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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!

Recent Episodes

Nov. 10, 2024

Duke Baxter - Dominate The Diamond

Duke Baxter is the mastermind behind Dominate the Diamond and Zoned Sports Academy. Duke brings his passion for baseball and years of coaching expertise to the mic, sharing insights on player development, leadership, and the…
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Nov. 2, 2024

John Rosen - 6 Tool App

6 Tool App is a groundbreaking platform designed to elevate athlete performance and development in baseball and beyond. The app offers tools for players and coaches, and to assess and refine the skills that every youth baseb…
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Oct. 28, 2024

Jordan Baltimore - NY Empire Baseball & ABCA Committee Member

Jordan Baltimore is the Founder and Director of Research and Training At New York Empire Baseball. He sits on both the Youth and Travel Committees of the American Baseball Coaches Association and has been instrumental in the…
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Oct. 20, 2024

Peter Lyons - The College Recruiting Journey

My good friend Peter Lyons unpacks his recent experience with college baseball recruiting and shares what he has learned about the new NCAA landscape and the post-grad option after high school. We even spent some time discus…
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Sept. 28, 2024

Josh Kozuch - Mental Performance Coordinator Tampa Bay Rays

Josh Kozuch (Cuz-you) is the Mental Performance Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Rays. Josh dives deep into the world of mental performance in both the professional ranks and youth baseball. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or…
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Sept. 23, 2024

Brad Lachemann - Arroyo Grande High School & USA Baseball

Baseball runs deep in Brad Lachemann’s family. Brad's father was a Major League pitcher and managed the California Angels. His Uncle Rene Lachemann managed nearly 1,000 MLB games, and his Uncle Bill has coached in the Angels…
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Recent Blog Posts

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!   I always preach about the education…

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 …

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 a coach needs…