Today I’m joined by Kirk Cabana who is the head baseball coach of Marian University Ancilla College and host of Pursuit 4 Purpose. He has been doing some incredible work and during this conversation we talked a lot about what it means to be great, how do we achieve it, leadership, what he’s excited about in his new position, what fears he has and so much more. It’s a powerful conversation that I think you will get a lot out of. Let us know what you think!

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Today I’m joined by coach and podcast host Ken Carpenter. He has spent most of his life in sports and today he shares his experiences of how to become a better player, person, and leader. Ken has also reached the 50 episode mark for his podcast Athlete 1 which only increases his thirst for knowledge and improvement. Ken is on the path to greatness and taking as many young men with him that he can along the way.

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In today’s conversation I’m joined by coach Eric Krueger of the Ohio Boy’s Basketball Division 1 State Champion Pickerington Central Tigers. We discuss coaching with expectations, leadership and developing a culture around the “Tiger Way.” Coach Krueger has had the opportunity to work with some incredible young athletes and gives insight to competition, waiting your turn, and building relationships.

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Today I’m joined by performance coach and author Jason Fry. Jason is a positive leader with incredible insight into how to connect to players and make a difference on and off the court or field. In today’s conversation we dig into performance, coaching, leadership, and chasing greatness. Tune in to hear more from Coach Fry.

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Today I’m joined by Haley Colwell; head softball coach and strength and conditioning coordinator. Leadership is complex and in today’s conversation we dig into culture, failure, accountability, lessons learned, mentorship, and so much more. Haley is a brilliant young coach who is eager to give back from her experiences. Tune in to find out more on Haley’s servant style of leadership.

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Today I’m joined by Patrick Jones. Patrick has had a wide array of experiences coaching baseball and uses that to develop strategies to improve players of many ages. His approach to hitting is fun to explore and in today’s conversation we discuss preparing professionals for the game, gaining buy-in, learning from past failures, and being open to feedback in order to grow. It was a powerful conversation that I think players, coaches, and leaders can all learn from.

If you’d like to connect more with Patrick you can find him on Twitter @pjonesbaseball. You can also find more at www.patrickjonesbaseball.com. Patrick is offering a free clinic that is schedule for March 27th.

Lastly, if you haven’t yet check out Patrick’s podcast Patrick Jones Baseball

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Today I’m joined by former professional baseball player Brett Carroll. Brett is now the leader of BC Athletics and is using the lessons learned through 11 years in the professional game to help lead the next generation of youth baseball player. During our conversation we talk about coaching, leadership, process, dealing with failure and setbacks, and having a humble approach to what we do.

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In today’s conversation I’m joined by Todd Miller. He is a remarkable leader and today he shares his philosophy with all of us. Todd has also had a challenging and difficult journey and his story is about the strength of the human spirit. Tune in to hear about leadership, adversity, and moving forward.

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In today’s episode I have the privilege to talk with Mike Boyle. Mike is the owner and founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, former strength coach for Boston University, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, as well as USA Women’s Hockey. In our conversation today we dig into making an impact in a professional organization, thinking again, coaching and leadership, as well as a little bit of business strategy.

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Today’s conversation is with Mike Deegan, head coach of Dennison University, author of Let it Rip, and leadership expert. Through out this conversation we talk about growth through life, leadership, lessons, and being open to learning along the journey. This is an incredible conversation and one I think everyone can find something valuable in.

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In today’s episode I have a conversation with head baseball coach Brian McGee at Wittenberg University. He has been building a strong team over the last few years centered around a culture of love. This conversation covers a lot of what it’s like to be a head coach, how to build a strong culture, and the evolution that comes with time as a leader.

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Today’s episode is with collegiate baseball coach Tommy Winterstein. During our conversation we talk about building a culture, developing young men, and becoming competitive as a way to succeed at the next level. Tune in to see what Tommy is all about.

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In today’s episode with Tom Marker, Head Coach of Olentangy Orange Baseball, we discuss the power of curiosity, being new to a program, and how to inspire high care in your athletes. Coach Marker is an incredible leader of young men who has built winning programs everywhere he’s gone. His balanced approach between building relationships and teaching the game has led to incredible success. Tune in to find out what makes Coach Marker curious.

If you’re looking to connect with Coach Marker you can find him on Twitter @coachmarker, or follow his team @oobaseball. If you’d like to connect more you can e-mail him thomas_marker@olsd.us or feel free to give him a call 614-595-5834.

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Today’s conversation is with Corey Conn, head baseball coach for Lancaster High School (Lancaster, OH). Coach Conn has built a championship program that exemplifies hard work and dedication to the program. He has taken his program and turned them into yearly contenders for conference and district championships. Listen to his philosophy on building a winning culture and what it takes to find continuous success.

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Today’s conversation is with Renee Lopez. She is a former college athlete and coach who now uses her experience and knowledge to help high school athletes and parents find a place to play for college. In our conversation we talk about all the little things that coaches look for and how to go about finding your future home.

If you’re looking for more information or to connect with Renee you can find her on her website at rlopezcoaching.com or you can email her at info@lookingforafullride.com.

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Today’s conversation is with Dennis Mellen. Dennis is a retired pilot and heart attack survivor who now coaches and speaks using his life experiences. Imagine living your dream life only to be thrown the biggest curve ball you can imagine, what would you do? How would you come back from that? Dennis was thrown the curve of a lifetime and has come out on the other side stronger.

If you’re looking to connect with Dennis you can find him through his website www.beabean.net. He’s also active on Twitter @BeaBean14. You can grab a copy of his book from www.takesmorethanheart.com; don’t be afraid to ask for a signed copy!

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Today’s interview is with former head coach of Youngstown State and Ohio State and current president of Youngstown State Jim Tressel. The five time National Championship coach with Youngstown State and Ohio State takes time to talk about culture, leadership, and shaping well rounded young people. His time in various leadership positions puts him in a unique place to help grow our next generation of leader. I hope you enjoy his stories and wisdom.

You can follow Coach Tressel on Twitter for some #quiettime @JimTressel5 or see what he’s got going on at www.ysu.edu.

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Today’s interview is with Chris Zaker, owner of Field of Dreams training facility located in Lancaster, OH. Chris is a passionate and high energy teacher of the game, who’s love of softball and baseball shows through in his teachings. During this episode we talk about the game of baseball and softball, how we can make it better, transitioning from High School to College, and what stands out between the average and greats that play this game. This episode is full of stories and laughs, as well as energy and passion, tune in and enjoy the ride!

You can connect with Chris on Facebook at Field of Dreams. He is also active on Twitter @FieldofDreamsOH. You can also connect via e-mail fieldofdreams2013@att.net or call at 740-653-3463.

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What an incredible conversation with coach Ray Noe from the VMI baseball staff. So many incredible nuggets in this conversation. Tune in to get some insights into the life of a college volunteer coach, continuous learning, COVID, mindset and so much more. You’re gonna want to tune in to this one!

If you’re looking to connect with Coach Noe you can reach out to him at 614-783-4025 or noerd@vmi.edu.

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Today’s interview is with Youngstown State head baseball coach Dan Bertolini. We discuss coaching and working with athletes during this difficult COVID time. We also dig into the importance of learning, pushing those we lead to greatness, and what young athletes should strive to improve upon if they want to play at the next level.

If you'd like to connect with Coach Bertolini you can follow him on Twitter @CoachBertolini.

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