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PODCAST

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game

Ron Calloway and Jim Greco

This podcast discusses the mental aspects of the game that go beyond the physical actions on the field. This includes tactics such as pitch selection, base running, defensive positioning, and the psychological battle between pitchers and batters. We dig in to the intricate and multi-layered nature of baseball, where success often depends on more than just individual skill and physical prowess. Regular Contributors to the Show: Jim Greco, Living Legends Baseball Club Terrmel Sledge, Double A

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00:59:37

Practicing Under Pressure

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2025/10/15

Jim and Ronald discussed the importance of simulating game-like pressure during practice to help players develop mental toughness. They emphasized the value of live infield drills, where players face real-game scenarios with base runners, and live at-bats against live pitching to prepare hitters for the challenges of facing different pitches and in-game situations. They also highlighted the significance of teaching players to hit ground balls, as this skill is crucial for advancing runners and

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00:56:52

Developing Baseball IQ

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2025/09/22

Ron and Jim discuss the strategic aspects of baseball, focusing on the importance of understanding the game in real-time and making adjustments accordingly. Ron emphasized that while talent gets players into the pro ball, understanding how to play the game and make consistent adjustments is crucial for staying there. They highlighted the difference between minor and major league baseball, noting that crafty veterans often outsmart younger players. Ron also shared insights on teaching his son to

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00:49:47

Development vs Winning

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2025/09/11

Jim and Ronald engaged in a detailed discussion about youth sports, particularly travel baseball, focusing on the balance between winning and player development. They explored various challenges in youth sports, including talent development, physical attributes, and the transition from little league to higher levels of play, while emphasizing the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and learning through struggle.

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01:30:43

The Travel Ball Experience

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2025/08/23

Ron and Jim discuss the difference between travel ball and rec ball. They also discuss how to standout defensively at any level. Lastly, the dive into the importance of building and maintaining relationships .

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01:14:49

The Transfer Portal

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2025/08/14

Ron and Jim discuss they effect the transfer portal has on the recruiting process and team culture.

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00:44:05

The Pros and Cons of being a Multi-sport Athlete

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2025/08/08

The good, the bad, and the ugly of being a multipart athlete. Ron and Jim dig into when an athlete should specialize as well as the pros and cons of playing multiple sports.

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01:10:35

Developing a Winning Attitude and the Importance of...

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2025/07/15

Jim and Ron Discuss how your attitude can either get you opportunities or cost you opportunities. They cover a few things players can do to get a coach to buy in to them.Off-season training, how to communicate to better position yourself, and Living Legends 10th year in a row attending Cooperstown is covered in this episode.

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00:33:48

Preparing for Cooperstown

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2025/07/09

Jim Greco of Living Legends Baseball Club discusses how he prepares his club for playing in Cooperstown. We also dive in to a few things that can help young players become better pitchers and hitters.

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00:44:46

Umpires Pt.2

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/06/19

Ron Calloway and Jim Greco discuss umpires strike zones and why they aren't all the same, how the impact the game and what we can do to fix it.

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00:58:58

Let's Talk Umpires

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/06/12

Jim Greco And Ron Calloway discuss all things umpires, from ways to improve our current situation to ways to begin a process of recruiting young talent. Umpires are an important part of the game. You won't want to miss this episode.

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01:05:36

Strength Training

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/05/27

Ron Calloway and Jim Greco discuss the ins and outs of introducing young players to strength training. You don't want to leave the game without ever getting close to fulfilling your potential.

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00:49:10

The Science of Hitting Part 2

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/05/20

Jim Greco and Ron Calloway continue their discussion of Ted Williams book, The Science of Hitting. This Week they cover being selective and how guessing at the plate might not be such a bad idea. Tap in!

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00:59:01

The Science of Hitting, featuring Jim Greco

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/05/14

This week Jim Greco and Ron Calloway discuss Ted Williams book, The Science of Hitting.

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01:06:07

The Ins and Outs of Travel Baseball, featuring Jim Greco

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/05/06

In this episode, Jim Greco and Ron Calloway discuss how to choose a travel team, the importance of playing multiple positions, development vs winning trophies, and arm care.

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01:13:02

Developing a Winning Mindset, Featuring Jim Greco

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/04/29

This week Jim and I discuss how parents can keep their kid motivated to play when things aren't going their way as well as things parents that encourage/discourage their kids.

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01:00:36

The Mental Side of Baseball, featuring Jim Greco

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/04/22

Jim Greco and Ron Calloway discuss baseball IQ, mental toughness and the advantages/disadvantages of playing multiple sports.

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00:36:36

High School Team or Travel Ball Team

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/04/15

Kids are beginning to face a dilemma that people have never faced before: choosing between playing travel ball only and skipping their high school season. Coach Jim and I will dive deep into this, and give you our usual strong but heat-felt opinions.

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00:45:47

JUCO or 4-Year School?

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/04/09

Ron Calloway and Jim Greco Discuss the pros and cons of choosing a 2-year school over a 4-year school. There's a lot of insight shared from two guys that both attended community college in the late 90's. Everything from cost, player development and emotional and physical maturity are discussed in this episode.

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00:18:36

Episode 14 ANTOINE WATTS, Founder of Sluggers...

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/03/31

Antoine discuses the ins and outs of his program. You can tell by his programs description that he means business.PROGRAM Our program provides opportunities to compete in practice and select tournaments throughout the year, but our focus remains on player development, because at all levels development is key. Part of development is experiencing adversity and responding accordingly. Our players will receive professional instruction and will be taught the fundamentals of the game in a highly

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01:08:33

Episode 13 - Jim Greco of Living Legends Baseball

Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game ·

2021/03/26

Coach Jim discusses the start and evolution of Living Legends Baseball. His passion is evident as he explains why it's important to build strong relationship/friendships with his players and parents. Additionally, he talks about the importance of community service and helping people grow through the game of baseball. He truly wants everyone he comes in contact with to play like a legend, and live like a legend. The Living Legends Baseball Club focuses on consistent hard work and striving to become a

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