Ep. 63: The Sand Shark Standard: Brian Lewis on USC Beaufort's DII Identity

Want to be a part of a vibrant and growing community of baseball fans? Consider joining the D2 Baseball Patreon! patreon.com/diviibaseballIn this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert talks with Brian Lewis, the new Head Baseball Coach at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB). Coach Lewis discusses the seamless transition after being promoted from the hitting coach position and the excitement of leading the program as a full Division II member.Lewis outlines his "toughness and grinding" philosophy, focusing on instilling a winning mentality by raising the floor of talent and challenging his players to be "exhausted by the end of the day, win or lose". He shares how his extensive background, which includes coaching over 150 MLB draft picks in summer collegiate and professional baseball, helps him teach the "mental side of it" and the importance of "staying in the moment".The coach details his team culture, emphasizing positive discipline and holding each other accountable to a routine. He is focused on the Peach Belt and Southeast Region, recruiting players with a "chip on their shoulder" to compete in a highly competitive area. Finally, he tells fans to expect a fun, aggressive style of baseball on the base paths, featuring a lot of stealing and hit-and-runs.Don't miss this interview with USCB Head Coach Brian Lewis!