Robb Buzzini and Steve Rannazzisi met coaching Little League baseball together. They are two Dads who love their sons, are passionate about the game of baseball, but are admittedly not experts about how to navigate the world of youth baseball. They hope their expert guests which will include, ex-professional baseball players, current youth coaches, and many more, will give them and their listeners some guidance on how to make the right decisions when it comes to their child’s future in the game. And hopefully everyone will have some fun along the way. The most important thing is to have fun, RIGHT?!
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Robb Buzzini and Steve Rannazzisi met coaching Little League baseball together. They are two Dads who love their sons, are passionate about the game of baseball, but are admittedly not experts about how to navigate the world of youth baseball. They hope their expert guests which will include, ex-professional baseball players, current youth coaches, and many more, will give them and their listeners some guidance on how to make the right decisions when it comes to their child’s future in the game. And hopefully everyone will have some fun along the way. The most important thing is to have fun, RIGHT?!
Robb and Steve recap their Summer All Star Experiences and Steve gives a rundown on what made the Cooperstown experience such a magical one for his family.
Robb and Steve are joined by Cory Harvey aka ”The Tattooed Ump”. We talk about the right and wrong way for coaches to approach umpires, how umpires feel about parents, who knows the rules best. Robb and Steve also talk about 11 year old NIL rights and do we really know what we are signing up for when we agree to let our child participate in a tournament?
Robb and Steve catch up on the youth baseball season so far and each share a tough situation that provided an opportunity for growth, and a teachable moment for their players.
Walter Bedee has done just about everything you can do in baseball. He's played professionally, coached at the collegiate level, both his sons played college, and his youngest son Tyler is currently pitching for the Cleveland Guardians. HIs podcast "The Coach Bedee Podcast" is a wealth of information for parents whose children aspire to play in college and features some of the best baseball coaches in the country.
Walter's Youtube Channel is Baseball Lifer, he has also written several books that you can find at beedebaseball.com.
Robb and Steve are joined by former Big Leaguer Mike Olt. Mike gives us a look into his journey to the big leagues and tells us about the work he is doing with Pelotero, an app designed to help youth baseball programs identify flaws in their players' swings, and that can create individualized plans to help players succeed.
Instagram: @peloteroapp @mike_olt
Website: pelotero.com
Robb and Steve are joined by Kasey Olenberger, owner and head instructor of FBK1 baseball in Santa Rosa, California. After high school Kasey played at the Santa Rosa Junior College and transferred to Long Beach St. Professionally Kasey ascended to as high as Triple A with the Angels and Marlins and organizations. He was also selected to play for Team Italy in both the Olympics and World Baseball Classic. Kasey now coaches players ranging from little league to the college level.
Robb Buzzini and Steve Rannazzisi met coaching Little League baseball together. They are two Dads who love their sons, are passionate about the game of baseball, but are admittedly not experts about how to navigate the world of youth baseball. They hope their expert guests which will include, ex-professional baseball players, current youth coaches, and many more, will give them and their listeners some guidance on how to make the right decisions when it comes to their child’s future in the game. And hopefully everyone will have some fun along the way. The most important thing is to have fun, RIGHT?!
