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On today’s episode, Ross sits down with Garrett Callaghan, recruiting coordinator and assistant baseball coach at UMass Boston (NCAA D3). Coach Callaghan is entering his 2nd season coaching at the collegiate level, fresh off a stellar playing career at both the NCAA Division 3 and 1 levels. His energy and knowledge for the game are obvious, they’re infectious and that’s why he’s coaching at one of the best NCAA Division 3 baseball programs in the country. Here’s our conversation with Garrett Callaghan of UMass Boston.

Podcast Highlights:

• 3:02 Shoutout to Bostyn Burris and the Burris family.
• 4:00 Coach Callaghan talks about transitioning from playing to coaching.
• 9:05 Coach Callaghan talks about the importance of being a good student.
• 13:00 Coach Callaghan talks about what he wishes he knew when he was a player.
• 20:30 The importance of mental preparation to the younger generation.
• 27:05 Something about the NCAA D3 level most players don't understand.
• 36:05 Coach Callaghan talks about recruiting and exposure.

Follow Garrett Callaghan on X @gmancallaghan10 and the UMass Boston baseball team @BeaconsBaseball.

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