• Ep. 20 | Cade Griffis, Founder & CEO of D-BAT Sports
    Oct 28 2024

    Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

    Today’s guest conversation features the Founder & CEO of D-BAT Sports, Mr. Cade Griffis. Here’s Episode 20 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

    Follow Cade Griffis and D-BAT on social media and visit Dbat.com to find a D-BAT near you.

    For more episodes and content, visit baseballforward.com.

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    51 mins
  • Ep. 19 | Joe Torres, Chapman University
    Oct 25 2024

    Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

    Today’s guest conversation features the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator of Chapman University in Orange, CA; Joe Torres. Here’s Episode 19 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

    Follow Coach Torres on X @coachjoetorres and visit athletics.chapman.edu for more information on The Chapman University baseball team.

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    53 mins
  • Ep. 18 | Dr. Nick Serio, VeloU
    Oct 21 2024

    Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

    Today’s guest conversation features the General Manager of VeloU; Dr. Nick Serio. Here’s Episode 18 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

    Follow VeloU on all social platforms and visit velouniversity.com to start your evaluation.

    For more episodes and content, visit baseballforward.com.

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    49 mins
  • Ep. 17 | Lynn Vanlandingham, Five Tool Baseball
    Oct 17 2024

    Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

    Today’s guest conversation features the founder and owner of Five Tool Baseball; Mr. Lynn Vanlandingham. Here’s Episode 17 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

    Follow Five Tool on all social platforms and visit fivetool.org to join the line.

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    51 mins
  • Ep. 16 | Coach Ballgame (James Lowe)
    Oct 14 2024

    Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

    Today’s guest conversation features one of the most recognizable faces and names in all of baseball; Mr. James Lowe, or how most of you know him, Coach Ballgame. Here’s Episode 16 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

    Podcast Highlights:

    • 02:00 An introduction to Coach Ballgame.
    • 07:15 Coach Ballgame talks about his affinity to HBP's.
    • 11:30 Coach Ballgame discusses why he loves baseball.
    • 13:35 The type of music Coach Ballgame listens to.
    • 19:25 Living the dream.
    • 28:30 Talking nicknames.
    • 36:00 Coach Ballgame discusses the purpose behind his mission.
    • 42:15 Coach Ballgame gives advice to young coaches.

    Follow Coach Ballgame (James Lowe) @coachballgame and be sure to visit coachballgame.com for his latest offerings and camp dates.

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    50 mins
  • Ep. 15 | Roberto Gallegos, The University of Texas Arlington
    Oct 10 2024

    Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

    On today’s episode, Ross sits down with his friend, Roberto Gallegos. After a super successful 4-year coaching stint at junior college power Navarro College, Roberto was hired on this fall as an assistant coach for The University of Texas - Arlington. Here’s our conversation with UTA Maverick assistant coach, Roberto Gallegos.

    Podcast Highlights:

    • 01:30 An introduction to Roberto Gallegos.
    • 07:50 The relationships drive his desire to coach.
    • 11:30 The uniqueness of UTA baseball.
    • 17:05 The differences in players at each level.
    • 28:00 Points of emphasis on how to play catch.
    • 32:45 How playing baseball changes lives.
    • 37:55 Advice to young coaches looking to impact the game.
    • 48:45 What he wishes he knew then, what he knows now, about baseball.

    Follow Roberto Gallegos on X @CoachG_UTA and be sure to follow the UTA Maverick Baseball team @UTAMavsBSB.

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 14 | Dax Powell, 3D Baseball of Grayson County, TX
    Oct 7 2024

    Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

    On today’s episode, Ross sits down with his long-time buddy, Mr. Dax Powell. Dax has one of the most unique and interesting baseball backgrounds. Simply put, he’s been there, done that and has some of the best stories to go along with it. He’s a brilliant baseball mind. He’s an excellent coach and mentor and he’s a baseball lifer. Hook’em Horns. Here's our conversation with Dax Powell.

    Podcast Highlights:

    • 2:00 An introduction to Dax.
    • 7:55 Dax talks about the satisfaction of coaching.
    • 12:05 Dax talks about his role with the Texas Rangers.
    • 18:30 Dax talks about the greatness of Buck Showalter.
    • 25:45 Work ethic and being active.
    • 28:20 Dax discusses Jack Giese, a great friend of his.
    • 31:31 The advice Dax would have given himself as a younger player.
    • 39:25 Dax's advice to younger coaches in the game.
    • 46:15 Drop the ego.

    Follow Dax Powell on X @DaxPowell and if you’re interested in learning more about his organization, search 3D Baseball out of Pottsboro, Grayson County, TX.

    For more episodes and content, visit Baseball Forward.

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    58 mins
  • Ep. 13 | Garrett Callaghan, UMass Boston
    Oct 2 2024

    Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

    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.

    For more episodes and content, visit Baseball Forward.

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    48 mins