Take Off Podcast

WELCOME BACK! We know it's been a while, our apologies as our day  jobs have taken up the majority of our time. Today's episode is part 2 with Dustin Kline. We continue our conversations about leadership and how to implements it into our programs. We high encourage you guys to go back and listen to episode 9 to get the whole experience. Dustin Kline is a STUD!! Keep your eyes peeled as we plan to drop more episodes more consistently throughout the summer.    Host:  Jake Mills: @jakemills9 Chase Stewart: @chasestewart26 Dustin Kline Twitter: @Dustin_Kline Twitter: @TheBCOP Instagram: @TheBCOP   

Welcome back to the office! We invited Dustin Kline from Parkview HS out of Georgia to inform us on how he and the staff of the View Boys implement their leadership class. Dustin is one of the sharpest dudes we have met in the game of baseball. Tons of nuggets in this episode, BUT be sure to tune back in for Part 2 of a two part series. 

Welcome back to BCOP! This week we open the office door with our first guest, the Legend himself Butch Chaffin! A 25 year season vet at the high school level, as well as a USA Baseball coaching staff member, Butch has been a leader of the game in many aspects. Most coaches have heard Coach Chaffin's story through podcast or ABCA Clinics, but today we wanted to go a different direction. We find out how the game has impacted Coach Chaffin. Several good stories and laughs, along with coaching nuggets we can all take and apply, enjoy the office! LISTEN, LIKE, SHARE!  Twitter: @TheBCOP Instagram: @TheBCOP 

In today's episode the guys start it off with a respectful moment of silence for the coaching world, NFL playoffs and the Coweboys' issues, ABCA Dallas stroies that inlude fire alarms, late nights and the flu. The real topic is a brief recap of the ABCA Convention. We highlight specific speakers and coversations that we found impactful! Enjoy the show! Listen, like, and share!  Twitter: @TheBCOP Instagram: @TheBCOP

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We show up for the last episode of 2023 and discuss everything and in-between their Christmas weekends and wedding, IKEA and Texas De Brazil lamb, Pinned Gold customer service, college bowl game predictions and opt outs. We recap our 2023 seasons, summer and falls, and then finish with a few ABCA stories that have us FIRED UP for this weekend in Dallas! LISTEN, LIKE, AND SHARE! SEE YOU AT THE ABCA! Instagram: @TheBCOP Twitter: @TheBCOP Hosts: Chase Stewart and Jake Mills  @jakemills9 @chasestewart26

Jake and Chase discuss bro code issues within Jake's coaching staff, Chase's dog causing chaos, exit meeting conversations, winter break complications, $700 million contract, and for the main topic- winter to spring programming for pitchers! Like and share!  Twitter: @thebcop Instagram: @thebcop

Today in Episode 4, Chase and Jake open up with technical difficulties, Thanksgiving week plans, Jake's excuse to stay home in silence, ABCA convention excitement, and then a recap of an impactful coaching clinic they attended in Lawrenceville, GA at GGC. They hit on infield play, offense, "The Art of Storytelling", and MORE. ENJOY!

Join Jake and Chase as they discuss the application of mindfulness in their programs. They discuss how they started, what their doing, and how to begin training mindfulness with your guys. They also discuss how it has helped improve player performance and mental health. 

In Episode 2, Chase and Jake discuss what "it" is. They discuss characteristics of winners and what they are willing to do on a daily basis. Choices are illusions, "it" will demand whatever the price is be paid in full. 

Join us for Episode 1 of the Baseball Coaches' Office Podcast. Jake and Chase are taking you down the rabbit hole of what it means to "work hard." They discuss what it means in there programs but also personally off the field. Is this something that can be developed? How do you guide your athlete on this road! WELCOME TO BCOP!

WE ARE BACK!  In this episode we sit back down with Chase Stewart of Co-Lin Community College and reflect back to his first year in college coaching. We discuss surprises that arose through the year but also what he looks forward for his pitchers in year 2. 

I had the honor of speaking at the 2022 Coaches Summit at GGC on November 16. I spoke on the topic of leadership and how we train our guys in our program. We discussed the levels of leadership and how we implement WOTW and our Leadership Council! 

This week we sit down with Coach Chase Stewart of CoLin Community College. Chase discusses his journey getting to the junior college ranks. He discusses what "winning" means to him and how he gets his staff to buy into the little things to create big things. 

In part two, Coach Harrelson and I take a deep dive into leadership and how it is implemented with our guys. We also discuss how relationships with players have evolved and how important they are to me. 

In Episode 50, I sat down with roles reversed. Richy Harrelson sat down and interviewed me. In this episode we discuss the most influential people in my life along with why I started the TAKEOFF Podcast to begin with. It was an honor to sit down and discuss these topics with someone that has meant so much to me. Richy knows me very well so he knew exactly what to ask. It was such a great conversation we split it into TWO parts!

In Episode 49 we got the boys back together again to catch up. This time there were no planned questions, we just sat down and pressed record. Coach Kevin Williams of Corinth High School, Coach John Walker of Lafayette High School, Coach Kyle Long of Greene County High School, and Coach Rich Harrelson of Northeast Community College take us for a ride on a number of topics including leadership, player relationships, and even the NIL! 

We sit down with the 2022 6A State Champion, Coach KK Aldridge as we discuss his team's journey to winning a state title. The Northwest Rankin Cougar ended the season #1 in the State claiming the title after finishing runner-up in 2021. Coach talks about guiding a highly talented group to Trustmark to claim the title. 

Coach Jeff Willis has lead the Bengals to just finished up his 20th season with the Bengals. Coach Willis started leading the Bengals at an age of 24. The Bengals have appeared in 10 NJCAA World Series, winning 7 Championships. Coach discusses how he develops the PERSON first and prepares young men for the future. 

In today's episode we are sitting down with David Parkinson, the owner, of Intent Performance in Laurel, Ms. IP's mission is to continue searching and figuring out the game of baseball. Intent Performance is a training facility for pitching and hitting. It host several professional athletes during the offseason, as well as catering to the need of local hitters and pitchers. David discusses his journey in baseball as a player and trainer in today's game and athlete. 

Dr. Robert Gilbert is a professor of sports psychology at Montclair State University, a public speaker, motivational coach, sports coach and author, has recorded daily three-minute motivational messages that have reach countless listeners around the world. Call the Success Hotline today, 973-743-4690. #TAKEOFF with Dr. Gilbert.

In Episode 44, we sit down with Coach Patrick Robey from Madison Central HS in Madison, Ms. Coach Robey won the 6A State Championship and also the National Championship in High School Baseball. He discusses how he handled all the talent on his team and keeping them headed in the right direction. We also go into his past and discuss things he has learned along the way. 

In this episode we sit down with Stephen Mackey (2 Words Character Development). He discusses the power of relationships between coaches and players. Stephen talks how the power of relationships help inspire players to become better athletes and people. TAKEOFF with Stephen Mackey. 

Have you ever wondered how to implement a winning program that empowers its players? Coach Randy Jackson is a retired football coach from Texas that is a culture driver. He has written two books, Culture Defeats Strategy. He also is the founder of the Coaches Mastermind. He helps coaches daily build their teams culture! #TAKEOFF with Coach Randy Jackson! 

In this episode, Jake discusses the new opportunities ahead of him in Petal, Mississippi. Taking over a new program, he discusses where he believes the starting point is in implementing the #TAKEOFF culture. Everyone must be on the same page (fuselage) before #TAKEOFF can ever begin. 

The CHAMP is here! We sit down with 2021 NAIA National Champion Coach Jeremy Sheetinger. This is the second time we have gotten to sit down with Sheets and we reminisce on the 2021 National Championship run. Coach discusses the ups and down of the 2021 season. We also reflect on his journey to where he is now. #TAKEOFF with Coach Sheetinger! 

Coach Jeff Sherman is the head baseball coach at Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas! Coach is one of the BEST hitting coaches in the country with hitters at every level! He challenges his players daily in the Zoo vs. Jungle Mentality. He develops them as baseball players but also as men! This is an episode you do not want to miss! TAKEOFF with Coach Jeff Sherman. 

Coach Brad Haines is an assistant baseball coach at Heritage Academy in Columbus, Ms. Brad is a recovering addict that has changed his life around! He discusses his fight with addictions and what helped him overcome it. We also discuss ways to help people in today's society to talk about addictions. Coach Haines has now recovered and fighting daily but also helping other addicts and the kids that surround him daily. Take Off with Brad Haines!   

Everyday we wake up and fight for the things we believe in. We fight for our programs, we fight for our relationships, marriage, etc. The mindset you wake up with every day effects the outcome of those fights! How are you ATTACKING each day? How are you APPROACHING  the fight? Mindset is key in each one our lives! 

Coach Brett Christensen is the head softball coach and assistant baseball coach at MRA in Jackson, Ms. Brett is someone that has went through adversity in his life and using it to inspire his young athletes and students. Brett has a blog named Bantering Brett, where he shares his thoughts and idea. Click the link below to check it out. Brett wrote a few weeks back about 10 Things I Wish I had Known Before Becoming a Teacher/Coach. In this episode we discuss a few of those things plus how important empathy is when dealing with athletes and students! TAKE OFF with Brett TODAY!  https://brettchristensen.wordpress.com/

Bill Selby is an assistant coach at Northwest Community College in Senatobia, Ms. Coach Selby talks about his 14 year career playing professional baseball in the United States and in Japan. He talks about the importance of relationships with his players and knocking down mental barriers players put on themselves today. He talks about the mental training he brought with him from his professional career and using it to help his players today! 

RJ Farrell (Orange Lutheran HS, CA) and Bryan Madsen (Arroyo Grande HS, CA) discuss the importance of teaching life lessons through baseball. Bryan is a former Marine that helps his players get through the ups and down the game brings with it. RJ discusses how it feels to put on the red, white, and blue during the summer and represent the USA. Both of these guys have come together and formed Coastal Empire! 

Dr. Bhrett McCabe is a clinical and sports psychologist. In this episode, Dr. McCabe discusses how he ventured into psychology. He is the team psychologist at the University of Alabama. He discusses how he helps student athletes but also state of mental health in today's society! TAKEOFF with Dr. Bhrett McCabe! 

Coach Bill Mosiello is an assistant coach at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. Coach has one of the best stories ranging from his 30 plus years in baseball. He has coached at some of the best schools in the country and in the MLB. Coach understands being where your feet are and impacting the young men he coaches daily! This episode is packed with energy and excitement! 

Coach Chuck Box is the head baseball coach at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Ms. Coach Box has won over 700 games as a head coach throughout his career. Chuck discusses how he has developed as a person and coach throughout his career. He has learned to have empathy for his guys and gained an understanding for how hard this game really is. He talks the importance of having adversity in his program's training daily! #TAKEOFF with Coach Box. 

In the final episode of 2020, we give our insight from the things we have learned from 2020. We are fired up for 2021 but before we head into the new year we must reflect and prepare for the year ahead. What have you learned from 2020? What have you done to make yourself a better leader for the future? 

Matt Crevin is an author, stadium announcer, and communications expert. Matt is the owner of talkshop.company. His company prepares high school and college students for their future by improving their communication skills. He discusses the importance of being clear, concise, and confident when communicating. Matt discusses how he believes in a LEARN or die mentality. 

In Episode 8, my close circle of friends come together and discuss the topic of parental relationships in sports. We share ways how parents, players, and coaches can all improve the relationships! We discuss the importance of communication between all parties. We also talk the importance of our close knit group! #TAKEOFF with the SQUAD

Marlin Williams is part of MLT Communication, a leadership group in North Ms. MLT has consulted many businesses, teams, and colleges in ways to improve leadership topics. In Episode 7, Marlin talks of the importance of emotional intelligence and the role it plays in leadership. He also discusses effective communication and the ways leaders can improve communication techniques. 

Coach Lane Burroughs is the Head Baseball Coach at Louisiana Tech University. In this episode coach discusses the importance of controlling what you can control, the value of relationships, and how to separate hard times from entering your off the field relationships. Coach Burroughs is a living example of #TAKEOFF. He also discusses COVID and the battles it has brought to recruiting for his team. 

Coach Pavatte is the Head Baseball Coach at Madison Ridgeland Academy in Jackson, Ms. He is part of the Tennessee Coaches Hall of Fame and entering his 10th year at MRA. Coach Pavatte discusses the culture he is building and what he does to sustain leaders throughout his program. He discusses ways to make his players "tough" and how he builds Godly young men. Learn how to motivate your players and make lasting impacts that lasts forever. 

Coach Kevin Williams is the Head Baseball Coach at Booneville High School in Booneville, Ms. In Episode 4, Kevin talks about the importance of relationships with his players that allow him to have those hard conversations. He discusses how his program tries to form his players into better young men first then better players! 

Coach Mike Kinnison is the Athletic Director at Delta State University. He was the head baseball coach for 20+ years gathering more than 1200+ wins during his tenure. He was a 2004 World Series Champion. Coach talks about the importance of humility, gratitude, and hard work has been a staple in his program and his own life. The importance of toughness in his program along with competitiveness has maintained DSU as one of DIIs best programs. 

Chris Chism is the principal at Pearl High School in Pearl, Ms. In Episode 2 Chris takes us through being a leader of a school and the expectation he puts on himself to inspire his staff and students. We discuss COVID and the challenges it has put on his district. We discuss how relationships are key to trust and building the culture he wants for his students and faculty. He thrives with capturing the little moments that lead to HUGE impacts on everyone involved! 

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2! In this Episode we sit down with Auburn Head Baseball Coach Butch Thompson. Coach dives off into the impact his mentors and leaders made on him as he grew into the man he is today. He speaks of the importance of having a Paul, Barnabas, and a Timothy in your life. He discusses how he motivates his team to AIM HIGH. He talks about the impact his father has on him during his life. #TAKEOFF with Coach Butch Thompson. 

Are you struggling to put it all together? Jump in Episode 20 as Chris Cornelison explains how to attract better thinking habits and how the Law of Attraction works. He dives in to the next steps for people wanting to make the jump for improving themselves, businesses, and sports teams. 

Hannah Huesman is a mental skills coach in the Philadelphia Phillies Organization. In Episode 19, Hannah discusses the importance on early mental skill development in kids. She talks about her daily routine as a mental skills coach and how the importance of being able to handle adversity on and off the field. 

Grae Kessinger was drafted in the second round of the 2019 MLB draft by the Houston Astros. Grae talks about how he handles and learns through adversity throughout his career. He discusses what he learns from other MLB players. He talks about his college days at the University of Mississippi. Grae speaks about how important baseball has meant to him and his family. 

Coach Butch Chaffin is the Head Baseball Coach at Cookeville High School in Cookeville, TN. Coach Chaffin has 30 plus years experience in baseball from the High School to professional levels. He has inspired the town of Cookeville for 20 plus years. He takes us through his development as a coach and what CREDO means to his program and players!

Coach Kyle Long is the Head Softball Coach at East Central High School in Hurley, Ms. Coach Long is the head of a top 5A Softball program in the state of Mississippi. In Episode 16, Coach Long discusses his battle with cancer, how being consistent plays a huge role in the person he is, and how important his faith is to him and his daily walk. 

Coach Mike Clement is the hitting coach at the University in Mississippi. Coach Clement values relationships with players and coaches he works with daily. In Episode 15 he dives into the value of these relationships and how vulnerability works within his coaching philosophy. Relationships drive the process of getting players to buy into things the Rebels implement on and off the field. 

Coach Walker is the head baseball coach at Lafayette High School. Coach Walker takes us along his journey as a baseball coach. He speaks about how he has changed from a transactional coach to a transformational coach! He discusses the way the people he surrounds himself with and the impact they have on him as a coach and person! This episode is a GEM!