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Patrick Jones Baseball

I’m Patrick Jones, a former hitting coach in the Orioles organization — now I help high school baseball players get recruited to play college baseball.On this show, I break down how the recruiting process really works. Each week, I interview college coaches, pro players, and insiders to help players and parents understand what it takes to get seen, get evaluated, and get offers. We cover everything from navigating the transfer portal and building exposure, to standing out at camps, managing

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44:20

Helping Pitchers With The Mental Game | Aaron Hilt

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2023/06/05

Aaron just completed his second season at Eastern Michigan University, where his pitchers broke the single-season strikeout record for the second straight season. In this episode, Aaron breaks down his philosophy on pitching development, the mental game, analytics, and what he's learned over his coaching career.Timestamps [4:10] Transition from Division 2 to Division 1 (from a coaching standpoint)[8:45] Changes after fixing a pitcher’s issues[10:18] Red and Yellow Flags[12:15] Recruiting and

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50:41

ESPN Analyst & Former College Softball All American |...

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2023/05/29

This week I sat down with current ESPN Softball Analyst and former All-American @ Texas A&M, Tori Vidales. Tori is currently a professional softball player for Athletes Unlimited. In this episode, she talks about her background as a player, adjusting as an analyst, and what she wants to improve upon this upcoming season with Athletes Unlimited.Timestamps for Tori Vidales[2:35] Highschool Journey[7:30] Hitting off of a Tee[8:44] Routine before playing the game[13:35] Post Softball life[13:20]

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45:55

How To Develop Bat Speed & Increase Exit Velocity |...

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2023/05/22

Bat Speed. You want more of it but don't know how to get it. Do you swing weighted bats? Lift heavier weights? What should you do in the weight room? This week, we welcome Bill Miller to the podcast. Bill specializes in working with rotational athletes. In this episode, he talks about the ways he has been able to help hitters develop more bat speed and increase their exit velocity at the plate.Timestamps for Bill Miller[3:33] Helping Athletes Build Rotational Power and Strength[5:33] Bat Speed[8:20]

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49:31

Developing elite movement patterns with baseball &...

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2023/05/15

Dr. Ismael Gallo, a physical therapist who was once a professional baseball player, appears in today's episode. As a current physical therapist and a former baseball player, he can mix movement and on-field baseball and comprehend abilities and skill growth. He also created a movement system that enables players to execute more effectively from a young age through high school, junior high, college, and professional baseball. This is Dr. Gallo's second time on the podcast. His first episode was #268

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20:32

7 ways to help players with the Mental Game

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2023/05/08

This week we're focusing on the mental side of the game. This is what I've seen separate players over the years. Of course, you have to have the physical skills, but you'd be surprised at how many players have better physical skills but can never seem to put it all together. The reason? The mental game. In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 ways to help players with the mental side of the game.Timestamps [0:44] A Player’s Version of Success[3:40] Plan for Failure[7:23] The Process Checklist[9:19] Be

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1:33:00

Coaching players in the private sector | John...

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2023/05/01

This week we're talking to two great coaches in the private sector. John Sangillo @AcesSangillo and Matt Pilewski @kingfish626. John is a hitting coach In New Jersey who works with 100s of hitters. He has traveled all over the country doing private clinics. John constantly learns about hitting and discusses how he works with hitters. Matt Pilewski owns PVS Baseball, a baseball facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Matt talks about how he started coaching and what working with pitchers at his

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42:13

Erik Shoenrock | How JUCO Baseball works, scholarship...

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2023/04/24

Junior College Baseball. That's the theme of this week's episode. Our guest is Erik Shoenrock, head baseball coach at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Erik played collegiately at the University of Memphis and was drafted by the San Diego Padres. In this episode, we cover everything about junior college baseball. How the scholarship process work, roster sizes, tuition, recruiting, development, NCAA rules, and everything else you can think of.Timestamps [6:10] Recruitment after junior college

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50:27

How to develop the modern day pitcher | Tyler Zombro

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2023/04/17

Tyler Zombro is a professional pitcher who spent several years in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. In 2019 he was named minor league reliever of the year. Even though he is a professional pitcher, Tyler is also a full-time employee of Tread Athletics. A company that trains pitchers remotely. In this episode, we talk about Tyler's personal development and what he's seen work in developing pitchers and what hasn't. If you love pitching, you will love this episode.Timestamps for Tyler Zombro[7:15] The

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1:23:56

How to beat the Yips forever | Jason Kuhn

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2023/04/10

In today's episode, we're talking about the 'thing' that has ended careers. The word that nobody wants to say out loud in a clubhouse. We're talking about beating the yips. Today's guest is Jason Kuhn, a former college pitcher whose career ended when he got the Yips. Devasted, he wanted to prove to himself that he was mentally tough. So he decided to become a Navy Seal. After he served, he came back to the United States and started working with pitchers who were dealing with the same issue that

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47:15

Behind the Travel Softball Scene | Mike Zimmer

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2023/04/03

Travel Softball can feel like a maze to families. Which tournaments should you attend? What team should you play on? When should you start playing travel softball? This week I sit down with Texas Glory assistant coach Mike Zimmer. Mike has coached travel softball for several years and has a daughter going through the recruiting process. Mike also runs the biggest softball Facebook page. If you are affiliated with travel softball, you will love this episode.Timestamps for Mike Zimmer[3:35] Saving

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52:32

The Pioneer of Pitching Development | Tom House

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2023/03/27

Patrick Jones @pjonesbaseball is joined by Tom House @tomhouse this week. Tom House doesn't need much of an introduction. He has been involved with baseball for over 40 years. After his MLB pitcher career ended, he decided to take up coaching and became an MLB pitching coach. He had such a big impact that Nolan Ryan mentioned him in his hall of fame speech as someone who made a massive impact on his career. After coaching at the MLB level, Tom decided he could impact more players working in the

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48:06

Hitting Development @ Virginia Tech University | Kurt...

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2023/03/20

Patrick Jones @pjonesbaseball is joined by Kurt Elbin @elbin_kurt this week. Kurt is the recruiting coordinator and associate head coach at Virginia Tech University. He has coached at division 3 and division 2 levels of college baseball. Prior to Virginia Tech, he was at Virginia Commonwealth University, coaching under Shawn Stiffler who was recently on the podcast. In this episode Kurt opens up about his philosophy on developing hitters in his program, how he's evolved over time, recruiting, and

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50:48

The Science of Hitting, Bat Fitting, and Force Plates...

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2023/03/13

Chad Miller is the Co-Founder of the Louisville Slugger Science Hitting Center. Chad works with players at every level of the game and is a consultant to several MLB organizations. He is on the cutting edge of technology in hitting, and In this episode, we talk about some of the things that Chad walks us through in his evaluation process. We get into bat fitting, force plates, technology, and his vision for the future of hitting development.Timestamps[2:37] Common Hitting Traits that Need

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44:46

Lessons learned from being a head coach | Shawn Stiffler

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2023/03/06

This week we welcome the head baseball coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Shawn Stiffler. This season, 2023, is Shawn's first year as the head coach at Notre Dame. Previously he was the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this episode, we talk about all good head coaches' traits, how to run an organized practice, and how Shawn has changed over his coaching career.[2:28] The Most Important Quality of a Head Coach[4:38] Communication Skills[8:17] Structuring Baseball

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The Mental Game | Andy Mckay

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2023/02/27

This week we welcome one of the best coaches I have heard speak on the mental side of the game, Andy Mckay. Andy is currently the Assistant GM for the Seattle Mariners. In this episode, we talk about goal setting, preparing for failure, and why as a coach, you should be coaching a player's response and not their result.Time Stamps[6:04] The Importance of Long-Term and Short-Term Goals for Players[11:41] Key Focus Areas forMental development[19:04] Helping players Prepare for Failure[26:07] Coaching

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50:19

How to develop a high school pitcher | Jason Mills

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2023/02/20

On this week's episode, we welcome Jason Mills. Jason is the head coach for DH Conley High School, pitching coach for the Canes 17u National, scout for the New York Mets, President of the North Carolina baseball coaches association, and a high school chemistry teacher. This episode discusses developing high school pitchers in a team setting. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with someone you think would like to listen.Timestamps[2:18] Weekly Activities to Reach Your Potential: A Guide for

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40:02

How to build a successful program W/ Patrick Murphy

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2023/02/13

In today’s episode, my guest is Patrick Murphy, Head Softball Coach at The University of Alabama.His staff has been named NFCA south regional staff of the year 11x, including national staff of the year in 2012, he’s in the Alabama sports hall of fame, and in 2012 the Alabama Crimson Tide won the National Championship. More importantly, Coach Murphy is a good person who cares about his players. I visited him this past fall at the University of Alabama and was blown away by how well his program is

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44:38

Junior College Baseball W/Jon Watson

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2023/02/05

On today's episode, my guest is Jon Watson, and we dive into the world of Junior College baseball. Jon is currently the head coach at Chandler Gilbert Community College in Arizona. He has a wealth of experience as an assistant coach at the JUCO level and now as a head coach. We talk about who JUCO baseball is for and why you should consider it if you're a high school baseball player.Timestamps[5:37] Time management strategies for game days [9:01] JUCO recruitment[19:44] Undiscovered talent in

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49:47

Aaron Longenecker: Secret Service Agent Becomes D1...

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2023/01/30

On today's episode, my guest is Aaron Longenecker. Aaron is currently the hitting coach for the Souther Mississippi softball team. Aaron spent 20 years as a United States secret service agent before becoming a softball coach. In this episode, Aaron explains his process in developing hitters at Southern Miss, how he uses Twitter as a recruiting tool, and how his previous career in the secret service helps him today as a coach. Timestamps[3:57] Transition from US Secret Service Agent to Hitting

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53:48

Chase Gerbrick: Life as a D1 College Baseball Player

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2023/01/22

On today's episode, my guest is Chase Gerbrick. Chase is a freshman at Lipscomb. He talks about what his first fall ball was like. He also talked about his life as a college baseball player and how he got recruited to play at Lipscomb. Chase has a great recruiting story. He also talked about what you need to do to put yourself in a position to get recruited.Timestamps[3:16] Insights on college baseball experience[4:29] Hard adjustments in college baseball experience[9:08] The role of pre-college

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