This week we’re joined by Gary Thrapp, founder of Beyond The Baseline and author of The Wild World of Youth Sports. Gary pulls back the curtain on the current state of youth sports — the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable truths we don’t talk...

This week we welcome Chuck Wolf, founder of Saving The Athletic Elbow and Human Motion Associates — one of the leading voices in movement science, injury prevention, and athletic performance. Chuck breaks down how proper movement patterns, smar...

Today on the Clearing The Bases Podcast, we’re joined by one of the most influential voices in youth baseball and coach development—Andrew Bartman of USA Baseball and the electrifying Savannah Bananas!Coach Bartman shares powerful insigh...

We’re excited to welcome Andy High of Coastal Athletics and author of Baseball Lessons for Life. Coach High shares his powerful perspective on developing athletes through both character and competition. From life lessons learned on the fie...

Today we’re joined by Zach Lutz — former New York Met and Current Baseball Instructor and Director of Player Development at All-Star Sports Academy. Zach’s journey from small-town standout to the Major Leagues is packed with lessons, resilience...

This week we’re joined by Mike Landis, Chief Strategy Officer of the 6 Tool App, to talk about how technology, data, and a modern approach to player development are transforming the way athletes train. Mike shares the story behind the 6 Tool Ap...

We’re joined by Joe Capobianco, Head Baseball Coach at Penn Hills High School, to talk about building a program centered on hard work, accountability, and player development. Coach Capobianco shares his approach to leading young athletes, creat...

We’re joined by Parker Lynn, Assistant Baseball Coach at Saint Vincent College, to talk about developing players who succeed both on and off the field.Coach Lynn shares his perspective on building relationships with players, teaching th...

This week, I’m honored to welcome Coach Keith Madison — former University of Kentucky Head Baseball Coach, ABCA Hall of Famer, ABCA Lefty Gomez Award winner and author of Coaching With Purpose.Coach Madison led the Wildcats for ...

The Clearing The Bases Podcast is back with an incredible conversation with Ron "Boo Boo" Schaeffer, Assistant Baseball Coach at Alvernia University!Coach Schaeffer dives deep into his journey in baseball, sharing insights on player deve...

This week we’re honored to welcome legendary coach Joe Barth — “The Hit Doctor” of The Hit Doctor USA. Coach Barth’s impact on the game is immeasurable. With decades of experience and a reputation as one of the most respected hitting instructor...

We’re joined by Shawn Chuipek, founder of Muscle Baseball and coach at Notre Dame College Prep, to talk about developing complete players and leaders on and off the field. Shawn dives into his approach to player development, building a winning ...

This week we sit down with Matt Cole of Bethlehem Little League and the Youth Baseball Coaching Support, Drills & Philosophy Facebook Group. Matt shares how community-driven baseball programs can shape young athletes — not only by teaching ...

We’re joined by Tracy Tanguay — better known as The Mobility Chick — to talk about how athletes can move better, recover faster, and prevent injuries through proper mobility work. Tracy shares practical tips, common mistakes she sees in trainin...

This week, we sit down with Coach Sal Sepulveda of Hiawatha Park Youth Baseball to discuss what it takes to build a strong community-driven program.Coach Sal shares powerful insight into coaching the next generation, creating a positive ...

We’re joined by Victor Burgos, former New York Mets Hitting Coach, to talk hitting, player development, and the mindset it takes to grow at the highest levels of the game. From the cage to the clubhouse, Victor shares incredible insight into wh...

We’re joined by Ryan Strickland, Head Baseball Coach at Colquitt County High School — a program built on discipline, development, and doing things the right way. Coach Strickland dives into building a culture that lasts, teaching mental toughne...

We sat down with Chance Beck, Head Baseball Coach at White House Heritage High School, for an honest and insightful conversation about coaching, culture, and the impact of doing things the right way.Coach Beck brings passion, purpose, an...

We’re joined by CJ Beatty – the one and only Baseball Motivator – for an unforgettable episode packed with energy, wisdom, and Motivational Nuggets. CJ brings the heat with insights on: Mindset for success, Turning adversity into opportunity, C...

We’re joined by Michael Huber, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, to dive into the mental side of the game that often goes overlooked—but never underappreciated.In this powerful conversation, Michael breaks down: How mindset i...

In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Wilson, founder of KW Baseball, trusted hitting coach, author, and speaker. Known for his “Good At-Bats” approach, Kevin has helped shape the careers of hitters at every level—from youth players to MLB sta...

In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Tom Marker, Olentangy Orange’s Head Baseball Coach to dig into building a winning culture in high school sports. Coach Marker credits clear expectations and intentional planning for turning Olenta...

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Sharf, Recruiting Director at Rockland Peak Performance (RPP), one of the top player development facilities in the country. Sam shares incredible insight into the ever-changing world of college baseball rec...

This week on the show, we sit down with Steve Nikorak, former professional ballplayer and one of the driving forces behind Dominate The Diamond — one of the most trusted names in coaching education and player development. Steve shares his journ...

We’re joined by Zach Casto, Baseball Coach at Sissonville High School, author and a contributor with USA Baseball, for an in-depth conversation you won’t want to miss. Zach shares his passion for player development, coaching education, and buil...