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Behind The Dish
by John Piper
Your host John Piper talks with guests from all areas of the game to bring insights and stories about developing players, success on and on the field, College recruiting, Coaching, the business side of baseball and special guests! Tune in weekly starting March 29th.
Episodes
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Skip Johnson, Head Coach Oklahoma Sooners Baseball
To pre-order "Bottom of the 9th" and support youth baseball reserve your copy https://www.johnpiper.me/Store/books/item/bottom-of-the-ninth/ A true Texas storyteller, I sat down with Skip Johnson in his office in Norman, OK as he talks baseball, developing young men, hunting, and family. Widely...
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Eric Crozier, 11 yrs of professional baseball prepared him for his coaching success
Eric Crozier Originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians in June of 2000 out of Norfolk State University, Eric reached Major League Baseball four years later with the Toronto Blue Jays. Eric’s 11 years of professional baseball included stints with New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox...
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Greg Goff, Head Coach Purdue Boilermakers
I had a chance to sit down live with Coach Goff in Nashville, TN during the American Baseball Coaches Association Annual Conference. Coach Goff is passionate about the game but more importantly leading young men on and off the field. Greg Goff joined Purdue baseball as an assistant coach in July...
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Coach Jeremy Sheetinger talks about his return to coaching Gwinnett College
I sit down "live" with Sheets during the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) annual meetings in Nashville TN January 2020 two good old Kentucky Boys talking baseball and life. Sheets is back in the dugout to coach Georgia Gwinnett College after a 4-year stint with ABCA. He's a podcaster,...
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Tyson Blaser "The 15 Minute Catcher" New York Yankees Organization
Tyson Blaser, a Rockridge graduate and the 2006 Quad-City Times Male Athlete of the Year, was a catcher in the Yankees farm system from 2011-15 after completing his collegiate career at Iowa. A free-agent signing of the Yankees, Blaser hit .263 over four seasons with the organization. He rose to...
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Getting out of Suckville with Dr. Bhrett McCabe
John Piper sits down with Dr. Bhrett McCabe in Nashville, TN during the ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Associaton) annual conference to talk how to get the most out of the "Mindside" of your potential. Whether your an athlete, coach, parent, or business leader this is a must listen. Get out of...
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Back to Back Texas State Titles, Coach Ricky Griffin Argyle HS
John Piper sits down with ABCA National Coach of the year, Coach Ricky Griffin to talk about the challenges and pursuit of not one not two but 3 State Championships since 2015. An assistant football coach for the Argyle Eagles brings a football mindset to the baseball diamond. A father and son...
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Coach John Carter Round Rock Dragon Baseball
2017 Texas High School baseball coach of the year John Carter live from the floor of the 48th annaul Texas HS Baseball Coaches association Coach John Carter is a graduate of Round Rock High School and attended Round Rock schools while growing up. Upon graduation from high school, Coach Carter...
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"The Catching Guy" Coach Todd Coburn
John Piper sits down with long time catcher turned catching guru Todd Coburn during the 2019 @ABCA Annual Conference in Grapevine TX For baseball and softball training and equipment check out our sponsor, D-BAT Sports www.dbatsports.com www.dbat.net Over 75 stores in the US and China Instagram -...
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Texas High School Baseball Association HOF Coach Joe Ray Halsey
West Texas legendary coach and story teller Coach Halsey joins the show live during his 47th trip to Waco, TX for the Texas High School Coaches Association annual convention. 1999 state champion. 28 years at Andrews H.S. The impact this coach has had on players and coaches may never be matched.…
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Slade Heathcott - A story of living on his own in HS to #1 pick with the New York Yankees
I sit down with Slade Heathcott in Dallas at the D-BAT headquarters to hear this amazing store. A late blooming dual sport athlete from Texarkana, TX he bypasses LSU to play football and baseball as he is drafted in the first round 29th overall by the Yankees. Listen to this journey and how Slade...
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UC Santa Barbara Associate HC Donegal Fergus
@coachferg Former University of Washington assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Donegal Fergus has agreed to terms to become the associate head coach at UC Santa Barbara, head coach Andrew Checketts announced on Monday, June 25, 2018. Fergus, a former assistant at Seattle University and…
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University of Houston Coach Todd Whitting
Coach Whitting shares his message for young players and and the new developments at Houston. 24 years in the coaching profession at only 2 programs. TCU and Houston https://uhcougars.com/index.aspx?path=baseball @toddwhitting Check out our sponsor D-BAT Sports www.dbatsports.com The fastest…
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Lessons from HOF Pitcher John Smoltz
Caught up with John Smoltz on the road in Waco, TX during the Texas HS Coaches association annual meetings. 22 year career coming back from 7 surgeries. 8 time All-Star and 1995 World Series Champion, one of his greatest accomplishments and honors is receiving the Roberto Clemente award in 2005…
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Kyle Johnston, Pitcher in the Washington Nationals Organization
Kyle Johnston grew up in Flower Mound, TX won a state title with the Flower Mound Jaguars then traveled south to Austin to play 3 years with the Texas Longhorns before being drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 6th round. Check out our sponsor for all your baseball and softball training…
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Coach Robbie Wine a prospective from long time player, coach, and teacher.
Robby Wine grew up in Philadelphia. The son of a Phillies player. He's spent his entire career in the game. A standout player at Oklahoma State with expectations of going to Omaha every season and a 1st round pick with the Houston Astros. After his playing days ended he's coached and now the…
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Coach Clay Cox Paris Junior College goes 1 for 350 and on his way
From coaching High School baseball and football at the 1A level in deep east Texas to leading the Paris Junior College Dragons. Coach Cox talks candidly of the blood sweat and tears to achieve success. Speaker at the 75th annual American Baseball Coaches Association Coach Cox @coachcox19 on…
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Tom House legendary pitching coach live from the ABCA
For the Love of the Game Tom House has spent most of his life in the game of baseball. In his baseball career he has been a professional baseball player, a pitching coach, a researcher, and a motivational force for many young pitchers today. Considered by many to be the "Father of Modern Pitching...
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Steve Spring founder of Quality At Bats NEVER SAY NEVER
Steve Springer is the baseball version of Rudy. He didn't start in high school, got cut in college and he played in the Big Leagues. His story about NEVER SAY NEVER and following your passion will resonate with players, coaches, and parents. He speaks to groups across the country about having the...
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58 years of MLB Scouting experience on the show. Player development to the Big Show
Piper sits down with Max Semler with the Toronto Blue Jays and Tom McLamore (New York Mets) New Mexico HS HOF to talk all things scouting, recruiting, and how to get the right kind of attention in the baseball community. Subscribe and share the podcast to your baseball community and share with…
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Prep Baseball Report Texas Scouting Director Toby Bicknell
I sit down live with Director of Scouting Toby Bicknell to break down amateur baseball scouting, the keys to getting the right kind of attention on and off the field. The life of a recruiting coordinator and much more https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/texas Thanks to support of D-BAT Sports for...
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Mark Cooke founder and President of Firecracker Baseball
Mark Cooke is passionate about the game! A player, Coach and founder of Firecracker baseball in 2007. Based in the Providence RI area Firecracker is a showcase and tournament www.firecrackerbaseball.com Graduated from Bishop Feehan in 1997 on a team that went 20-2 his senior year and won the EAC...
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TCU Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle building a championship program
It was great to have 16 year TCU head coach Jim Schlossnagle on the show. He takes us back to his volunteer assistant days to his first paid job at Clemson, what its meant to lead TCU for both him and his family, the true meaning of what it is to be called "Coach", insight into developing into…
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Fox Sports Ohio and UK Radio Voice Jeff Piecoro
Long time host of Cincinnati Reds pre-game and postgame coverage, former Kentucky Wildcat Receiver, and color analyst on the UK Radio network Jeff Piecoro joins the show. Passionate about all things sports. Follow Jeff Twitter @JeffPiecoro Check out our sponsors www.dbat.net www.dbatsports.com
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Jose Trevino catcher with the Texas Rangers Organization
John Piper visits with 3rd basemen and shortstop turned catcher Jose Trevino. He is currently with the New York Yankees making his 1st all-star appearance in 2022 The Texas Rangers are high on this prospect and a great example of what hard work, a great attitude, and talent can do for you. 2x…
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The growth of youth sports and the business of baseball in China, Ning's story
Special guest Ning traveled over from China to spend some time perfecting his business plan and we had a chance to catch up with him in Dallas. An amazing story of going from a Chinese sports journalist to developing the 1st of over 400 RISE academies that teach young Chinese how to speak English...
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Coach Keith Madison - A legend at Kentucky, ABCA Board Chairman, and baseball missionary at SCORE International
Coach Keith Madison (@KeithMadison32) former head coach University of Kentucky for 25 years shares his humble beginnings in western KY. He landed the head coaching job at Kentucky at the ripe age of 26 and retired at 51. He was not done yet.... He is the publisher of Inside Pitch Magazine...
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Coach Barry Russell,President of TXHSBCA and legendary coach of the Midland Bulldogs
Coach Barry Russell shares some stories from his 22 years as Head Coach in west Texas. Current President of http://www.thsbca.com/ Texas HS Baseball Coaches Association. How Alex Bregman showed up at Midland High after winning the world series to hit baseballs and so much more. You can connect…
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Cade Griffis Founder & CEO of D-BAT shares the story of how he turned his baseball passion into a global business
I sit down live in the D-BAT headquarters with Cade Griffis to hear how the business was started and where its headed. D-BAT is the largest indoor baseball and softball training organization in the United States. www.dbatsports.com www.dbat.net www.armyof9.com
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Coach Mitch Thompson McLennan Community College talks recruiting, culture, commitment to being the best, and off season work
Coach Mitch Thompson lays out a simple formula for success to get to the next level. This is a must listen for any coach, player, or parent involved in the game. Among the most highly respected coaches and recruiters in college baseball, Mitch Thompson is in his fifth year as head coach at…
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Gary Leland a softball business innovator and a member of podcast hall of fame shares his insights into business and life
Gary Leland took his first step in fastpitch softball when he decided to form a team his daughter could play on. In 1997 Gary formed the team Da’Bomb in Arlington, Texas. Little did he know that forming that team would change his life forever. By 2000 Da’ Bomb won their first Texas USSSA state...
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Chris Carter "The Animal" former Boston Red Sox and NY Met shares his story
Chris Carter goes from a 17th round 506th overall pick to a 10 year career in professional baseball. We talk about the importance of work ethic, college recruiting, playing in Japan and much more. Chris is a great example of chasing a dream and working hard to achieve your goals!
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Domingo Ayala talks how he made it to the "Big Tyne"
John Piper sits down with one of the best prospects to ever play the game Domingo Ayala. Who will sign him? World Series guarantee and much more. No one plays with more confidence than Domingo! Look for Domingo Beisbol on Twitter @DomingoBeisbol, Instagram @therealdomingo, and Facebook @Domingo...
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Karen Walker - a Moms perspective on raising a baseball player, LA Dodger Walker Buehler
We get a mother’s perspective on taking a kid from T-ball through Little League and then developing into a star player at Vanderbilt University through the adversity of Tommy John surgery and now in the starting rotation with the LA Dodgers. As a baseball parent you don't want to miss this one.
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Coach Barry Rose Frisco Wakeland High School
Great perspective on the game from Texas HS Baseball Coach Barry Rose. He has led Frisco Wakeland for the last 9 years and in the middle of another playoff run. We talk coaching philosophy and also something near and dear to the Rose Family raising awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research...
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Texas Glory Softball with Kevin Shelton
Talking softball with the founder of Texas Glory Softball, Kevin Shelton. With over 70 teams and 18 years growing the game of softball Kevin provides great insight to parents and players that want to play at the highest level. 66 college commitments in the class of 2018 You can connect with Texas...
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The Growth of Baseball in China with David Fisher
I get a chance to talk with David Fisher from Chengdu China. The journey of a kid from Pennsylvania that fell in love with the game as a kid then took 33 years off before chasing the dream of teaching and coaching. David is an instructor at D-BAT Chengdu, the 4th largest city in China with 15...
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Texas Ranger Great Rusty Greer
I sit down and have a candid talk with Rusty Greer in his Colleyville home. Great story of small town Alabama kid making it in the big leagues. We talk about going from 10th round pick to the Texas Rangers Hall Of Fame, coaching youth baseball, being a Coach / Dad, the defensive side of the game,...
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Jeremy "Sheets" Sheetinger ABCA The Coaching Life
I sit down with Jeremy "Sheets" Sheetinger @coachsheets3 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) College Division liaison and discuss the game from breaking through as a college player to coaching and now developing coaches all across the country. Sheets host his own Podcast "Calls From The...
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Coach Matt Deggs Sam Houston State Journey from 15 to 28
What a great episode talking with HC Matt Deggs. His story was chonicled after the 2017 Super Regional run and postgame interview after getting knocked out. Over 40 Million have watched his passionate from the heart postgame interview and talk on YouTube. His story transcends well beyond…
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Coach Scott Harp Part 2 (Faith, Leadership, The JUCO grind, Recruiting)
Scott Harp has spent is entire career in baseball. As a stand out HS player in Duncanville, TX and then 2x All-American at Dallas Baptist he sits down and shares some great insight into coaching and developing players. After 17 years of coaching at North Central Texas College and Gainesville, TX…
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Coach Scott Harp born to Coach
John Piper sits down with Scott Harp. 2 time All-American at Dallas Baptist, 17 year coach and now in the baseball business making an impact on developing the next generation of players.
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Keys to developing players and Texas Rangers Talk Coach Mike Weatherford
We sit down with 22 year veteran coach Mike Weatherford from Denton, TX at the Ballpark in Arlington home of Texas Rangers discussing how players develop at different stages and what it's like to throw batting practice to some of the best hitters in the game. Music by Bensounds
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What is Behind The Dish? Launching March 29, 2018
Behind The Dish is focused on the great game of baseball and softball. John Piper will bring on guest from all over the country to share their stories, experience, and knowledge in the hopes to inform our listeners and entertain along the way
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your host John Piper talks with guests from all areas of the game to bring insights and stories about developing players, success on and on the field, College recruiting, Coaching, the business side of baseball and special guests! Tune in weekly starting March 29th.
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Your host John Piper talks with guests from all areas of the game to bring insights and stories about developing players, success on and on the field, College recruiting, Coaching, the business side of baseball and special guests! Tune in weekly starting March 29th.
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