Tower Sports Advising Podcast #6: with Adam Goss, University of Saint Joseph (CT)

SummaryIn this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower interviews Adam Goss, head coach of the University of St. Joseph, Hartford. They discuss Goss's journey from a successful playing career at Franklin Pierce University to his coaching experiences at Nichols College and USJ. Key themes include the importance of pitching, the impact of the transfer portal, recruitment strategies, and the significance of physical development for aspiring college baseball players. Goss emphasizes the need for players to understand their roles, the value of hard work, and the importance of building relationships in the recruitment process.Coach Goss shares the following topics:▪️Key Takeaways from Playing at Franklin Pierce▪️The Importance of Pitching and Team Dynamics▪️The Role of Generational Changes in Player Development▪️Life Lessons Learned Through Baseball▪️Transitioning to Coaching at Nichols College▪️Building a New Program at USJ▪️Recruitment Challenges in the Northeast▪️Reflections on Personal Recruitment Experiences▪️The Importance of Character in Sports▪️Recruiting Toughness: The New England Advantage▪️Building Relationships in Recruiting▪️Evaluating Players: What Coaches Look For▪️The Impact of the Transfer Portal on College Baseball▪️Navigating College Baseball Recruitment▪️Understanding Pitching Practice Routines▪️The Importance of Freshman Experience▪️Physical Development for College Athletes▪️Building a Balanced Roster▪️The Rise of Two-Way Players▪️Showcase Camps and OpportunitiesBig take away for parents & players:▪️Adam Goss reflects on his playing career and the lessons learned at Franklin Pierce University▪️The importance of pitching and strike-throwing in achieving success in college baseball▪️Mindset and attitude play a crucial role in player development and performance▪️Transitioning from player to coach at Nichols College provided valuable experience▪️Building a new baseball program at USJ requires hard work and dedication.Recruitment strategies must focus on finding the right fit for both players and programs▪️The transfer portal has changed the landscape of college baseball, presenting both opportunities and challenges▪️Aspiring players should prioritize finding schools where they can play and develop▪️Physical development is essential for success in college baseball, especially for younger players▪️Roster management and the evolution of two-way players are becoming increasingly important in college baseball▪️Where to find Tower Sports Advising▪️📲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/towersportsadv📲Twitter: https://x.com/towersportsadv📲TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@towersportsadv🖥️Website: www.towersportsadvising.comTo book a consolation with Tower Sports Advising, 👇🏻https://www.towersportsadvising.com/contact