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Episode 76: Chris Rose Nov 21, 2023

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This is a GOOD GET! Rosey is not only one of the most trusted voices in the game of baseball, but THE hardest working guy in the game as well.

Meet Chris Rose.

When did he fall in love with baseball?

Obstacles to achieve his dream?

Who was his favorite announcer growing up?

There is so much gold here as we unpack the life of on of the legends! A true pioneer...Chris Rose.

RAKE

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Episode 75: Coach RAC Nov 14, 2023

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He's the most popular baseball influencer alive. He's got millions of followers, and is quickly becoming a household name in every baseball family. It's Coach Robert Anthony Cruz. What's his story? How did he become Coach RAC?

What's his advice to upcoming High School Players?

Why do Travel Ball Parents chase the trophies?

What's Not Your Average Baseball Camp?

It's all here on the 75th episode! Thank you Patreon Supporters!

Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

RAKE

BANG

Episode 74: Dan Spring Nov 07, 2023

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He's one of Coach Ballgame's best friends, and also happens to have given him his first job as a youth baseball coach. It's Dan Spring. "Springer" was a teammate of Ballgame's at Brown University before playing in the Tigers and Cardinals organizations. He's spent the last 20 years coaching over 30,000 kids in Southern California under the title of "Spring Training Baseball Academy." He is a master at using Positive Reinforcement to get the most out of his kids. He also happened to give Ballgame his nickname!

What was a Rookie "Ballgame" like as a coach? How did he grow?

Why do parents act crazy at sporting events?

How do you coach the kid who lacks effort?

How do we fix the Travel Ball culture?

It's a great conversation with 3 guys who have coached over 100,000 kids across 60 years of coaching.

Thank You Patrons! Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

RAKE

Episode 73: Duke Baxter Oct 31, 2023

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He's popped up on your social media feed a million times. If not, then he should. Duke Baxter is one of the most popular coaches on Instagram and that's because he's one of the best coaches on the planet. The founder of Zoned Inc. and Dominate the Diamond joins the POD. This man is a GEYSER of coaching wisdom, and EVERY parent and coach should tune into his message. What's the 24 hour rule? What's the Hat Method? What's his advice to Parents during a game? Why do parents freak out at games?

Ballgame also recaps his World Series experience and the JOE DAVIS SHOUTOUT on the broadcast.

Ballgame also give a heartfelt message to his favorite Coach ever, who just recently passed.

Thank You Patrons! Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

RAKE

BANG

Episode 72: Ben Jenkins Oct 24, 2023

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He's the Founder and Co-Owner of WARSTIC. What was the genesis of this company? What struggles did he overcome to now have the Number ONE bat on the market. THE BONESABER. How did he meet Jack White and Ian Kinsler?

This snuck up on us as one of the BEST interviews in our Podcast history. What makes Warstic so compelling is a number of things, including a marriage of ART and BASEBALL, and impeccable design GENUIS. But at the heart of it all, Warstic isn't just equipment. It represents SUBSTANCE. It represents a MESSAGE. That message is...BATTLE.

Chop also recalls some Bruce Bochy stories from his days with the Giants.

Ballgame updates his Sandlot Tour and gives some shoutouts to his boots on the ground.

Thank you Patrons!

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Episode 71: Matt Payton Oct 10, 2023

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Meet Coach Ballgame's boots on the ground in Louisville, KY. Coach Matt holds the career TRIPLES record at Western Kentucky University, then played Pro Ball under Ryne Sandberg and Mickey Morandini. He returned home to Louisville to see his childhood Little League was nonexistent. SO HE DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT. He's grown the League back up from 5 teams in 2020 to over 40 teams this fall! How did he build this culture? Where are his priorities?

Coach Chop also reveals an AWFUL story from this past weekend at a Travel Ball Tournament.

Thank You Patreon Supporters and Listeners!

Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

Episode 70: Being an "Aware" Coach and Parent Oct 03, 2023

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Ballgame and Chop are excited to bring a new pod EVERY Tuesday, now that Ballgame's travel schedule has cooled down.

There will be a PATREON ZOOM this Thursday for all our Supporters! Oh Snap, That's Gonna Be Lit!

Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

The VIDEOS of all these are on Coach Ballgame's YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

Rake!

Episode 69: Coaching YOUR Kid Sep 05, 2023

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The boys are back together to discuss a number of topics. From travel ball, coaching your own child, to Chopper's new job...the band is back!

Thank you Patreon Supporters!

Wanna support?

www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

RAKE

Episode 68: WE BACK! Coach Ballgame's Summer Recap Aug 29, 2023

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Coach Ballgame coached over 5,000 kids across 30 different states this summer, and he wants to tell you all about it!

Chopper had some Athletic Director duties to attend to, so Ballgame held down the fort for this Season 3 pilot episode.

What cities did Ballgame hit? What has been some highlights of the Sandlot Tour? How's the MLB gig going? How are the Jonas Brothers in concert?

It's all here!

To all our amazing Patreon Supporters: THANK YOU! Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

To all our listeners: We are so happy to be back with you EVERY Tuesday to help solve this major issue: How do we make youth sports better?

RAKE!

Episode 67: End of Season 2 May 30, 2023

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What a great season it was!!!

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