The Base Path Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kurt Hewes
Ignite Baseball's founder Kurt Hewes Interviews athletes, coaches and trainers to discuss their career path.
Washington and Liberty Head Coach Kevin Healy joins Kurt on this weeks podcast to talk about his experiences coaching baseball in Northern Virginia.--πΉ Welcome to Ignite Baseball's Channel!At Ignite, weβre passionate about baseball and softball training. Our mission is to guide players to their fullest potential through validated methods, cutting-edge technology, and clear communication.πΈ Services Offered: β’ Hitting Lessons: Personalized coaching to improve your swing technique. β’ Small Group Training: Intensive sessions for focused skill development. β’ All-Inclusive Athlete Training: Comprehensive programs tailored for athletes aged 13 and older. β’ Online Training: Access our expertise from anywhere in the world. - E-mail Us if Interested - Kurt@ignitebaseball.orgπ Visit Our Website: IgniteBaseball.orgConnect with us: β’ π Facebook: https://rb.gy/81aggo β’ π LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/oaek8e β’ π± Instagram: https://rb.gy/939wcb β’ β Ignite: X: https://rb.gy/qgrepd β’ β Cadets: X: https://rb.gy/6ejjg8Subscribe for more podcasts, training tips, drills, and updates on improving your game! Join us in achieving your baseball and softball goals.
πΉ Welcome to Ignite Baseball's Channel!At Ignite, weβre passionate about baseball and softball training. Our mission is to guide players to their fullest potential through validated methods, cutting-edge technology, and clear communication.πΈ Services Offered: β’ Hitting Lessons: Personalized coaching to improve your swing technique. β’ Small Group Training: Intensive sessions for focused skill development. β’ All-Inclusive Athlete Training: Comprehensive programs tailored for athletes aged 13 and older. β’ Online Training: Access our expertise from anywhere in the world. - E-mail Us if Interested - Kurt@ignitebaseball.orgπ Visit Our Website: IgniteBaseball.orgConnect with us: β’ π Facebook: https://rb.gy/81aggo β’ π LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/oaek8e β’ π± Instagram: https://rb.gy/939wcb β’ β Ignite: X: https://rb.gy/qgrepd β’ β Cadets: X: https://rb.gy/6ejjg8Subscribe for more podcasts, training tips, drills, and updates on improving your game! Join us in achieving your baseball and softball goals.
Today we welcomed Matt Swope and David Genest together they've teamed up to make up the company Motor Performance Experts LLC. Matt has been on the staff at the University of Maryland for the past 11 years and he's been a coach for the last 5 years. His business partner David Genest Have been a baseball coach since the early 90's and he's studied Motor Preferences for many years and is recognized as one of the leaders in this space particularly in the baseball world. I enjoyed this very nerdy conversation.
Today we welcome Rich Mandleur to the podcast, he's been a staple of the Arlington baseball community for many years. Like us, Rich is very passionate about helping young baseball players reaching their fullest potential. I really enjoyed our conversation which ranged from baseball, training for marathons, all the way to literature. Enjoy!
Today we welcomed Cullen Moore pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Mount Saint Mary's University. Kurt and Cullen discuss pitching, developing spin, athletic development and how to plan competitive practices.
Today we welcome nine-year MLB veteran Steven Souza Jr to the podcast. Not only did Steven play an extremely high level for a long time, but he also played with some of the best hitters of the past 20 years. To list a few of the hitters he's played with, Paul Goldschmidt, Mookie Betts and Bryce Harper. We discuss Steven's career path and his approach to the game. We really enjoyed making this podcast, we hope you enjoyed listening.
Kurt Interviews his old coach Bob Godlewski. Coach Godlewski is currently the head coach at Bryant Stratton College in Albany, NY. He has had a long career in baseball, he was a scout for the Rays, he's been the head coach at St Joseph's College in Vermont where he won 2 USCAA National Titles, Columbia Greene Community College, SUNY Adirondack. He coached me at Castleton State College (Now Castleton University). Bob has had a huge impact on me as a person, and a coach. I hope you enjoy the podcast.
Today we welcome Bill Wilkinson, Bill has been a coach in the Fairfax area for many years, and at just about all levels of baseball. He is a truly genuine guy who has made it one of his life goals to help young people reach their potential both on the baseball field and in the classroom. I really enjoyed speaking with Bill today. Which is hopefully the first of many times he joins the podcast!
Today we welcome Frank Jagoda. He's a coach in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, He's worked in baseball professionally for 14 years. Notable stops along his career include director of the USA Baseball 18U National Team, Rehabilitation coordinator for the Minnesota Twins Organization and Head Coach at Patrick Henry Community College. I really enjoyed talking with Frank and hope you enjoy the podcast as well!
Today we welcome Logan Porter. He's entering his 5th year of professional baseball in the Kansas City Royals organization and he'll be attending his first big league spring training this coming spring. Logan produced at a high level in his few years of pro ball and hopefully will get a shot in the big leagues soon. Kurt and Logan discuss his path to where he is now, the contrast between small town Vermont baseball and what it's like to play in Arizona, and his mentality when it comes to approaching the game.
Today we welcome Austin Bibens-Dirkx, he played in the big leagues for the Texas Rangers in 2017 and 2018, he pitched professionally for 14 years, and is now a coach in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. We discuss his journey to the major leagues, pitching, and his and Kurt shared devastation in the Cowboys loss this past weekend. This was a fun one, enjoy!
Today we welcome Max Glasser, he works at Ignite Baseball but for the past two years he's coached in the Dodgers organization and the Blue Jays organization. He brings a lot of experience working with high-level athletes that he shares with us in this podcast. Max, Kurt, and Connor also have some fun by talking about Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, and Barry Bonds.
On todayβs podcast, I interviewed Andy Bradley. Andy is the head coach at Gonzaga College High School in Washington DC and he is the founder and owner of Bradley Baseball Academy a travel baseball organization in the DMV area. We talk about his development as a player and as a coach. Enjoy, this was a fun one.
Head Coach of the Harford Community College Fighting Owls, Tom Eller is the guest on this Podcast. His team has had some amazing offensive years in the recent past. In 2016, the Owls made the NJCAA World Series and were only a few games away from the National Championship. Last year, (2017) they lead the D1 NJCAA in Home Runs (137), Doubles (159) and Slugging (.684). He discusses his journey to become a coach and approach to teaching hitting. Enjoy!
In this episode, Kurt interviews Aaron Tarr, head coach of the George C. Marshell Varsity Baseball team. Aaron is a smart coach who is always adapting the way he coaches based on what he thinks in the best information available at the time. We explore his career arc and how he thinks about the game of baseball. You can follow him on Instagram @coachtarrgcm. Enjoy!
In this introduction podcast Kurt Hewes Founder of Ignite Baseball and Host of the Base Path Podcast talks about his path to selecting his career in baseball and softball. Since later episodes will be about the journey of others the first Pod is about the host and his journey.