Your place for the Pacific Northwest Baseball coaches podcast. Talking to all the great Pacific Northwest baseball coaches
The Pacific Northwest Fungo Banter podcast is a fantastic show for baseball enthusiasts in the area. The hosts are knowledgeable and passionate about coaching baseball, and their enthusiasm shines through in each episode. The pacing of the show is well done, and the coaches are not afraid to share their takes and information. It is refreshing to hear their insight and get a glimpse into the baseball culture that exists in this area.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the quality of guests that are featured. From high school coaches to college coaches, listeners are treated to a diverse range of perspectives from those directly involved in coaching baseball at various levels. This provides valuable insights and tips for both players and other coaches alike. Additionally, having scouts as guests adds another layer of expertise and knowledge to the discussions.
The passion for the game is palpable in each episode, and it is great to hear how much these coaches love their players. Baseball is often referred to as a family, and this podcast truly exemplifies that sentiment. The camaraderie between coaches and their dedication to helping young athletes succeed is evident throughout. It's heartwarming to listen to these conversations and be reminded of why baseball holds such a special place in many people's hearts.
While there may not be any obvious drawbacks or negative aspects about The Pacific Northwest Fungo Banter podcast, some listeners might prefer more variety in terms of topics covered or guests interviewed. However, considering that the primary focus of this podcast is coaching baseball in the Pacific Northwest region, it makes sense that it primarily features discussions related to this specific niche.
In conclusion, The Pacific Northwest Fungo Banter podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves baseball or has an interest in coaching the sport. With its well-paced episodes, knowledgeable hosts, and great lineup of guests ranging from high school coaches to scouts, there's plenty of valuable information and insights to be gained from each episode. The passion and love for the game that shines through in this podcast make it a true gem for baseball enthusiasts.
Kicking off season 5 with Richland High School's Grant Richardson press off a perfect 27-0 State Championship season! We cover the 27-0 run. We also dive into his 2018 season where he was "Fired" got his job back and went on to win the state championship in 2018. A must listen to all head coaches especially young guys fresh into the coaching profession.
We wrap up season 4 with a bang! Sonny Garza from Othello High School talks The Othello Way, Infield play, and breaks down middle infield work.
Max BP Co-Founders Neil McConnell and Brian Greene talk about how the company started and how to use their great tools to benefit your program. Best fast reaction tools on the market
Part 2 with Cole Brocker Sports psychologist Boris Corp
Cole Brocker Sports Psychologist for the Boras Corp
Part 2 with CJ Baker and Jeff Calhoon
CJ Baker Minnesota Twins MiLB Hitting Coach and Jeff Calhoon Houston Astros MiLB Assistant Coach
Lenny Ayres Head Coach Kennewick High School
Part two we dive in deeper to coaching hitters and much much more. Check out our sponsors MaxBP www.maxbp.com and at checkout use discount code PNWBANTER for 10% off and free gift $50+ value for purchases over $499 good on all three websites https://www.maxbp.com/discount/PNWBANTER Safeguard out of the Tri Cities Devo Bats
David Olson Co-Head Coach Bellevue CC Part 1 We dive into his path in coaching, being a coach in the PNW and we dive into a great discusion about hitting and offense.
Part 2 with Erik Karns Head Coach Coeur D'Alene High School
Erik Karns from Coeur D'Alene High School, Talking all things Idaho High School Baseball and start to dive into how the Vikings build their offensive program
Part two with head coach from Eastern Oregon University Kyle Treadway as we wrap up this fun episode!
Head Coach of Eastern Orego University Kyle Treadway joins us to talk building his program, and we will dive into some great pitching talk!
Part 2 Derek Weldon Olympia High School and CO-Owner 643 Charts
Kick off Episode with Derek Weldon from Olympia High School and Co-owner of 643 Charts Part 1 of this great interview. For the full episode NOW you can see the fun unedited version on our Youtube Page.
Welcome back to Season 4 of the Pacific Northwest Fungo Banter!!!! Episode 1 will be coming out later this week! Lets get ready for another great season talking shop, and highlighting all the great coaches of the Pacific Northwerst.
Fired up to have Butch Chaffin from Cookeville High School on to cover his time coaching at Cookeville and with Team USA.
Fired up to have Butch Chaffin from Cookeville High School on to talk hitting, his time coaching at Cookeville and with Team USA.
Part 2 with Wyatt Tonkin Shorewood High School. In Part two we get into story time with Coach.
Part 1 with Washington State Coaches Assoiciation Hall of famer Wyatt Tonkin Head Coach at Shorewood High School
A week out from the Washington State Baseball coaches association clinic in Moses Lake, we sit down and recap with Brian Jackson and Kevin Agnew. And we look forward to the 2024 clinic
If your ready for a do not miss episode this is the one! Great conversation with Coach Lupinksi from Lower Columbia
We sit down with head coach of the Lower Columbia RedDevils Kurt Lupinski talking Red Devil Baseball
Part 2 with Max Price South Salem High School
Max Price South Salem High School and the voice of The High School Coaches Club Podcast
We dive into the nuts and bolts of infield play and coaching up our high school athletes
Part 1 with Coach Kevin Agnew from Pullman High School. We dive into his path, and reaching todays student athlete and working with them to on and off the field to get the most out of their potential.
Part 2 of our interview with CJ Perry Head coach at Whitworth University, we dive into pitching and developing arms in the PNW
2019 Northwest conference coach of the year and Head Coach of Whitworth University in Spokane Washington CJ Perry
Part 2 of our interview with Todd Gibson from Ellensburg High School, we dive into infield play.
Part 1 with Head Baseball Coach from Ellensburg High School Todd Gibson, We cover culture, mental game, and sustaining a program thats created a final 4 tradition for over a decade
Ryan Lennerton Head Coach A&M Consolidated, College Station Texas. His roots are in the Pacific Northwest, north of the border. We cover baseball in Canada, baseball in Texas, and dive into being a low tech guy in a big tech world!
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Nate and Cash join us to talk about an upcoming infield camp in the PNW, We talk infield play, and the 6th Tool!
Scott Parrish Colfax High School Head Coach, Joins us to talk some Bulldog Baseball, Palouse Summer Series Baseball, and how they are preparing for the 2021 season
Happy to be joined by Craig Driver the 1st Base Coach, and Catching Coach for the Chicago Cubs. We talk about his roots in the PNW. The inside track on coaching first base, and dive into some catching towards the end.
Joined by Coach Stefan McGovern Columbia Basin Community College Head Coach, We dive into his path to the PNW. Along with having the honest discussions with players, and the process of keeping kids fired up through this shutdown.
Tommy Richards Head Coach at Bushnell University, Talks us through the exciting times of being the guy at the helm to start up the baseball program at Bushnell U in Eugene Oregon.
Coach Baker joins us from Biola University. We dive into his roots of the PNW, Recruiting, and into a great hitting conversation as we get to the 7th inning stretch.
We head to Boise Idaho to talk shop with Head Coach Brian Champion, from Centennial High School. How to build your program in your community, involving little league, and keeping practices moving.
Fungo banter heads north for a great interview with Ken Ottinger, Head coach of Wasilla High School in Wasilla Alaska, We dive into all things Alaska baseball. Cover what great summer ball opportunities there are for people to head North and play some quality baseball while giving kids a trip of a lifetime.
Joined by a long time Pacific Northwest coach Joe Ross, Who is currently working as a Northwest area scout for the Kansas City Royals. He was a long time coach at the University of Washington, and also coached for the Cougs of Washington State for a year. We dive into talk about recruiting, scouting, and then end with his takes on being a hitting coach.
This episode we are joined by long time Pacific Northwest coach Gregg Swenson. We talk through his stops along the way of his coaching carrier. We dive into arm care in the PNW, especially for youth baseball. And we wrap it up with recommendations on a couple of the best burgers in the state of Washington!
Kicking off season two with Eric Fiedler, Head Coach at Enumclaw High School. We dive into his path in coaching, starting out at Federal Way High School and now at Enumclaw. We cover the lost art of protecting your signs, and also the ethics behind picking signs.
We wrap up season 1, revisiting some of our guests from the first season. Also announce our next Fungo Banter swag giveaway!
Our interview with Donegal Fergus of the Minnesota Twins, breaks down a whole bunch of hitting to wrap up part 2 of this interview,
Coach Fergus from the Northwest, currently with the Minnesota Twins joins us for a two part interview. This part 1 we cover his path in baseball, why being a coach in the Pacific Northwest is so special. And we talk alot about the mental game of baseball.
Today we are joined by Hannah Huesman, Mental Skills Coach of the Philadelphia Phillies. Breaking down the mental game of baseball, processes to practice the mental game. And why its so important in life as well as the great game of baseball!
Today were joined by Ryan Divish, the Seattle Mariners beat writer for the Seattle Times. We talk about growing up playing baseball in Montana, his path into journalism, and he tells some stories about the day to day life as a beat writer.