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KWBaseball Conversation w/Kevin Wilson Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Kevin Wilson, Professional Hitting Coach, Author of Finding Clarity Book  Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Kevin Wilson with KWBaseball. Show Notes: In this conversation, Kevin talks about: How his off-season went this year. The purpose of the batting tee.  The purpose of front toss. The difference with practice swings vs. game swings. Stay low in the cage so you can be high in games.  Ideal point of contact.  Importance of timing in the ability to hit hard. and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Mike Medici, MLB Scout, Comment and Advice on the Effect of COVID-19 Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Mike Medici, MLB Scout for Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays. Owner of Scout School 360.  Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Mike Medici, MLB Scout for Texas Rangers Show Notes: In this conversation, Mike talks about: Impact of the COVID-19 and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Rick Allen Comments and Advice For Student Athletes Affect By COVID-19 Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Rick Allen, Owner of Informedathelte.com Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Rick Allen, owner of Informedathletes.com Show Notes: In this conversation, Rick talks about: Impact of the COVID-19 and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Super Speed Slugger Mike Napoleon Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Mike Napoleon, Co-Founder of Super Speed Slugger Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Mike Napoleon, Co-Founder of Super Speed Slugger  Show Notes: In this conversation, Mike talks about: His background in baseball What Super Speed Slugger Is The Idea behind under load and overload training Better practice of overload training than swinging a heavier element.  How it improves mechanics How it improve mechanics data collection points.  and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

The Language of Hitting Dave Kirilloff Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Dave Kirilloff, Owner of The Language of Hitting Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Dave Kirilloff, Owner of The Language of Hitting Show Notes: In this conversation, Dave talks about: His background in baseball The evolution of what he believes and what he coaches. The importance of vision. The importance of practice translating to games.  His thoughts on what the swing should be like.  Technology role sin the game? and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Rockland Peak Performance Nunzio Signore Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Nunzio Signore, Owner and Operator of Rockland Peak Performance Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Nunzio, Owner and Operator of Rockland Peak Performance Show Notes: In this conversation, Nunzio talks about: His starting into baseball as a strength and conditioning guy.    The assessment process he takes off of his players through. The strength and conditioning process and how it will develop better movers on the hill.  The role of the back foot in pitching. The role of the front leg and foot in pitching.  How hip and shoulder is achieved. Why kids push the baseball.  Developing velocity and the nay sayers. and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

UCF Pitching Coach Nick Otte Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Nick Otte - University of Central Florida Pitching Coach Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Nick Otte, Pitching Coach for the University of Central Florida. Show Notes: In this conversation, Nick talks about: His transition from being a player to a coach. What his pitching philosophy is and why it works well for him. Advice for young coaches who are drowning in information.  What he looks for in pitchers.  How is watch and expect guys to play catch. How is get his pitchers present. What it means for incoming freshman to come ready.   and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

A Talk With Former Big Leaguer Jeff Frye Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Jeff Frye - Former Big Leaguer for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Soxs, Colorado Rockies, and Toronto Blue Jays. Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Jeff Frye,Former Big Leaguer for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Soxs, Colorado Rockies, and Toronto Blue Jays. Show Notes: In this conversation, Jeff talks about: His back ground in baseball.  Where his ability to hit came from. High school and college days on the ball field.  Life as a professional athletes.  His approach while he is hitting. The difference between hitting and swinging. His routines to hitting.  Middle infield and how exhausting it is.  and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Human Performance Collaborative At Ohio State - Jimmy Onate Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Jimmy Onate - Human Performance Collaborative at The Ohio State University.  Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Jimmy Onate, Human Performance Collaborative at Ohio State Show Notes: In this conversation, Jimmy talks about: His back ground in baseball.  Injuries in baseball and his thoughts on them. Recovery and his thoughts on them.  The importance of sleep and the impact it has on the body. How the brain and vision players a role in human performance.  Eyesight and vision are two different things.  Thought and technology and what pieces he uses.  and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Infield Talks with New York Yankees Minor League Infield Coach Ryan Hunt Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Ryan Hunt, Minor League Infield Coach for New York Yankees Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Ryan Hunt, Minor League Infield Coach for the New York Yankees Show Notes: In this conversation, Ryan talks about: His journey as a coach. The impact Andrew Wright had on him. The mental side of the fielding.  Technique of fielding. Fielding on the run.  Mindset required of an infielder. Difference between middle infielders and corner infielders.  and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

A Talk About Running, Defense, and Offense With Former Big Leaguer Greg Golson Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Greg Golson, Former !st Round Draft pick and Big Leaguer for Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees  Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Greg Golson, Former Big Leaguer for the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees. Show Notes: In this conversation, Greg talks about: His journey as a player. How he developed his speed. The thought process he had when he was on the base path. The thought process he had on stealing bases.  He thoughts and favorite piece of technology.What he would focus is eye on while on the path. His approach in the outfield.  How he stayed present during games.  His thought process about reading hitters to help him get a jump.  His approach as a hitter. When he figured out what kind of hitter he was.  What his thought process was in the batters box.  Dealing with slumps and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Lets Talk Hitting with Kenny Graham Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Kenny Graham, Director of Player Development for the Detroit Tigers. Previously a hitting coordinator for the Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays. Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Kenny Graham, Director of Player Development for the Detroit Tigers. Show Notes: In this conversation, Kenny talks about: His journey as a coach. His thought a feel for the many different swing theories that are out there. The use for assessment just as On Base U. How he sells the the assessment for guy that can already hit. He thoughts and favorite piece of technology. Helping players develop routines. Helping player that are going through slumps. Helping player who over analyzes the video and the data. Some of his favorite resources to helps him develop as a coach and person. and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Player Evaluations and Scouting with Michael Medici Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Michael Medici - Texas Ranger Scout and Founder of ScoutSchool.org Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Michael Medici, Texas Ranger Scout and Founder of ScoutSchool.org Show Notes: In this conversation, Michael talks about: Injuries and how it impact their thoughts on guys. Less than ideal arm action and its role. Gambling on guys who will have surgery because they have makeup.  Technology and its role in player development. Guy who hit but less than ideal swing. Guy who grew up in tough environment. Injuries in hitters.  The education of scouting. and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Gold Glove Defense and The 6F System with Perry Hill Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Perry Hill, Infield Coach with Seattle Mariners. 33 Year in professional baseball and 24 years at the Big League Level. Coaches Gold Glovers at all four positions (1st, 2nd, SS, 3rd) as well as leading three different teams to League Leading Fielding Percentage.  Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Perry Hill Show Notes: In this conversation, Perry talks about: How he got into coaching and his style of coaching.  His 6F system he developed to create gold glovers. What the eyes should be doing while fielding. What the mindset should be while fielding.  and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

The Player, The Scout, The Hitting Coach with Micah Franklin Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Micah Franklin, 15 Year Professional Baseball Players, 8 Year Professional Scout for the Diamondbacks and Mariners, and Current Hitting Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Micah Franklin Show Notes: In this conversation, Micah talks about: His professional career and what it took to have a career as he did. His belief system and how the game humbled him. The feelings he felt when he made it to the big leagues.  He playing career overseas. Transition into becoming a scout.  Becoming the hitting coach. The importance of vision plays in hitting. Developing and coming up with an approach. Meditation and how it goes into player development.  The difference between an A swing and a B swing. How to start working on timing while hitting and how important timing his in hitting. The importance of being on time.  Developing the relationship and trust with players before making drastic changes.  and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Trust, Love, Communication with Coach Eric Peterson, Head Baseball Coach at Benedictine College Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Eric Peterson, Head Baseball Coach at Benedictine College. Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Eric Peterson Show Notes: In this conversation, Eric talks about: His coaching path and some of the coaches he learned from along the way. What trust means to him and his program. How he develops leaders within his program and the process they go through to become a leader.  How important communication is to him and his program.  How they work and improve their communication skills.  How to get a handle on program when their is issue popping up regarding the TLC.  What the fall baseball looks like.  Some of coaches best resources.  and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Montana State University Head Baseball Coach Aaron Sutton Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Aaron Sutton, Head Baseball Coach at Montana State University. Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Aaron Sutton Show Notes: In this conversation, Aaron talks about: His coaching path and some of the coaches he learned from along the way. His coaching style and why it works for him. What player development means to him. How his approach and style has chance as he progresses through his career. What is all included in his player development plan. Implementing a system to communication and having guys taking some ownership of what they want to accomplish. The different between practice at the NJCAA and NCAA. How he stay on top of guys and their academics. What it is like when guys first report and getting everyone on the same page. What does the fall season looks like for them. What does the spring season looks like for them. What the administrative side of the coaching looks like. What the business side of coaching looks like. How to deal with guys that do not want to be there. How to deal with guys that are good but not as good as the guy ahead.  Summer ball for college baseball players.  What are the main measurements of tracking in their player development plan. Capturing real data and not getting carried away and losing fundamentals.  How he developed the communication skills that allowed him to be a successful coach.  and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Goata Movement Systems with Gary Sheffler Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Gary Sheffler, owner of GLS Training Facility in Lousiana and Master Goata Coach Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Gary Sheffler Show Notes: In this conversation, Gary talks about: The backstory of how Goata Movement System came to be. How it all got started with watching Michael Jordan walk.  How traditional training train guys out of the Goata Pattern. What their Goata Assessment process looks like and what they are trying to accomplish.  What their corrective process looks like.  What is needed before they can get into the performance side of things.  Baseball being a rotational sport and the need to train more into the the rotational movement. How we combat our sitting culture while trying to correct movements.  How the Goata movement will clean up pitching and hitting mechanics. What the industry response has been with the Goata training principles.  What the difference between, in-season- pre-season and off-season training. Some of Gary best resources.   and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

The Ball Yard with Doug Latta Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Doug Latta, Owner and Professional Hitting Coach at The Ball Yard Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Doug Latta Show Notes: In this conversation, Doug talks about: His path to where he is now as a hitting coach for professional hitters. What it means to have a swing that works against your body. Understanding what it means and how the body works in the swing. His thoughts on the On Base U and FMS screening. Things he has seen from a screen that prevent hitters from executing good swings. He  thoughts and taught on balance setup, forward move and swing. How to get setup in a balanced position. Rule of thumb for forward move.  Why he doesn't like the back shift in the swing.  His thoughts and opinion on the technology.  Difference between hitting to the ball and through the ball.  What adjustability his and how to teach it.  Kids who get top hand heavy.  What the barrel should be doing throughout the swing process.  Developing an approach and how one should do so.  and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com

Firm Foundation Catching with Danny Sheaffer Welcome to The Baseball Awakening Podcast, where we dive into the raw, unfiltered, unsexy side of player development Guest Bio: Danny Shaffer - firmfoundationcatching.com - 18 year Professional Player Career & 19 Year Coaching Career.   Summary: On this episode, Host Geoff Rottmayer sits down with Danny Sheaffer Show Notes: In this conversation, Danny talks about: His catching career and how it prepared him for what he is doing now.  Why catchers are a different breed. What is most misunderstood aspect of catching? Why his started his website firmfoundationcatching.com What is receiving and why is it important. The mindset one must have when it comes to receiving. His thoughts on the robo umpires. The importance of game management as a catcher. What is pitch calling and how does one develop the skills. What is blocking and whats important to understand. The importance of footwork and throwing. The mindset it comes when it comes to throwing. What is play at the plate and what must we understand? Fielding bunts and everything that goes into it.   and much more. Website: www.baseballawakening.com Facebook: Baseball Awakening Podcast Twitter: Baseball Awakening Podcast Instagram: The Baseball Awakening Podcast Email Address: geoff@baseballawakening.com