In the latest episode of Hit Chat Chit Chat, co-hosts Connor Reynolds and Connor Burns delved into a variety of topics surrounding baseball training, player development, and their transitions within Driveline Baseball and beyond. The discussion kicked off with Burns sharing his offseason coaching strategies, emphasizing the integration of in-game scenarios into practice sessions to prepare his team for the upcoming season. He highlighted the importance of challenging hitters with a mix of fastball and slider drills to enhance their bat speed and adaptability to different pitches. Reynolds, on the other hand, shared insights into his new role as the Team Development and Recruiting Coordinator for Driveline Academy, overseeing practice plans and college recruiting for athletes aged 10 to 18. He underscored the significance of leveraging technology, such as field level platforms, to enhance recruitment efforts and player development. Both hosts expressed excitement about their roles in shaping young athletes' careers and the potential to discuss broader topics related to youth baseball in future episodes. A notable point of discussion was the challenges faced in athlete recruitment and communication. Reynolds highlighted the frustration of dealing with unresponsive athletes and the importance of maintaining professionalism in interactions with schools and coaches. Burns echoed these sentiments, stressing the value of good character and responsiveness in securing opportunities in baseball. The episode also touched upon the achievements of OSU players who trained at Driveline, showcasing the tangible results of their training programs. Additionally, the hosts lamented the difficulties in tracking junior college stats and the varying levels of engagement from coaches in the recruitment process. Action Items: - Connor Burns to continue integrating in-game scenarios into practice sessions, focusing on challenging hitters with a mix of pitches. - Connor Reynolds to enhance recruitment efforts through field level platforms and improve communication channels with athletes and coaches. - Both hosts to explore broader topics related to youth baseball in future episodes, potentially inviting guests to share their insights. - Address the issue of unresponsive athletes in the recruitment process, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and communication. Twitter: @Driveline_RBI https://twitter.com/Driveline_RBI Instagram: @Driveline_RBI https://www.instagram.com/Driveline_rbi/ Tik Tok: @Driveline_RBI https://www.tiktok.com/@driveline_rbi?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Youtube: Driveline RBI https://www.youtube.com/@Fast_RBI Twitch: @Driveline_RBI https://www.twitch.tv/fast_rbi Podcast: Hit Chat Chit Chat w/ JP Fasone https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WgdIm5kg2ub Fieldlevel: Driveline Acadmey https://www.fieldlevel.com/app/coach-profile/conner.reynolds www.reynoldsbattinginstruction.com