Episodes
Ballgame, Chop and Flikke round table the discussion of Travel Ball. What makes a great travel ball coach? Red flags that you should stay away from? It's a deep dive, and it's a conversation that must be had to change this culture for the better. Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE!
Published 04/30/24
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Published 04/28/24
Chop, Flikke and Ballgame recap some big things that have happened recently. A trip to Minnesota and Michigan with Kirk Gibson. A launch of an Online Coaching Course. Chopper's brand new Buff...what's a buff? Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame Thank you Warstic for supporting! RAKE
Published 04/16/24
The three amigos are in. Chopper, Flikke and Ballgame unpack Coach Ballgame's Webinar and preview his "Coach Ballgame Playbook" which is a very in depth Online Course for Coaches which launches next week. The boys read some fan emails and hit on some very important topics. Upset with playing time. Afraid of being hit by the pitch. Parents that are TOO LOUD at games. Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE
Published 03/12/24
He's a former All Star, 2x World Series Champ, and a San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer. It's Vogy! What seemed like an overnight success onto the Fall Classic stage was actually 13 years of blood, sweat, and Japanese baseball. We unpack his amazing story, and have some laughs as well. Also...is Ballgame starting a Travel Ball Team? Chopper's beard is next level! Wanna support the pod? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame Thank you listeners! RAKE
Published 02/27/24
It's just Chop and Ballgame today...choppin it up. Topics include: Managing Anxiety. Engagement. Feel vs Real. Falling in love with the GRIND. Responding to a let down. Chopper unveils a magical weekend with his Travel Ball team. Ballgame drops some specifics on his upcoming Digital Class for Coaches. Win stands for WHAT'S IMPORTANT NOW? RAKE! Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame BANG
Published 02/20/24
It's your kid's favorite Hitting Instructor on Social Media...D.R. Hitting. Find out why this popular content creator is WAY more than just a Hitting Coach. What's his favorite thing about Coach Rac's NYABC camps? What's the most important hitting instruction you can give? What's the most important Coaching tip you will ever hear? Ballgame and Chop talk Super Bowl, and does Ballgame have his first official partner for the National Sandlot Tour? Wanna Support?...
Published 02/13/24
Chopper tells an epic story of a 10 run comeback. Ballgame recaps his Golf Mancation and previews his 2024 schedule with MLB and the National Sandlot Tour. The boys answer FAN QUESTIONS... Here's the link to an amazing story about a young man with one leg who is attempting to be the first Collegiate Baseball Player with a prosthetic leg. His name is PARKER BYRD of ECU in North Carolina: ...
Published 02/06/24
This former Big Leaguer and current broadcaster for TBS is passionate about Youth Sports. Jeff "Frenchy" Francoeur has some great wisdom for coaches and parents of the youth sports world. He also has some great stories of Chipper Jones, Bobby Cox, among other legends. Ballgame recaps his Sandlots in Florida. Chopper is now a Little League Coach! Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame Bang!
Published 01/23/24
The 3 Amigos are together, talking COACHING. Flikke, Chopper and Ballgame recap the Holidays and pose the question...What breeds winning? Ballgame recaps his camp with Coach RAC in Arlington, and the Sandlot in NorCal. Yea, the one Flikke drove 13 hours to attend. Thank You Patrons! Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE BANG!
Published 01/09/24
A 14 year MLB Career. 319 Dingers. 3x All Star, 2x Silver Slugger, and a Roberto Clemente Award Nominee. JAY BRUCE is a stud. What did he learn from teammates like Joey Votto, Ken Griffey Jr. and Scott Rolen? What about Pete Rose? Dusty Baker? His experiences in the game a incredible. How's he taking care of his hometown Little League in Texas? What's next for him? Enjoy every NUGGET in this interview, because they are plentiful. RAKE!
Published 12/12/23
Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke recap the JOY BUFFET that was...The Austin Sandlot. Enjoy an hour of 3 passionate coaches talking about how to make YOUTH SPORTS BETTER!
Published 12/05/23
This is a GOOD GET! Rosey is not only one of the most trusted voices in the game of baseball, but THE hardest working guy in the game as well. Meet Chris Rose. When did he fall in love with baseball? Obstacles to achieve his dream? Who was his favorite announcer growing up? There is so much gold here as we unpack the life of on of the legends! A true pioneer...Chris Rose. RAKE HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Published 11/21/23
He's the most popular baseball influencer alive. He's got millions of followers, and is quickly becoming a household name in every baseball family. It's Coach Robert Anthony Cruz. What's his story? How did he become Coach RAC? What's his advice to upcoming High School Players? Why do Travel Ball Parents chase the trophies? What's Not Your Average Baseball Camp? It's all here on the 75th episode! Thank you Patreon Supporters! Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE BANG
Published 11/14/23
He's one of Coach Ballgame's best friends, and also happens to have given him his first job as a youth baseball coach. It's Dan Spring. "Springer" was a teammate of Ballgame's at Brown University before playing in the Tigers and Cardinals organizations. He's spent the last 20 years coaching over 30,000 kids in Southern California under the title of "Spring Training Baseball Academy." He is a master at using Positive Reinforcement to get the most out of his kids. He also happened to give...
Published 11/07/23
He's popped up on your social media feed a million times. If not, then he should. Duke Baxter is one of the most popular coaches on Instagram and that's because he's one of the best coaches on the planet. The founder of Zoned Inc. and Dominate the Diamond joins the POD. This man is a GEYSER of coaching wisdom, and EVERY parent and coach should tune into his message. What's the 24 hour rule? What's the Hat Method? What's his advice to Parents during a game? Why do parents freak out at...
Published 10/31/23
He's the Founder and Co-Owner of WARSTIC. What was the genesis of this company? What struggles did he overcome to now have the Number ONE bat on the market. THE BONESABER. How did he meet Jack White and Ian Kinsler? This snuck up on us as one of the BEST interviews in our Podcast history. What makes Warstic so compelling is a number of things, including a marriage of ART and BASEBALL, and impeccable design GENUIS. But at the heart of it all, Warstic isn't just equipment. It represents...
Published 10/24/23
Meet Coach Ballgame's boots on the ground in Louisville, KY. Coach Matt holds the career TRIPLES record at Western Kentucky University, then played Pro Ball under Ryne Sandberg and Mickey Morandini. He returned home to Louisville to see his childhood Little League was nonexistent. SO HE DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT. He's grown the League back up from 5 teams in 2020 to over 40 teams this fall! How did he build this culture? Where are his priorities? Coach Chop also reveals an AWFUL story...
Published 10/10/23
Ballgame and Chop are excited to bring a new pod EVERY Tuesday, now that Ballgame's travel schedule has cooled down. There will be a PATREON ZOOM this Thursday for all our Supporters! Oh Snap, That's Gonna Be Lit! Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame The VIDEOS of all these are on Coach Ballgame's YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Rake!
Published 10/03/23
The boys are back together to discuss a number of topics. From travel ball, coaching your own child, to Chopper's new job...the band is back! Thank you Patreon Supporters! Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE
Published 09/05/23
Coach Ballgame coached over 5,000 kids across 30 different states this summer, and he wants to tell you all about it! Chopper had some Athletic Director duties to attend to, so Ballgame held down the fort for this Season 3 pilot episode. What cities did Ballgame hit? What has been some highlights of the Sandlot Tour? How's the MLB gig going? How are the Jonas Brothers in concert? It's all here! To all our amazing Patreon Supporters: THANK YOU! Wanna support? ...
Published 08/29/23
What a great season it was!!!
Published 05/30/23
He's the lead Play by Play Announcer for NFL on FOX, and the lead Studio Host for MLB on FOX...and he's fresh off his first SUPER BOWL call. It's Kevin Burkhardt. We break down his grind in the early years. The journey started with recording play by play calls on Nintendo. From there...local radio, covering High School Football, to calling New Jersey Jackals Minor League games for $25 a night, to being a CAR SALESMAN. Now he's reached the dream, but it was the journey that he's most...
Published 05/23/23
He's the MOST INTERESTING man in baseball. He pitched for the Brewers and Rangers for nearly 20 years. Now he's a broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers. His name is Tim Dillard, and MAN...you gotta check out his Instagram. He's been putting the ENTERTAINMENT in Baseball for a long time. What's his advice to youth coaches and parents? How did his dad parent him? Chopper recaps his High School Team's playoff game. Ballgame shares one of his failures this week at Sandlot. Thank You...
Published 05/09/23