What are the top three essential skills and attributes of elite level hitters? What is attention to detail and why does it matter? Where should you focus in your preparation? What leads to effortless power as a hitter? Why does approach matter at the plate? What is the compete factor and why could it be the more important than anything else in hitting? We cover the answers to all of these questions and so much more with this week’s episode, Committing to YOUR Journey as a Hitter ft. Ros...

What are the top three metrics that college baseball coaches look for in a player? How did a bootcamp mentality help Texas go from the bottom of the Big 12 to the College World Series? What matters more - metrics or talent? What can players learn from former MLB Glove Glove outfielder Alex Gordon? Ben Johnson was a standout on the University of Texas baseball team that went to the 2014 College World Series, was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2015, and is now the Head of Sales and ...

What are the top three most important things for a pitcher? Why do you need to be able to throw a breaking ball in any count at any time? What exactly is “recovery” and why is it so important? Does every throw matter? Can you compete and get better during catch play? What’s the first thing you should do if you’re struggling with your breaking ball? This week on Riding The BUS we have a conversation with the Dylan Belanger, Pitching Coach at Division 1 Stephen F. Austin, where we cover a...

On this week’s edition of Riding The BUS we bring you a Foundations Megasode - a combination of the first three Foundations Episodes of this podcast. These Foundations are essential to any player who wants to make the most of every opportunity on and off the field, in tournaments and in showcases. Starting at the beginning, the first episode is on True Belief, and it's the first for a reason. Everything starts with True Belief. Then, after True Belief comes Controlling the Control...

What is more important to catching than any of the actual physical skills? How are hitting and catching related? What is an adjusted pop time and why should you know what that is? What is one very common throwing technique that is wrong? What roles do mobility and nutrition play in being a great catcher? How can perseverance make or break your career? This week’s episode covers all those questions and more in #20. Catching & Perseverance ft. Brock Bennett (Univ. of Georgia). Coach B...

What should be your #1 goal above all else at a showcase? What should you do before, during, and after your showcase to make the most of your experience? What are the things you can control to give yourself the best chance to get noticed at your showcase events this summer? Summer showcases are right around the corner and these are just a few of the many questions we answer in episode 19. Checklist for a Great Showcase: 15 Tips to Perform, Stand Out & Get Noticed. Riding The BUS hos...

Do you have to believe in yourself to be a champion? What do championship teams have more than other teams? What does an approach look like for championship level hitters? What role does batting practice play in your approach? What do all great infielders have in common? Are feet actually more important than hands for infielders? How can you use MLB hitters to help your hitting development? What is toughness in baseball and why does it matter? This week’s episodes answers all those ques...

Why should you stay in the midst of adversity? Does self-talk really help? What does it take to stick to a routine that helps you succeed? What leads to being an elite defender? How do you erase doubt from your mind? What is the best book you should read for your mindset? Join us for the answers to these questions and so much more on this week’s episode, #17. College Player Series ft. Alex Carballo (Kennesaw State Univ.). Alex was an elite player at the NCAA Division 1 level, but he did...

Do you know the difference between baserunning and basestealing? Do you have an “approach” as a baserunner? What is a “tight arc” when running the bases? How do you develop great instincts as a baserunner? Baserunning doesn’t get a lot of attention, and yet baserunning plays a huge role in scoring more runs and winning more games. Not only that, but it’s a misconception to think that you have to be fast to be a great base runner, and even a base stealer. Baserunning is one of the few th...

We are back this week with another edition of Ask The BUS where we answer YOUR recruiting and player development questions. Is high school baseball important? What is the first thing any player should do in the recruiting process? What do parents need to know about their role in the recruiting process? Do stats matter to college coaches? What is the best way to stand out to a college coach off the field? How does eligibility work? All these questions and more are covered in this ...

Is starting in the weight room as young as 10 years old a bad thing? Is simply gaining strength the main purpose of the weight room? Why is movement so important to physical health? How is ankle mobility the key to creating force? What are the things you can do to improve strength, decrease unnecessary tension, and improve your mobility? We are so pumped to bring you Episode 14. Baseball Specific Strength and Conditioning ft. Nate Hemphill, founder/owner of PSP3. PSP3 trains athletes of...

What was the biggest thing that turned a good college pitcher into a draftable professional pitcher? What should you do if you’re not getting the playing time you want? What are the two “steps” to a good weight room program? What are the elements of an MLB pitcher’s routine? Does every throw matter? What are the keys to competing at your highest level possible? We are pumped to bring you the answers to those questions and so much more in this edition of our Pro Player Series featuring M...

What is a repeatable delivery and why does it matter? How does your body control impact your ceiling as an athlete? What is the one thing that all elite pitchers have in common? Should pitchers focus on their strengths or the hitters weaknesses? How does your body language impact your ability to handle adversity? This week on Riding The BUS we are joined by Justin Scali, Head Baseball Coach at Piedmont University. Coach Scali walks us through the top three things he looks for in a pitch...

Outfield is often the most overlooked position on the baseball field. But, that doesn’t mean it’s not important! And don’t worry, outfielders, we have you covered in this week’s episode with the 7 Essentials of Outfield Play. How do you get yourself in the best position possible? What does the right pre-pitch routine look like? What exactly does good outfield communication mean? What’s the #1 bad habit young outfielders are taught and why do you need to stop it right now? When does the center...

Why is barrel control so important in hitting? What is the difference between practice and training? Why should you train your non-dominant hand as a hitter? What is the #1 piece of advice for high school aged hitters? On this episode of Riding The BUS, Austin Upshaw, former 13th round draft pick by the Chicago Cubs and current D1 coach at Kennesaw State University shares his experience as both a player and a coach as he answers the questions above and more. There is no “one right way” ...

Are you (or a player you care about) struggling with self-doubt? How do you work your way out of the valleys of defeat and self-doubt? Why is belief in yourself so important to your success? What role do metrics play in your confidence and development? What book should you read if you’re struggling with self-doubt? Luke Torbert, pitcher for Kennesaw State University, joins Riding The BUS on this episode and talks through all those questions and more. You're listening to Riding The BUS b...

What is “king” in catching? What are the top three most important skills for a catcher? What should players at every position be doing in order to develop their leadership skills? What’s the #1 piece of advice for all high school players right now? What are practice progressions and how should you use them? Why is video so important in training? Tyler Shewmaker from the one and only Vanderbilt University joins Riding The BUS this week! Coach Shewmaker coaches the catchers at Vanderbilt ...

YOUR questions answered each and every month! Ask The BUS takes questions gathered from YOU, our listeners, and answers them based on our collective experience coaching college baseball for 25+ years, playing collegiate and professional baseball ourselves, and both working with thousands of families and hundreds of coaches each year. This edition of Ask The BUS features the following questions: How do I get a 100% scholarship to play college baseball? How do I manage playing ...

What are the ingredients that make up a college-level infielder? What are the essential components of infield play that all infielders need to get good at in order to play at the highest level possible? More than that, what are the ingredients to mental toughness? Baseball is a game of failure, but life off the baseball diamond has challenges, too. How do you set yourself up for success mentally for the adversity that you’re sure to face inside the lines on the baseball field AND outsid...

Current Boston Red Sox MiLB 2B Grant Williams hops on the BUS this week to discuss his journey that still continues today as he pursues his dream of playing Major League Baseball. Grant played his collegiate baseball at Kennesaw State University and is now working his way up through the minor leagues. On this episode Grant talks about his baseball journey, his mindset that helped him find success on and off the field, his routines as a player, and his approach to overcoming adversity an...