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In this episode, Erik sits down with Justin Sherman, one of MLB's Youth Ambassadors for the Play Ball Initiative and president of JustinTime Baseball. Justin shares his passion for teaching young children the fundamentals of baseball through his innovative coaching programs. From overcoming his own speech challenges to building a successful baseball instruction enterprise that serves over 3,000 kids across 13 little leagues, Justin reveals how empathy and understanding are key to connecting with young players. The conversation explores the importance of proper youth coaching, working with parent coaches, and features stories about collaboration with baseball legends like Doc Gooden and Paul O'Neill. Along the way, Justin shares his vision for expanding JustinTime Baseball's methodology nationwide to help develop the next generation of baseball players and fans.
The Erik Sherman Show welcomes Rene LeRoux, the executive director of the New York State Baseball, Hockey, and Basketball Halls of Fame. In this engaging episode, Rene shares with Erik the fascinating origins of these halls of fame and provides insights into the induction process. He recounts his...
Published 10/22/24
In this episode, Erik Sherman interviews Don Wardlow, the first blind professional baseball broadcaster. Don shares his inspiring journey from a baseball-loving child to a pioneering minor league color commentator. He discusses his innovative techniques for game preparation, his partnership with...
Published 09/06/24