THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST

EPISODE #21   In this 3 part episode we’ll discuss the following:   Part 1:  Why ‘Good’ is the enemy of ‘Optimal’, and why it’s important for both coaches and players to avoid the common error of becoming risk adverse, or worse, complacent.   Part 2:  How to optimize practice transitions & breaks.   Part 3:  A simple, yet rarely taught, adjustment that can immediately improve the deception of...

EPISODE #20   THIS EPISODES TOPICS:   Part 1:  Every baseball statistic always takes a backseat to 2 numbers & why understanding this is vital. ‬   ‪Part 2:  How Youtube + player highlight videos can improve player acumen & confidence.‬   ‪Part 3:  How to improve the ‘pre-inning defense routine’.‬   Part 4:  Why ‘auto-pilot mode’ leads to subpar training.‬   Bonus: I’ll tell you when the e...

EPISODE #19   This 34 minute episode is packed with 4 useful topics + a bonus tip.   Part 1:   How complexity is slowing down the baseball community and how to negate it.   Part 2:  The 90/10 – “Action/Talk” ratio.    Part 3:  How coaches of old were a lot more “with it” than we may be led to believe and how we can learn from that.   Part 4:  Lastly, we will discuss how, when, and where mirrors ca...

“EPISODE #18”   Part 1:  We’ll discuss how a common statement within the baseball community is absolutely correct, yet can be absolutely wrong, and why understanding context will keep coaches and players from going down the wrong path.   Part 2:  Why, we move forward, the truly ‘Elite’ coach will have a combination of experience in the trenches, coupled with an extensive knowledge of technology.  ...

EPISODE #17   If you’re a coach that works with hitters, or if you’re a hitter, this episode is specifically for you, and listening to this episode will be worth the time.   Note: This episode is a follow-up to the “3 Root Hitting Plans” episode that I uploaded a few months back, but it’s fine if you’d like to listen to this episode first, and then work your way back, but I absolutely recommend th...

EPISODE #16   This episode covers 7 benefits + 7 limitations of technology in baseball.  We look at tech within the baseball world from different angles to give you a clearer understanding of tech’s specific roles in the baseball community. This episode is packed with content. No ads. No fluff. Enjoy.   … Read more...

EPISODE #15 This episode crushes through 10 essential steps that will work to create and sustain an elite team-culture. Your team’s culture and your team’s vibe, is the foundation that everything else is built upon so you’d better know exactly how to build and sustain it.    … Read more...

EPISODE #14   Hello baseball community.  This here is the audio version of the article ‘Hear Less, Learn More’, in which we discuss the hidden value that comes from watching baseball on TV, from time to time, with the volume off. … Read more...

EPISODE #13   This is the audio version for the article ‘YELLING IS NOT DISCIPLING’, in which we discuss why persistent yelling is a sign of an ineffective discipline plan and a poor team culture.   … Read more...

EPISODE #11   This is the audio version of the article ‘DOUBLING PRACTICE PRODUCTIVITY’, in which we discuss why one scheduling change can instantly double your teams return on training time.  And, if done correctly your practice productivity will more than double.  As a follow-up to this audio article I have included a guide inside our Master Coaching Program that shows you the exact steps on how...

EPISODE #10   This is the audio version of the article ‘MORE TIME, BETTER HITTERS’, in which we discuss a simple, quick, positional move that’ll help make hitting a bit easier. Elite hitters already do this, but most youth hitters do not, and the minor trade-off is worth the extra processing time it provides.     … Read more...

EPISODE #9   This is the audio version of the 8020Baseball.com article ‘Context is King’, in which, we highlight a growing problem centered around a set of specific phrases used frequently within the baseball coaching community.  We highlight the exact errors and truths behind these common statements, and how clearly knowing the difference will save us all a lot of time.   … Read more...

EPISODE #8   This is the audio version of the article ‘COPY CORRECTLY’ in which we discuss exactly what players to copy, and more importantly, we discuss the causation/correlation fallacy that leads so many players and coaches down a player development dead-end.   Note: The topic of this article is discussed more in part 1 of Episode #23, so give that a listen to further your understanding of how...

EPISODE #7   This is the audio version of the article ‘THE VALUABLE BEAR-CRAWL’, in which we discuss a different look at discipline, and moreover, we discuss how the well-known BEAR-CRAWL fits very nicely into a coaches toolbox ready to be used when players need a little nudge to focus better, hustle more, etc.   Make sure to also listen to part 2 of Episode #22 in which we discuss how and when to...

EPISODE #6   This is an audio version of the article ‘LONG TOSS VETTED’ in which we discuss both the BENEFITS & LIMITATIONS of Long Toss.  We take a close look at how exactly Long Toss can most definitely be useful for a player, and just as importantly, we discuss the limitations of Long Toss and how to minimize these inherent flaws.  … Read more...

EPISDODE #5   This is the audio version of the ‘The 3 Hitting Plans’ article in which we optimize the hitting approach/plan down to the only 3 hitting plans/approaches a hitter needs, and why discuss why choosing the correct one is actually very straightforward. This is a big game-changer within the baseball community, as the Hitting Approach (or as I prefer to call it the Hitting Plan) is very co...

EPISODE #4   In this episode, we’ll discuss why the pitcher’s foundation is directly responsible for the vast majority of a pitcher’s success. In a baseball world full of arm-care, and arm-strength talk, it’s the legs, hips, and even the torso that have the largest impact on a pitcher’s success and arm-health.  This is not to say that many of the arm-strengthening protocols such as Long Toss and P...

EPISODE #3   This episode will discuss the following 4 topics: 1.  What specifically makes Anthony Rendon an elite hitter. 2.  The sabermetrics behind his overall value. 3. Why the Angels are the most interesting MLB team to watch. 4. Why I value Anthony Rendon’s next 7 years at $304.5 million.    … Read more...

EPISODE #2 We all know how dominant Gerrit Cole is, and in this episode you’ll learn some interesting things about Gerrit Cole’s pitching delivery and his pitch-type usage, and how, with a few slight adjustments, Gerrit could still be 10-15% better. Pitchers, and pitching coaches, can use this episode to see how I do an abbreviated break down of a dominant pitcher, and also, the pitching community...

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