Coach Ballgame Inc.
Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke
Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop, and Coach Flikke want to change the culture of youth sports. This win at all costs mentality is an epidemic, and it's doing major damage to the mental and physical health of our next generation. This podcast is meant to make coaches better coaches, parents better parents, and kids happier kids. Let's bring back the important things in life. Kindness and FUN.
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Coach Ballgame Inc.
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 119: Bad Parent Behavior 03.06.2025 44:33
The boys hit some topics! The practice version of a player vs the game version. What to do when parents on the other team are mean and awful? It's all here and much more! Bang!
Episode 118: Ballgame's 20 Year College Reunion 27.05.2025 49:11
The 3 amigos answer your questions and unpack Ballgame's epic weekend back at Brown University with his college pals. Let's just say, jean shorts and rock and roll drumming may have been at play. Wanna support the POD? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame Need a 1 on 1 session? Email Flikke or Chop... seanflikke@gmail.com baseball@chadchop.com BANG
Episode 117: Little League Playoffs: Coaches acting CRAZY 20.05.2025 1:01:46
The boys are FIRED UP today discussing some embarrassing behavior by adults at Little League playoff games. It's simply gotta stop. Flikke, Chop and Ballgame bring some advice. Chopper's got a new job. Want a private session with Flikke? Email seanflikke@gmail.com Want to support the POD? patreon.com/chopandballgame BANG!
Episode 116: The Yips and zero Work Ethic 13.05.2025 1:04:16
The boys recap our Minnesota Sandlots and Mother's Day Weekend. We answer your questions and hit some topics like overcoming the yips, coaching kids who lack interest, and teaching first timers how to pitch. Wanna support the pod? patreon.com/chopandballgame Want a Discount? WARSTIC: code ATTABOY15 THROWMO: attaboy SQAIRZ: attaboy10
Episode 115: Coaching Kids with ADHD 06.05.2025 58:07
The boys hit some good topics today. What size bat do you need? How to motivate kids to work hard? How do we coach kids who are neurodivergent? Want a private coaching session? Email Sean Flikke: seanflikke@gmail.com Email Chad Chop: baseball@chadchop.com Thank you Patrons! Bang!
Episode 114: Kevin Youkilis 29.04.2025 1:03:57
He's a 3x All Star, 2x World Series Champion, and Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer. Kevin Youkilis was the On Base Machine, and now he's coaching Youth Baseball. We talk Red Sox, parenting, coaching, and lots more! Enjoy one of our best episodes in a while!
Episode 113: Jackie Robinson Day and The Masters 15.04.2025 52:21
Ballgame and Flikke honor the life of Jackie Robinson! They discuss how they navigated the most epic Sunday at The Masters ever! They answer your questions on "Daddy Ball" and how to motivate your players. Wanna support? patreon.com/chopandballgame Warstic Discount Code: Attaboy15 BANG!
Episode 112: Bad Attitudes, Work Ethic, and Coaching your own CHILD 01.04.2025 1:16:04
The boys answer 10 questions from the fans. Ballgame has a conversation with a graduate of the Coach Ballgame University. Coach "O" from Portland has stepped up his coaching skills because of the Playbook and the Skills Course. How so? We talk about it. Wanna support the Pod? patreon.com/chopandballgame BANG!
Episode 111: We Answer LOTS of your questions! 18.03.2025 1:05:33
Ballgame and Flikke answer listener questions! Check out the Coach Ballgame University for Ballgame's Online Coaching Course! Find it at www.coachballgame.com BANG!
Episode 110: Is it OK to light a kid up? 06.03.2025 46:05
The boys are back and chopping it up, answering your questions! Ballgame has officially completed his online coaching course. Go get it at www.coachballgame.com. The link is also in his social media bios! Bang!
Episode 109: Coach Allie "Gator" Lacey 04.02.2025 1:06:00
The Girls Lead in all things Coach Ballgame Inc. joins the show today to give her perspective on Girls Baseball and Softball! It's Coach Allie Gator! We answer your questions, and Coach Flikke has a MAJOR announcement. Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame Want some discounts? Warstic: "Attaboy15" ThrowMo: "Attaboy" Sqairz: "Attaboy10" BANG!
Episode 108: Big Things Happening! 27.01.2025 55:36
The boys discuss their upcoming Online Course offerings and the 2025 Sandlot Tour schedule. We answer some epic listener questions on "How to deal with toxic high school coaches" and "How to go about cutting 9u travel players." Want some discounts on cool stuff? Warstic: Attaboy15 Sqairz Shoes: Attaboy10 ThrowMo: Attaboy Wanna support the podcast? www.patreon.com/chopandballgam...
Episode 107: The LA Fires 14.01.2025 1:00:54
It's been a trying time for the folks of Los Angeles. We chat about the heroic acts of response to the overwhelming loss. We answer your questions on parenting, coaching, and bullying. Wanna support the podcast? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame Need a Private Coaching Zoom? Sean Flikke: seanflikke@gmail.com Chad Chop: baseball@chadchop.com BANG!
Episode 106: Does my kid HAVE to play travel ball to make the High School Team? 07.01.2025 1:01:28
The boys are loose today. Magnum PI, Balding, and Counting Crows are just a few of the topics we hit on this first episode of 2025. Do kids have to play travel ball to be elite? How do we help kids who get easily frustrated? What's your favorite TV Show Theme Song? What's your favorite Rickey Henderson story? Thank you Patreons! Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame BANG
Episode 105: Happy New Year! 31.12.2024 59:14
The boys unpack a great John Wooden quote..."A player that makes a team great is better than a great player." We recap 2024 and set the stage for 2025 by answering your questions! Thank you to all our listeners. We absolutely LOVE this community and it's just the start! See you in 2025! Bang!
Episode 104: Travel Ball Talk 10.12.2024 1:00:52
Lots of good, bad, and ugly stories from the Travel Ball world today. Ballgame drops some news on his upcoming BOOK. Get on the WAITLIST for our next Coaching Course launch: https://www.coachballgameuniversity.com/signup Want some private coaching with Coach Flikke or Coach Chop? email them! seanflikke@gmail.com baseball@chadchop.com Happy Holidays Everyone! Bang!
Episode 103: A Coach's role in a grieving child's life 03.12.2024 1:03:04
The boys discuss how a Coach should handle circumstances of grief within their team. It's heavy, necessary, and good. We hit that topic at the very end of this episode. Flikke and Chop are also starting PRIVATE coaching sessions for you! Got questions on life, parenting, coaching, and beyond...email them directly to set up a time! Coach Flikke: seanflikke@gmail.com Coach Chop: baseball@chadchop.co...
Episode 102: Thanksgiving 26.11.2024 50:42
Want the trophy? Then stop worrying about the trophy. Chop and Ballgame are thankful. What are we thankful for? What kind of coaches do we look for to run a travel ball team? How do we deal with players that lack effort or confidence? Want some Warstic? Discount Code "Attaboy15" Want some ThrowMo Trainer? Discount Code "Attaboy" Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame BANG
Episode 101: Q and A 12.11.2024 56:10
We dig right into your questions. From Daddy Ball, to overcoming adversity, the conversation was juicy. Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame BANG
Episode 100: How did the Dodgers win the World Series? 05.11.2024 51:55
Our 100th! WOW! The boys look back on 100 episodes with gratitude. We talk World Series. We talk crazy parents and coaches. We talk shop! Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE
Episode 99: World Series Time! 23.10.2024 1:00:01
The boys talk Yanks vs Dodgers. We give our picks and WHY... We also answer some awesome questions from coaches out there who are struggling. How do we engage our kids? How do I handle the overbearing head coach? Thank you Patreon Supporters! Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE
Episode 98: Chad Chop's New Job! 15.10.2024 57:45
The boys are bearded and back together. Chopper explains why the Dodgers will win the World Series. He also has a new JOB! Atta Boy. Flikke drops wisdom as per usual to answer the listener's questions. Ballgame shares why he's rooting for the Guardians! Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame BANG
Episode 97: MLB Playoffs 08.10.2024 1:14:45
Chopper is coaching kids today at a camp in Arizona, so Flikke and Ballgame chop it up. We talk MLB, AJ Hinch, and we answer your questions. Topics include: Coaching kids with ADHD, bullying, and building a culture of inclusivity. Wanna support the POD? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame BANG
Episode 96: My Kid's afraid of the Ball 24.09.2024 34:54
The boys answer your questions. How do we make youth baseball and softball more fun? How can you create more movement when it gets slow and boring? My kid is afraid of the ball...what do I do? These are just some of the topics we hit today. Wanna support the POD? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame Warstic Promo Code: Attaboy15 Tanner Tees Promo Code: Attaboy
Episode 95: Coach Ballgame's "Bad Customer Review" 16.09.2024 49:58
Ballgame is back from a 7 city Sandlot Tour Swing. Everything was money. All except for one TRAGIC review from a customer. We unpack it! Chop and Flick Money answer your questions. Wanna Support the Podcast? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE
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