1186 | The Podcast - Episode 12 Season in Review with Brian O'Connor

The head coach joins the 1186 crew to take a look back at a historic 2024 season. Coach O'Connor talks about what the offseason entails for the Cavaliers and talks about the USA Baseball experience he went through as a coach in 2018 and what it will be like for rising sophomores Henry Ford and Eric Becker.   Coach O'Connor's takeaways from 2024 season (0:00-3:18). THREE out of four years, the Hoos have been Omaha. Coach talks about the resiliency of the program after a few down years and CoVID (3:18-5:05). In Omaha, junior pitcher Jay Woolfolk had some powerful words on the podium after the final game. Coach O'Connor reflects on his storybook season and others through his coaching career (5:05-11:25). Success on the field brings on opportunities, Coach talks about the offseason rumor mill (11:26-15:55). The offseason processes begin quickly after getting back from Omaha, Coach O'Connor gives some insight on what the summer schedule looks like (15:56-19:52). The Cavaliers get a critical piece back for 2025, Jacob Ference. Coach O'Connor talks about the first piece of good offseason news for the roster (19:53-22:00). How do the Cavalier coach keep tabs on the guys playing summer ball (22:01-23:10). Coach talks about his Team USA experience back in 2018 and his role in putting together the roster (23:11-31:55).