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March 26, 2025

Parker Byrd's Return to College Baseball After Losing His Leg

Send us a text Parker Byrd's journey from star high school shortstop to amputee baseball player at East Carolina University defies all conventional expectations. After committing to ECU as a freshman, his life took a devastat...
March 19, 2025

Adversity: The Best Coach You'll Ever Have

Send us a text "Winners rise, losers fall, and which one you become is entirely up to you." These words capture the essence of our deep dive into baseball's most defining moments – not the championship celebrations, but the c...
March 12, 2025

Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast - Pat Bailey

Send us a text Pat Bailey opens up about his remarkable 42-year baseball coaching journey that culminated in two national championships at Oregon State and D3 George Fox University. With a career spanning high school, Divisio...
March 5, 2025

Are You Winning the Right Battles in Baseball?

Send us a text Step up to the plate and discover how to elevate your baseball coaching strategy by focusing on the small yet significant victories that define success on and off the field. In this captivating episode, Coach K...
Feb. 26, 2025

How to Cultivate a Competitive Edge in Baseball

Send us a text Dive into the mind of Head Coach John Dowling, who recently guided McClain High School (VA) to its first state baseball championship. In this episode, Coach Dowling reflects on the thrilling journey of winning,...
Feb. 19, 2025

Should High School Baseball Coaches Cut Players?

Send us a text To cut, or not to cut? This age-old question plagues high school baseball coaches every season. On this episode of Baseball Coaches Unplugged, I, Coach Ken Carpenter, peel back the layers of this emotionally ch...
Feb. 12, 2025

Against All Odds: A 40-Year-Old's Comeback to Juco Baseball After Liver Transplants and Cancer

Send us a text What drives a 40-year-old father to return to JUCO baseball after two liver transplants and a battle with cancer? Join me, Coach Ken Carpenter, as I sit down with Aaron Rouselle, who defies all odds and inspire...
Feb. 5, 2025

What Separates Elite Players From The Rest - Butch Chaffin USA Baseball

Send us a text Unlock the secrets of elite baseball success with our special guest, the legendary coach Butch Chaffin, who brings an astonishing 38 years of experience, including working with USA Baseball. Gain insights from ...
Jan. 30, 2025

How To Overcome Slumps In Baseball

Send us a text In this episode, we explore how baseball players can overcome performance slumps and the essential role that coaches play in this process. Through discussions on maintaining a positive mindset, refining fundame...
Jan. 22, 2025

Fresh Perspective From Two Current College Baseball Players

Send us a text Discover the secrets behind balancing passion and performance in collegiate baseball as we chat with Ohio Wesleyan University's outfielder Sammy Stoner and Otterbein University's pitcher Luke Walter. These form...
Jan. 15, 2025

Building Stronger Relationships Between Youth and High School Baseball Coaches

Send us a text Discover the secrets to thriving youth baseball development with our special guest, Scott Anderson, the head baseball coach at Carmel Catholic High School in Illinois. Fresh from the ABCA Clinic in Washington, ...
Jan. 8, 2025

How To Add Depth To Your Pitching Staff

Send us a text In this episode, we explore the revolutionary potential of sidearm pitching as a game-changing strategy for baseball coaches. By unleashing the untapped talent of underutilized players through unconventional te...
Jan. 1, 2025

Proven Techniques to Maintain Composure and Focus

Send us a text Discover what it takes to coach baseball in a city known for its relentless rain. Join me, Coach Ken Carpenter, and my guest Tim Lee, the head baseball coach at Ingram High School in Seattle, Washington, as we ...
Dec. 25, 2024

Coaching, Family, and a Legacy of Impact with WVU Baseball Randy Mazey

Send us a text The episode features WVU Baseball Head CoachRandy and Amanda Mazey sharing their personal and professional journeys intertwined with baseball, relationships, and overcoming adversity. With stories of life both ...
Dec. 18, 2024

Unveiling the Secrets of Field of Dreams

Send us a text Join us for a captivating journey into the world of baseball and cinema as we welcome Ben Orlando, the charismatic host of the Midnight Library of Baseball podcast. Ben reveals the heart and soul behind the ico...
Dec. 11, 2024

Inside The Life of a High School Baseball Coach

Send us a text Discover the world of high school baseball coaching with Marysville High School's head coach, Nick Blake, as he sheds light on the unique challenges faced by Ohio teams. Ever wondered how a $575 pay-to-play fee...
Dec. 4, 2024

Winning and Losing with Class

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to fostering a culture of respect and sportsmanship in your team as we navigate the complex world of coaching with wisdom from Coach Ken Carpenter. This episode of Baseball Coaches Unplugged ...
Nov. 27, 2024

Competitive Bullpens and Developing a 3rd Pitch

Send us a text Prepare to transform your coaching approach as Coach Ken Carpenter opens the door to invaluable insights with Darren Ware, the pitching coach at Walsh University. Explore Darren's unique journey from teaching m...
Nov. 20, 2024

Coaching High School and Travel Baseball

Send us a text Join us on Baseball Coaches Unplugged where you'll discover how Georgia baseball is at the forefront of a coaching revolution. Nick Pou, the transformational head coach at Jackson County High School, shares his...
Nov. 13, 2024

The Passion That Keeps Coaches in the Game

Send us a text Scott Manahan’s unexpected return to the world of baseball coaching is an inspiring tale that echoes Michael Corleone’s famous line from "The Godfather 3." After retiring from a stellar high school coaching car...
Nov. 6, 2024

Next Play Mentality

Send us a text Unleash the secrets of mental toughness in high school baseball with Coach Ken Carpenter, who promises to transform your approach to the game. This episode is packed with strategies like visualization, goal set...
Oct. 30, 2024

Confidence vs. Showboating in Baseball

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to transforming young athletes into team players and champions with Coach Ken Carpenter's insights. Ever wondered how today's MLB stars influence the attitudes and behaviors of high school an...
Oct. 23, 2024

3 Reasons Why Travel Players Fail in High School Baseball

Send us a text Unlock a new dimension of youth baseball with our special guest, David Klein, the visionary behind MP Legends. Discover why he believes the focus should shift from winning to development and how his creation, S...
Oct. 16, 2024

Situational Training for High Pressure Success

Send us a text Ever wondered how the magic of a winning baseball program is crafted? Join us as Bill O'Connell, the respected head baseball coach at Braintree High School (MA), unveils his playbook for success. Discover how B...