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The Dugout
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A College Baseball Match Podcast hosted by Eric WalczykowskiThrough interviews with top college coaches and baseball personalities, we break down the college recruiting process from start to finish. Our goal is to demystify and cut through the misinformation one episode at a time. Interested in having a recruiting question answered on the show? Email us at [email protected]
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Grinnell College
Known for it's high academics and competitive baseball program, Grinnell College represents a unique opportunity for those players that want to get a terrific liberal arts opportunity coupled with playing the sport they love. Caleb Cline, an assistant coach at the NCAA Division III program, knows...
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Seton Hall University
Tyler Smarslok knows a thing or two about college recruiting. It wasn't too long ago that he himself went through the process. During that time he sent over 60 personalized emails to programs of all levels. He only heard back from one, Kean University. That's all he needed though as he is now a...
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Middlebury College
Head Coach Mike Leonard knows a thing or two about the NESCAC conference. Considering he's been a head coach for both Bates College and now Middlebury, he's had success at both stops. Mike also knows a thing or two about evaluating talent and creating successful recruiting classes, considering he...
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Westmont College
Imagine playing in beautiful Santa Barbara with a competitive NAIA program in Westmont College. Head Coach Rob Ruiz has had great success in the GSAC and has maintained a talented and dedicated assistant coaching staff. Combine the location and program success with strong Christian values and you...
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Trinity University
It's almost every high school player's dream to play competitive baseball at the collegiate level. While most assume that means at a NCAA Division I program, it's safe to say that playing for a baseball team that consistently makes the postseason would satisfy the desire for competition. Trinity...
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University of Chicago
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University of Puget Sound
Today's episode features another NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference program in University of Puget Sound. Head Coach Jeff Halstead makes a case from an academic and athletic standpoint of why Puget Sound is perfect for raw baseball players that have yet to fulfill their potential. Situated...
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Princeton University
US News and Review released their 2019 Rankings. Princeton University is #1. That's right. The university beat out the usual suspects of top universities and after our conversation with Assistant Coach, Alex Jurzynski, it's easy to see why. On this episode of The Dugout we highlight Princeton...
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UC Davis
Becoming a UC Davis Aggie means making a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. The Top 40 university is a stones throw away from both the Bay Area and Sierra Mountain Range. We had the pleasure of discussing the NCAA Division I program with Volunteer Assistant Coach, Ben Cordy. Ben...
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Chapman University
Chapman University is a terrific NCAA Division III program with a successful past. In our interview with Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Geoff Fox, we discuss the players that the Panthers look for, why playing in beautiful, Orange CA, is a plus offering when pitching Chapman to...
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Lafayette College
Andrew Dickson is entering his 6th season as a collegiate head coach and his 2nd as the Assistant Coach with NCAA Division I Lafayette College. We discuss the perks of playing for a program that has famous alumni, such as Chicago Cubs Manager, Joe Maddon. The Leopards are celebrating their 150th...
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University of Rochester
Today we featured a Top-50 academic program that plays a competitive brand of baseball in a supportive environment. The University of Rochester baseball program has a new assistant coach in Justin Johnson. Justin has thus far had a successful career as a coach within the competitive Texas…
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George Fox University
Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Kevin Kopple, is entering his 13th season at NCAA Division III George Fox University. Located in beautiful, Newberg, Oregon, the program plays in the competitive Northwest Conference. On this episode Kevin discusses George Fox's recruiting philosophy…
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Oberlin College
Oberlin College is a private institution that was founded in 1833. It's a top liberal arts institution that competes at the NCAA Division III level. In our conversation with the Oberlin's Lead Assistant Coach and Hitting Instructor, Brandon Jossey. We discuss Brandon's coaching and playing...
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Point Loma Nazarene University
Does warm sun, a picturesque ballpark and a supportive Christian college sound like your kind of environment? If so, then Point Loma Nazarene University may be right for you. We spoke with Jeff Calhoon, the new assistant coach for the NCAA Division II, Sea Lions.
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Bates College
What's it like to attend a top liberal arts college based in Lewiston, Maine? We find out during our interview with Bates College assistant coach, Tony Deshler. Tony has coached at various levels and even spent time playing in Australia. We discuss how the recruiting experience has changed over…
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Ep 59: Developing a plan for Sophomores
Sophomore year is critical on your recruiting journey. You must develop a plan to make sure you reach your dream of playing college baseball. Tune in to determine your best course of action.
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Ep 58: "Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win" The Air Force Baseball Way
Have you ever had a desire to serve a higher purpose? Does flying fighter jets and working in careers with cutting-edge technologies fire you up? Do you want to be career-ready AND have the ability to play NCAA Division I baseball? If yes, then the Air Force Academy is the right place for you!...
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Ep 57: Building a Program From The Ground Up
The NCAA Division III, Bard baseball program is a fairly modern development, but that doesn't stop it from being an attractive landing spot for academic-forward players. Today we spoke with Head Coach Andy Salvatore. He gave us the inside scoop on the program, the type of players that thrive at…
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Ep 56: Rock Chalk. Jayhawk. KU
This is an insightful episode where we highlight Kansas University Baseball and Head Coach Ritch Price. We discuss what makes a KU baseball player, Coach Price's recruiting philosophy and the importance of high school coach validations. So if you think you have the toughness, the talent, and the...
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Ep 55: Making the Most of Your Junior Season and Summer
Junior year is the most important year on the recruiting calendar. You have two options on how to handle it. You can either go play your season and hope for the best. Or you can take control of your process and research schools that match you best. The latter will yield better results. Trust us.
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Ep 54: Uncommitted Seniors: You Have 3 Options
Uncommitted Seniors: You have three simple options. 1) Walk On 2) Develop 3) Get Real. We break down all three paths and give you the steps to take next. It’s time to commit to the process. Time is running out.
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Ep 53: So you want to play for Stanford Baseball?
We continued our conversation with Stanford Head Coach, Dave Esquer, on crucial topics like: Athletic and Academic Requirements, NCAA Recruiting Compliance and Stanford Baseball's "IT" factor. We also get into WHAT Coach Esquer and his coaching staff look for in their players, WHERE you'll see…
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Ep 52: The Making of a Pac-12 Champion in Year One
What's it like to go from former Stanford Baseball walk-on to Stanford Baseball Head Coach? How do you grab the reigns and fill the shoes of an college baseball legend like Coach Mark Marquess? What separates the 2018 Pac-12 Champions from the other top programs in the country? We had questions…
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Ep 51: BONUS CONTENT
Will Felton breaks down the differences between the recruiting experience as a transfer vs the experience as a high school student. He also recounts a story that demonstrates that you always need to play like there's someone watching in the stands.
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Ep 51: Belief Above All Else
Today we spoke with Will Felton. Will has played baseball at Sierra College, Folsom Lake College and University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. From not finding his fit at Sierra College (an experience that made him re-consider his future in the sport) to transferring to Folsom Lake College, to...
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Ep 50: College Recruiting Should Be as Easy as Buying a Pair of Shoes
Everyone tries to overcomplicate the college recruiting process. We had CBM Co-Founder, Roc Murray simplify it for you. It all comes down to Match, Connect and Fit. Learn why the college recruiting process should be as easy buying a new pair of shoes and how the CBM platform uniquely prepares you...
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Ep 49: From the Baseball Diamond to the Boardroom
Today we had the privilege to sit down with Cameron Law. Cameron played baseball at UC Davis and after earning his Masters degree in Australia, now works as Executive Director of Social Venture Partners of Sacramento. In our discussion, we touched on the recruiting process, battling through…
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Unlock The Secret To Success: It Starts With Time Management
We brought Emma Wadiak back on the podcast to discuss why time management is an incredibly important skill to learn for both short term and long term success. We also dive into how to avoid procrastination and some exercises to practice in mindfulness.
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Ep 47: Effective Goal Setting for 2019
We bring former D1 Strength and Conditioning Coach, Craig Miszewski, back onto the podcast to discuss the psychology behind effective goal setting. Craig has a Masters in Sports Psychology from the University of Missouri. The ability to set goals in the short term and long term can make or break...
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Ep 46: It Runs In The Family: A College Recruiting Story
What are the chances that you end up playing baseball in the same conference as your younger brother. We find out. In Part 1 of a 3-part series we speak with Logan Denholm, a redshirt junior out of UC Davis. We discuss his recruiting process, his ability to work through an injury and what it was...
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Ep 45: Knowing Yourself and Finding Your Passion
The ability to know when it's time to hang up the cleats and pursue other passions is a tough transition. F.P. Santangelo Jr. navigated his own baseball journey quite successfully. The son of a former major leaguer and current Washington Nationals broadcaster chronicles his own recruiting process...
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Ep 44: From 2 Transfers to Chasing the MLB Dream
Transferring college programs is a tough experience. It takes a lot of self-reflection, patience and faith in your decision making. Jackson Zarubin went through the process twice! We caught up with Jackson and he discussed his recruiting journey, why transferring is sometimes necessary for...
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Ep 43: Passing the Torch and Building on Success
With Coach Jake McKinley heading off to become a pitching coordinator with the Milwaukee Brewers, William Jessup didn't have to look very far for a successor. On this episode we had the privilege to sit down with Trevor Paine. We discussed his own baseball background, his takeaways from working...
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Ep 42: The Development of a Division I Utility Player
Josh Winkler has experienced quite a bit in his baseball career so far. We caught up with him as he prepares to begin his first season of D1 baseball after transferring to University of the Pacific. He breaks down his personal recruiting process, his transfer from Folsom Lake College, his...
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Ep 41: Battling Through Adversity with Steven Patterson
There's quite the jump from high school baseball to the college level. Do you think you have what it takes to be successful? We discuss the sacrifices required and the balance needed in order to make it to the next level. You may be prepared athletically but are you prepared academically? All of...
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Ep 40: Breaking Down the High School & Travel Ball Dynamic with Adam Farb
Adam Farb, Founder and CEO of NCTB, breaks down the dynamics between high school and travel ball teams and unveils a new program that allows top high school players to play against top local competition
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Ep 39: High Academic Goals? Start with the end in mind
Do you have your sights set on playing and attending the Ivy League schools? Then you’d better plan ahead. We break down why course load might be more important than GPA and Test Scores. We also discuss tips and tricks to balancing school and sports. The road is long and hard but totally worth…
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Ep 38: The State of Youth Travel Baseball with NCTB's Adam Farb
Learn from the Founder and CEO of NCTB, Adam Farb, on the current state of youth travel baseball, why he decided the old tournament status quo wasn't working and how he feels about the concept of exposure. This is Part I of a two-part series.
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Ep 37: Fielding and Fundamentals are Underrated Skills
Do you want to make it to the next level? Focus on the parts of your game that don’t always get the glory. Most people look at power both on the mound and in the batters box, but it’s the fundamentals and the ability to flash Leather that separate players at the next level. San Francisco Giants...
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Ep 36: William Jessup University; A Program On the Rise
We continue our conversation with Coach Jake McKinley as he breaks down what it takes to play for his conference winning baseball program. He explains what it means to play for an NAIA program, some of the financial benefits of being a high academic recruit and how he has created a winning…
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Ep 35: Truly Great Players Make Adjustments
What do Brandon Belt, Buster Posey and Matt Duffy have in common? Besides a playing career with the San Francisco Giants, they all made key adjustments during their player development. We talk to their coach, Gary Davenport for Part II Of our 3-Part series.
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Episode 34: The Greatest Program Turnaround in College Baseball History
How was William Jessup University able to go from back-to-back-to-back losing seasons to winning their league overall? What does it take to change a program's culture? What's the most important thing to focus on when joining a new team as a coach? We go in-depth on an incredible season and into…
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Ep 33: Be More Than a “5-Tool Player” with Dodgers Area Scout and MiLB Coach, Tom Kunis
Learn from former D1 Pitching coach and current Dodger scout about the five tools and how they impact his evaluation of players at every level. Plus why he favors two additional pieces of criteria that he thinks every successful player has.
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Ep 32: Making the Jump: Insights from a MLB Coach
This is our interview with longtime San Francisco Giants Coach, Gary Davenport. We discuss the two key differences between rookies drafted out of high school and rookies drafted out of college and why passion and work ethic are necessary to make any real progress. This is Part I of a three-part...
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Ep 31: From DIII Baseball Champion to Broadcaster with the Milwaukee Brewers
Lot's of great information and anecdotes in this one: -How Brewers radio broadcaster, Jeff Levering, chose to attend and play baseball at DIII Chapman University. -How Chapman overcame a head coaching change to win the DIII National Championship in Levering's sophomore season - What the…
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Ep 30: Recruiting Visit Do's and Don'ts
Are you hoping or already scheduled to go on a recruiting visit? Make sure you follow three simple rules.
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Have MLB Dreams? "D1 or Bust" is a Myth
Learn why it’s more important to be on the field at ANY level than on the bench for a D1 program. How CBM’s Star Matching System will direct you to the right program for your development and what one professional scout says about your chances of being noticed by a major league team.
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Ep 28: Is Junior College for you?
Have dreams of playing at the Division I level but don't have an offer in hand? You may need some more development. Coach Derek Sullivan (Sully) believes that Sacramento City College might be one of the top places in the country to develop and send you to the next level. We discuss the notoriety...
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Ep 27: The Downside To Sending A Recruiting Video
A poorly targeted recruiting video could be the worst thing to send to coaches. Coaches look for actions and results. Keep it short and simple. Don’t try to trick the system with fancy overproduced recruiting videos.
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A College Baseball Match Podcast hosted by Eric WalczykowskiThrough interviews with top college coaches and baseball personalities, we break down the college recruiting process from start to finish. Our goal is to demystify and cut through the misinformation one episode at a time. Interested in having a recruiting question answered on the show? Email us at [email protected]
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