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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...
Oct. 9, 2024

Leadership: Secret of Great Baseball Coaches

Send us a text Unlock the secrets of effective leadership in baseball as Coach Ken Carpenter shares three decades of coaching wisdom on Baseball Coaches Unplugged. Ever wondered how to transform your players' mentality and cr...
Oct. 2, 2024

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

Send us a text What if an unranked high school team could go all the way to win the state championship against all odds? Join us as we sit down with Brad Burns, head baseball coach at Pleasure Ridge Parkway High School in Lou...
Sept. 25, 2024

The Psychology of Failure in Baseball and How It Fuels Growth

Send us a text Can failure be your greatest ally on the baseball field? Join us as we uncover how embracing setbacks can lead to extraordinary growth and resilience, transforming not just players, but entire teams. Drawing fr...
Sept. 18, 2024

Behind the Scenes The Realities of High School Baseball Coaching

Send us a text Ever wondered how a high school baseball field can shape the game and the players who step onto it? Get ready to be inspired by Colin Seely, creator of High School Baseball Fields of America on X, as he shares ...
Sept. 11, 2024

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

Send us a text Can harsh words from parents truly shatter a young athlete's spirit? Uncover the deep psychological impacts of negative parental feedback on high school baseball players in our latest episode of Baseball Coache...
Sept. 4, 2024

Mastering Base Running and Defensive Skills

Send us a text Curious about how to transform your base running game and elevate your defensive skills? Join us in this episode of Baseball Coaches Unplugged where we promise you'll uncover the secrets to mastering these crit...
Sept. 4, 2024

Baseball Blueprint For Effective Coaching

Send us a text Ever wondered what separates a good coach from an elite one? Learn from Ryan McGinnis, a two-time Wisconsin State Championship baseball coach and Athletic Director, as he shares the secrets behind his success a...
Sept. 3, 2024

Baseball Coaches Unplugged Presented by Athlete 1 (Trailer)

Send us a text Join our podcast where experienced baseball coach Ken Carpenter delves into the world of travel baseball, offering insights on baseball coaching, leadership skills, hitting skills, pitching strategy, defensive ...
Aug. 28, 2024

How To Handle Constructive Criticism From Your Baseball Coach

Send us a Text Message. Can you handle constructive criticism like a pro? Discover how mastering the art of receiving feedback can elevate your game and transform your approach to improvement. In this episode of Athlete 1 Pod...
Aug. 21, 2024

Competitive Maturity and Belief Leads To Baseball State Championship

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it takes to build a state championship-winning high school baseball team? Today, we're sitting down with Max Newill, the head coach at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in New Jersey, ...
Aug. 14, 2024

The Secret To Player Confidence That No One Talks About

Send us a Text Message. What if your body language could make or break your athletic career? Join veteran high school baseball coach Ken Carpenter on Athlete 1 as he uncovers the extraordinary influence of non-verbal communic...
Aug. 7, 2024

How To Develop A State Championship Mentality

Send us a Text Message. What role do parents really play in the success of young athletes? On this episode of the Athlete 1 Podcast, we sit down with three-time state champion head baseball coach Mark Monaghan, who has recent...
July 24, 2024

Uncover The Secrets To A Successful 35 Year Baseball Coaching Career

Send us a Text Message. What if losing was more valuable than winning? Join us as we explore this intriguing idea with the legendary retired West Virginia University Head Baseball Coach Randy Mazey and his wife, Amanda Mazey....
July 17, 2024

Struggling To Achieve Peak Performance: Insights from a Sports Psychologist

Send us a Text Message. Uncover the secrets to conquering performance anxiety in baseball from the unique perspective of sports psychologist Dr. Paige Roberts. As a former Division I athlete, Dr. Roberts shares her compelling...
July 3, 2024

The Trust Factor: Building Player Relationships in Modern Baseball

Ever wondered what it takes to build and sustain a championship-winning high school baseball program? Join us as Jess Smith, head baseball coach at Russellville High School, shares his incredible journey from being a college ...
June 19, 2024

Don't Survive, Thrive: Skylar Meade's Blueprint For Success

What if a life-altering injury could become the catalyst for an extraordinary career? Join us as we sit down with Skylar Meade, head baseball coach at Troy University, to uncover the incredible path that took him from a promi...
June 5, 2024

Former MLB Manager Clint Hurdle on Coaching and Communication Today's Players

Ever wondered how a Major League Baseball manager uses intentional ejections to boost team morale? Clint Hurdle, former manager of the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, shares a treasure trove of stories from his illus...
May 22, 2024

Body Language and Mental Resilience: Secrets to a Winning Baseball Culture - Mike Stafford

Discover how a winning culture triumphs over a fixation on metrics as Mike Stafford, the distinguished head baseball coach at Big Walnut High School, joins us to share his coaching philosophy. Mike dives into the art of insti...
May 15, 2024

Winning vs. Development: The Travel Baseball Debate with Mike Yinger

Unpack the complexities of youth travel baseball with Ken Carpenter as we welcome Hall of Fame high school and current travel baseball coach Mike Yinger to the Athlete 1 Podcast. You'll get to the heart of what it takes to ra...
May 8, 2024

Inside the Dugout: A Baseball Conversation with Clint Hurdle and an Exploration of Youth Baseball with Mike Yinger

Season two of the Athlete One Podcast hits the ground running with a double-header that's set to captivate baseball enthusiasts and sports fans alike. On May 15th, tune in for two podcasts to kick off season 2! Take a breath...
April 24, 2024

Celebrating 100 Episodes With Athletes and Coaches

As we cross the 100-episode finish line, I, Ken Carpenter, invite you to a celebration of human spirit through the lens of sports. It's more than just a century of episodes; it's a mosaic of victories, heartbreaks, and the re...
April 10, 2024

600 Wins, Championships and Winning Culture with George Powell

Every seasoned player knows the crack of the bat isn't just about hits and home runs; it's about the life lessons learned on the diamond. Sit back as I, Ken Carpenter, chat with Otterbein University's esteemed baseball head c...
March 27, 2024

Refuse To Lose: Strategies for Success with Tom Neubert

Have you ever wondered what it's like to stand at the helm of a high school baseball team, to orchestrate a victory from the dugout, or to mold young athletes into champions both on and off the field? Tom Neubert, the esteeme...