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Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar

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Host Jonathan Gelnar and an array of guests from differing backgrounds discuss how to develop the complete baseball player. This will be your source for the most up to date coaching strategies for baseball player and coach development.

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01:35:32

Best of 2019: CJ Gillman, Tyler Gillum, Matt...

Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar ·

2025/08/15

AOTC Officially Retired.So for episode 1, we're joined by Air Force Assistant Coach CJ Gillman, South Mountain Assistant Coach Tyler Gillum, Wright, Stealbases.com and Wright State Assistant coach Matt Talarico, ORU Head Coach Ryan Folmar and Oklahoma State's James Vilade. CJ Gillman on getting one percent better in BP every day AND we even touch on bunting…(1:30-32:36) Tyler Gillum on the Growth Toolbox, infield play, and a little bit of green light special (32:40-56:00) Matt Talarico on all

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01:02:16

Best of 2021: Robin Lund

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2025/08/08

Bio Born in Northern Alberta, Canada in an area where there is very little baseball, his parents let him move to Lewiston, ID when he was in the 9th grade and live with a host family and play high school baseball. He then played at Spokane Falls Community College and Whitworth University After playing he coached at Spokane Falls CC for 4 years working with hitters and outfielders and also serving as the S&C coach. During that time, he got His Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Eastern

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01:36:16

Best of 2021: Justin Haire

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2025/07/25

2021:Justin Haire is in his sixth season as head coach of the Campbell University Fighting Camels and his 13th as a member of the Campbell baseball coaching staff. After spending seven seasons as recruiting coordinator, assistant coach, and eventually associate head coach under former skipper Greg Goff, Haire was named the 10th head coach of Campbell baseball (senior college era) on June 6, 2014. Haire has coached dozens of all-conference players, over 20 all-region players, seven conference

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00:58:05

Best of 2021: Jack Leggett

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2025/07/18

QuotesSurround yourself with people, treat them right. Work as hard as you want them to work. Care as much as you wan them to care and you've got a chance to have a really good program Sloppiness and lack of discipline turns into losing. If I'm asking my players to be disciplined, then i better be disciplined. I cant ask my players to do something I'm not doing myself. If you cant hustle, I cant play you. Being able to communicate with your players is one of the best assets of being a good

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01:17:24

Best of 2017: Travis Hergert

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2025/07/11

QuotesYou want to get kids ultra competitive? Throw a radar gun up and watch them go crazy If you're going to be a NIACC Trojan, you've got to earn it. There wont be anything handed to you. Our guys make goals and standards. Then we print it off and we tape it to every single locker so they see it every single day. Now they see those goals and standards everyday and they hold each other accountable We want to teach our guys about servant leadership. It's not about you all of the time. So using our

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01:10:49

Best of 2018: Greg Brown

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2025/07/04

QuotesI think my why when I first started was winning ballgames and now all of my focus is on impacting young men. We raise pitch counts by swinging I often get asked, "what's you're two strike approach?" we don't have one I don't have a staff that works for me, i have a staff that works with me You never know what you can learn about your players until you start asking the right questions. We want to manage our drills so we can get maximum volume, maximum variances with attention to the

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01:01:53

Best of 2019: Chase Lambin

Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar ·

2025/06/27

During this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I interviewed Chase Lambin, Hitting Coach in the Texas Rangers organization. Coach Lambin shares information about hitting, pushing players to be their own coaches, learning from everybody, creating a proper teaching environment, and how to deliver data to players without overwhelming them. Episode Highlights: How did Chase Lambin get involved in baseball and as a coach? What are some learned lessons Chase has acquired? What does the off-season look like

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01:15:12

Best of 2020: Joe Espada

Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar ·

2025/06/20

Original 2020: Today we have on Joe Espada, Bench Coach for the Houston Astros. Joe grew up in Puerto Rico and attended college the University of Mobile before being drafted 45th overall in the 1996 draft by the Oakland A’s. Joe played 10 years in the Minors before retiring and getting into coaching. He got his first coaching job in 2006 with the Marlins and was named the big league 3B coach in 2010. In 2014 he was hired by Brian Cashman and became an assistant to the GM and the infield coach with

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01:12:35

Best of 2020: George Lombard

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2025/06/13

Today we have on George Lombard. First base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. George has been a member of the dodgers for 5 years, after previously serving various roles in the Braves and Red Sox Minor League Systems. George’s story is one word, powerful. His mom was a civil rights activist with Martin Luther King jr. His grandfather was the dean of Harvard business school for 40 years. George was an all American running back and signed at the university of Georgia before ultimately deciding to

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01:07:25

Best of 2019 : Andrew Wright

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2025/06/06

Throwback to 2019: In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I engage in a discussion with Andrew Wright, the Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Recruitment and Retention at the University of Charleston in West Virginia. Coach Wright generously shares his wisdom regarding how to not only evaluate players, but also ways to empower the coaching staff as well. Find out what Andrew Wright’s training methods typically consist of what valuable advice he has benefited from along the way

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01:17:12

Best Of 2021: JT Gasso

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2025/05/30

Throwback Bio 2021 national champion JT Gasso has spent the past 6 seasons as Oklahoma's assistant coach. His primary responsibilities are focused on working with OU's outfielders and the Sooner offense. During Gasso's tenure, the Sooners have had one of most potent offenses in the country, and in 2021 broke almost every offensive category you can think of The Sooners broke the NCAA single season home run record, the single season runs record. and OU also broke the record for runs and home runs at

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01:54:56

Best Of 2018: Hitting Round Table with Doug Latta,...

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2025/05/23

Doug Quotes We dont chase results. We chase the ability to move in balance and take an effortless swing. The human body is the strongest and most efficient in a position of balance.Curt Quotes The more information we can spread about good swings, the more our game is going to progress in the right direction and especially for the players which is what its all about. Timing is the most important thing, always Cody Atkinson We’ve got to learn to time for best fastball and adjust on the fly without

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00:32:16

Rich Hofman- Hall of Fame Baseball Coach and the...

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2025/04/17

BioRich Hofman - Legendary High School Baseball Coach Rich Hoffman is celebrated as one of the most accomplished high school baseball coaches in history, renowned for his unparalleled success and ability to develop future professional athletes. Across his storied career, Hoffman amassed 1,020 wins, 10 state championships, and two national titles, leaving an indelible mark on high school baseball. During his tenure at Westminster Christian in Miami, Hoffman built a powerhouse program that achieved

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00:33:44

Heath Autrey- Head Baseball Coach, Corsicana High...

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2025/04/10

BioHeath Autrey is the head baseball coach at Corsicana High School in Texas, where his leadership has propelled the Tigers to consistent success. With over 400 career victories, Coach Autrey emphasizes building "overachievers," instilling discipline, and fostering a winning mentality both on and off the field. Known for his strategic approach and player development skills, he has become a respected figure in Texas high school baseball. In addition to his on-field success, Coach Autrey

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00:41:39

Joe Sato- Head Baseball Coach, Bingham HS (Retired)...

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2025/04/03

Bio: Joe Sato - Head Coach, Bingham High School (UT)Joe Sato is the head coach of the Bingham High School baseball team, where he has been instrumental in developing a winning culture for over several decades. He is not only an alum of Bingham but has been coaching there since 1975. Under his leadership, the team has secured three state championships and consistently ranked among the top teams in the state. Known for his innovative coaching techniques, Joe emphasizes skill development, teamwork,

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00:35:00

Robbie Britt- Head Baseball Coach, Eastern Michigan...

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2025/03/27

Bio: Robbie Britt- Head Baseball Coach, Eastern MichiganRobbie joined Eastern Michigan University as head baseball coach in 2023, bringing a legacy of success from his tenure at the University of Charleston. With a career winning percentage of .722, Britt is known for transforming teams into competitive powerhouses, both athletically and academically. At Charleston, his teams clinched multiple conference championships, three NCAA appearances, and a historic 43-12 record in 2023. His commitment to

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00:30:14

Todd Fitz-Gerald- Head Baseball Coach,...

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2025/03/20

Bio:Todd Fitz-Gerald is the head baseball coach at Stoneman Douglas High School, where he has led the Eagles to multiple Florida state championships, including titles in 2016, 2021, and 2022. Under his leadership, the program has become a national powerhouse, known for producing top-tier talent, with several players advancing to college baseball and the MLB draft. Fitz-Gerald has over 20 years of coaching experience, previously guiding American Heritage to a state title before joining Stoneman

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00:49:11

Mark “Pudge” Gjormand- Head Coach, Madison HS (VA)...

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2025/03/13

Bio: Mark "Pudge" Gjormand has been the head coach of the James Madison High School baseball team since 1995, he is starting his his 30th season in 2024 and marking his 38th year in high school coaching. Under his leadership, the Warhawks have become a dominant force, winning 14 Liberty Conference titles, 2 Concorde Conference titles, 4 regional championships, and 3 Virginia state titles. His success and dedication to the game earned him a spot in the BCA Hall of Fame in 2021, the first

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00:36:04

Brian Kitamura- Head Baseball Coach, Whitman College...

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2025/03/06

BioBrian Kitamura has led the Whitman College Baseball program through one of its most successful eras in school history. Entering his 10th season as head coach and 15th year with the program, he has turned Whitman into a perennial contender. In 2024, Kitamura guided Whitman to its first Northwest Conference regular-season title since 1952, earning a 26-17 overall record and 16-8 in conference play. His leadership was recognized with the 2024 Northwest Conference Coach of the Year award. Since

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00:33:01

Marty Smith, Head Baseball Coach, College of Central...

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2025/02/27

BioCareer record of 927-549-6 over 29 seasons Four FCSAA state championships (1997, 1998, 2022, 2023) One NJCAA National Championship - 2023 Four-time FCSAA Coach of the Year Eight-time Mid-Florida Conference Coach of the Year Head coach Marty Smith enters his 30th year for the Patriots and second year as the Manager of Athletics for the College of Central Florida. In 2023 Smith became one of only two active coaches in the state to reach 900 wins in the FCSAA. Smith led the Patriots to the 2023

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