For the Dubs: Recent Episodes
Stuart Scott
When the irresistible force meets an immovable object what happens? You sign an MOU and get to work building pathways, opportunities and avenues to improve the game! Perth Soccer Club's Christian Marocchi joins UWANFC President Art Hiemstra to discuss the new partnership between the Dubs and Perth SC and how it benefits both clubs.
From carving up the under 16 competition to making her debut in the State League Women's team, Chloe Rodrigo's journey at UWANFC has been epic. She stops by to talk about making the step up to senior football, how long it took her to feel like she belonged and answered the biggest question of the day- who's the best footballer in her family?
Under 13 Academy Coach, Joe Gonzalez drops by to discuss the challenges of coaching a young team through Covid impacted times and the delicate balance of working with your own children on the team. Stu butchers a number of questions and Lawrence fires off his weekly Q&A.
Lawrence bravely dials in from his deathbed to discuss coaching pathways and progression before the conversation switches to player personalities and team make up
Under 10 Girls Academy coach Hanna Stoney drops by to discuss coaching up and coming girls, player development, coaching tips and tricks and what happens when you get kicked by a horse.
Lawrence and Stu dive into true junior football development with under 9 boys Academy coach Brian Boruff who details what its like to herd 8 year old boys at soccer training, how the "Hub" operates at that level and the moment that the switch went off for his young chargers. The gang close proceedings with a Q&A on managing challenging players.
UWANFC's U16 female Head Coach Judd Bogust joins Lawrence and Stu to discuss the team, their growth and development as a squad over a number of years and his coaching background. Then the gentlemen break into a Q&A session with Lawrence stunning the boys with his own laundry list of questions
A dour head coach and key defender still smarting from a weekend defeat stop by to discuss the State League Women's team and talent pathways in the club. Cassidy "Quanti" Quantrill details her growth at UWANFC and offers advice to aspiring female footballers.
With the season kicking off again Technical Director Lawrence Lewis swings by to go "around the grounds", dives into what coaches are focussing on early in the season and closes with the role of the parent on game day
We've gone to the top on this episode with State League Men's Captain Luke Randazzo and his wingman Sam Moffatt stopping by to discuss their pathway to the highest level at the club, their reasons for choosing UWA and their advice to young players seeking to improve their game.
With the UWANFC's inaugural Junior Female Preseason Tournament in the books, TD Lawrence Lewis and victorious U12 coach Emily Gilson stop by to discuss why pre season events like this are important and how it can set up a season. To close out, representatives from the U12 team drop in to provide first hand insights and to test the old adage "never work with children and animals"
N.P.L (National Premier League) is an often mentioned, yet rarely understood status that some clubs have and others (like UWA) dont. Management Committee member, Steph Greene stops by to run through what it means to have NPL status and how clubs can thrive without it.
Junior Club Technical Director, Lawrence Lewis stops by to provide an overview of the UWA Nedlands junior development initiative, what players and parents can expect from our Academy and Development Programs and most importantly why he never shouts while coaching
With the season about to kick off, club President Art Hiemstra stops by to discuss how the off season planning will be put into effect, the role of the Technical Director and the importance of club culture.
NCAA Division 1 Pitching Coach and recruiter, Brandon Harmon of Gonzaga University joins us to discuss the evolution of pitching at the college level including the value in player a good game of catch! With a starting rotation of potential high draft picks, Coach Harmon explains the balancing act between the "win now" mentality of top level college baseball and the future development of his players.
Australia's only college baseball head coach - National Park's Rich Thompson joins us to talk junior college baseball, building a program from scratch and what it takes to get on his radar when recruiting. Oh, and he played in the big leagues!
Adelaide Giant and Philadelphia Phillies minor league Manager Chris Adamson checks in just before jetting back to the US to detail his journey into professional baseball management while offering some unique perspectives. Culture building and people management are critical to success and Chris dives into his approach.
Shayne Watson, Baseball Queensland's High Performance Manager stops by to put an East Coast spin on player development. Discussing the programs structure and framework, Shayne details how baseball and specifically Queensland, is positioned to succeed now and into the future.
With the D1 College baseball season kicking off for 2022, what better time to check in with Aussie freshman, Travis Bazzana as he gets ready to strap it on with powerhouse Oregon State. Travis details his journey to college baseball and how he prepared to be the best version of himself from the very first pitch.
Long time professional and college manager and coach, Gary Van Tol joins the pod to talk about Independent baseball and how the leagues have evolved and developed. With MLB reducing the number of minor leagues teams, "Indy Ball" looms as a viable option for many players keen to keep the dream alive!
Baseball Australia's Andrew Riddell drops by to discuss the Perfect Game partnership and its ramifications across the game including increased exposure for our young players and enhanced preparation in the lead up to tournaments. He then provides a quick run down on Aussies heading to college
Perth Heat Manager Andrew Kyle stops in to provide an update on the ABL before diving into the WA showcase program and how these type of events help to shape talent management and national team selection.
Director of Pitching and Pitching Coach of the KBO Giants and former big league coach, Ricky Meinhold stops in to discuss his evolution in coaching and player development. Ricky discusses working with elite talent like Jacob DeGrom and offers tips to young Australian pitchers
Fresh off a promotion, it was an opportune time to catch up with Allan De San Miguel as he embarks on life as a Major League coach. Allan discusses the evolution of run prevention and adeptly manages 16 part questions from the bumbling host.
Gary McCoy rolls through for round 2 to discuss youth strength and conditioning, juggling strength work in the big leagues and the next wave of sports science initiatives (hint: open your eyes)
Australian National Baseball Team Strength, Conditioning and Performance Coach (one of many roles!!) Gary McCoy joins us to talk sports science, its ever expanding role in baseball and what he'd do if he was given a blank sheet of paper to set up a Major League program.
36 Australian men have reached the Major Leagues. The 36th guy, Alex Wells who made his debut for the Baltimore Orioles in 2021 joins us to discuss the moment he received the call, the perks of big league life (hint: travel and food) and the adjustments he needed to make to succeed.
A global odyssey spanning multiple countries resulted in Grant Kerry landing his Division 1 college dream. What could go wrong? Covid 19. As the pandemic took effect, his baseball program was shuttered, throwing plans and study into the air. Kerry details his journey, his learnings and his two strike approach.
Our main guy Tyler Anderson joins us at the conclusion of his first full season minor league coaching stint to discuss what went down during the season, how they measure development and what he'll be doing during instructional leagues. Finally we discuss some of the offerings available to players on the Australian Pitching Development Platform.
It's commitment time for college players but unlike in love, words are not always enough - its needs to be in writing baby! Andrew Riddell, Australia's resident college baseball expert steps us through some of key factors in committing to a college baseball program.
We use a lot of strange terms and tools nowadays in baseball (Rapsodo, Edgertronic, Trackman to name a few) so it was time to bring in an expert to explain how data and new technology is being used across the game in language we can all understand. Jake Stone, the creator of "Simple Sabermetrics" calls in from the US to talk analytics and optimising data - NERD ALERT 15 minute to 25 minute mark!!
Sports Psychologist Paul Penna joins the pod to take a closer look at the impact of mental health on athlete performance as well as detailing how and when ball players should look to engage a mental health practitioner.
Join physiotherapist and former professional pitcher Scott Mitchinson in a wide ranging conversation covering his remarkable early success, devastating injuries, rehabilitation and the evolution of arm maintenance. Did you know that ice isn't that great for you (or training like a body builder for that matter)?
The mental side of baseball plays such a huge part, yet it's an area rarely discussed and barely understood by many players. Former professional Brad Harman joins us in a candid discussion about mental health, specifically the impact it had on his career and advice he has for aspiring baseballers.
Baseball Australia's National Player Development Manager, Andrew Riddell joins the pod to discuss college baseball. Diving deep into an area of passion, Andrew details college baseball life (including academics, demanding schedules and eligibility) and common misconceptions young athletes and parents often have.
Stu and Liam run through baseball's "unwritten rules" trying to figure out what needs to stay and what needs to go. Its a conversation that has taken place in clubhouses and dugouts for years and will continue to be debated!
Sports Dietitian, David Bryant joins us to discuss nutrition, optimising athletic performance and.....milk. Yep, you wouldn't believe how useful it actually is to athletes!
CEO of Baseball Australia, Glenn Williams joins the podcast to discuss his early days in the big chair, the state of the game, what the ABL looks like in these COVID impacted days and provides advice to his younger self (and other aspiring professional athletes)
The MLB trade deadline played havoc on the podcast schedule, fortunately we had Andrew Kyle in the house to talk about the latest in international junior baseball tournaments as well as a detailed run down of preseason training approaches and ideas for coaches across the country.
Perth Heat Manager and Under 18 National Team Coach, Andrew Kyle stops by to discuss offseason high performance training, preparing for a national team camp in uncertain times and insights into what makes a young player a professional prospect.
Its a complete amateur hour yet again as Stu forgets to hit "record" with Australian Baseball Royalty, Peter Moylan for a wide ranging conversation about the evolution of baseball, the impact of sticky substances, differences in junior development in Australia vs. the US and what we can expect from him as a manager in the ABL. Rest assured, Pete is the professional one!
Strength and conditioning is more than just "pushing weight". Encompassing resistance training, flexibility/mobility and soft tissue work its now a key element to all pitching development work. Owner of Diamond Fitness, Dean White joins us to talk about the evolution of performance coaching
In the lead up to the launch of the Australian Pitching Development platform, we talk to founder, Tyler Anderson to get a better understanding of what baseball players, parents and fans can expect
Baseball continues to grow and develop at an alarming pace across all facets of the game. Join the "Move the Mound Back" crew as they interview leading proponents of the games evolution. Each episode provides insights and information designed to help athletes and parents along their baseball journey.