Patrick Jones Baseball

Rob Fournier, former head coach at Wabash Valley and current coach at Western Kentucky University, discusses his decision to leave a successful junior college program and make the jump to coaching at the Division I level. He shares his approach to building a winning culture and getting the most out of his players. Fournier also talks about his recruiting strategies and how he finds talented players who may have been overlooked by other programs. He emphasizes the importance of developing relationships with players and coaches, as well as the value of being open-minded and constantly learning from others. Fournier also discusses his coaching style and the importance of holding players accountable. He shares insights into his practice structure and how he organizes his time to maximize player development. Fournier also discusses the use of technology in coaching and the benefits of video analysis. Overall, Fournier provides valuable insights into what it takes to be a successful baseball coach at both the junio

Matt Hollod is the associate head coach at Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho. With over 20 years of coaching experience at various levels, including Division One, Division Two, Division Three, and junior college, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the podcast.Summary:In this episode, Patrick Jones interviews Matt Hollod, associate head coach at Northwest Nazarene University. They discuss the recruiting process, the transfer portal, and the differences between different levels of college baseball. Matt emphasizes the importance of considering factors beyond getting drafted when choosing a college program. He also shares his insights on developing pitchers and the value of command.Key Takeaways:Only a small percentage of Division One players get drafted, so it's important to consider other factors when choosing a college program.Division Two and junior college players are increasingly being recruited by Division One programs.It's important to be realistic about your abilities and consider a

Alan Jaeger is a mental skills coach who specializes in working with athletes in baseball and softball. He has worked with players at all levels, from youth to professional, and is known for his expertise in meditation and mental wellness in sports.Summary:In this episode, Alan Jaeger discusses the importance of meditation and mental practice in baseball and softball. He emphasizes that there is no age limit for starting these practices and believes that introducing basic concepts at a young age can have a transformative impact on players' lives. He also highlights the need for mental preparation and skill development in addition to talking about the mental game. Alan and Patrick delve into the concept of fixation and its role in hitting, particularly for left-handed hitters. They discuss the challenges faced by left-handed hitters and the need for them to work on the fixation principle to improve their performance. They also touch on the influence of data and technology in the game and the importance of focu

Dr. Lauren Bailey is joining us today, a leading sports vision expert. In this episode, we'll uncover the process behind honing your visual prowess on the field, gaining insights into how top athletes enhance their performance through cutting-edge vision techniques.Timestamps for Dr. Bailey[3:33] Can we take good vision and make it great?[5:10] Vision Assessment[10:05] Taking Care of Your Eyesight[14:59] Thoughts on Fixation - Soft Focus and Pivot Point[21:37] Importance of decreasing anxiety in the box[23:45] Lateral Eye Movement[28:26] Visualization[33:15] Helping Pitchers with vision[39:55] Eyewear in Vision Training[44:43] 3V Program[48:30] Closing SummaryFollow Dr. Bailey on Twitter: @sportsvisionins Dr. Bailey's Program: https://sportsvisioninstitutepllc.com/resources-%26-downloadsSenaptec: https://t.co/ndEHGHkDiv (Code BAILEY15 - $15 off STROBE CLASSIC and STROBE PROBAILEY50 - $50 off STROBE ELITE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest Patrick Jones Baseball Podcast, I am talking about how to navigate the recruiting process. I talk about specific metrics needed to play at the Power 5 and D1 level, why in-game numbers matter, the pros and cons of the transfer portal, contacting college coaches, and the role social media plays in helping players get recruited. Timestamps[4:18] Pros and Cons of the Transfer Portal[7:52] What a Power 5 Player looks like[20:00] How The Scholarships are Spread Out[23:36] The Importance of Twitter[26:46] Emailing CoachesHow to email a college coach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Patrick Jones Baseball podcast episode, we welcome Dean Jackson. Dean brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our conversation as a former professional pitcher within the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Dean has recently transitioned from his role at Driveline, where he made significant contributions to the advancement of pitching techniques through motion capture labs; his expertise in mechanics, throwing routines, and recovery remains as relevant as ever. Aspiring pitchers seeking to take their game to new heights will find Dean's insights invaluable.Timestamps for Dean Jackson:[2:47] Background[9:00] Life Purpose[10:18] Goals[12:07] Pitching Mechanics[16:13] Understanding Genetics[19:06] Does height matter for pitchers?[28:12] Throwing Routines[35:43] Developing command[40:26] RecoveryFollow Dean Jackson on Twitter: @doublexcanflexSubscribe to Dean Jackson on Youtube: @DoubleXCanFlex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest Patrick Jones Baseball podcast, my guest is Ryan Atkinson, current pitching coordinator at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, owner of Performance House, and former MiLB pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Ryan went from undrafted out of the University of Cincinnati, got a real job working at a hospital for 12 months, and then decided to try out for an independent team. He made the Independent Team Evansville Otters, and less than two weeks later, the Arizona Diamondbacks signed him as a free agent. Ryan massively improved his Fastball command in a 2-year window. In his last season at the University of Cincinnati, he walked 45 batters in 71 innings. In his first full season of professional baseball, he had 60 BBs in 141 innings. The reason: Fastball command We discuss how to improve a pitcher's command, what Ryan changed over that 2 year time period, and the importance of discipline and hard work over a long period of time.Timestamps for  Ryan Atkinson [3:39] Gam

The current hitting coach at North Greenville, Trey Dyson, is on the podcast this week. North Greenville won the D2 National Championship in 2023. In this episode, Trey talks about his career as a coach, advice for current coaches, and what he's looking for when recruiting at North Greenville.Timestamps for Trey Dyson:[2:55] Going back to Baseball[5:28] Being on TV[7:29] Transition from TV to Coaching[9:00] Initial Thoughts on Coaching College Baseball[11:45] Building Trust with Players[20:18] National Championship[25:40] Player development[33:56] Building Trust[37:03] The Recruitment Process[40:40] Becoming ClutchFollow Eddie Trey Dyson on Twitter: @TreyDysonFollow North Greenville on Twitter: @ngubaseball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Eddie Smith to the podcast. Eddie is the head baseball coach at Utah Valley University. No D1 college baseball program has seen a bigger turnaround than Utah Valley over the last three years. Before taking over the program in 2021, Utah Valley finished with a 10-47 record. This past 2023 season, they finished with a 34-27 record. In this episode, Eddie talks about his vision for the program, questions he asks recruits, the type of player he wants, and player development.Timestamps for Eddie Smith [4:08] Achieving the Best Turn Around  [5:28] The Process of Developing Hitters in the Fall [7:11] Hitters Hit Vs. Hitting Mechanics [9:38] Going About Swing Decisions[11:18] Hitters Meeting [18:47] Helping Players on the Mental Side of the Game  [24:16] Lesson Learned as a Head Coach [28:24] Specific Questions during the Recruitment Process[31:00] SCC Facilities [34:30] Goals Vs. Dreams[36:51] Thoughts about Scheduling [42:40] Planned Schedu

Dave Lawn just completed his 8th season as a coach on the staff at the University of Arizona. Dave has been a pitching coach for nearly 40 years at the collegiate level (wow)! In this episode, he opens up about some of his mistakes, what he believes in, and stories from his coaching journey.Timestamps for Dave Lawn [2:38] Proudest Moment as a Coach  [5:26] Connecting with the Players [16:21] Numbers that get you Recruited [28;20] The Importance of Breathing [39:37] Visualization[41:03] Coaching Mentors [45:15] Things to watch out for [47:34] Pitch Counts for Pitchers in GeneralFollow Dave Lawn on Twitter: @CoachDaveLawn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we have Matt Richter, the head baseball coach at Cedarville University in the great state of Ohio. Matt has over 25 years of experience in baseball as a coach, scout, and recruiter. This past season was his first as a head coach. We talk about common mistakes in the recruiting process, what he looks for in players, and his vision for his program.Timestamps for Matt Richter[2:06] The Importance of getting to know your guys  [3:40] Things to Improve upon[9:23] Helping Players through the Line Up [13:45] Team Goals [16:00] Team Captains [21:47] Things we are looking for in the recruiting process [29:26] Must Have Skills [32:05] Mistakes in the Recruiting Process[41:32] Being open to play at all Levels  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today needs a minimal introduction. He has worked with MLB All-Stars, Olympic gold medalists, and athletes in all sports. Brian Cain has been helping players improve on the mental side of the game for over 20 years. In today's episode, he gives practical ways that you can help players with the mental side of the game right away. I've attached links in the show notes if you want to listen to Brian's podcast and connect with him further.Timestamps for Brian Cain  [4:41] Things Baseball Players do to Remain Calm when there is Chaos [8:29] The Focal Point Before Stepping the Box [9:34] Definition of Success [12:58] A Player’s Focus [14:19] Helping Players Prepare for Failure [17:20] 3 Aspects of Hitting You have to Develop  [20:27] Ways for Coaches to Develop[24:50] Helping Players with Time Management[30:35] Typical Day for Brian Cain during the season[36:26] Pushing for the BetterBrian's podcastDay in the life of Brian CainSean Casey's approach at the plate

Darren Ware is currently the pitching coach at Walsh University in Ohio. Walsh is a Division 2 college baseball program. Darren explains the competition at the D2 level, how he coached his sons growing up (both now college pitchers) and combining old school + new school pitching techniques.Timestamps for Darren Ware [2:48] Agenda for the Summer  [4:33] Things Coaches are looking for during Recruitment [8:41] The Importance of Height in Pitchers[11:32] Advice to parents whose kids want to play in D1[13:45] Coaching your kids  [21:22] Analytics at the College Level[24:50] D2 from a Velocity StandPoint [29:32] Taking Chance on Players based on Velo [31:18] Development as a Coach [33:44] Question for other Coaches[41:41] Work Away Vs. Working In Follow Darren Ware on Twitter: @coachware17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron just completed his second season at Eastern Michigan University, where his pitchers broke the single-season strikeout record for the second straight season. In this episode, Aaron breaks down his philosophy on pitching development, the mental game, analytics, and what he's learned over his coaching career.Timestamps [4:10] Transition from Division 2 to Division 1 (from a coaching standpoint) [8:45] Changes after fixing a pitcher’s issues [10:18] Red and Yellow Flags [12:15] Recruiting and Building Your Program [14:43] Change Up [16:55] Technology that Helps Pitcher's the Most  [22:10] A Player’s Nutrition [26:32] Do’s and Don'ts[28:22] Warm Ups[30:10] Finding Your Routine as a Freshman [37:37] Mental Side of the Game Follow Aaron on Twitter https://twitter.com/CoachAHiltAaron's Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with current ESPN Softball Analyst and former All-American @ Texas A&M, Tori Vidales. Tori is currently a professional softball player for Athletes Unlimited. In this episode, she talks about her background as a player, adjusting as an analyst, and what she wants to improve upon this upcoming season with Athletes Unlimited.Timestamps for Tori Vidales[2:35] Highschool Journey  [7:30] Hitting off of a Tee[8:44] Routine before playing the game [13:35] Post Softball life[13:20] Biggest difference between Athletes Unlimited and the WPF[22:52] TV Commenting Career  [32:19] Interviewing or Commentating[34:21 Delivering Analytics [36:16] Things to look for when watching Hitter [38:51] Approach at the Plate [41:30] The Toughest Pitcher [44:39] Things to Improve upon [47:57] The Best Hitter in the World Follow Tori Vidales on Twitter: @vidalestoriInstagram: @vidalestori Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bat Speed. You want more of it but don't know how to get it. Do you swing weighted bats? Lift heavier weights? What should you do in the weight room? This week, we welcome Bill Miller to the podcast. Bill specializes in working with rotational athletes. In this episode, he talks about the ways he has been able to help hitters develop more bat speed and increase their exit velocity at the plate.Timestamps for Bill Miller [3:33] Helping Athletes Build Rotational Power and Strength  [5:33] Bat Speed[8:20] Areas for Training[11:30] Lead arm rotational throws [14:19]Increasing a Player’s Power [15:25] Grip Strength Findings  [19:08] Training both sides of the body as a hitter [25:39] 4D Motion Vs K-Vest[28:40] Driveline[30:35] Developing and Challenging Hitters[33:42] Biggest Challenges Working with Pro Players Vs College Hitters [35:57] Mental Game [37:38] Helping a player with their Mental Game [40:24] How Pro guys think throughout the year Follow Bill on Twitter

Dr. Ismael Gallo, a physical therapist who was once a professional baseball player, appears in today's episode. As a current physical therapist and a former baseball player, he can mix movement and on-field baseball and comprehend abilities and skill growth. He also created a movement system that enables players to execute more effectively from a young age through high school, junior high, college, and professional baseball. This is Dr. Gallo's second time on the podcast. His first episode was #268. Timestamps[5:14] Identifying what's Important when watching games  [7:30] Improving baseball flow on a Team Setting [8:40] Baseball Flows [11:45] Importance of using the Ground [13:20] Importance of using the Ground Vs. Moving through the middle of the body[16:27] Best example of movement flows  [17:53] Movement Patterns and Structure Change [20:56] Static Stretching [22:38] What hurts a player’s performance [27:57] Kettlebells with Movement Flows[30:05] Movem

This week we're focusing on the mental side of the game. This is what I've seen separate players over the years. Of course, you have to have the physical skills, but you'd be surprised at how many players have better physical skills but can never seem to put it all together. The reason? The mental game. In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 ways to help players with the mental side of the game.Timestamps [0:44] A Player’s Version of Success [3:40] Plan for Failure [7:23] The Process Checklist [9:19] Be less negative, Not more Positive[11:18] The Art of Not Caring [13:54] Social Life  [6:17 ] Breathing If you enjoy this episode, you might enjoy my weekly newsletterThe Hitting Chronicle 1 hitting actionable hitting tip delivered to you every Tuesday.Join over 4k coaches here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking to two great coaches in the private sector. John Sangillo @AcesSangillo and Matt Pilewski @kingfish626. John is a hitting coach In New Jersey who works with 100s of hitters. He has traveled all over the country doing private clinics. John constantly learns about hitting and discusses how he works with hitters. Matt Pilewski owns PVS Baseball, a baseball facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Matt talks about how he started coaching and what working with pitchers at his facility is like.Timestamps for John Sangillo & Matt Pilewski[4:27] Revolutionizing Player Development: The Emergence of Performance Velocity Systems [13:08] John Sangillo as ACE [17:00] Unlocking a player’s potential [22:22] A Chance Encounter that Led to a Fruitful Partnership[28:38] Challenging Conventional Wisdom with Innovative Methods[36:25] Getting Inspiration  [43:02 ] Our Job is to eliminate our job [47:50] Success Stories [52:30] Genuine Teaching  [56:31] Hitting

Junior College Baseball. That's the theme of this week's episode. Our guest is Erik Shoenrock, head baseball coach at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Erik played collegiately at the University of Memphis and was drafted by the San Diego Padres. In this episode, we cover everything about junior college baseball. How the scholarship process work, roster sizes, tuition, recruiting, development, NCAA rules, and everything else you can think of.Timestamps [6:10] Recruitment after junior college level  [12:22]From Junior College to the Pros[13:20] Scholarships [18:38] Recruiting Process [22:31] Recruiting Based on the Environment [26:17] Going to the Next Level [28:29] Player Development StandPoint [32:12] Old-school Techniques [35:05] Fall Ball [38:26] The Transfer Portal[39:37] Junior College Follow Erik ShoenrockTwitter: @CoachEScho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.