Episode 112: Interview with Russell Sage Head Coach Nick Pontari

In this episode, we sit down with Russell Sage Head Coach Nick Pontari. Coach Pontari started the program at Russell Sage and has taken it to the top of the conference standings in just four years. We talk about building a program from nothing, how he gets his guys to compete, what he looks for in the recruiting process, and how he went about building his program, and more. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Chapters (00:00:00) - Russell Sage Head Baseball Coach Nick Ponteri on The Dugout(00:06:16) - How Do You Find a Baseball Coach to Be in Your Program?(00:14:21) - What Do Coaches Look For in Their Players?(00:19:45) - Reaching out to recruits: Part 3(00:25:50) - Ponter on His Advice to Students(00:32:46) - Bosley on Coaches and the Process(00:39:17) - Offense: Working Hard for College Money(00:47:51) - The Impact of Coaches on Baseball(00:55:50) - Bob Ley on Taking Over the Coach's Seat(01:01:52) - "Guys Need to Take Accountability"(01:03:21) - Offseason Recruiting Advice(01:08:03) - Reaching Out To Your Family