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Brett Graves joins us to discuss the release of their new app, Boost. We also discussed pitching, training, and development as they look to bring information to the player through technology. Getting an edge in training and development is key for these players as we also discuss the in's and out's of learning how each player digests this information for their development. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT,...

We say we use youth sports to develop work ethic and life lessons. Youth sports is increasingly becoming more about a trophy than ethics and values that develop the opportunity for victory. There is one thing in this world you cannot guarantee and that is a win. Opportunity for victory is develop through work ethic and the lessons we take from that work as we grow as an athlete and as a person. Wh...

We have some great conversation here in this episode of #YBMcast Prep Baseball Talk. Starting off with the StL Metro Collegiate Baseball League, All-Star game. We had some young men from the state of Missouri going in the 2023 MLB Draft and we talk about how this is helping grow the opportunities for others coming up. Wood Bats! they can really even up a game, and makes a huge difference in seeing...

We're back and ready to go. In the competitive youth sports market there seems to be a disconnect. We believe that we paid our money to join a team so my athlete should be playing. We have shrunk roster sizes to accommodate this thinking as well. I believe this has affected the nature of competition and how we teach our young athletes how to compete. Mitch and I discuss this topic and a few others...

We are coming up on youth baseball tryout season. YBMcast put some questions and thoughts together to help you navigate these opportunities. Have you had a conversation with your child about what he likes or dislikes about baseball. How much do you know about the club you might be thinking about taking your child to the tryouts? YBMcast is here to help talk through some questions you might have or...

We are joined by Coach Ryan Stegall after winning back-to-back MSHSAA State Championships in Class 6. He talks about some serious motivation with the loss of their pitching coach Rob James and what that meant to Coach Stegall and the Players. We take a quick conversation around the horn on the changing face of recruiting with the transfer portal and the new NCAA rules on recruitment. Let's watch t...

Love to have Dave Penning on the show! Always a lot of fun talking youth baseball and what is new and exciting with Game 7 Baseball. We have some great commentary along with a look back and forward at the 2023 season. We also look at the high school state championships and some of the players that have played in Game 7 Baseball tournaments, and now playing for state championships. Let's watch the...

Mitch and I discuss the topic of practice plans and building a culture through creating a competitive practice. As we are in the middle of another spring season, and heading into some hotter days as we approach the summer. The culture of the team is the most important aspect as many teams are not playing into the Championship round of the weekend tournament. To keep the team growing and on track i...

Mitch and I discuss some observations we took away from this weekends tournament baseball. We also talk about some of the teams from each tournament around Game 7 Baseball. We continue to bring topics that we want to discuss as we want to develop our young athletes in the sport of baseball. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE Powered by Game 7 Baseball: https://www.game7baseball.com Get all your Gear...

Mitch and I cover the weekend around Game 7 Baseball. Covering the Mother's Day Classic at Plummer Family Park in Edwardsville, IL. Then to the Midland Invitational. We had some rain interrupt the Saturday pool play that affected bracket play and eventually the Championship games of some of the age groups. Shout out to the grounds crews and BMAC and C&H Ballpark for their hard work and getting...

We take all eight districts in each class and break down the top seeds and look at who might be the surprise of the tournament. We also take a look at some very tough 4 vs 5 matchups that could shake up the state district playoffs as we get into each district championship and the quarterfinals. We have the "Guru" Kevin Moulder director of scouting from Prep Baseball Report, and Matt Shadow from th...

We were out at Cadet Park for a TOP TEN matchup between CBC and Jackson. Both these teams could easily end up at the MSHSAA Final Four in Springfield, MO. Kevin and I take an early look at some of the district tournaments that have already been posted and talk about the opportunities that lie ahead for the favorites and some sleepers. Powered by Game 7 Baseball: https://www.game7baseball.com Get a...

Kevin Moulder is here to help us breakdown the past week and take a look at some of the highlights from the action of the Friday Night Lights and the GAC Game of the Week. We will also get into the PBR Large School rankings and talk about some of the top teams in the state of Missouri. Thanks for tuning into YBMcast, while your here please click the SUBSCRIBE button and hit the DINGER because that...

We have Dave Penning joining us in studio to talk about the weekend tournaments and much, much more. We have champs covering the whole state and even some Illinois. Dave Penning also shares more information about Game 7 Baseball and we talk about some fun youth baseball topics. Let's get ready for some baseball! Powered by Game 7 Baseball: https://www.game7baseball.com Get all your Gear at Prime S...

We have a great conversation with Director of Officials Kenny Seifert you don't want to miss. A couple of new initiatives and a discussion on the new evaluation methods that will be employed in the 2023-2024 school year. Kevin and I discuss the GAC and talk scores, along with PBR Rankings and much more on YBMcast Prep Baseball Talk! Powered by Game 7 Baseball: https://www.game7baseball.com Get all...

We start of the show with our wrap up of the tournament weekend with Game 7 Baseball in Missouri. There were some great showings, and we will get you caught up on all the championships. Mitch and I continue our discussion on building the fundamentals in youth baseball and what we are lacking when we see these athletes move into high school baseball. Powered by Game 7 Baseball: https://www.game7bas...

Rick Benz from Prime Sports Midwest joins the show to announce our SUBSCRIBER GIVE AWAY contest winner. Also to talk some youth baseball with Mitch Thomas and myself. We want to thank all of our subscribers and be looking for some more opportunities to win prizes in upcoming subscriber contests! If you like the content. Share it out with your friends and get the conversation started. Powered by Ga...

We have joining us today Jon Myers of the Midwest Futures Baseball club as we take a look around the GAC. Recap our GAC Game of the Week, and look at the Missouri PBR Large and Small school Rankings in the state. We also have the latest Missouri Coach's Poll, and we talk some baseball with our Guru Kevin Moulder and our special guest Jon Myers. Jam Packed here on Prep Baseball Talk, take a listen....

There is a balance that we need at the youth levels. Helping our youth athletes understand how the development process is the most important aspect of their growth. But, how do we balance that competitiveness to get that win at the end of the game. This is our topic of conversation today with Eric Eisen, GBA and Parkway West Assistant Coach. And Tod Nissel youth instructor/coach from the Midwest R...

Eric Eisen joins us in our discussion about the development process that helps our young athletes prepare for high school baseball. With the unique opportunity to speak with Eric along with Mitch Thomas, we have two guys here that are coaching and instructing at the youth and high school levels. Our goal is always to lend perspective to the ever growing baseball community. Please make sure you lea...

We have some hot starts from some of the top teams in the state. We also have some teams still trying to find their way early in the season. We talk about the tournaments taking place across the state. We have Kevin Moulder's PBR Missouri pre-season Large and Small school rankings. Along with the MHSBCA Coaches Poll. SUBSCRIBE AND BE ENTERED TO WIN OUR PRIME SPORTS MIDWEST COACHES PACKAGE, BUCKET...

Shamrock Shootout Results of the 12u and 13u tournaments Ballparks of America @ballparksofamerica728 We look ahead to the MW Rebels Invitational and Mitch and I discuss competition as we get into the 2023 season at the youth baseball level. SUBSCRIBE AND BE ENTERED TO WIN OUR PRIME SPORTS MIDWEST COACHES PACKAGE, BUCKET W/A DOZEN BASEBALLS, 36"FUNGO, MARUCCI PORTABLE HITTING NET. If you like the c...

Matt Shadow is back in the studio along with our resident Guru Kevin Moulder from PBR Missouri as we get ready for the baseball season. We are breaking down the GAC North, Central, and South, to talk about who will win and why. Some great conversation, so let's get ready for spring with YBMcast and the GAC. SUBSCRIBE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL YOUTH BASEBALL MIDWEST AND BE ENTERED TO WIN OUR PRIME SPO...

Mitch and I talk about coaching prep for early spring baseball tournaments and some tips for coaches. How to prepare their teams for the ups and downs of the cold weather. Also, when you bring the kids out of the training facility turf to the different playing surfaces around the area. We talk about a lot more as we prep for early spring baseball in the Midwest. Shout out to the Brian Kessler of L...

We sat down with Brett Graves of Premier Pitching and Performance Premier Pitching and Performance We discussed his baseball journey from high school, to college, and then on to the professional level. We also discussed training at the youth and high school levels and how technology is continuing to evolve within the sport of baseball. You can also watch Brett Graves latest Podcast, "The Mindset t...