio River.  The Ohio Valley is a hotbed for producing professional athletes.   At John Marshall High School, Chris was one of the top pitchers in the area.  Then Ohio State baseball assistant, Joe Carbone stopped by to see him pitch 3 innings before heading to see his intended recruiting target. When Coach Carbone returned to campus, he let Head Coach Dick Finn know he found his pitcher.  It wasn't the lefty who he was sent to scout.  It was Chris Jones!  A scholarship was offered and a few years later Chris was drafted in the 4th round by the Toronto Blue Jays.  You never know who's watching you play for the first time.  <ul><li>171 Strikeouts in one season</li><li>Going from a thrower to a pitcher at The Ohio State University</li><li>Being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays</li><li>The long road of professional baseball and some great stories</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 Chris Jones grew up in a small town of Moundsville, West Virginia. It runs along the Ohio River. The Ohio Valley is a hotbed for producing professional athletes. At John Marshall High School, Chris was one of the top pitchers in the area. Then Ohio State baseball assistant, Joe Carbone stopped by to see him pitch 3 innings before heading to see his intended recruiting target. When Coach Carbone returned to campus, he let Head Coach Dick Finn know he found his pitcher. It wasn't the lefty who he was sent to scout. It was Chris Jones! A scholarship was offered and a few years later Chris was drafted in the 4th round by the Toronto Blue Jays. You never know who's watching you play for the first time. 171 Strikeouts in one seasonGoing from a thrower to a pitcher at The Ohio State UniversityBeing drafted by the Toronto Blue JaysThe long road of professional baseball and some great storiesSupport 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>Chris Jones grew up in a small town of Moundsville, West Virginia.&nbsp; It runs along the Ohio River.&nbsp; The Ohio Valley is a hotbed for producing professional athletes. &nbsp; At John Marshall High School, Chris was one of the top pitchers in the area.&nbsp; Then Ohio State baseball assistant, Joe Carbone stopped by to see him pitch 3 innings before heading to see his intended recruiting target. When Coach Carbone returned to campus, he let Head Coach Dick Finn know he found his pitcher.&nbsp; It wasn't the lefty who he was sent to scout.&nbsp; It was Chris Jones!&nbsp; A scholarship was offered and a few years later Chris was drafted in the 4th round by the Toronto Blue Jays.&nbsp; You never know who's watching you play for the first time. &nbsp;<ul><li>171 Strikeouts in one season</li><li>Going from a thrower to a pitcher at The Ohio State University</li><li>Being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays</li><li>The long road of professional baseball and some great stories</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>

You Never Know Who's Watching You Play - Chris Jones

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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