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THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST

by COACH BO

The 8020BASEBALL Podcast is a fast-paced, weekly podcast in which we lock in the big needle movers first, followed by deep dives into the nuances and details behind playing great baseball.Coach Bo (and guests) lean on the 80/20 Principle to guide youth baseball coaches to a much higher level of success. Coach Bo combines his 23 years of coaching experience with his experiences playing professionally and collegiately, along with the best wisdom from inside and outside the baseball world, to guide coaches and players around the common frustrations and challenges they face. ⚾

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  1. #360 - How to Develop Great Captains with J.P. Nerbun.

    Check out all of J.P.'s books and courses here: https://tocculture.com Visit 8020BASEBALL.com for more valuable baseball coaching resources and discover the one-of-a-kind 8020Baseball Coaching Plan/System. While you’re there, sign up to receive our FREE, one-page Key Takeaways PDF, delivered...

  2. #359: The 4th Pillar of our Coaching Trust Series + a Few Additional Tips!

    Head over to 8020BASEBALL.com to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox...

  3. #358 - 3 Things All Great Drills Have, and Part 3 of Our Coaching Trust Series!

    Head over to 8020BASEBALL.com for even more useful baseball and coaching information, and check out the one-of-a-kind 8020BASEBALL Coaching Systems. While you’re there, sign up for the free one-page Key Takeaways PDF. It summarizes the key points from each episode and is delivered straight to…

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  4. #357: Winning Without Home Runs, Anson Dorrance’s Competition Strategy + Our Coaching Trust Series

    Head over to 8020BASEBALL.com to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox...

  5. #356 - Part one of our '4 Pillars of Coaching Buy-In' Series!

    Head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered...

  6. #355 - How Gary Sheffield Coaches Young Hitters and Key Takeaways from the Little League World Series.

    Head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get more helpful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to...

  7. #354: Green Light, Yellow Light, Red Light: A Defense Risk-Taking System, + more

    Head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered...

  8. #353 - Better Practices/Training.

    Head over to 8020BASEBALL.com to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox...

  9. #352 - Part 2 of Our Great Coaching Discussion w/ Coach Ballgame!

    Visit www.CoachBallGame.com to see all the great resources that Coach Ballgame has available! ___________________________________ And head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching...

  10. #351 - Coach Ballgame joins the show and shares a ton of awesome tips with us!

    Visit www.CoachBallGame.com to see all the great resources that Coach Ballgame has available! 👍🏽 ___________________________________ And head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching...

  11. #350 - We Discuss Why Hitters Should Not Prioritize "Bat Speed" and "Exit Velocity" w/ 2 Strikes.

    Head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to...

  12. #349 - Should players play many different positions, or should they specialize in one or a few positions?

    Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered…

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  13. #348 - A Very Useful App, Lessons from Lionel, and Why the Big Drop in .300 Hitters.

    Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to continue leveling up your baseball knowledge and skills, and get the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. Sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each…

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  14. #347 - 5-Time Author Coach Adam Sarancik joins us to share even more offseason tips!

    In this episode, five-time author Coach Adam Sarancik joins us for part 2 of our two-part interview to share the principles, strategies, and mindset that have helped shape successful players and coaches for decades. Whether you're a coach, parent, or player, you'll walk away with practical…

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  15. #346 Five-time author Coach Adam Sarancik joins us to share successful offseason strategies.

    In this episode, five-time author Coach Adam Sarancik shares the principles, strategies, and mindset that have helped shape successful players and coaches for decades. Whether you're a coach, parent, or player, you'll walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately. Learn more about...

  16. #345 - Umpire Sawyer "Sparky" Sparks joins us!

    Join Coach Bo for an awesome chat with Sawyer "Sparky" Sparks — the 18-year-old Little League umpire who took the internet by storm with his high-energy calls, slides, and full-field hustle. Fresh off his dream debut umpiring solo for the Savannah Bananas, Sparky shares his viral journey,...

  17. #344 - College Coach & Head of Recruiting, Ryan Vondracek.

    In this episode, Ryan Vondracek—Head of Pitching Operations for the Minnesota Renegade Baseball Club and Head of Recruiting at Crown College—shares his journey from an undersized and slow-throwing high school senior to a record-holding college pitcher. Key Takeaways: 1. Development over Metrics:...

  18. #343 - The 'MyLog - Baseball App': An Excellent Way for Baseball Players to Journal!

    MyLog App info: • Website: mylogapp.app • App Store (iOS): get.mylogapp.app/ios • Instagram, X, and Facebook: all @themylogapp • Android: still in beta — if anyone wants in, they can email me directly, and I'll add them. If anyone wants to reach out about the app, feedback, or anything else, they...

  19. #342 - TRAVIS MULCAHY: FOUNDER OF THE APP "MYLOG" + THE TOP 5 COACHING POSTS OF THE MONTH!

    Get the MyLog app here: Website: mylogapp.app App Store (iOS): get.mylogapp.app/ios Instagram, X, and Facebook: all @themylogapp Android: still in beta — if anyone wants in, they can email me directly and I'll add them. If anyone wants to reach out about the app, feedback, or anything else, they...

  20. #341 - STRICT COACHING, PLUS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO PRE‑COACH A DRILL.

    Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you're there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is...

  21. #340 - BETTER BASERUNNING, TRAINING WITHOUT EQUIPMENT & CONNOR GRIFFIN'S SPEED.

    Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you're there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is...

  22. #339 - THE MYTH OF THE WINNING RUN, PLUS, THE PROBLEM WITH COMPETITION.

    Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you're there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is...

  23. #338 - PRAISE THAT WORKS & THE FORGOTTEN ASPECT OF THE WARM-UP?

    Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you're there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is...

  24. #337 - Helicopter Coaching & More

    Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you're there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is...

  25. #336 - Fun + Player Development + Winning. Plus, the Top Five X Coaching Posts of the Month.

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you're there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is…

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  26. #335 - Speed Training w/ Coach Pendergraft of Speed Training Co.

    Coach Dexter Pendergraft's contact info: Mail: [email protected] Website: speedtrainingco.com Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a ton more useful info, and to get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’. While you're there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that...

  27. #334 - Increasing Our Player's Speed w/ Coach Pendergraft of Speed Training Co.

    Coach Dexter Pendergraft Speed Training Co. Website: speedtrainingco.com Email: [email protected] Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a ton more useful info, and to get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’. While you're there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF...

  28. #333 - MAKING THE FUNDAMENTALS FUN, MORE ENERGY AT PRACTICE, STOICISM IN BASEBALL, & STRENGTH TRAINING ROUTINES.

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a ton more useful info, and to get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’. While you’re there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. Here…

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  29. #332 - UMPIRES, PITCHERS, & SMALL PLAYERS.

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a more coaching tips & strategies...Also, get yourself the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’. While you're there, sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each…

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  30. #331 - COACH CHAD JACOB SHARES SOME EXCELLENT HITTING TIPS w/ US!

    In this episode: Coach Jacob, a great hitting coach, discusses the biggest mistake he sees hitters make and how it has nothing to do with their swing. Chad also shares his prioritization strategies when correcting swing flaws, including the first 2 things he's assessing in a hitter's swing. He…

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  31. #330 - LEARNING FROM THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC, & MORE.

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get the one-of-a-kind ‘COACHING PLAN’ and use 'GREATCOACHING' by the end of March to save 10%. Want an awesome one-page PDF emailed to you with the “ KEY TAKEAWAYS ” from each episode? You can sign up for that on the 8020baseball.com homepage. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾...

  32. #329 - COACH JOSH CATHCART (w/ HITTING DONE RIGHT) SHARES SOME GREAT HITTING TIPS!

    Check out Coach Cathcart's Hitting Analysis site: CLICK HERE 'Hitting Done Right' on Instagram: CLICK HERE And on YouTube: CLICK HERE Use promo code 'greatcoaching' to save 10% on the 8020BASEBALL Coaching Plan, during March. Note: It will be at least six months before it's discounted again....

  33. #328 - THE 5 PHASES OF HITTING SERIES: PHASE #5

    Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get the one-of-a-kind ‘COACHING PLAN’. Use promo code "greatcoaching" and get 10% off during March. Note: The next promo won't be for another 6 months. Want an awesome one-page PDF emailed to you with the “ KEY TAKEAWAYS ” from each episode? You can…

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  34. #327 - THE 5 PHASES OF HITTING SERIES: PHASE 4

    Want an awesome one-page PDF emailed to you with the “ KEY TAKEAWAYS ” from each episode? CLICK HERE to get it. And head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast! In this fast-paced, weekly podcast, Coach Bo...

  35. #326 - THE 5 PHASES OF HITTING: PART 3, & MORE

    Want an awesome one-page PDF emailed to you with the “ KEY TAKEAWAYS ” from each episode? CLICK HERE to get it. And head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020BASEBALL Podcast is a fast-paced, weekly podcast where Coach Bo shares a...

  36. #325 - THE 5 PHASES OF HITTING: PART 2, PLUS THE TOP 5 COACHING POSTS OF THE MONTH, & MORE.

    Want an awesome one-page PDF emailed to you with the “ KEY TAKEAWAYS ” from this episode? ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to get it. Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’! ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast! In this fast-paced, weekly podcast, Coach Bo...

  37. #324 - THE 5 PHASES OF HITTING SERIES + 3 EXCELLENT POST-GAME QUESTIONS.

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’! _________________________________________ Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast! In this fast-paced, weekly podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+...

  38. #323 - RUNNING BETTER TRYOUTS (PART 2) w/ COACH SARANCIK!

    Visit Coach Sarancik’s website to get all of his great books and resources: https://www.coachingchampionsforlife.com ________________________________________ Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’! _________________________________________ Welcome…

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  39. #322- RUNNING BETTER TRYOUTS... w/ COACH SARANCIK!

    Visit Coach Sarancik's website to get all of his great books and resources: https://www.coachingchampionsforlife.com ________________________________________ Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’! _________________________________________ Welcome…

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  40. #321 - STAY ALERT TO THIS COMMON THREAT TO FUN TEAM CULTURES.

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’! _________________________________________ Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast! In this fast-paced, weekly podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+...

  41. #320 - "DADDY BALL"

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the one-of-a-kind ‘FULL COACHING PLAN’! ABOUT: Welcome to the 8020BASEBALL Podcast, where Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique...

  42. #319 - 3 GREAT WAYS TO BE A PRODUCTIVE ASSISTANT COACH!

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the one-of-a-kind 'FULL COACHING PLAN'! ABOUT US: Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast, where Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of...

  43. #318 - THE OPTIMAL BASERUNNER MINDSET

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the full COACHING PLAN and the free 21-page Drill Design Guide PDF. IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: We discuss the optimal baserunning mindset, while underscoring the value of tailored scrimmages to enhance baserunning production. Additionally, Coach Bo...

  44. #317 - 4 THINGS WE AS COACHES SHOULD HAVE ON US AT EVERY PRACTICE, & THE TOP 5 X-COACHING POSTS OF THE MONTH.

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the “COACHING PLAN” and the free 21-page Drill Design Guide PDF. ABOUT: Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast, where Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience…

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  45. #316 - VLADIMIR GUERRERO'S HITTING SELF-TALK, YELP REVIEWS FOR COACHES, & MORE.

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the newly launched COACHING PLAN and the free 21-page Drill Design Guide PDF. Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast, where Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching…

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  46. #315 - PITCHING ACCURACY & MOTIVATING PLAYERS.

    Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the newly launched COACHING PLAN and the free 21-page Drill Design Guide PDF. Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast, where Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching…

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  47. #314 - COACHING STYLES: MORE OF THIS & LESS OF THAT.

    Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast, where Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and...

  48. #313 - ARE WEIGHTED BATS A GOOD TOOL FOR HITTERS?

    Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast, where Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and...

  49. #312 - A KEY PITCHING TIP & PART 2 OF OUR GREAT INTERVIEW w/ COACH JEFF SOPHA.

    In part two of the interview, we discuss: -Building Failure into Drills. -Reverse Engineering Skills. -Fostering Athleticism Over Rigidity. -Coaching Reactions and Player Freedom. -Balancing Player Development and Winning. Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast, where Coach Bo shares a direct path…

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  50. #311 - WHY THE BLUE JAYS HAD THE BETTER OFFENSE, & PART 1 OF OUR GREAT INTERVIEW w/ COACH JEFF SOPHA.

    In part one of the interview, we discuss: -A great informational resource for youth coaches. -A great way to reframe "winning". -Multiple communication tips to improve parent buy-in. -Better practices. -How to build up our players so they are stronger when it comes to dealing with failure.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The 8020BASEBALL Podcast is a fast-paced, weekly podcast in which we lock in the big needle movers first, followed by deep dives into the nuances and details behind playing great baseball.Coach Bo (and guests) lean on the 80/20 Principle to guide youth baseball coaches to a much higher level of success. Coach Bo combines his 23 years of coaching experience with his experiences playing professionally and collegiately, along with the best wisdom from inside and outside the baseball world, to guide coaches and players around the common frustrations and challenges they face. ⚾

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