We start with holiday cheer, then lock into player development, 2026 college commitments, and why junior college baseball is a smart, gritty path. Nicky C joins to talk coaching chemistry, road habits, and origin stories before we break down a surging Bears team and share a Black Friday bat deal.
• standout practice warriors and what they did well
• how we coach character alongside skill work
• 2026 commitments across D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO
• why junior college baseball builds innings and resilience
• coaching partnership with Nicky C and team unity signals
• storytime on an ejection, bracket play, and earned respect
• Bears momentum, key matchups, and realistic playoff paths
• Thanksgiving plans, food rituals, and family gratitude
• Caliburn Bat Company Black Friday sale details
“$29.99, and you can be a good man”
“Tell him Josh sent you, and you’ll get 25% off” at Caliburn Bats, 2900 Downers Drive, Downers Grove, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Black Friday
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