This weekly podcast hosted by 99.5 QYK’s Travis Daily and 98.7 The Shark’s Jeff Zito discusses various challenges and lessons learned while going through the process of getting their children recruited for college sports. Podcast guests will include various college baseball coaches, former MLB players, former college baseball players, high school and travel ball coaches as well as anyone else that may help a parent or student-athlete accomplish their goal of playing baseball in college. New episodes every Tuesday!
One of our favorite people ever Mark Guthrie joins us today to talk Florida Burn Baseball as well as give great advice on how to get coaches to notice you. If you are a 2022 or 2023 and want to play baseball in College we highly recommend you listen to this podcast. Mark not only co-founded the Florida Burn but played in the Major Leagues where he won a World Series Ring with the 1991 Minnesota Twins. The Florida Burn is one of the top Travel Baseball organizations in the Country and we feel Mark's brings a unique philosophy when it comes to player development. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com
In this episode our guest is a country star we are really big fans of, Conner Smith. Connor played in the LLWS when he was younger and could have played Baseball in College but knew even as a kid he wanted to stand on stage and sing his songs. Conner brings a really good perspective on the journey of playing in the Little League World Series and then in high school. His first single is "Learn from it" after this episode if you're not already a fan of Conner you will be! Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com
In this episode, we talk to Scotty Dubrule, second baseman from the College World Series Champion Mississippi State Bulldogs. Scotty originally from the Tampa Bay area, transferred to MSU from Jacksonville U as a graduate transfer because COVID gave him an extra year of eligibility. We talk about the step from high school to college to the SEC and some memories that he will never forget. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com
In this episode we talk to Adam Doleac who in addition to being one of our favorite Country Artists actually played in the College World Series. Adam went to the University of Southern Mississippi and played in the 2009 College World Series. Adam has had a very unique journey as he went from one of Baseball's biggest stages to a whole other kind of stage as an Artist. In this episode we also make our predictions for the WS, and Jeff gets another ringer for the next charity golf tournament. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode we talk to the Athletic Director at Gulf Coast State College Coach Michael Kandler. Jeff found him on Twitter and we believe you will find his honesty refreshing. Coach Kandler pulls no punches when we ask him his opinion about everything from Travel Baseball to Juco. We love this guy. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We want to be a resource for you whether it be Baseball Travel Team questions or a question about an Umpires call that happened at your kids game. Today we empty our inbox and answer some of our favorite listener questions from our email. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have had many people ask about "What does the NCAA extra year of eligibility mean" ? Plus Juco now gets 2 extra years. We once again have one of our favorite People Central Alabama Community College Head Coach Larry Thomas "LT" on to explain this in detail. Larry was drafted by the White Sox in the 2nd round of the 1992 Draft and played in the big leagues as well as on the Double-A Birmingham Barons with Michael Jordan. LT walks us through the extra eligibility and what it could mean for High School and College players. This episode is not meant to scare you but it's important you know where some Coaches heads are on this issue. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our friend Chris is a really good Umpire. In this episode he will answer your email questions about stuff like "Dropped Third Strike" and "Batter Interference" as well as "How you can and should talk to an Umpire". This is a good episode for parents that want to learn some basics but it is also good for older players on good and bad ways to communicate with the Umpire. And we also learn that Jeff has a secret desire to become an Ump so he can ring up 9 year old's at the plate. Chris advises Jeff on where to go to Umpire School as well. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dadz discuss the “crazy parent”. There are many degrees of crazy parents, but the guys speak specifically about the biggest no-no in high school sports in general. This mistake could end your kid's career as a student-athlete. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There is a big benefit later in being a Pitcher Only although we acknowledge the long patient path it takes to be a PO parent. We breakdown the life of a “PO parent” and tell you why it’s not a bad thing. We also break down "what are college coaches looking for in a Pitcher at each level". Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dadz speak with former MLB player Michael Tucker. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 1992 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals and played for 8 teams from 1995-2006. They talk with Tucker about his personal recruiting process, the easiest way to get noticed and whether or not High School matters over travel ball. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Baseball Dadz. In our first episode, the Dadz speak with Central Alabama Community College Head Coach Larry Thomas "LT". He was drafted by the White Sox in the 2nd round of the 1992 Draft and played on the Double-A Birmingham Barons with Michael Jordan. LT talks to the Dadz about recruiting and how it has changed over the years. Follow Baseball Dadz on Twitter @baseballdadz1 Follow Baseball Dadz on Facebook Email: baseballdadz@yahoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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