Ep. 51: The Educator in the Dugout: Merriman’s Mission at Tiffin

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseballOn this episode of the Coaching Changes Series on the D2 Baseball podcast, Robert sits down with the new head coach of Tiffin University, Troy Merriman. In this insightful interview, Coach Merriman shares his journey from being a player at the University of Findlay to becoming a Division II head coach.Merriman opens up about his time away from baseball and the opportunity at Tiffin that was "too hard to pass up". He discusses his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of playing the game the "right way" and developing players on and off the field. A former offensive player himself, Merriman is very hands-on with his hitters and discusses his offensive approach, which focuses on a team-oriented, aggressive style of play.Coach also highlights the significance of academics, community engagement, and the support from mentors who have helped him prepare for this new role.Don't miss this in-depth conversation with Coach Troy Merriman as he embarks on his new chapter with the Tiffin Dragons!