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YBM brings the experience of top baseball Coaches, Club Directors, Youth Instructors, and Prep Scouting in the Midwest. For the most comprehensive Youth and Prep Baseball talk. We want to become your source for news, commentary, and perspective. Not to mention our live stream of Game 7 Championship games, the GAC game of the week, local community events, and PBR Missouri Showcase events.Subscribe to the Midwest Report and YBMcast Today!

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51:14

Keep Klimbing | Defining the Performance Equation w/...

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2025/10/06

• 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

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56:09

Baseball 101 | The Coach’s Seat: Culture, Legacy &...

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2025/10/03

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 tenureWhat supporting the team looks like now that he’s retiredNavigating the challenge of being a father to a son who still

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43:20

Baseball Talk | 113 Wins in First 5 Years! HC Alex...

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2025/10/02

We have the Head Coach of Forsyth High School, Alex Weathermon, joining Baseball Talk. Coach Alex Weatherman has posted twenty-plus win seasons in each of his first five years as a head coach. He began at his alma mater Marionville Comets in 2021 and 2022, winning the Class 2 State Championship in his first year. From there, he made the jump to Class 6 at Lebanon High School before returning to Class 4 Forsyth for his sixth year of coaching. In this episode, we talk about:Early coaching success and

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48:13

Baseball Talk | STL Sub: Is it a Two Division...

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2025/10/01

Our first look at a very top heavy conference in the StL Suburban we see the Yellow and Red divisions are going to be very competitive in 2026. The Green conference has two teams that could be tough teams in District 1 when the playoffs come. They will be the two teams vying for the conference title in the Green division. With Ladue and Pattonville we are going to have to wait and see who can step up from the underclassmen. Eureka is loaded with talent, and they are bringing back four dynamic arms

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61:12

The Hitting Zone | Culture Shift in the Cardinals...

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2025/09/30

On this episode of The Hitting Zone, Mitch Thomas is joined by Shane Eames, founder of Premier Hitting Development (PHD), to talk about the changing culture inside the St. Louis Cardinals clubhouse now that John Mozeliak (“Mo”) is leaving.What does this mean for the organization moving forward?Mitch and Shane dive into:⚾ Culture change — how leadership transitions impact the clubhouse and beyond.⚾ Expectations from the top down — what standards need to be set for long-term success.⚾ The vision —

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33:45

Keep Klimbing w/ Brett Graves | The Impact of a...

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2025/09/29

On this episode of Keep Klimbing with Brett Graves, Brett welcomes Anthony Silkwood, Pitching Coach at Jacksonville State, to discuss The Impact of a Strong Culture. Anthony shares how his experiences in the military and college have shaped the identity and culture of JSU’s baseball program. Together, they explore:Lessons learned in the military that translate to team mentalityBuilding an environment of accountability, trust, and identityHow culture impacts performance, retention, and legacy📲

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50:40

Baseball 101 | The Building Blocks to a Successful...

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2025/09/26

What does it take to build a lasting, winning high school baseball program? On this episode of Baseball 101, Darin Cissell welcomes Coach John Sipes of Platte County High School to break down the foundation of success they’ve built together. Coach Sipes has guided Platte County to a 130-68 record during his tenure, and has captured two Missouri state championships (2022 & 2025) under his leadership. At the heart of the program is a set of four core values they call L.I.D.S. — Love, Integrity,

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43:52

Baseball Talk | Two and A Half Decades of Dominance:...

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2025/09/25

The Baseball 101 Podcast w/ Darin Cissell recently hosted former Francis Howell HC Terry Kasper, current HC Tony Perkins, Together, they discussed some history of Vikings baseball and talked about the different approaches to coaching and what made Howell such a success.With 4 State Championships, 3 second place finishes, 1 third and 1 fourth place finish gives them a total of nine final four appearances in this time frame. Diego Solares of Scout Connect joins us as we take the time to look through

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49:00

Baseball Talk | How Good is the KC Suburban...

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2025/09/24

We have the second-year head coach of the Staley Falcons joining us today on Baseball Talk to discuss the two and a half years of dominance in the state. We could be talking about the best baseball conference in the state of Missouri. We will discuss this subject with Coach Josenberger and get his thoughts on the subject as he and his squad finished second play in Class 6 behind Blue Springs South Jaguars. Oh YEAH! Both teams are from the KC Suburban Athletic Association, in particular the Gold

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62:19

The Hitting Zone | Truth About Showcase Baseball w/...

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2025/09/23

On this episode of The Hitting Zone, Mitch Thomas welcomes Diego Solares of Scout Connect for a deep dive into the world of showcase baseball—a piece of the game that continues to grow in importance for players, families, and coaches.Showcases can be exciting opportunities, but they also come with plenty of questions:⚾ Why is showcase baseball such a big deal?⚾ When should an athlete start attending these events?⚾ What are the actual benefits—and common misconceptions—around showcases?Mitch and

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31:53

Keep Klimbing W/ Brett Graves | Understanding the...

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2025/09/22

On this episode of Keep Klimbing with Brett Graves, Brett dives into the offseason grind and what players need to understand to be ready when spring rolls around. From high school to college to professional baseball, the offseason looks different at every level. Brett breaks down how to: Understand and manage offseason schedulesBuild strength and conditioning for long-term successBalance rest, training, and preparation to enter spring fully ready 📲 Connect with Brett & Premier Pitching Follow

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86:03

Baseball 101 w/ Darin Cissell | 3 Generations of...

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2025/09/19

When Coach Cissell was playing high school baseball, the head coach at Francis Howell was Terry Kasper, with Tony Perkins as his assistant. The Francis Howell program has been a powerhouse for decades, and Coach Perkins is now on track to become the all-time winningest coach in Missouri high school baseball. This episode dives into the legacy: how it started under Kasper, the elite talent that has come through the program, and the continued success under Perkins. Coach Cissell reflects on his time

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43:56

Baseball Talk | Getting to Know High School Baseball...

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2025/09/18

We have the Head Coach of the Willard Tigers baseball program in his 19th season with 2 State Championships, 3 third place, and 1 fourth place finish, along with 9 District Championships. Coach McGee has built a powerhouse program in the southwest and we are happy to have him join the show to bring his knowledge about that part of the state and the baseball being played year in and year out. We are going to be taking a look at some of the conferences and teams you may have not heard of before, but

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38:14

Baseball Talk | Collegiate Summer Baseball | YBMcast

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2025/09/17

We welcome the commissioner of the Prospect League David Brauer, comprised of 18 teams across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. We appreciate Commissioner Brauer for taking the time to come on the show and talk about the league. We wanted to take the time to find out what it takes to run a league like this that provides the level of baseball college players need to continue to develop their skills and they continue their journey to reach the goal of being an MLB

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10:44

The Hitting Zone | Breaking Down Prep Baseball...

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2025/09/16

On this episode of The Hitting Zone, Mitch Thomas takes a closer look at the local talent featured in Prep Baseball Missouri’s most recent 2027 Top 10 Players list.⚾ Who made the list?⚾ What makes these players stand out at such a young age?⚾ What does this say about the future of Missouri baseball?Mitch dives into the names, the tools, and the upside of these players as we continue to highlight the talent and development coming out of Missouri.📲 Follow Mitch Thomas:Instagram:

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26:40

Keep Klimbing w/ Brett Graves | Building Identity and...

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2025/09/14

On this episode of Keep Klimbing with Brett Graves, Brett goes solo to talk about the importance of building team identity and culture — and how the same principles apply to the work being done at Premier Pitching Performance. From the field to the training facility, culture defines who you are and what you stand for. Brett breaks down why establishing identity matters, how it impacts long-term success, and what players, coaches, and organizations can learn from the way Premier builds its own

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15:20

The Return of the Baseball Mom's w/Jen Mayberry |...

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2025/09/13

Yes that is correct Jen Mayberry is back our resident baseball mom who has been with us since 2019 and now just recorded her 35th episode of the Baseball Mom's podcast and will be out at the ballparks talking baseball and sharing her thoughts as she moves through fall ball talking with other mom's, rating the concession stands and just droppin' the knowledge from the mom's perspective. We are happy to have Jen as part of the YBM family and her contributions to the baseball conversation. Make sure

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47:37

Baseball 101 w/ Darin Cissell | Building Culture and...

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2025/09/12

Former Head Coach of the Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars joins the program and brings over 25 years of coaching and 300+ wins to discuss building culture and passing it on to the next generation of coaches. Coach Gough and Coach Cissell have quite the history as these two group up together and have been friends for many years. Both played for Terry Kasper who became a member of the MHSBCA Hall of Fame in 2008 and Coach Perkins when he was an Assistant for Kasper before taking over as the Head Coach. So,

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40:22

Baseball Talk | Navigating the Fall! | YBMcast

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2025/09/11

We are joined by our contributor Diego Solares of Scout Connect to talk about the subject of the week, how to navigate the fall. We bring to the discussion the different age groups and how elementary ages could look at fall ball as opposed to middle school ages. Then when you talk about the high school group that become a whole other topic when you begin to deal with the recruiting question. We have talked about purpose and intent and when you bring these questions to the table, we believe that the

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50:14

Baseball Talk | Central Missouri Baseball | YBMcast

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2025/09/10

Today we welcome Head Coach Brian Ash from Southern Boone high school in Ashland, MO. Coach Ash has more than 400 wins and is a three time state champion and the only coach to win championships in three different MSHSAA Classifications. Kevin Moulder Prep Baseball Missouri Scouting Director joining as always to bring his perspective to the conversation. We are going to be discussion Central Missouri Baseball today and the different conferences and classifications that make up one the best regions

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