ATHLETE 1 PODCAST

A website for baseball coaches, players and parents!

What if you could go behind the scenes with athletes and coaches? Join Ken Carpenter, a veteran high school baseball coach weekly as he examines success, failures, and life lessons in sports. Each episode provides valuable insight and an understanding of playing or coaching team sports.

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Nov. 6, 2024

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Oct. 30, 2024

Confidence vs. Showboating in Baseball

Oct. 23, 2024

3 Reasons Why Travel Players Fail in High School Baseball

Oct. 16, 2024

Situational Training for High Pressure Success

Oct. 9, 2024

Leadership: Secret of Great Baseball Coaches

Oct. 2, 2024

Inside A Championship: The Power of Baseball Team Cohesion and Role Clarity

Sept. 25, 2024

The Psychology of Failure in Baseball and How It Fuels Growth

Sept. 18, 2024

Behind the Scenes The Realities of High School Baseball Coaching

Sept. 11, 2024

The Hidden Dangers of Negative Feedback from Parents in High School Baseball

Sept. 4, 2024

Mastering Base Running and Defensive Skills

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About the Host

Ken Carpenter

Podcast Host

Originally from Bellaire, Ohio. Served 19 years as a head high school baseball (Buckeye Valley and Dublin Scioto - Ohio). Assistant Coach at Dublin Coffman and Dublin Jerome (OH)
Overall record 314-159.

Football coach at Dublin Coffman and Buckeye Valley (Ohio) - 6 years
Sports Official - Baseball/Football/Basketball

Past President of Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association
Served on the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association Board

U.S. Army Paratrooper

Graduated from The Ohio State University

Reviews

Great content for high school baseball coaches and players

"If you are a high school coach or player, do yourself a favor and give Ken's podcast a listen. Ken does a tremendous job in engaging his guests, resulting in a dialog that is not only entertaining, …"

Max Newill | Sept. 12, 2024

Great Listen

"Athlete1 Podcast offers insightful and inspiring interviews with top athletes, giving listeners an inside look at their journeys and challenges. Great listen for sport enthusiasts!"

Alex | July 24, 2024

Great Podcast hosted by a Great Coach!

"Great episode every week"

Buckeyebymarriage | May 27, 2021

AMAZING PODCAST!!

"Ken does awesome work marked by such intentionality. Keep up the great work!"

Alina | Nov. 23, 2022

Buckeye Way - Bob Todd Interview

"Refreshing reminiscing with Coach Todd about his time as OSU Baseball coach and his philosophies as a coach and parent. Good work Ken."

Jim Dougherty | April 26, 2023

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