Coach Baseball Right Podcast

Episode 18: Aaron Judge's Hitting Coach: Richard Schenck of HLP Hitting

In this episode, we dive into the metrics behind elite hitting, how to bridge the gap with coaches who are still learning the HLP approach, the most common hitting flaws he sees and how to fix them, and where he starts when developing a young hitter from the ground up.

Episode 17: The Ride Home After a Game

In this episode, we unpack the post-game car ride—and how that moment, more than the game itself, shapes your child's experience in sports and beyond. We'll explore the tension between wanting to help and needing to connect, why timing matters more than tips, and how focusing on the relationship instead of the result can transform your role as a sports parent.

Episode 16: Interview with College Coaching Legend and Former Texas Rangers Roving Catching Instructor, Turtle Thomas

EPISODE 16: INTERVIEW WITH COLLEGE COACHING LEGEND AND FORMER TEXAS RANGERS ROVING CATCHING INSTRUCTOR TURTLE THOMAS Coach Baseball Right Podcast [https://coachbaseballright.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Podcast-Album-Cover.png] In Coach Baseball Right Podcast Episode 16, founder Steve Nicollerat interviews College Coaching Legend and Former Texas Rangers Roving Catching Instructor, Turtle Thomas. We are so excited to share with you BOTH our interview with College Coaching Legend and Former Texas Rangers Roving Catching Instructor, Turtle Thomas and a GREAT Training System for Catchers called TurtleBall 2.0 [http://turtlethomas.com/cbr]! Please listen to this episode anywhere you listen to podcasts. Turtle Thomas [https://coachbaseballright.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-30-at-8.24.07-AM.png] TURTLE THOMAS * Roving Catching Instructor In the Texas Rangers Minor League system last 7 years * National Champions 1999/2000 at Miami and LSU * Recruited and Coached 70+ Current and Former MLB Players * 19 consecutive years of a top 9 or better recruiting class (4 times number 1 recruiting class/NCAA Record) * Longtime College Coach at Clemson University, Georgia Tech, University of Miami, LSU, Arizona State University, and FIU * Hitting Coach at LSU and University of Miami when team recorded highest team batting average in history of programs * Signed Alex Rodriguez/ Chipper Jones/ Manny Machado To College Scholarships * Have trained 8 catchers that have progressed to play in the Major Leagues including Charles Johnson (13 years MLB, 3 time Gold Glove Winner), Brad Cresse (LSU 2000 Johnny Bench Award Winner), Sam Huff (2019 Futures Game MVP) * Head Coach/Hitting Coach at FIU during Garrett Wittels’ 56 game hitting streak (2nd longest in history of NCAA) INTRODUCING TURTLEBALL 2.0 Turtle Ball 2.0 [https://coachbaseballright.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Copy-of-Turtle-Ball-2.0.001.jpeg] The Total A to Z Training System For Developing The Elite Modern Catcher As a paid affiliate, Coach Baseball Right endorses Turtle Thomas’ Catching System, here’s what is included: Featuring more than 5 hours of exclusive video training footage(that you won’t find anywhere else), this system does a deep drive on thelatest skill development trends and techniques,as well asthe mentality it takes to be elite behind the plateand theanalytics you must understand and utilize in today’s catching environment. Today, theTurtleBall 2.0 System is now available [http://turtlethomas.com/cbr] at the exclusive launch price, and you can get instant, lifetime access by visiting the link below:→ TurtleThomas.com [http://turtlethomas.com/cbr] COACH BASEBALL RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES Every organization and league should provide coaching resources for all their coaches and parents. Everyone should be working from the same materials and using the same language in hopes to provide the best baseball experience and development for their kids. Check out ourOrganization Pro Membership [https://coachbaseballright.com/become-a-member/] program and catapult your organization’s baseball development.

Episode 16: Interview with College Coaching Legend and Former Texas Rangers Roving Catching Instructor, Turtle Thomas

EPISODE 16: INTERVIEW WITH COLLEGE COACHING LEGEND AND FORMER TEXAS RANGERS ROVING CATCHING INSTRUCTOR TURTLE THOMAS Coach Baseball Right Podcast [https://coachbaseballright.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Podcast-Album-Cover.png] In Coach Baseball Right Podcast Episode 16, founder Steve Nicollerat interviews College Coaching Legend and Former Texas Rangers Roving Catching Instructor, Turtle Thomas.  We are so excited to share with you BOTH our interview with College Coaching Legend and Former Texas Rangers Roving Catching Instructor, Turtle Thomas and a GREAT Training System for Catchers called TurtleBall 2.0 [http://turtlethomas.com/cbr]!  Please listen to this episode anywhere you listen to podcasts. Turtle Thomas [https://coachbaseballright.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-30-at-8.24.07-AM.png] TURTLE THOMAS * Roving Catching Instructor In the Texas Rangers Minor League system last 7 years * National Champions 1999/2000 at Miami and LSU * Recruited and Coached 70+ Current and Former MLB Players * 19 consecutive years of a top 9 or better recruiting class (4 times number 1 recruiting class/NCAA Record) * Longtime College Coach at Clemson University, Georgia Tech, University of Miami, LSU, Arizona State University, and FIU * Hitting Coach at LSU and University of Miami when team recorded highest team batting average in history of programs * Signed Alex Rodriguez/ Chipper Jones/ Manny Machado To College Scholarships * Have trained 8 catchers that have progressed to play in the Major Leagues including Charles Johnson (13 years MLB, 3 time Gold Glove Winner), Brad Cresse (LSU 2000 Johnny Bench Award Winner), Sam Huff (2019 Futures Game MVP) * Head Coach/Hitting Coach at FIU during Garrett Wittels’ 56 game hitting streak (2nd longest in history of NCAA) INTRODUCING TURTLEBALL 2.0 Turtle Ball 2.0 [https://coachbaseballright.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Copy-of-Turtle-Ball-2.0.001.jpeg] The Total A to Z Training System For Developing The Elite Modern Catcher As a paid affiliate, Coach Baseball Right endorses Turtle Thomas’ Catching System, here’s what is included:  Featuring more than 5 hours of exclusive video training footage (that you won’t find anywhere else), this system does a deep drive on the latest skill development trends and techniques, as well as the mentality it takes to be elite behind the plate and the analytics you must understand and utilize in today’s catching environment.  Today, the TurtleBall 2.0 System is now available [http://turtlethomas.com/cbr] at the exclusive launch price, and you can get instant, lifetime access by visiting the link below:→ TurtleThomas.com [http://turtlethomas.com/cbr] COACH BASEBALL RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES Every organization and league should provide coaching resources for all their coaches and parents. Everyone should be working from the same materials and using the same language in hopes to provide the best baseball experience and development for their kids. Check out our Organization Pro Membership [https://coachbaseballright.com/become-a-member/] program and catapult your organization’s baseball development.

Episode 15: Interview with St. Louis Cardinal's Broadcaster Dan McLaughlin

EPISODE 15: INTERVIEW WITH ST. LOUIS CARDINALS’ BROADCASTER DAN MCLAUGHLIN Coach Baseball Right Podcast [https://coachbaseballright.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Podcast-Album-Cover-400x400.png] [https://coachbaseballright.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Podcast-Album-Cover.png] In Coach Baseball Right Podcast Episode 15, founder Steve Nicollerat interviews St. Louis Cardinals’ Broadcaster Dan Mclaughlin. Dan has a long and extremely interesting history with the game of baseball and being around Major League Baseball. We are so excited to share with you our Interview with St. Louis Cardinals’ Broadcaster Dan Mclaughlin! Please listen to this episode anywhere you listen to podcasts. COACH BASEBALL RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES Every organization and league should provide coaching resources for all their coaches and parents. Everyone should be working from the same materials and using the same language in hopes to provide the best baseball experience and development for their kids. Check out ourOrganization Certifications [https://coachbaseballright.com/certifications/#organizations]program and catapult your organization’s baseball development.