Coach & Counselor

Building Athletes for the Long Game with Alex DeLaet In this episode of Coach & Counselor , we’re joined by Alex DeLaet —Instructor, Independent Scout, and Owner of Coach AD Baseball. Alex shares what it really takes to help athletes grow year after year. From what scouts are looking for, to how coaches can lead with patience and consistency, to why building trust matters just as much as build...

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Pajak , co-founder of Loden Sports and Director of Player & Performance Analytics, to unpack the evolving pressures facing today’s coaches and athletes. With experience working alongside USA Baseball and the Cape Cod League, Matt brings deep insight into how performance data is changing the game —from youth development all the way to the MLB Draft. We div...

Former pro pitcher and youth coach Cephas Howard joins us to unpack what it means to stick with the grind. From tough seasons to breakthrough moments, we dive into how patience, persistence, and presence shape young athletes—and the adults who lead them. Cephas shares personal stories from his playing days, lessons learned the hard way, and how he's now pouring that wisdom into the next generation...

🎙️ Episode 2: Brotherhood, Big Dreams, and the Next Chapter with Vaughn Green In this episode of Coach & Counselor , we sit down with Vaughn Green — a standout high school athlete who’s now stepping into his next challenge at the United States Air Force Academy. Vaughn shares what it meant to build brotherhood with his team, how playing alongside top-tier talent shaped him, and why youth sport...

🎙️ Coach & Counselor | Episode 1: Leadership On and Off the Field with Vince Thompson In our very first episode, we sit down with Vince Thompson — youth sports coach, Operation Player Assist account executive, and dedicated mentor. We dive into what it really takes to lead today’s athletes, the stories that shape youth sports, and how coaches can make an impact far beyond the scoreboard. Wheth...