LakePoint Sports Podcast: Recent Episodes
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LakePoint Sports' Cory McCartney is joined by athletes, coaches and those who influence and elevate sports.
The MLB Draft is drawing closer and with it comes a tough decision for the nation's top high school players.
Mark Teixeira has been there, and the three-time All-Star joins Cory McCartney to discuss the advice he has as the Class of 2022's stars weigh the choice of going to college or signing a professional contract.
Plus, the Georgia Tech legend shares some big personal news as he he prepares to graduate 21 years after he was drafted.
Sports psychology boils down to this: harnessing the power of an athlete's mind to reach their true potential.
Dr. Lindsey Swanson Schriefer joins Cory McCartney to discuss what led her to start Athlete's Academy and how she's seen athletes thrive in utilizing mental training, including her brother, Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson.
Former MLB pitcher Marvin Freeman joins Cory McCartney to discuss Black History Month and baseball and the work he’s doing to grow the game through the Marvin Freeman Foundation and FreemanBaseball & Pro Performance Pitching.
There were stars everywhere at LakePoint Sports in 2021. These were the baseball players that stood out above the rest.
Cory McCartney is joined by Roman Anthony, Jake Lankie and Rustan Rigdon.
During the recent Youth Sports Summit, Kelsey Wingert was joined for a discussion on Name, Image and Likeness by former NFL and Georgia punter Drew Butler of Icon Source, Georgia State Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb and Greg Venner from KT Tape.
The intersection of sports and technology was part of the recent Youth Sports Summit, with our own John Peters leading a panel that included Mustard's Rocky Collins, Comcast Sports Tech's Ken Durand and Nikola Mrvaljevic from Strive.
As we continue our discussions from the recent Youth Sports Summit, our own Dean Keener, the former men's basketball coach at James Madison, sits down with Paul Hewitt -- part of the Los Angeles Clippers organization -- and Tadd Reilly from Spalding International.
They discuss where travel basketball has been and where it's headed.
Where has travel baseball been? Where is it now? What's next? Kelsey Wingert is joined by former MLB pitcher Matt Capps, Kristen Escher, who works with the acclaimed Chevy Youth Baseball program, and PBR Georgia Scouting Director Phil Kerber in this discussion from the recent Youth Sports Summit at LakePoint Sports.
Cory McCartney sets the stage for their conversation.
During LakePoint Sports' recent Youth Sports Summit, two-time NFL All-Pro Ovie Mughelli, the Boys & Girls Club of America's Frank Sanchez and LakePoint Sports President and CEO Mark M. O'Brien joined host Kelsey Wingert for a discussion on the youth sports landscape.
Detroit Tigers minor leaguer Josh Lester, a Missouri and Columbus, Ga., product, looking back on his Little League World Series championship, 15 years later in this chat with Cory McCartney.
The Prep Baseball Report Future Games are hitting LakePoint Sports. Nathan Rode and Cory McCartney discuss the event's growth, past players who saw their stocks rise and the names to know this year.
Raising an athlete comes with its own challenges. How do former pros managing expectations, both inside and outside the family?
Long-time MLB pitchers and Emmy Award-winning broadcasters C.J. Nitkowski and Paul Byrd join Cory McCartney for a discussion about fatherhood and lessons learned along the way.
July 1, Name, Image and Likeness laws go into effect in a number of states. How will they impact schools, athletes and the sales pitches that go into recruiting? Lawyer and NIL advocate Darren Heitner joins Cory McCartney to discuss.
What's it like operating in the pressure cooker of the Final Four? Paul Hewitt discusses his memories of Georgia Tech's national runner-up run, one-and-done players and continuing to develop players as a G-League coach as he joins Cory McCartney.
After sitting out the 2020 season, MLB umpire Gerry Davis is returning with his 5,000th career game on the horizon. He joins Cory McCartney to discuss that upcoming milestone, the development of his trademark stance and advice for those who want to get into umpiring.
The Harlem Globetrotters' Chris "Handles" Franklin joins Cory McCartney to discuss how he's continuing to stay connected to fans during a pause from the court, his story of perseverance, the Globetrottes' storied history of breaking barriers and his work with the Handles Foundation.
Dr. Rick Van Haveren joins Cory McCartney to discuss mindsets and behaviors that help individuals maximize their potential, along with tips and tactics for dealing with adversity.
An eventful 2020 delivered some epic performances at LakePoint Sports. Cory McCartney chats with some of the athletes that defined the year on campus as he's joined by baseball players Brady House (Tennessee recruit), Chase Petty (Florida), T.R. and Lance Williams (Virginia Tech) and basketball players Brody Peebles (Liberty) and Norcross' London Johnson.
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Dan McDonald & Carter Wilson take Cory McCartney inside LakePoint Sports' new basketball platform and discuss their favorites among Georgia's uncommitted Class of 2021s.
Charlie Culberson joins Cory McCartney to discuss the Braves' postseason run -- finishing one win from the World Series -- his teammate, Freddie Freeman earning NL MVP, what Culberson is looking for in a destination as he enters free agency, and his giving back to kids in the game through his upcoming camp at LakePoint Sports.
PT Solutions Physical Therapy has quite literally made it their business to help athletes get back onto the field.
Dr. Dale Yake joins Cory McCartney for a discussion on educating athletes to prevent injuries and why it was important for his company to get into the youth sports space as the official trainer of LakePoint Sports.
Former Atlanta scouting director and current San Francisco Giants national crosschecker Brian Bridges helped plant the seeds for this NLCS berth, and he joins Cory McCartney to discuss drafting Anderson and Wright and their playoff success. Plus, he discusses his evaluation process for young pitchers and how key this summer's elite events were for 2021 draft prospects.
St. Louis Cardinals' first-round pick Jordan Walker, a LakePoint Sports alumni, joins Cory McCartney to discuss life at one of MLB's alternate sites, the confidence-booster he had facing Zack Wheeler and being a part of history for black players in the Breakthrough Series.
LakePoint Sports was the host for the top prep baseball talent in the nation this summer.
Now comes the hard part: picking the best of the best. PBR Georgia scouting director Phil Kerber and Cory McCartney do exactly that, running through the top bats and pitchers to hit the Baseball Village.
In its 10 years, the Prep Baseball Report Future Games have gone from four teams to a major event that scouts and college coaches circles on the calendar. PBR President Sean Duncan joins Cory McCartney to discuss the event's growth and its star-studded list of alumni, while PBR Georgia Scouting Director Phil Kerber explains how he built his roster for this year's event.
Hawks Talon GC coach Wes Acuff joins Cory McCartney to discuss what it takes to game at an NBA 2K League level, opportunities in Esports and his advice for players.
The reality is, artificial fields mean high surface temperatures. That's where Heat Shields comes in. Leanne and McKenzie Gregg join Cory McCartney to discuss how their product can reduce the heat on feet and increase performance.
A scaled-down MLB Draft meant fewer players getting that life-changing call.
FOX Sports South analyst Nick Green, a 32nd-round pick himself, joins Cory McCartney to discuss the difficult position this puts players in.
Plus, the moment that Green says defined him as a player long before he put on an MLB uniform.
Recovery isn't just about treating injuries, it's also key in preventing them.
Freeze Sleeve's Jonathan Kerner joins Cory McCartney to discuss the key to getting young athletes to make recovery part of their routine.
From a virtual grand opening to making masks, Baseballism has adjusted with the pandemic. Ben Atkinson joins Cory McCartney to discuss the brand's pivot and its production of masks and its unique relationship with fans.
How did Old Hickory Bats become the choice of MLB stars like Mike Trout? Travis Copley joins Cory McCartney to discuss the grassroots efforts and focus on the individual that helped fuel the company's rise.
Plus, how a new partnership with LakePoint Sports is key in building a relationship with younger players.
Ep. 8: TrackMan arming Prep Baseball Report, recruits with next-level data by LakePoint Sports