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Matt and Eric talk about upgrades to our throwing program.

Matt and Eric discuss the past season and the future through the prism of the Pyramid of Success.

Matt and Eric talk about the 2018 season and look ahead at what's to come as we prepare for 2019.

Eric talks with the 2018 Central Baseball captains. Adam Carey SR LHP Pella, IA Dylan Diveney SR RHP Marshalltown, IA Garrett Saunders JR SS Bonaparte, IA Tanner Wood SR P/OF Pella, IA

Matt and Eric discuss keeping things simple and get in the zone while using the data and tools we have available.

Matt and Eric discuss the ABCA coaches convention in Indianapolis.

Matt interviews co-host and Central alum Eric Van Wyngarden. Central Baseball All-Time Records

Matt and Eric discuss our current fundraiser, upcoming camps and clinics, and the First Pitch Dinner. Fundraiser Site First Pitch Dinner Site

Eric and Matt talk about the new technology the Dutch baseball program is using in 2018. Motus Rapsodo

Eric and Zach Greder talk about baseball and life at Central College.

Eric and Dutch assistant coach Zach Deutscher discuss hitting approach.

Matt and Eric discuss the scrimmage against Grandview College.

Matt and Eric talk about the alumni and inter-squad scrimmages and the baseball potluck.

Matt and Eric discuss winning close games and how to break out from being a .500 ball club to winning 25 to 30 games per year. In this episode: 2:02 – Attitude/Mindset 2:46 – Adversity in practice 3:48 – Expectations and going undefeated 6:45 – Killer Instinct 8:44 – Moving beyond .500 and being on the verge of breakout 9:52 – Depth 13:36 – Doing things right, taking the pressure off, and playing without fear 16:07 – Strategic Simplicity, minimizing doubt, and aggressiveness 19:30 – Changes in practice 24:40 – Looking ahead to next season 25:46 –September 16 9:00 – Alumni Game 11:30 – Potluck 2:00 – Intersquad Scrimmage September 30 @ Grandview

Matt and Eric discuss preparing arms for pitchers going into the baseball season. In this episode: 1:04 Jaeger Long Toss Program 4:32 Discomfort, tenderness, and pain 8:44 Strength 9:34 Individual Plans 18:02 Transition to the mound

Matt and Eric explain the Central baseball pyramid of success. In this episode: 0:31 -Recruiting 9:44 - Team Culture 14:00 - Academics 17:14 - Player Development 21:08 - Excellence Alum Game & Team Scrimmage - Sat Sept. 16 Scrimmage @ Grandview University - Sat Sept. 30

Matt and Eric Discuss the state of the Central Dutch baseball program and preview the fall season. In this episode: 1:06 - Program Overview 5:13 - Facilities 8:06 - Training & Strength Programs 10:50 - Uniforms, Hats, Logo - Basketball Floor 12:07 - Program goals 14:18 - Graduated Players 16:23 - Returning Players 21:07 - Incoming Players 23:48 - Fall Season Outlook 26:14 - Upcoming Events (Alum Game/Fall Scrimmage) - Sat. Sept 16 28:54 - Grandview Scrimmage - Sat Sept 30 29:42 - First Pitch Dinner