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BRC 92: Impactful Leadership with Northwestern University Head Coach Spencer Allen

BRC 92: Impactful Leadership with Northwestern University Head Coach Spencer Allen

Great leaders can change a program. Great leaders can impact lives forever. In this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by Northwestern University Baseball Head Coach Spencer Allen. Coach Allen is one of the most respected and impactful coaches in college baseball. He came to Northwestern in 2016 after serving as an assistant baseball coach at Illinois in 2015, where he helped the Fighting Illini set the school record with 50 wins and win the first NCAA Regional in program history.

Amanda Musil2021-04-20T01:40:57+00:00March 9th, 2021|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Adversity, Coaching Styles, Communication, Leadership|

BRC 89: Why Players Fail at the College Level with FAU Recruiting Coordinator Greg Mamula

BRC 89: Why Players Fail at the College Level with FAU Recruiting Coordinator Greg Mamula

Understanding why players fail at the college level can help future players better prepare themselves. College baseball isn’t easy and there are common reasons why players fail, both academically and on the baseball field. Host Justin Musil is joined by Florida Atlantic University recruiting coordinator Greg Mamula. Coach Mamula has coached at various levels, in college, and is now at one of the best programs in the country.

Amanda Musil2021-03-04T18:25:21+00:00January 8th, 2021|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Adversity, Coaching Styles, Player's Role, Playing under Pressure, Successfully Transitioning to a New Setting, The Right Fit|

BRC 80: Experiencing Failure with University of North Carolina Head Coach Scott Forbes

BRC 80: Experiencing Failure with University of North Carolina Head Coach Scott Forbes

Failure is inevitable as players move from high school to college baseball. Imagine moving from high school to the University of North Carolina? As one of the top programs in the country, there are many players who have never seen the consistent competition they will have upon arrival. It is an experience filled with failure. On this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by University of North Carolina Associate Head Coach Scott Forbes. The two take on this subject and how it can impact future success.

Amanda Musil2021-03-04T18:09:56+00:00July 7th, 2020|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Adversity, Player's Role, Playing under Pressure, Successfully Transitioning to a New Setting|

BRC 69: Lessons From Rings with Craig Counsell Milwaukee Brewers Manager

BRC 69: Lessons From Rings with Craig Counsell Milwaukee Brewers Manager

Lessons From Rings Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers Manager Winning a World Series is the pinnacle of professional baseball, and few reach this pinnacle. Even fewer have won two of them. Craig [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-03T22:29:04+00:00March 10th, 2020|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Adversity, Leadership, Pro Baseball|

BRC 66: Handling Adversity with Mike Federico, University of Louisiana-Monroe Head Coach

BRC 66: Handling Adversity with Mike Federico, University of Louisiana-Monroe Head Coach

Handling Adversity Mike Federico, University of Louisiana-Monroe Head Coach Adversity strikes frequently in the sport of baseball and in life. Success often follows challenges and overcoming difficult circumstances, so how does [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-03T22:27:16+00:00February 12th, 2020|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Adversity, Player's Role|

BRC 61: Transition Challenges from High School to College with Nate Cole, UMASS Recruiting Coordinator

BRC 61: Transition Challenges from High School to College with Nate Cole, UMASS Recruiting Coordinator

Transition Challenges from High School to College Nate Cole, UMASS Recruiting Coordinator This episode exposes the major challenges personally, academically, and athletically, for players making the jump from high school to [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-03T22:23:38+00:00December 26th, 2019|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Adversity, Player's Role, Successfully Transitioning to a New Setting|

BRC 50: What I’ve learned in 50 Episodes with Justin Musil, BRC Founder & Host

BRC 50: What I’ve learned in 50 Episodes with Justin Musil, BRC Founder & Host

What I've learned in 50 Episodes Justin Musil, BRC Founder & Host It's episode number 50! Host Justin Musil reflects back on the 49 episodes prior to this one. He has [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-03T21:53:10+00:00October 8th, 2019|Categories: Podcast|Tags: About Justin, Adversity, Leadership, Recruiting Process, Scouting & Evaluating|

BRC 37: The Transfer Epidemic and How Recruits can Avoid it with Wally Crancer, Illinois State Baseball Recruiting Coordinator

BRC 37: The Transfer Epidemic and How Recruits can Avoid it with Wally Crancer, Illinois State Baseball Recruiting Coordinator

The Transfer Epidemic and How Recruits can Avoid it Wally Crancer, Illinois State Baseball Recruiting Coordinator Transferring schools creates challenges that most student athletes would prefer to avoid. Transferring has become [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-04T18:32:06+00:00June 17th, 2019|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Adversity, Coaching Styles, Guidance in Recruiting, Player's Role, Successfully Transitioning to a New Setting, The Right Fit|

BRC 25: Traits of Successful College Players with Teddy Warrecker, Cal Poly Assistant Baseball Coach

BRC 25: Traits of Successful College Players with Teddy Warrecker, Cal Poly Assistant Baseball Coach

Traits of Successful College Players Teddy Warrecker, Cal Poly Assistant Baseball Coach Success at the college level is really difficult to find. Every high school or college player in the country, [...]

Amanda Musil2021-02-23T22:25:10+00:00March 25th, 2019|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Academics, Adversity, Communication, Leadership, Player's Role|

BRC 7: Dealing with Disappointment in the Recruiting Process with Carl Lafferty, Ole Miss Baseball Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

BRC 7: Dealing with Disappointment in the Recruiting Process with Carl Lafferty, Ole Miss Baseball Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

Dealing with Disappointment in the Recruiting Process Carl Lafferty, Ole Miss Baseball Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Justin Musil give his 3 keys to dealing with disappointment well in the recruiting [...]

Amanda Musil2021-02-23T21:48:41+00:00August 24th, 2018|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Adversity, Leadership, Player's Role, Recruiting Process|