Tower Sports Advising Podcast

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, hosts Josh & Zack Tower sit down with Tim Mayo , Head Coach at Nichols College. Coach Mayo shares his journey in baseball, from his early playing and coaching experiences to leading the transformation of the Nichols program into a competitive, blue-collar team. He discusses his coaching philosophy , the challenges of recruiting , an...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, hosts Josh & Zack Tower interview Scott Loiseau, the Associate Head Coach at Duke University. They discuss Scott's journey from a successful playing career at Franklin Pierce University to his extensive coaching career, including his time at SNHU and the lessons learned along the way. Scott shares insights on building a competitive...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, hosts Josh & Zack Tower interview Thomas Hughes, assistant coach at Kansas State University. They discuss Thomas's journey from player to coach, the intricacies of the recruiting process, and the impact of the transfer portal on college baseball. Thomas shares insights on the importance of character and fit in recruiting, the value...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower interviews Cody Kaufman, head baseball coach at Rhode Island College. They discuss Cody's journey from a college player at UMass Amherst and Franklin Pierce to his current coaching role. Key themes include the importance of competition, the evolution of college baseball, and the significance of developing raw talent. Cod...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower speaks with TJ Riccio, a hitting and catching instructor at Beast Training Facility. They discuss TJ's journey through college baseball, the transition to coaching, the impact of bat technology on the game, and the challenges of recruitment in the Northeast. TJ shares valuable insights on how players can navigate the rec...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower sits down with Kevin Donati and Alex Carusotto, former college baseball players and owners of Rip City Academy. They reflect on their playing careers, key lessons learned, and how those experiences now shape their coaching philosophy. The conversation explores the founding of Rip City, the importance of mentorship, and t...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, Zack Tower sits down with Dante Ricciardi, a Florida Scout for the Boston Red Sox. They dive into Dante’s playing career, the challenges of Northeast recruiting, and the evolving world of baseball development. Topics include the draft process, the role of parents, college commitments, NIL’s impact, and the importance of instincts, versa...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower talks with Augusta University assistant coach John Friday about his playing days at Franklin Pierce and his path into coaching. They cover key topics like player development, youth baseball, recruitment trends, and the challenges of training in the Northeast. John shares insights on the Division II World Series, the valu...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower interviews Kyle Bonicki, assistant coach at Princeton University. They discuss Bonicki's journey from a successful college player at Clark University to his coaching career at Amherst and Princeton. The conversation covers various topics including the importance of player development, the recruiting process, coaching phi...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower interviews Jimmy Smith, head coach at Riviera University. They discuss Jimmy's journey from a successful playing career at Wheaton College to his coaching philosophy and experiences at both Wheaton and Riviera. The conversation covers the importance of team culture, recruiting strategies, the impact of the transfer porta...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower interviews Franklin Jennings, an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at George Washington University. They discuss Jennings' playing career at Central Connecticut State, his experiences in independent baseball, and his transition into coaching. Jennings shares insights on player development, the importance of work...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower interviews Adam Goss, head coach of the University of St. Joseph, Hartford. They discuss Goss's journey from a successful playing career at Franklin Pierce University to his coaching experiences at Nichols College and USJ. Key themes include the importance of pitching, the impact of the transfer portal, recruitment strat...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower interviews TJ Ward, assistant coach at the University of Hartford. They discuss TJ's journey from a successful college player to a coach, the challenges of recruiting in the Northeast, the impact of the transfer portal, and the importance of player development. TJ shares insights on what he looks for in recruits, his coa...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower interviews Chad Shade, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Amherst College. They discuss Chad's journey from player to coach, the differences between coaching atDivision I and Division III levels, and the competitive nature of recruiting at NESCAC schools. Chad shares insights on the recruiting process, the im...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, host Zack Tower sits down with Joe Consolmagno, assistant baseball coach at UMass Lowell, to discuss his transition from a standout playing career to coaching. Joe shares insights intothe recruiting process, emphasizing the importance of scouting local talent and adapting to the challenges posed by the transfer portal and D1 roster cuts...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, Andy Morales, head baseball coach at Dean College, joins Zack Tower to share his journey from being a top-ranked pitcher in Massachusetts to leading a collegiate program. Andy reflects on the pressures of being a highly recruited player, his transition into coaching, and the challenges of recruiting at NESCAC schools. The conversation t...

Summary In this episode of the Tower Sports Advising Podcast, Coach Josh Tower shares his journey from a successful college baseball player to an assistant coach and recruitingcoordinator at Mitchell College. He discusses the challenges and insights gained from his playing days at Franklin Pierce University and Eastern Connecticut State University, as well as his coaching experiences at Yale and M...