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PODCAST

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast

Driveline Academy Podcast

The Driveline Academy podcast covers all aspects of youth baseball. We talk about Driveline"s approach data-driven skill development that we execute with our Driveline Academy teams, the travel and club baseball ecosystem, long-term athletic development, crazy coaches, crazy parents, the whole thing!

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All Episodes

01:12:05

Dear A-Rod, Please Come to Driveline: See How Data...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Dear A-Rod, Please Come to Driveline: See How Data Helps Kids, Not Hurts ThemDeven opens with a deep dive into training ball flight over swing esthetics, explaining why paying attention to batted ball outcomes (line drives between 10-18 degrees) matters more than visual checkpoints. He breaks down gravity, drag, and descent angles to illustrate why "swing level" coaching sets kids up for failure. The episode pivots to A-Rod's viral Instagram video telling 4.4 million followers that

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01:06:00

"I Have Failed You": What Augie Garrido's Rant...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/12/01

"I Have Failed You": What Augie Garrido's Rant Actually Teaches About Coaching Kids Deven recaps the ABCA Youth Summit in Austin, revealing Pitch Smart 2.0 is actively being developed by MLB with universal pitch counts and app-based reporting. The coalition includes PBR, Perfect Game, and Little League, with cross-platform tracking for workload, coach certifications, and ejection histories. New Aspen Institute data exposes the crisis: a 6.9% gap between new players (41% annually) and

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01:03:06

Sandy Koufax Retired at 31 and We're Still Letting...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Sandy Koufax Retired at 31 and We're Still Letting 14-Year-Olds Go 121 Pitches in Fall BallDeven opens with Pitching Ninja's video on Yada Sensei—Yamamoto's trainer—and his tree analogy: focus on the trunk (core, proximal segments), not the branches (arm positions, extremities). He applies this to youth coaching, calling out PE teachers demanding point-at-target finishes instead of teaching proper sequencing. The episode pivots to "This Week in Pitch Counts": 14U kids throwing

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01:12:06

"What's Happened, Happened": World Series Lessons...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/11/05

"What's Happened, Happened": World Series Lessons About Competition for KidsFresh off the most chaotic World Series of his lifetime, Deven dissects game seven's critical moments to extract actionable lessons for youth players, coaches, and parents. He opens with new Driveline youth assessment packages, then dives into Shohei Ohtani's masterclass in mental discipline—giving up a three-run homer to Bo Bichette in his dream scenario (pitching game seven), then returning to compete

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00:59:21

Geno Suarez Shanked Grand Slam Proves Your Kid Needs...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Geno Suarez Shanked Grand Slam Proves Your Kid Needs Bat Speed TrainingWe first take a deep dive into MLB's new Amateur Recovery Period (October 15th-January 15th), breaking down why the league is using its leverage to force rest and development time for high school players. The episode pivots to Shohei Ohtani's transcendent postseason performance (two 116+mph batted balls, three homers, pumping hundreds on the mound), using it to illustrate why youth players should train as two-way athletes

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01:03:16

Bunting Sucks, WWE is Baseball, and 8 Million Kids...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Bunting Sucks, WWE is Baseball, and 8 Million Kids Nobody's ServingEpisode DescriptionAfter a two-month hiatus, Deven Morgan returns with a raw, reflective episode covering the whirlwind July-August travel season that tested his family physically, financially, and emotionally. He recounts Danny's first 90-foot home run (and the alleged fence-climbing mission to retrieve the ball), tournament experiences from Spokane to Pullman, and getting asked to leave a dugout after defending a rattled

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01:32:05

Zero Yelling, Zero Over-Use: The Kid-First Blueprint...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Zero Yelling, Zero Over-Use: The Kid-First BlueprintIn this milestone show, host Deven Morgan marks “the world’s most dangerous youth-baseball podcast” hitting triple digits and quickly pivots from fanfare to substance. After housekeeping items he lays out Driveline Academy’s “no yelling, no over-use” coaching culture, explaining how a pro-level development system is adapted to keep kids both competitive and safe. Listener stories drive the episode: a tournament director who swapped innings limits

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01:08:18

Game-Theory Coaching vs Kid Development - Academy...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/06/24

Game-Theory Coaching vs Kid DevelopmentHost Deven Morgan kicks things off with quick housekeeping—new discount code, what’s on tap—and then reads a heartfelt email from a parent whose son thrived at a recent Driveline Youth Camp. The note sets the stage for a deep dive into why the Academy launched youth-only programs and how age-appropriate “snapshot → train → retest” cycles build confidence instead of anxiety.From there Deven zooms out to the bigger youth-baseball ecosystem:Game-theory coaching

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01:25:27

Velocity Gains Without the Pain | Retaliation Doesn't...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Velocity Gains Without the Pain | Retaliation Doesn't Belong In Youth Baseball Host Deven Morgan packs Episode 98 with equal parts humor, hard data, and hard-won perspective. He opens with “housekeeping”—AxeBat discounts and a peek inside Driveline’s product-design war room—before riffing on the dubious genius who green-lit chocolate-blueberry hydration powder. From that springboard Deven lays out the new Youth Development Camps and explains how each Driveline Academy pathway (Snapshot

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01:11:23

Nine Years Old, 324 Pitches—Time to Draw the Line -...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Nine Years Old, 324 Pitches—Time to Draw the LineAfter a week off to shake a nasty bug, host Deven Morgan is back on “the world’s most dangerous youth baseball podcast” with his most passionate episode yet. Deven opens with quick hits—AxeBat and 3A Athletics discounts, new Driveline Academy camps—then dives into a heartfelt recap of his son's High School team's postseason run and the power of true senior leadership. From there he pulls no punches on coaching culture, contrasting supportive

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01:04:19

Intent Is The Silver Bullet | Listener Q&A - Academy...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Intent Is The Silver Bullet | Listener Q&AIn this episode of the Drive Line Academy podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses various aspects of youth baseball, including new training initiatives, the importance of mental and emotional support for young athletes, and answers listener questions about coaching techniques and injury prevention. The conversation emphasizes the need for intent in training, the role of stress in athletic development, and how to better structure youth tournaments to protect

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01:01:27

A Thousand Deaths & Zero Fear: Teaching Kids to...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/05/09

In this episode of the Driveline Academy Podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses the importance of youth baseball training, the alarming issue of excessive pitch counts, and the need for universal regulations to protect young athletes. He emphasizes the significance of creating a supportive environment for players, learning from mistakes, and understanding the impact of competition on youth development. The conversation highlights the necessity of addressing structural issues in youth baseball to

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00:43:58

Gamification in Training, Happy Stories & You -...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Gamification in Training, Happy Stories & YouIn this episode of the Driveline Academy podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses various topics related to youth baseball training, including the launch of the Driveline Academy Camps, the recent ban on thumb guards in Little League, and the importance of gamification in training. He shares listener feedback highlighting the positive impact of Driveline's training methods and emphasizes the significance of proprioception and randomized training. The

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01:17:38

We'll Ban Thumbguards But We Won't Ban Pitcher Abuse...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/04/24

We'll Ban Thumbguards But We Won't Ban Pitcher AbuseHost Deven Morgan explores youth baseball development, covering Driveline Academy updates, Little League rule changes, and in-season training strategies. Key discussions include optimizing swing mechanics while preserving natural athleticism, simplifying coaching approaches, and the critical issue of overuse in youth pitching. The podcast addresses the consequences of winning-focused culture in youth sports and offers practical solutions for

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00:48:51

The Man In The Arena - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/04/17

The Man In The Arena"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who

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01:03:20

The Difference Between A Shark Attack and Watching...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/04/04

The Difference Between A Shark Attack and Watching Your Child PitchIn this episode of the Driveline Academy podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses the emotional complexities of youth baseball, particularly focusing on the anxiety parents feel when their children are pitching. He uses the analogy of a shark attack to illustrate the perceived dangers of performance anxiety in both parents and young athletes. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for young

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01:11:48

Presenting My Universal Pitch Count Concept to MLB &...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Presenting My Universal Pitch Count Concept to MLB & USA Baseball in NYCIn this episode of the Driveline Academy Podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses the importance of universal pitch counts and reporting to ensure player safety. He emphasizes the need for systematic changes in youth baseball to prevent injuries and improve the overall experience for young athletes. In this conversation, Deven discusses the importance of universal pitch counts and reporting in youth baseball, emphasizing the

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01:23:22

Spring Season Start Special Listener Q&A - Academy...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/03/05

Spring Season Start Special Listener Q&AYou had questions, we had answers. Let's get it.Learn more about Driveline Academy Flex here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/academy-flex/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Develop bat speed with our Youth Power Bat for just $99!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-power-trainer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skills That Scale: The Complete Youth Baseball Training Manual is out

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01:12:35

Not Getting Enough Rest Is Holding You Back - Academy...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Not Getting Enough Rest Is Holding You Back00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping04:55 The Importance of Rest in Training09:50 Understanding Nonlinear Growth in Athletes14:53 Emotional Consistency in Training20:00 Nutrition and Athletic Development24:51 The Role of Specific Goals in Training29:52 The Impact of Social Media on Young Athletes34:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts39:03 The Importance of Rest Days42:07 Finding Enjoyment in Rest46:12 Navigating Social Pressures and Stress49:51 Long-Term

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01:20:38

D1 Prospects, Bat Rolling & Travel Ball Bunting -...

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast ·

2025/02/03

D1 Prospects, Bat Rolling & Travel Ball Bunting 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 07:10 Youth Baseball Challenges and Health Concerns 13:48 Optimizing Player Development and Health 19:55 The Importance of Positioning in Youth Baseball 25:06 Navigating Travel Ball Decisions 40:10 Conclusion and Key Takeaways 45:56 The Ethics of Rolling Bats in Youth Baseball 52:41 Bunt Defense: A Lost Art in Travel Ball 01:01:25 The Dilemma of Captain's Practices in High School Baseball In this

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