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Clearing The Bases

We discuss all things related to the preparation and development of youth baseball players, coaches and yes, even parents!

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Jett Williams - NY Mets 1st Round Selection 2022
Feb. 19, 2025

Jett Williams - NY Mets 1st Round Selection 2022

Size Doesn’t Matter – When it comes to baseball, the numbers on a scouting report don’t always tell the whole story. Just ask Jett Williams, the New York Mets' 2022 1st round draft pick and current prospect with the Syracuse…
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Butch Chaffin - USA Baseball
Feb. 9, 2025

Butch Chaffin - USA Baseball

I am beyond excited to celebrate the 100th episode of Clearing The Bases with none other than Butch Chaffin , a legend in the baseball world and a proud representative of USA Baseball ! ⚾ Coach Chaffin’s impact on the game i…
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Ryan Brownlee - American Baseball Coaches Association
Feb. 2, 2025

Ryan Brownlee - American Baseball Coaches Association

I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with Ryan Brownlee, Assistant Executive Director of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), for an insightful and inspiring conversation about the game we all love. With…
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Adam Virant - The Savannah Bananas
Jan. 26, 2025

Adam Virant - The Savannah Bananas

Get ready for a wildly entertaining episode as we sit down with Adam Virant of the legendary Savannah Bananas! Adam shares the inside scoop on what it’s like to be part of the team that’s revolutionizing the game of baseball…
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Peter Caliendo - Caliendo Sports International
Jan. 18, 2025

Peter Caliendo - Caliendo Sports International

This week, we welcome the one and only Peter Caliendo of Caliendo Sports International! Peter’s expertise spans the globe as he works to grow the game of baseball in the United States and internationally, sharing invaluable …
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Mike Cassidy - Marymount University
Jan. 12, 2025

Mike Cassidy - Marymount University

We sit down with Mike Cassidy, the head coach of the Marymount University baseball program, to explore his journey in coaching and his vision for developing a winning team culture. Coach Cassidy shares his strategies for fos…
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Recent Blog Posts

Baseball University - For the Love of Podcasts and Clinic Video
Aug. 13, 2024

Baseball University - For the Love of Podcasts and Clinic Video

How Ironic! I wrote this article back in 2019, way before the thought of hosting a podcast ever entered my mind.  I guess that I have to add Clearing The Bases to the list of must listen to podcasts!   …

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Respect The Umpires; They Have Feelings Too
June 25, 2024

Respect The Umpires; They Have Feelings Too

There is a lot of discussion regarding players, coaches, parents, organizations and all things baseball but one thing comes to mind that rarely gets discussed: umpires. Where would we be without these moderators in blue (or whatever colors they may …

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Coaching the Coaches
June 24, 2024

Coaching the Coaches

We Coach Our Players; Who Coaches Us?   Coaching any level of any sport is not something that just comes naturally to most people, particularly when it comes to baseball. There are so many important facets of the game that …

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