The Youth Baseball Podcast

In this episode of The Grand Slam Garage , Coach Camilo Gutierrez sits down with Coach Derek Sullivan , Head Coach at Sacramento City College, for a coach-to-coach conversation about baseball development, youth coaching, and helping young players grow the right way. Coach Sullivan shares insight from the college level, including how his staff evaluates a season, builds a stronger program, and prep...

On this episode of The Grand Slam Garage, Coach Z and Gio welcome Sacramento City College Head Coach Todd Sullivan into the garage for a fun and meaningful conversation about youth baseball, coaching, character, and what it takes to keep growing in the game. Coach Sullivan shares insight from the Sac City baseball program, what he looks for in players, and why the best athletes are the ones who lo...

In this episode of The Grand Slam Garage , Gio and Coach Z welcome brothers Siale and Laonie Manu for a fun, honest, and heartwarming conversation about youth baseball, favorite positions, walk-up songs, big hits, and what it means to be a great teammate. The boys share why they love the game, their favorite memories from the season, the players who inspire their jersey numbers, and the teammates...

The Grand Slam Garage welcomes its very first guest! Gio and Coach Z are joined by Maddox, a 7-year-old ballplayer and teammate, for a fun conversation about baseball, snacks, walk-up songs, favorite positions, and life on the field. Maddox shares why he loves playing second base and pitcher, talks about hitting two doubles in one game, and remembers a big play he made at third. The boys also get...

Welcome to The Grand Slam Garage — a new series from the Youth Baseball Podcast. For Episode 1, Coach Z sits down in the garage with his son, Gio Zaragoza, to talk about youth baseball from a dad, coach, and player perspective. They talk about Gio’s season with the Yankees, learning how to pitch, goals like making All-Stars, the importance of keeping baseball fun, controlling emotions, learning th...

Coach Camilo and I, Aaron Zaragoza, dive into the first few weeks of our Little League season!  We chat about where the kids are at, how we're approaching coaching these new groups, and what we've learned along the way. Whether you're a fellow coach or a parent, tune in for insights and tips that could help you and your young athletes thrive this season!  #LittleLeague #YouthSports...

In our latest Youth Sports Podcast episode, Coach Camilo Gutierrez shares why he has players train barefoot. 🦶  Discover how going shoeless can improve foot positioning, enhance explosive movements, and elevate your game. Coach Gutierrez dives deep into the mechanics and benefits of this unique training method.  🎧⚾ #YouthSports #BaseballTraining #CoachTips

In this episode of the Youth Baseball Podcast , we sit down with Sacramento City College pitching coach Deskaheh Bomberry for a deep dive into the art of pitching, player development, and what it really takes to compete at the next level. Coach Bomberry shares his coaching philosophy, the key traits he looks for in young pitchers, and how athletes can set themselves apart in today’s game. From mec...

In this episode of The Youth Baseball Podcast, we sit down with Coach Charlie Zamora, co-founder of Warriorz Health & Fitness in Elk Grove, California — a place built to transform lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. From helping athletes reach peak performance to teaching lifelong wellness habits, Charlie discusses what it means to truly build strength that lasts both on and off the f...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Sac City College Head Coach Derek Sullivan , we dive deeper into the journey beyond high school baseball. Coach Sullivan shares what it takes to compete at the college level, the role Sac City plays in preparing players for success, and why the JUCO path can be a game-changer. We also explore the growing importance of technology and video highlights in player dev...

In this episode of the Youth Baseball Podcast, we sit down with Sac City College Head Coach Derek Sullivan to dive into what makes the Panthers program so impactful. Coach Sullivan shares his insights on building a winning culture, developing players on and off the field, and the lessons he’s learned guiding one of the most respected JUCO programs in the country. From coaching philosophies to play...

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Coach Josh Hess—founder of Wheelhouse Batting Cages and a lifelong athlete whose journey from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to California has shaped a mission to grow the game of baseball from the ground up. Josh shares why he chose to make coaching his life’s work and how his coaching philosophy was built on discipline, preparation, and helping players dis...

In this episode of the Youth Baseball Podcast, we’re joined by Joseanna and Kim Lim, who share their journey as a family in the world of youth baseball. From early beginnings to where they are now, they talk about what the game has meant to them, how it’s shaped their experience as parents, and the ways baseball has brought their family closer together. They also offer great insight for families l...

We had the pleasure of hosting Jalal Leach—former MLB outfielder and founder of Leachy Elite Training—on the latest episode of The Youth Baseball Podcast . Jalal reflects on his journey from the big leagues, including what it was like playing alongside Barry Bonds, and shares what he used to look for as a professional scout. Now focused on training the next generation of athletes, he offers powerf...

In this episode of The Youth Baseball Coach Podcast, we sit down with Todd G. Sullivan, a Sacramento-based pitching coach with over 45 years of experience developing young athletes. Todd shares how he got started in coaching and the passion that continues to fuel his work with youth baseball today. He reflects on the powerful mentorship he received from legends like Dusty Baker, which helped shape...

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Torrente , a dedicated youth baseball coach and community leader from West Sacramento. As the JV Head Coach at River City High School and Regional Director for Delta Valley Youth Baseball, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. We talk about his journey into coaching, what drives his passion for mentoring young athletes, and how...

We’re trying something new — a roundtable with 3 dads, 3 coaches, and 3 men of God connected over video chat, opening up about what we’re going through in youth baseball, how we’re growing personally, and how that translates into how we show up for our kids and the players we coach. We're calling it "Between the Lines: Growing Ourselves to Grow the Kids" I sat down with Daniel Rober...

We sat down with former MLB standout Fernando Viña for an incredible episode of The Youth Baseball Podcast ! ⚾🔥 From growing up in Sacramento in a Cuban baseball family to grinding his way through college ball and making it to the big leagues , Fernando shares his journey, the lessons he learned, and how he’s now giving back as a coach. We dive into: ✅ His youth baseball experience in Sacrament...

Join us for an exciting episode as we sit down with Katie Cleary, President of Pocket Little League, to dive into the details of the upcoming season! From new league updates to plans for player development and fostering community spirit, Katie shares her vision and enthusiasm for what lies ahead. Whether you're a player, parent, or fan of Little League baseball, you won’t want to miss this sn...

In this episode, Camilo Gutierrez shares his personal journey from being the smallest player on every team to becoming a dedicated baseball and strength coach. Camilo dives deep into what it takes to develop a true love for the game, focusing on the importance of embracing the process—both on and off the field. From skill development to mental toughness, listeners will learn how passion and discip...