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If it's baseball in California, we have you covered. Have a listen as we breakdown players, teams, and prospects alike. We'll mix in an interview or two with a coach or a players as well. Nobody cover baseball in California like Prep Baseball Report. Prep Baseball Report has evolved into one of the country’s biggest and most respected independent scouting services, with a singular focus of providing comprehensive year-round coverage in every state we are in. The mission of the Prep Baseball Report is to scout and promote high school baseball and, ultimately, help prep athletes achieve their dreams of playing baseball at the next level.

AT THE YARD PODCAST


    • Sep 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 72 EPISODES


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    EPISODE 73: SoCal Underclass Games Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 38:06


    Les Lukach and Joey Cohen break down 10 standouts from the loaded SoCal Underclass Games.

    EPISODE 72: ERIKK ALDRIDGE - INGLEWOOD BASEBALL FUND

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 48:11


    Erikk Aldridge of the Inglewood Baseball Fund joins Les Lukach to discuss opportunities in baseball for minorities, the impact baseball has on minority communities and the efforts of the Inglewood Baseball Fund to grow the game in the inner city.

    EPISODE 71: COACH JOHN KENTERA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 51:08


    Affectionately known as "Coach", John Kentera joins Les Lukach to discuss his time around the game of baseball as a player, coach, and now broadcaster.

    EPISODE 70: 2022 MLK WEEKEND RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 23:07


    Joey Cohen and Les Lukach break down what they saw during a busy MLK weekend around SoCal.

    EPISODE 69: SoCal Preseason All-State Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 32:22


    Les Lukach and Joey Cohen get together to recap the SoCal Preseason All-State Showcases that featured over 130 players looking to make their name heading into the spring season.

    EPISODE 68: GCU RECRUITING COORDINATOR GREGG WALLIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 55:44


    Grand Canyon University Recruiting Coordinator Gregg Wallis joins Les Lukach to discuss his career path that has led him to GCU, his mentors along the way, recruiting in today's world, and the Lopes rise in DI baseball.

    EPISODE 67: UCSB ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH DONEGAL FERGUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 60:34


    UCSB Associate Head Coach Donegal Fergus joins Les Lukach to discuss his coaching career, the state of college baseball, how to build on the growth of the college game, and much more.

    EPISODE 66: LSU PITCHING COACH JASON KELLY

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 45:59


    LSU Pitching Coach Jason Kelly joins Les Lukach to discuss his career path; recruiting to LSU; coaching philosophy; advice to recruits and much more.

    EPISODE 65: LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE HEAD COACH MATT KOSDERKA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 42:46


    Lewis & Clark College Head Coach Matt Kosderka joins Les Lukach to discuss his path to becoming a college head coach, the importance of Division III baseball, recruiting California, and all things PIO baseball.

    EPISODE 64: ERIC PETERSON HEAD COACH BENEDICTINE COLLEGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 60:02


    Benedictine College Head Coach Eric Peterson joins Les Lukach to discuss all things Ravens Baseball and what makes his program unique from many others in the NAIA world of baseball.

    EPISODE 63: SEAN ALLEN - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RECRUITING COORDINATOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 38:01


    University of Texas Recruiting Coordinator Sean Allen joins Les Lukach to discuss what makes UT a special school and a perennial college baseball powerhouse.

    EPISODE 62: CIF-SS COMMISSIONER ROB WIGOD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 29:09


    CIF-SS Commission Rob Wigod joins Les Lukach to discuss all things Southern Section baseball including new game allotments, regional and state championships, and much more.

    EPISODE 61: JOE TOURVILLE - BLAST MOTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 58:07


    Joe Tourville of Blast Motion joins Les Lukach to talk about the data captured by Blast and how it's used in player development and evaluation. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 60: 2020 FUTURE GAMES RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 56:31


    Jack Shannon and Steve Doherty join Les Lukach to break down the performances of players from #TeamCalifornia at the 2020 Prep Baseball Report Future Games. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 58: UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA HEAD COACH TJ BRUCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 78:21


    Nevada Baseball Head Coach TJ Bruce joins the show to share his path to becoming the head coach at Nevada, his coaching and recruiting philosophy, the importance of fit in choosing a college and much more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 57: CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY HEAD COACH SCOTT LAVERTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 60:55


    Chapman University Head Coach Scott Laverty joins the show to discuss his playing days and transition to coaching that culminated in a DIII National Championship last year. All that and much more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 56: GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE HEAD COACH DREW RAMOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 54:02


    Golden West College Head Coach Drew Ramos joins the show to share his story that involved leaving the game for half a decade before getting the call from his former head coach to get back into coaching and his subsequent rise to replace a legend at Golden West. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 55: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ASSISTANT COACH RONNIE PRETTYMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 62:57


    University of Washington assistant coach Ronnie Prettyman joins the show to share how his time away from the game sparked his coaching flame, the successes he's experienced as a coach, the recruiting philosophy at Washington and a whole lot more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 54: CYPRESS COLLEGE HEAD COACH ANTHONY HUTTING

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 49:50


    Cypress College Head Coach Anthony Hutting joins the show to discuss the impact his baseball mentors have had on his rapid rise in the coaching ranks, the benefits of playing JC baseball, and recruiting to that level and all things Chargers Baseball. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 53: UC IRVINE HEAD COACH BEN ORLOFF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 50:28


    UC Irvine Head Coach Ben Orloff joins to show to break his All-American playing days for the Anteaters, his decision to leave pro ball, his transition to coaching and all things Anteaters Baseball. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 52: ARIZONA STATE RECRUITING COORDINATOR BEN GREENSPAN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 60:22


    Arizona State Recruiting Coordinator Ben Greenspan joins the show to discuss his unique playing and career path, recruiting during a pandemic, qualities looked for in recruiting future Sun Devils and much more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 51: CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE HEAD COACH DAVE SERRANO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 72:43


    Cal State Northridge Head Coach Dave Serrano joins the show to discuss the impact playing for and coaching with legendary coaches has had on his career, his coaching career that has included 6 trips to Omaha, and his most recent stop at Cal State Northridge. All that and much more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 50: UNLV RECRUITING COORDINATOR CORY VANDERHOOK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 57:31


    UNLV recruiting coordinator Cory Vanderhook joins the show to discuss his playing days, the impact of playing and coaching for some legends in the college game, and all things Rebels Baseball. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 49: LMU RECRUITING COORDINATOR TONY ASARO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 56:28


    LMU Recruiting Coordinator Tony Asaro joins to the show to break down recruiting, talk about his coaching career journey, and share all things Lions Baseball. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 48: UNIVERSITY OF PACIFIC ASSISTANT COACH JOEY CENTANNI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 59:15


    University of Pacific Assistant Coach Joey Centanni joins the show to discuss his career path, the importance of data in player development and all things Tigers baseball. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 47: BIOLA UNIVERSITY HEAD COACH JEFF CALHOON

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 64:18


    Biola University head coach Jeff Calhoon joins the show to share his thoughts on recruiting in the Division II level, his rise through the coaching ranks, and all things Biola Baseball. All that and much more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 46: CAL BERKELEY RECRUITING COORDINATOR NOAH JACKSON

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 54:50


    Cal Berkeley recruiting coordinator Noah Jackson joins the show to discuss all things Cal baseball, the state or recruiting, the importance of technology for the Bears program and much more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 45: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEAD COACH JAY JOHNSON

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 59:13


    University of Arizona head coach Jay Johnson joins the show to discuss his career path, the impact of the cancellation of the season on his team and college baseball, all things Wildcats baseball and much more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 44: CAL POLY SLO RECRUITING COORDINATOR TEDDY WARRECKER

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 62:00


    Cal Poly SLO recruiting coordinator Teddy Warrecker joins the show to discuss all things Broncos baseball, share insight into his playing days and his transition to coaching. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 43: UCSB RECRUITING COORDINATOR MATT FONTENO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 53:54


    UCSB recruiting coordinator Matt Fonteno joins the show to discuss his career path from NAIA to Division I, the value of data/technology for the Gauchos, the state of recruiting and much more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 42: UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND RECRUITING COORDINATOR JAKE VALENTINE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 57:51


    University of Portland recruiting coordinator Jake Valentine joins to the show to discuss all things Pilots baseball, his career path and breaks down recruiting as it stands today. All that and more on Episode 42 of the At The Yard Podcast. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 41: SDSU RECRUITING COORDINATOR JOE OLIVEIRA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 52:04


    SDSU assistant coach Joe Oliveira joins the show to discuss all things Aztecs baseball, his playing career and what losing the spring season has meant to him and the Aztecs. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 40: USD RECRUITING COORDINATOR BROCK UNGRICHT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 66:07


    USD Baseball assistant coach Brock Ungricht joins the show to discuss lessons learned from some legendary baseball coaches, the state of recruiting, coaching philosophies and one of their favorite topics, BBQ. All that and more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 39: LONG BEACH STATE RECRUITING COORDINATOR DANNY COSTANZA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 60:32


    Long Beach Dirtbags recruiting coordinator Danny Costanza joins the show to discuss his playing days, his transition to coaching and all things Dirtbags baseball. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 38: SAN DIEGO SWING - SOUTHERN SECTION UPDATE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 48:21


    Jack Shannon and Steve Doherty join the show to break down the early parts of the San Diego and Southern Section seasons. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 37: SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL HEAD COACH JD SALLES

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 33:33


    San Joaquin Memorial Head Coach JD Salles joins the podcast to discuss all things Panthers. We'll break down his Hall of Fame career at Clovis West, his playing days at Fresno State and Fresno Pacific and his transition to coaching high school baseball. All that and more. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 36: STATEWIDE PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 102:13


    Ryan Ozella previews the upcoming Central Coast Section before we go on the San Diego Swing with Jack Shannon. Next Steve Doherty will join us to recap Opening Day in the Southern Section before Blaine Clemmens breaks lets you know everything you need to know about baseball in NorCal this spring. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 35: JSERRA HEAD COACH BRETT KAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 66:01


    We go Inside The Dugout with JSerra Head Coach Brett Kay. We'll follow his journey from two-time All-American at Mater Dei to becoming an 8th round pick out of Cal State Fullerton to walking away from pro baseball after three years to begin his journey as a high school baseball coach. That and much, much more.

    EPISODE 34: STATEWIDE RECAP OF JANUARY

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 70:13


    It was a busy January with five PBR California events along with the busy buildup of the CIF baseball season. Blaine Clemmens, Ryan Ozella, Steve Doherty, and Jack Shannon join Les Lukach to recap a busy month long schedule.

    EPISODE 33 - DE LA SALLE HEAD COACH DAVID JEANS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 35:44


    De La Salle Head Coach David Jeans has built a powerhouse program at a school that knows a thing or two about powerhouse programs. Coach Jeans takes us down his journey to DLS, the immense amount of success they've had since he's been there, a we look at a potential first round pitcher on his current staff. All that and more on Episode 33, #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 32: EL CAMINO REAL HEAD COACH JOSH LEINHARD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 28:48


    El Camino Real Head Coach Josh Leinhard joins the show to discuss his path as a player and a coach that led him to El Camino Real. He also reviews the 2019 season and takes a look ahead to the 2020 season. All that and more in Episode 32. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 31: RIVERSIDE KING HEAD COACH STEVE MADRIL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 42:22


    King Head Coach Steve Madril joins Les Lukach to discuss his path from Riverside to pro ball and back home to coach high school baseball. He also shares the emotions of losing a former player and how the family rallied to turn a tragedy into something beautiful. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 30: HARVARD WESTLAKE HEAD COACH JARED HALPERT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 65:21


    Harvard Westlake Head Coach Jared Halpert joins the show to discuss the Wolverines run to the CIF-SS D1 Championship Game, his time as an assistant coach on the Gold Medal winning 15U National Team, and a preview of the 2020 season. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 29: 2020 PLAYER RANKINGS & AREA CODE GAMES RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 67:21


    Ryan Ozella and Steve Doherty join Les Lukach to review the updated Class of 2020 Player Rankings while recapping the Area Code Games. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 28: CALIFORNIA STATE GAMES RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 76:56


    Les Lukach, Steve Doherty, and Ryan Ozella take a deep look at the NorCal vs SoCal State Games. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 27: NORCAL PROCASE RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 66:34


    NorCal Scouts Ryan Ozella and Blaine Clemmens join Les Lukach to break down the standouts from the NorCal ProCase. The event was held at Delta College in Stockton and had many of the top 2020 #MLBDraft players from NorCal there. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 26: SoCal ProCase Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 48:02


    SoCal Scouts Jack Shannon and Steve Doherty join Les Lukach to recap the SoCal ProCase which featured 34 of the of the best 2020 players in Southern California. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 25: PBR TOURNAMENT STATE GAMES REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 45:58


    PBR National Crosschecker Shooter Hunt joins Les Lukach to recap the inaugural PBR Tournament California State Games. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 24: ProCase Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 76:08


    Steve Doherty joins the show to recap the Inland Empire Future Games Trials and preview the upcoming SoCal ProCase. Prep Baseball Report National Supervisor, Nathan Rode, joins the show to recap the 2019 MLB Draft and preview the upcoming SoCal and NorCal ProCase. Blaine Clemmens joins the show to preview the NorCal ProCase. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 23: THE SAN DIEGO SWING RECAPS CIF-SDS CHAMPIONSHIPS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 22:03


    San Diego scout Jack Shannon joins the show to recap the thrilling CIF-SDS Championships. Jack provides his best from the postseason and provides a few names college coaches will likely be familiar with soon. #ShapeTheState #BeSeen

    EPISODE 22: CIF-SS D1, D2, D3 CHAMPION COACHES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 71:58


    Eric Morton of Great Oak, Chris Malec of Santa Margarita, and John Weber of Cypress HS join the show to look back on their championship winning seasons.

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