This week, we’re joined by Ryan Vondracek—Assistant Coach at Crown College, Head of Recruiting & Arm Care, and Head of Pitching Operations for Minnesota Renegade.

Ryan brings a powerful perspective as a former collegiate lefty who turned down opportunities to play overseas to follow his calling into coaching—and he’s been making an impact ever since.

In this episode, we dive into: The biggest mistakes pitchers are making with arm care, velocity vs. true pitching development, what college coaches are ACTUALLY looking for in recruits, how to build durable, consistent pitchers and the role of faith, leadership, and purpose in coaching

Whether you’re a player trying to get recruited, a parent navigating the process, or a coach developing arms—this episode delivers.

Every high school baseball player dreams of playing at the next level…And a lot of families believe baseball will pay for college. The truth?
There is very little scholarship money out there for collegiate baseball players. So what does that mean for YOU? It means if you’re only relying on baseball… you’re already behind.

College admissions expert Shellee Howard, has helped over 15,000 students earn more than $23 million in scholarships — many without relying on athletic money. She’s helped families navigate the process the RIGHT way.

Don’t just chase a roster spot — build a plan that sets you up for life.

This week I'm joined by Matt McGuire, author of Fairfield American - A Legacy of Little League Dreams and longtime leader within Fairfield American Little League.

Matt spent 15 years as a coach, board member, and president during one of the most remarkable eras in Connecticut Little League history — a time when Fairfield American reached the Little League World Series three times.

But this conversation — and this book — isn’t just about winning.

It’s about the moments on the field.
The stories behind the scenes.
The challenges, the lessons, the leadership… and what youth baseball really means to families and communities.

If you love youth baseball and believe it’s about more than trophies, this is an episode you’ll appreciate.