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BRC 94: Give Me the Guy Who Plays Hard Over the Guy Who Works Hard with Xavier Head Coach Billy O’Conner

BRC 94: Give Me the Guy Who Plays Hard Over the Guy Who Works Hard with Xavier Head Coach Billy O’Conner

There is a major difference between working hard and playing hard. Often you hear people say of a baseball player that "they will outwork anyone" as if that trumps everything else when it comes to their baseball success. But does it? And should it? On this episode of Baseball Recruiting Confidential, Host Justin Musil is joined by Xavier Head Coach Billy O’Conner. Coach O'Conner has an impressive resume, and some interesting philosophies when it comes to "working hard."

Amanda Musil2024-04-16T19:52:38+00:00June 1st, 2021|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Coaching Styles, how to impress coaches, Player's Role|

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 84: The Benefits of Choosing a Mid-Major with William & Mary Associate Head Coach Brian Casey

BRC 84: The Benefits of Choosing a Mid-Major with William & Mary Associate Head Coach Brian Casey

There are a lot of misunderstandings with the power 5 vs mid-major conferences. This episode dives into the similarities and differences of the conferences. Host Justin Musil is joined by William & Mary Associate Head Coach Brian Casey. Justin and Coach Casey explain more about mid-majors and the benefits in choosing them.

Amanda Musil2021-03-04T18:19:34+00:00September 10th, 2020|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Coaching Styles, Divisions, The Right Fit|

BRC 72: Recruiting Styles with Dan Held Indiana University Recruiting Coordinator

BRC 72: Recruiting Styles with Dan Held Indiana University Recruiting Coordinator

Every college staff recruits based on their strengths and personality. That means that every coaching staff has their own style. Many players and parents misunderstand coaching staffs because they can be so different with how they recruit. This episode sheds light on the various styles and what to expect from coaches.

Amanda Musil2021-05-19T17:58:01+00:00April 7th, 2020|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Coaching Styles, Guidance in Recruiting, Recruiting Process, The Right Fit|

BRC 62: The Risk Coaches Take Making an Offer with Marty Sutherland, University of Iowa Recruiting Coordinator

BRC 62: The Risk Coaches Take Making an Offer with Marty Sutherland, University of Iowa Recruiting Coordinator

The Risk Coaches Take Making an Offer Marty Sutherland, University of Iowa Recruiting Coordinator The stakes are high. Every offer a college coach makes, comes with a major risk. The offer [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-03T22:24:37+00:00December 31st, 2019|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Coaching Styles, Recruiting Process|

BRC 56: Misreading Coaches in Recruiting with Ryan Klosterman, Bryant University Head Coach

BRC 56: Misreading Coaches in Recruiting with Ryan Klosterman, Bryant University Head Coach

Misreading Coaches in Recruiting Ryan Klosterman, Bryant University Head Coach Players and parents often go through the recruiting process trying to gain clarity by reading into coaches actions and words. Coaches [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-03T22:05:31+00:00November 19th, 2019|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Coaching Styles, Communication|

BRC 55: Recruiting Players Based on Coaching Staff Strengths with Craig Parry, Abilene Christian Assistant Coach

BRC 55: Recruiting Players Based on Coaching Staff Strengths with Craig Parry, Abilene Christian Assistant Coach

Recruiting Players Based on Coaching Staff Strengths Craig Parry, Abilene Christian Assistant Coach College coaches recruit players based on their academic and ability level. The most challenging part of evaluation is [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-03T21:56:43+00:00November 12th, 2019|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Coaching Styles, Recruiting Process, The Right Fit|

BRC 53: Players Coaches Love to Coach with Nick Otte, University of Central Florida Assistant Coach

BRC 53: Players Coaches Love to Coach with Nick Otte, University of Central Florida Assistant Coach

Players Coaches Love to Coach Nick Otte, University of Central Florida Assistant Coach Every college coach in the country wants to be around players they enjoy working with on a regular [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-03T22:09:00+00:00October 29th, 2019|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Coaching Styles, Communication, how to impress coaches, Leadership, Player's Role|

BRC 44: Recruiting People Not Players with Matt Hobbs, University of Arkansas Pitching Coach

BRC 44: Recruiting People Not Players with Matt Hobbs, University of Arkansas Pitching Coach

Recruiting People Not Players Matt Hobbs, University of Arkansas Pitching Coach In the recruiting process, players and parents can feel like they are not valued as individuals. They sometimes feel like [...]

Amanda Musil2021-03-03T22:13:02+00:00August 26th, 2019|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Coaching Styles, how to impress coaches, Recruiting Process, The Right Fit|