Coaches Corner Podcast

Host Walter Beede welcomes Stetson University assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Greg Lovelady to this edition of Coach's Corner, presented by Corvive — use code BLUEBOOK at checkout for 30% off your first order — and brought to you by Bluebook Media Group and Bluebook Sports. Coach Lovelady brings a unique perspective to the table — a former All-American at the University of Miami, former...

Host Walter Beede sits down with Fordham University recruiting coordinator and pitching coach Elliot Glynn on this edition of Coach's Corner, brought to you by Bluebook Media Group and Bluebook Sports, and presented by Corvive — use code BLUEBOOK at checkout for 30% off your first order. Coach Glynn brings a rare perspective to the show — a three-time MLB draft selection and member of the elite 20...

Brought to you by Corvive and Bluebook Sports — and recorded at Bluebook Media Studios. Host Walter Beede sits down with Ryan Copeland, Head Coach of Northern Illinois University Baseball, for a deep dive into what it takes to build a winning Division I program from the ground up. Since taking over in June of 2023, Coach Copeland has nearly tripled NIU's conference win total and has the Huskies tr...

Coach Eric Cirella of Salve Regina University joins Coach's Corner, presented by Corvive — use code BLUEBOOK at checkout for 30% off your first order — for an in-depth look at what it takes to build a nationally ranked Division III baseball program. Coach Cirella discusses carrying on a family legacy at Salve, competing in the powerhouse NEWMAC Athletic Conference, and everything families need to...

In this episode of Coach’s Corner, we sit down with Jon Martin, Head Coach at Bates College, to break down the reality of Division III baseball at one of the top academic conferences in the country—the NESCAC. Coach Martin shares why Bates is off to one of the best starts in program history and how they’ve built a culture centered around high-level performance, strong leadership, and genuine playe...

In this episode of Coach’s Corner, we sit down with Mike Curran, Head Coach at Ohlone College, one of the premier junior college baseball programs in the country. Coach Curran breaks down what truly makes California JUCO baseball unique, why it’s one of the most competitive environments in the game today, and how it serves as a powerful development path to Division I baseball. This conversation is...

In this episode of Coach’s Corner, we sit down with Chris Morris, Head Baseball Coach at MIT, to discuss the evolving landscape of Division III baseball, recruiting high-achieving student-athletes, and what it takes to succeed at one of the world’s most demanding academic institutions. Coach Morris shares insights into the rapidly rising level of Division III baseball and why programs like MIT con...

In this episode of Coach’s Corner, Coach Beede sits down with Chuck Ristano, Head Coach at the United States Naval Academy, to discuss recruiting, pitching development, and what makes Annapolis one of the most unique environments in all of college baseball. Coach Ristano’s journey through elite programs — including Notre Dame and Florida State — prepared him to lead one of the most demanding and p...

In this episode of Coach’s Corner, Coach Beede sits down with University of South Carolina Pitching Coach Terry Rooney to break down what truly separates elite pitchers from the rest — and why so many young arms are focused on the wrong things. With nearly three decades of Division I experience, Coach Rooney shares a powerful framework for pitcher development built around three buckets: Body. Ball...

On this episode of Coach’s Corner presented by CorVive, Coach Beede sits down with Tyler Shewmaker, Director of Player Development and Recruiting at Coastal Carolina, to break down what modern college recruiting really looks like — and how high school athletes can prepare the right way. Fresh off another national spotlight run, Coastal Carolina continues to recruit coast-to-coast while competing a...

On this edition of Coach’s Corner presented by CorVive, Coach Beede sits down with National Champion LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson for an in-depth conversation on recruiting, culture, player development, and what truly separates elite programs from the rest. Fresh off leading LSU to a College World Series title, Coach Johnson shares insight into navigating the “bullseye” season, balancing expectation...

On this episode of Coach’s Corner, host Walter Beede sits down with Jordan Twohig, Assistant Coach at the University of Hawaiʻi, for one of the most detailed and honest conversations families will hear about modern college baseball. Coach Twohig breaks down what recruiting looks like in today’s portal-driven, international game and why development, durability, and daily habits matter more than eve...

On this episode of Coach’s Corner – powered by CorVive, host Walter Beede sits down with Ryan Munger, Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Notre Dame, for an in-depth look at what it takes to recruit, develop, and succeed at one of college baseball’s most storied programs. Coach Munger breaks down how Notre Dame evaluates talent nationwide, the value of multi-sport athletes, and why acade...

On this episode of Coach’s Corner – powered by CorVive, host Walter Beede sits down with Jake Valentine, Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Michigan, for an honest, in-depth conversation about recruiting, development, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level of college baseball. Coach Valentine shares insight into Michigan’s national recruiting app...

In this episode of Coach’s Corner, Walter Beede sits down with Matt Hobbs, longtime SEC pitching coach and current coach at Arkansas, for a real conversation on what actually develops pitchers at the college level. Coach Hobbs explains why pitching is still an art, not just a velocity race — covering command, sequencing, strength, competitive catch play, individualized throwing plans, and how play...

In this episode of Coaches Corner, host Walter Beede sits down with Victor Rojas, Head Baseball Coach at Hastings College (NAIA), for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about college baseball, recruiting, and building a winning culture from day one. Coach Rojas breaks down why NAIA baseball continues to grow in visibility and competitiveness, how roster limits and the transfer portal are resh...

Sponsored by Bluebook Sports and CorVive Download Bluebook Sports today. First-time CorVive customers receive 30% off. In this inspiring installment of Coach’s Corner, Walter Beede sits down with Coach Phill Shallenberger, one of the premier young coaches in college baseball and the leader behind Messiah University’s rising national reputation. Coach Shallenberger pulls back the curtain on the cul...

In this episode of Coaches Corner, Walter Beede sits down with Dave Serrano, one of the most respected coaching voices in college baseball and the current head coach at Johnson University. A former Division I head coach at Cal State Fullerton and Tennessee, USA Baseball coach, and longtime leader in the game, Serrano brings unmatched insight into what the modern college baseball landscape truly lo...

Coach Walter Beede welcomes Chris Pollard, Head Coach at the University of Virginia, for a deep dive into the evolving world of college baseball. After 13 seasons at Duke, Pollard returns home to Virginia to lead one of the most tradition-rich programs in the ACC. They discuss the realities of modern recruiting — from roster crunches and the shrinking MLB Draft to how high school athletes can stan...

In this episode of Coach’s Corner, Walter Beede sits down with Frank Holbrook, the new Head Coach at Brown University, to discuss his vision for rebuilding the program, the importance of continuity, and the future of Ivy League baseball. Coach Holbrook shares insights from his time at Northeastern, explaining why success starts with pitching depth, player development, and staff consistency. He bre...

Presented by:CorVive — Fuel your game with clean performance nutrition. Get 30% off your first order for new customers at CorVive.com using code BLUEBOOK.Bluebook Sports — The official directory of college baseball since 1909. Download the app today to connect directly with coaches, programs, and events nationwide. Episode Overview: Host Walter Beede dives into one of the most competitive and acad...

On this episode of Coach’s Corner, host Walter Beede sits down with Johnny Hernandez, Head Coach at Bethune–Cookman University, to talk about how he’s turned the Wildcats into a respected force in college baseball. From a thrilling SWAC championship to competing at the Tallahassee Regional, Hernandez shares the mindset and strategies behind their rise. They discuss: Competing against top programs...

On this episode of Coach’s Corner, host Walter Beede sits down with Rick McCarty, Head Coach at Abilene Christian University, to talk about what makes ACU’s program stand out — on the field and off. McCarty shares how the program blends faith, culture, and championship-caliber baseball, creating a unique experience for student-athletes. Walter and Rick discuss: ACU’s faith-based foundation and how...

Welcome to the Coach’s Corner Podcast, hosted by Walter Beede — where parents, players, and coaches come together to talk about the real journey behind player development. In this episode, Walter sits down with Hunter Dozier, former first-round MLB draft pick and seven-year Kansas City Royal, and Tyler Beede, former Major League pitcher, to discuss the importance of nutrition, hydration, and natur...

On this episode of Coach’s Corner, Austin Peay head coach Roland Fanning brings his trademark energy and authenticity to the conversation. Coach Fanning discusses building a winning culture, why players are choosing to stay in his program despite today’s transfer-heavy landscape, and how mid-major baseball is thriving with real chances to reach Omaha. He shares his candid views on the transfer por...