The Baseball Drive
The Baseball Drive
Tim Banos with Baseball Minds / DRIVEBALL Media
The Baseball Drive is a show for students of the game who are dedicated to providing a better baseball experience for their player(s). Hosted by Tim Banos, The Baseball Drive explores current trends and topics throughout the game of baseball, and discusses how they might impact the next generation of athletes. We talk to leading experts in the field with a focus on the growth of the game, both in the development of the individual player, and in striving to increase overall participation rates. Come “steal” from some of the games top baseball minds.
EP.26 Joe Ferraro (KWBRadio, 1% BETTER, & Bronxville HS ) on Bringing the Classroom to the Field
On this episode Coach Joe Ferraro joins up to dive deep into the parallels between the classroom and the playing field.  We discuss best teaching practices and the current trends in education, and how those strategies can be applied to coaching the game of baseball.  We dive deep into practice planning, structure and routines, communication […]
Mar 2, 2017
1 hr 27 min
EP.25 Greg Brown (NOVA SOUTHEASTERN U.) on Relationships as the True Championships
On this episode, Greg Brown shares what it means to be a servant leader, and how to coach individuals from the inside out.  Brown explains how important it is to focus on developing your players habits to achieve personal goals, with winning as a by-product.  In addition, Brown takes us into his program, explains their […]
Feb 23, 2017
1 hr 3 min
EP.24 Nunzio Signore (RPP/Pitching Lab) on Designing a Road Map for Your Arms
On this episode, Nunzio Signore shares how to design individualized training programs for pitchers, and how to establish a high performance environment.  Nunzio digs deep into detail about The Pitching Lab, a closed-loop training program that he developed alongside episode two guest,  Jim Wladyka.  We talk weighted balls, mobility assessments, core activation, bullpen sessions, video […]
Feb 9, 2017
55 min
EP.23 Jeff Bradley (Bradley Baseball) on Being Glove Obssessed
EP.23 Jeffrey Bradley (Bradley Baseball Gloves) on Being Glove Obsessed On this episode, we talk baseball gloves.  Jeffrey Bradley, shares what goes into the design and construction of a baseball mit, and how to go about properly breaking in a glove.  In addition, Bradley shares the inspiration behind starting a glove line that is 100% […]
Jan 26, 2017
59 min
EP.22 Bryan Eisenberg (Best-Selling Author) on Grokking Baseball One Resource at a Time
EP.22 Bryan Eisenberg (Best-selling Author) on Grokking Baseball One Resource at a Time On this episode, Bryan Eisenberg shares the strategies and resources that he has found to help him support his son, and help him grow each day.  Bryan discusses the importance of communication and goal setting, and also how he has used to […]
Jan 12, 2017
59 min
EP.21 Dean Ehehalt (Monmouth U.) on Creating an Edge with Team Offense
EP.21 Dean Ehehalt (Monmouth U.) on Creating an Edge with Team Offense On this episode, Dean Ehehalt defines the keys to implementing an offensive system and team playbook.  Dean shares his programs offensive goals, his thoughts on having a good approach or plan at the plate, and the importance creating your offense with every practice […]
Dec 29, 2016
44 min
EP.20 Nick Mingione (U. of Kentucky) on Building Your House
On this episode, Mingione shares the process that coaches go through in order to develop a complete program.  Nick emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with a great staff, spending time with your players, and developing them both on and off the field as well.  And when Coach talks about development, he lists them in […]
Dec 15, 2016
40 min
EP.19 Phil Cundari (Seton Hall U.) on To Be an Athlete Is to Be a Performer
On this episode, Phil shares what it takes to build a successful staff in the Northeast.  Phil also discusses how important is to get our best athletes on the mound, and how to go about supporting them as they learn the position. In addition, Coach Cundari details the parallels between an athlete, and an actor, […]
Oct 11, 2016
1 hr 4 min
EP.18 Scott Bradley (Princeton U.) on Being Willing to Lose Today in Order to Win Tomorrow
On this episode, Scott shares his philosophies on player development and discusses some of the approaches that are prohibiting our players from truly meeting their potential.  He gives you practical advice for managing games and designing practice plans that will promote individualized player development. Scott also provides advice on how to raise quality ballplayers, detailing […]
Sep 22, 2016
59 min
EP:17 Karl Kuhn (U of Virginia) on Being In It with Your Players
On this episode, Karl Kuhn discusses the importance of being an authentic and consistent communicator. Karl walks us through his world-renowned mound visits by detailing how he structures each meeting, and he even shares a quick story about one of the mound visits he had in the College World Series.  In addition, Karl explains additional […]
Sep 8, 2016
53 min
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