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Beyond Mechanics Presented by Calloway Baseball This podcast discusses the many ways to improve baseball player's performance. There is a heavy emphasis on the mental approach to the game, specifically mindset and strategy. Each week I will be joined by Division 1, 2,3,juco and travel ball coaches as well as former MLB players, coaches and executives.

Ronald Calloway


    • Jun 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Beyond Mechanics - presented by Calloway Baseball

    Umpires Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 44:46


    Ron Calloway and Jim Greco discuss umpires strike zones and why they aren't all the same, how the impact the game and what we can do to fix it.

    Let's Talk Umpires

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 58:58


    Jim Greco And Ron Calloway discuss all things umpires, from ways to improve our current situation to ways to begin a process of recruiting young talent. Umpires are an important part of the game. You won't want to miss this episode.

    Strength Training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 65:36


    Ron Calloway and Jim Greco discuss the ins and outs of introducing young players to strength training. You don't want to leave the game without ever getting close to fulfilling your potential.

    The Science of Hitting Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 49:10


    Jim Greco and Ron Calloway continue their discussion of Ted Williams book, The Science of Hitting. This Week they cover being selective and how guessing at the plate might not be such a bad idea. Tap in!

    The Science of Hitting, featuring Jim Greco

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 59:01


    This week Jim Greco and Ron Calloway discuss Ted Williams book, The Science of Hitting.

    The Ins and Outs of Travel Baseball, featuring Jim Greco

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 66:07


    In this episode, Jim Greco and Ron Calloway discuss how to choose a travel team, the importance of playing multiple positions, development vs winning trophies, and arm care.

    Developing a Winning Mindset, Featuring Jim Greco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 73:02


    This week Jim and I discuss how parents can keep their kid motivated to play when things aren't going their way as well as things parents that encourage/discourage their kids.

    The Mental Side of Baseball, featuring Jim Greco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 60:36


    Jim Greco and Ron Calloway discuss baseball IQ, mental toughness and the advantages/disadvantages of playing multiple sports.

    High School Team or Travel Ball Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 36:36


    Kids are beginning to face a dilemma that people have never faced before: choosing between playing travel ball only and skipping their high school season. Coach Jim and I will dive deep into this, and give you our usual strong but heat-felt opinions.

    JUCO or 4-Year School?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 45:47


    Ron Calloway and Jim Greco Discuss the pros and cons of choosing a 2-year school over a 4-year school. There's a lot of insight shared from two guys that both attended community college in the late 90's. Everything from cost, player development and emotional and physical maturity are discussed in this episode.

    Episode 14 ANTOINE WATTS, Founder of Sluggers Baseball Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 18:36


    Antoine discuses the ins and outs of his program. You can tell by his programs description that he means business. PROGRAM Our program provides opportunities to compete in practice and select tournaments throughout the year, but our focus remains on player development, because at all levels development is key. Part of development is experiencing adversity and responding accordingly. Our players will receive professional instruction and will be taught the fundamentals of the game in a highly structured and competitive environment. WHAT WE DO We don't play games to just play and stay busy. Our objective is to prepare the athlete to compete at the High School and College level. The greatest thing the game teaches you is how to deal with adversity and distracting emotions while continuing to pursue your goals and dreams.

    Episode 13 - Jim Greco of Living Legends Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 68:33


    Coach Jim discusses the start and evolution of Living Legends Baseball. His passion is evident as he explains why it's important to build strong relationship/friendships with his players and parents. Additionally, he talks about the importance of community service and helping people grow through the game of baseball. He truly wants everyone he comes in contact with to play like a legend, and live like a legend. The Living Legends Baseball Club focuses on consistent hard work and striving to become a better ball player and person. Our Philosophy: We instill discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, honesty, and integrity We believe in pushing each other to be better, picking each other up when we are down, and to always believe in yourself while giving your all We focus on team baseball where everyone is expected to contribute, not to be selfish, and to think about the team first We teach our players to respect and understand the game, and to never give up on anything until the umpire yells “Ball Game!

    Episode 12 with Terrmel Sledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 33:24


    Terrmel Sledge ,a former MLB player and assistant hitting coach for the Chicago Cubs, goes down memory lane with Ron Calloway. Sledge talks about the mindset needed to compete at the highest levels, as he and Calloway swap stories of their journey through professional baseball.

    Beyond Mechanics #11 with Jeff Walker, HC Santa Barbara Community College

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 42:07


    Santa Barbara Community College HC discusses the role technology plays in recruiting and player development.

    Beyond Mechanics Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 57:24


    Former Major Leaguers Don Reynold's and Ron Calloway discuss getting better during the pandemic and picking the right school.

    Beyond Mechanics Episode 7 - High Pressure Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 34:34


    HOF coach Mike Garcia discusses the strategies he used to apply massive amounts of pressure to the opposition.

    Beyond Mechanics Episode 6 - Former Fire Chief Dan Ghiorso

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 54:39


    Dan Ghiorso draws parallels between the pressure associated with fire fightinging and playing baseball.

    Beyond Mechanics Episode 5 - The Game Within The Game with Cal poly HC Larry Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 57:51


    HOF coach Mike Garcia discusses how to get an edge on you opponent through sign decoding among other things.

    BeyondMechanics Episode 4 - CSU Fullerton HC Rick Vanderhook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 51:29


    CSU Fullerton HC Rick Vanderhook discusses recruiting and goes in depth about hi 4 time national champion program.

    Beyond Mechanics Episode 3 - Dealing with Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 57:54


    Former MLB player's Ron Calloway and Donnie Reynolds discuss the best ways to handle pressure. HOF coach Mike Garcia speaks on practice planning and the basics of the bunting game.

    Beyond Mechanics Episode 2 - Adapting and Adjusting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 35:29


    Ron Calloway discusses how players that are comfortable changing, always have the upper hand.

    Beyond Mechanics Episode 1 How to outperform a more talented player

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 52:33


    Former MLB player Ron Calloway discusses how to get an edge on more talented players. Former MLB scout Donnie Reynolds discusses how to get noticed by scouts.

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