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Move the Mound Back
by Montana Nicholls
Baseball continues to grow and develop at an alarming pace across all facets of the game. Join the "Move the Mound Back" crew as they interview leading proponents of the games evolution. Each episode provides insights and information designed to help athletes and parents along their baseball journey.This podcast is proudly presented by Australian Pitching Development.
Episodes
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AWC23 - NSW Combined Preview
Despite travelling from places far and near, the NSW Combined features talent that should make the team competitive at the 2023 Women's National Championship. Head Coach Chantelle Cornick visits the pod to discuss her team and some of the challenges come with training remotely including getting…
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AWC23 - NSW Preview
Reigning champs, NSW head into the tournament looking to make a statement. Balancing experience with an influx of youth, Head Coach John Gaynor is excited about his teams prospects, particularly the power bats he has at his disposal.
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AWC23 - WA Preview
WA skipper Kurt Russell visits in studio to break down his team and the work they've done to be ready for WNC23. Russell shares his view that this is the most prepared WA team he's ever taken away and lays credit to his plays who have shown unbelievable work ethic and dedication.
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AWC23 - Victoria Preview
Home team Victoria head into the 2023 Women's National Championships with a team primed to compete, combining experience with youthful exuberance. Head Coach Sam Hamilton dials in to discuss her career in baseball, including her experience representing Australia as well as her teams preparations…
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AWC23 - Qld White Preview
Baseball Queensland have taken a unique approach with the 2023 Women's National Championships, sending two teams to compete. The development team, known as Qld White is skippered by Neil Ragau who stops by to discuss his teams preparation, the reasons for having a development team and the...
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AWC23 - Qld Maroon Preview
Head Coach Lisa Norrie visits to discuss her team and some of the players that she hopes will lead her team to success in the upcoming Women's National Championships in Melbourne. As an assistant coach to the Australian Emerald's, Lisa also provides an insight into team selection in the lead up…
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AWC23 - South Australia Preview
South Australian Head Coach Austin Gallagher drops by to discuss his team in the lead up to the Women's National Championship 2023. While the team is young, Gallagher believes the squad has put in the hard work over the last 12 months to be fiercely competitive.
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AYC 23 - It's a wrap!
Two men with the longest titles in Australian Baseball - Michael Crooks (GM Performance Pathways and Player Development) and Andrew Riddell (National Player Development Manager) stop by to discuss the recent AYC's. Drilling into why these events exist and the opportunities they create, Crooks and...
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20 Leaders, One Team - U18 AYC winner - QLD Head Coach David Badke
2023 AYC U18 winning head coach David Badke from Queensland drops in to discuss his teams run through the tournament, outstanding performances along the way and the value of team culture
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Winners are Grinners - U16 AYC winner - NSW Head Coach Matt O'Neill
NSW U16 Head Coach and AYC victor, Matt O'Neill visits to discuss his teams tournament run including key contributors, match ups, KPI's and early morning dream state decision making.
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U18 AYC 2023 - WA Team Preview with Leigh Moyle
WA's U18 Head Coach Leigh Moyle stops by to discuss his squad including managing his own son. 2023 marks Moyle's first stint as a head coach at a national tournament after numerous years as an assistant coach and he delves into the nuances of being the head man looking after a team of talented...
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U16 AYC 2023 - WA Team Preview with Dan Calverly
WA U16 Head Honcho Dan Calverly swings by to break down his squad from selection to tournament proration. Calverly assesses his teams strengths and shares his views on what it takes to win on the national stage
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U18 AYC 2023 - VIC Team Preview with Marshall Skinner
Victorian U18 skipper Marshall Skinner stops by to discuss his team and their preparations in the lead up to AYC 23. Covering selection through to culture and planning, Skinner shares his views on what it takes for a team to win it all.
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U16 AYC 2023 - VIC Team Preview with Ben Laux
Ben Laux stops by to discuss his U16 Victorian team and the upcoming AYC 23 tournament. After recent stints as an under 18 coach, Laux dives into the differences in management required as well as shaping a team of youngsters as they prepare for a big event.
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U18 AYC 2023 - SA Team Preview with Chris Sims
Fresh off coaching South Australia's U16 team in July, Chris Sims goes again as Head Coach of the SA u18 team for AYC 23. Sims discusses the busy work load his players have had leading up to the tournament and where he believes his teams strength lies.
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U16 AYC 2023 - SA Team Preview with Andrew Sperling
SA U16 Head Coach Andrew Sperling joins the podcast to deep dive his squad and their preparations for AYC 23. Sperling details the challenges U16 tams face with mandatory playing requirements as well as managing players through the sometimes difficult Blacktown weather where this years tournament...
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U18 AYC 2023 - QLD Team Preview with David Badke
Queensland U18 skipper David Badke stops by to dive into his team, detailing how they went about selecting the squad and the preparations in place to set the team up for success at AYC 23. Badke spends time detailing culture, leadership and how to get the best out of players in a tournament...
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U16 AYC 2023 - QLD Team Preview with Phil Overlack
We talk about mental toughness and resilience - Qld U16 Head Coach Phil Overlack shook off a heartbreaking means league loss to join the pod to cover off his team and its chances in the upcoming AYC. Overlack dove into team selection, culture development and what it will take for his team to win...
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U18 AYC 2023 - NSW Team Preview with Gavin Fingleson
What do you do for an encore when you win the first tournament you've ever been a head coach at? Move up to the next age group and have a crack at that! NSW U18 Head Coach Gavin Fingleson stops by to discuss the differences between U16 and U18 teams, team building approaches and where his teams...
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U16 AYC 2023 - NSW Team Preview with Matt O'Neill
NSW U16 skipper Matt O'Neill dials in from the road on the way to a quick pre Christmas break to discuss his team and how they'll go about winning AYC 23. As a first time coach at this level, O'Neill is keenly aware of his teams culture and ability and feels they're taking in a balanced squad…
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U18 AYC 2023 - NSWC Team Preview with Ian Hook
Grizzled veteran, Ian Hook takes charge of a NSWC team for approximately the 20th time and joins us to discuss the building of his U18 team and their unique preparation in the lead up to AYC 23. With players from across the state, Hook details how the team came about and the steps taken to ensure...
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U16 AYC 2023 - NSWC Team Preview with Terry Pearce
NSW Country Head Coach terry Pearce battled a fierce storm and technical challenges to drop and talk about his squad for AYC 2023. Pearce, a seasoned campaigner believes in grit and defence and has worked his team hard in the lead up to the tournament ensuring they'll be ready to go. Stay to the...
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U18 AYC 2023 - ACT Team Preview with Matt Alt
ACT U18 Head Guy Matt Alt swings by to discuss his team in the lead up to AYC 23. With a smaller player base to choose from the ACT teams face unique challenges when assembling a squad but Alt feels the team is competitive and the preparations hold them in good stead.
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U16 AYC 2023 - ACT Team Preview with Erni Rauter
ACT Head Coach Erni Rauter stops by to discuss his squad for the upcoming AYC including the challenges of blending players from other states and the unique approach they're taking in 2023 to ready the team.
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The Captain Holds Court
Team Australia co-captain Tim Kennelly joins the podcast as the squad prepares to jet out to face Team Japan in November. With international baseball ramping up again, Kennelly shares his experiences representing his country, how things change from being a rookie to an established veteran and how...
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Leading from the Front
Baseball Australia Director Jessica Goddard joins the podcast to discuss her career as a sport administrator and to dive into the new national participation plan. Jess shares insights into driving female participation and why it is important to have female leaders in sport.
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First and Youngest
Australia's first female (and youngest ever) inductee to the Baseball Australia Hall of Fame, Simone Wearne visits to discuss her baseball career. Simone details career defining advice that only a dad can deliver (your future is on the mound), the support she felt from the baseball community and...
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Fit Nerd
As Baseball Australia rolls out its new National Participation Plan, Carla Pinder drops in to discuss her journey as a female umpire in a male dominated landscape. From her early days umpiring junior baseball to participating in national Tournaments, Carla provides humorous and endearing insights...
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All Part of the Plan
Baseball Australia CEO Glenn Williams drops into discuss the brand new national participation plan being rolled out across the sport. Glenn dives into why such a plan is important and how we can grow the sport in Australia.
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75,000 pushups and phone vibrations
Max Stagg and Nick Bertucci have had a whirlwind month. Both represented Australia at the under 18 Baseball World Cup and followed that experience up by committing to Junior College powerhouse, Central Arizona. Both join the podcast to discuss their pathway to college baseball, what the world cup...
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The Next Wave
Australia's under 23 National team sets sail for the World Cup in Taipei next week so no better time for Head Coach Dave Nilsson to stop by. Nilsson discusses preparation, tournament play and team selection and sheds light on the inner workings of a national team, particularly a team like this -...
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The Barclay Cup
Gareth Jones (Baseball Queensland) and David Hayes (Baseball WA) stop by to discuss the inaugural Barclay Cup - a national participation event for junior female baseball players. Named after uber athlete Jacinda Barclay, the tournament ensures fun, camaraderie and exposure to the best parts of…
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World Cup Primer
Australian U18 World Cup Head Coach, Andrew Kyle visits to discuss his squads preparation in the lead up to the world cup, how team selection is shaping up and the ways in which his team will compete.
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"Every Pitch Means Something to Someone"
If they do a great job you shouldn't even know they're there - umpires, an integral part of the game that we often take for granted. For Mark Gilmour, 25 years of learning and hard work has culminated in the opportunity of a life time, representing Australia as an umpire at the Little League…
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Team Preview - Queensland
As a previous AYC winning head coach, Queensland skipper Dan Wilson is uniquely positioned to discuss what it takes to win a championship. Dan dives into his teams preparation since their December showcase and talks about how playing a "home" series brings its own set of challenges.
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Team Preview - NSW Country
NSW Country Head Coach Ian Hooks, heading towards his 20th National Championship campaign stops by to discuss building a team heavily impacted by distance and what it takes to compete at this level when you train twice as a full squad!
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Team Preview - Victoria
Victorian U16 Head Coach Scott Meager stops by to discuss his team in the lead up to the U16 AYC Tournament discussing his teams depth and what it is that energises and excites him about working with players of this age group. With strong representation on the mound and in the box, Meager is...
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Team Preview - ACT
ACT Head Coach Matt Alt stops by (twice) to discuss his squad and the challenges involved in coaching and preparing a team that incorporates both locals and "friendlies". Matt outlines where he thinks his team's strengths lie and touches on the challenges of taking a team on the road for a...
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"Being Where Your Feet Are" - Travis Bazzana
Coming off a Freshman All American season, Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana joins us to discuss his first season as an Aussie college baseball player. While many would naturally take the summer to play in a wooden bat league, Travis has headed into the lab at Driveline to tinker with…
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Team Preview - WA
Western Australian U16 Head Coach Kent Fitzgibbon's joins us in studio for a deep dive into his squad as they prepare to head off to Queensland for the Australian Youth Championships. Kent touches on the teams preparations including building up the arms and readying the hitters to see velocity as...
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Team Preview - NSW
Fresh off a mid week game and in the midst of a long car ride home, NSW Head Coach Gavin Fingleson dials into discuss his team, the mental preparation that goes into getting a squad ready for a tournament and the fine art of coaching your own child.
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Team Preview - South Australia
South Australian U16 Head Coach Chris Sims stops by to detail his teams preparation, some of the players expected to shoulder heavy loads across the tournament and what preparation looked like in the lead up.
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Time to Shine
We're Back! After a well deserved hiatus, the podcast springs to life in the lead up to the Under 16 Australian Youth Championships to be held in Queensland. Andrew Riddell from Baseball Australia stops by to discuss the tournament, the reason for it being in July and what players can expect. He...
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Be the Best Version of Yourself - Brandon Harmon
NCAA Division 1 Pitching Coach and recruiter, Brandon Harmon of Gonzaga University joins us to discuss the evolution of pitching at the college level including the value in player a good game of catch! With a starting rotation of potential high draft picks, Coach Harmon explains the balancing act...
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I'll open your email if you're an Aussie! - Rich Thompson
Australia's only college baseball head coach - National Park's Rich Thompson joins us to talk junior college baseball, building a program from scratch and what it takes to get on his radar when recruiting. Oh, and he played in the big leagues!
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Two Truths and a Lie - Chris Adamson
Adelaide Giant and Philadelphia Phillies minor league Manager Chris Adamson checks in just before jetting back to the US to detail his journey into professional baseball management while offering some unique perspectives. Culture building and people management are critical to success and Chris...
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Now and into the future - Shayne Watson
Shayne Watson, Baseball Queensland's High Performance Manager stops by to put an East Coast spin on player development. Discussing the programs structure and framework, Shayne details how baseball and specifically Queensland, is positioned to succeed now and into the future.
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Do the Work - Travis Bazzana
With the D1 College baseball season kicking off for 2022, what better time to check in with Aussie freshman, Travis Bazzana as he gets ready to strap it on with powerhouse Oregon State. Travis details his journey to college baseball and how he prepared to be the best version of himself from the...
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An Independent Voice - Gary Van Tol
Long time professional and college manager and coach, Gary Van Tol joins the pod to talk about Independent baseball and how the leagues have evolved and developed. With MLB reducing the number of minor leagues teams, "Indy Ball" looms as a viable option for many players keen to keep the dream alive!
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A Perfect Match - Andrew Riddell
Baseball Australia's Andrew Riddell drops by to discuss the Perfect Game partnership and its ramifications across the game including increased exposure for our young players and enhanced preparation in the lead up to tournaments. He then provides a quick run down on Aussies heading to college
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Baseball continues to grow and develop at an alarming pace across all facets of the game. Join the "Move the Mound Back" crew as they interview leading proponents of the games evolution. Each episode provides insights and information designed to help athletes and parents along their baseball journey.This podcast is proudly presented by Australian Pitching Development.
HOSTED BY
Montana Nicholls
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