Dear Baseball Gods,

In this episode, we discuss the separation between parents and their players in the dugout. Some coaches recently were arguing on twitter … EP88 Parents Giving Their Kid a Gatorade in the Dugout? Is It a Big Deal? Read More »

To submit a question for the Q&A segment, email a voice recording to Dan at hello@danblewett.com. Want to support the show? Buy a … EP87 Finding the Right Pitch Mix; Being a Good Teammate on the Bench; Why Pitching to the Corners is Bad Strategy Read More »

Are olympic lifts good for baseball players–are they worth the risks? Should players swing at the first pitch of an at-bat? What … EP86 Olympic Lifts for Baseball, Swinging at the First Pitch & Lifting After Baseball Read More »

Diamondbabble: when baseball coaches describe things in overly complicated ways. Why is the game overflowing with it? In this episode, Dan reads … EP85 What Is Diamondbabble? First-pitch tactics and Should Pitchers Throw Two Breaking Balls? Read More »

I recently wrote and shared An Open Letter to Young White Athletes. This was what I’d say to a kid about what’s … EP84 – “Stick to Coaching” Read More »

Baseball season arrived, then quit on us. But, this is a bigger heartbreak and a more confusing time than some parents may … EP83 – Why We Actually Miss Baseball and What To Do About It Read More »

In this talk in a USA Baseball sponsored coaches’ clinic in Illinois, I discussed 10 mental training do’s and don’ts. Mental skills … EP81 – My Recent Mental Skills Speech Read More » The post EP81 – My Recent Mental Skills Speech appeared first on DAN BLEWETT.

In this episode, I discuss why I’m selling my academy, moving on, and all the things I THINK I’ll be doing with my life. The post EP80 – WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING WITH MY LIFE. appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Listen in as Dan Blewett shares chapter twelve from Dear Baseball Gods: A Memoir. This chapter details news he received about his first surgery, his budding meditation practice, and his changes in his demeanor over time. Buy Dear Baseball Gods:

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Dave Fischer, pitching coach and mental skills coach from the University of Rhode Island, joined me on the show to share his journey through pro baseball. We discussed his struggles in pro baseball and how he has turned them into learning opportunities for the pitchers he now coaches. Follow Dave Fischer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaveDischer Subscribe […] The post EP77 – Mental Skills for Pitching with Dave Fischer appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Ryan Faer, the Cleveland Indians’ minor league strength coordinator, joined me to talk about how he landed his job as a coach in pro baseball and his day-to-day duties. We also discussed mental health and its ramifications and challenges for athletes. Mental health and the mental stress of pro sports is rarely discussed, often perceived […] The post EP76 – Ryan Faer Talks Mental Health & Strength Training in Pro Baseball appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Ty Blankmeyer joined me on the show to talk about his playing career at St. John’s University, his time in the Minor Leagues, and his current job as an area scout for the Milwaukee Brewers. Ty grew up in baseball, as his father has been the St. Johns head coach for 24 seasons, so his […] The post EP75 – Ty Blankmeyer, Milwaukee Brewers Area Scout appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Jimmy Gonzalez, Manager of the Chicago Cubs’ High-A team, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, joined me to talk about his 14 years as a pro player, his now six seasons as a coach in the Cubs’ system, and his managing style as a longtime catcher and student of the game. Follow Coach Jimmy Gonzalez on Twitter: […] The post EP74 – Cubs’ High-A Manager, Jimmy Gonzalez appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

My Book, Dear Baseball Gods, is going to be released on April 15, 2019 and it was two years in the writing, but 22 years in the making. Learn about some of the challenges it posed, how it’s evolved over time, what the book is about and how the format has been shaped by my […] The post EP73 – The Story Behind Dear Baseball Gods the Book appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Steve Marino got told no at dozens of tryouts and pro workouts. But, he kept going until one day…there was a yes. He went on to play five years of pro baseball as a respected third baseman and team captain. Listen in as he tells his story and shares insight into his transition to coaching […] The post EP72 – Steve Marino Refused to Give Up appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Morgan Depew, assistant with the University of Jacksonville in Florida, joined me to talk about his journey from former Warbird trainee, to JUCO baseball player then to Division-2 baseball, then into the coaching ranks. Morgan has been quietly and steadily moving up in the coaching world, now with a volunteer assistant position at Jacksonville. Watch […] The post EP71 – College Recruiting with Morgan Depew appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Ethan Guevin of http://www.KeepPlayingBaseball.org joined me to talk about baseball recruiting, and give some practicing recruiting tips and advice to players and parents. Ethan is a former D-1 assistant coach and Rawlings Gold Glove winner as a player. Today he runs his non-profit recruiting website with tons of great (free) recruiting advice. Listen to The […] The post EP70 – College Baseball Recruiting with Ethan Guevin, Recruiting Expert appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Ryan Copeland–associate head coach at the University of Illinois Springfield–came on the show to talk about how he uses technology to build better pitchers, how his squad went 47-9 in 2018, and how he built an incredible pitching development system at UIS to create better pitchers who win games. Follow Coach Copeland on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ryancopelandUIS […] The post EP69 – Ryan Copeland on D2 Baseball, Pitching & 47-Win Seasons appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.

Pete Maki, current Minnesota Twins minor league pitching coordinator and former D-1 pitching coach from Duke and Columbia University, joined me on Dear Baseball Gods to talk about his rise from D-3 pitcher, to D-I coach to professional pitching coordinator. Pete is a rising pitching mind and has a great story of work and study […] The post EP68 – Pete Maki, Twins Pitching Coordinator appeared first on Coach Dan Blewett.