Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar

This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc.     Bio Chris is fresh on leading the Heartland Community College baseball team to a national title this past season. Chris Razo also was named the 2023 ABCA NJCAA Division II Coach of the Year. Under Razo’s leadership, the Heartland baseball team has made two appearances in the NJCAA DII National Tournament, and won the tournament this past season. Razo joined the Heartland staff in 2018, serving as pitching coach, and became Interim Head Coach in the winter of 2020. As a player, Razo spent two years as a Heartland Hawk before moving to Illinois State University where he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 24th round in 2013. While at ISU, Razo was selected to the MVC All-Conference first team, and also won Pitcher of the Year in the Missouri Valley Conference. On the show we discuss the national championship run from last year, what it was like being named interim head coach at semester, and why the value winning first and development next. Here is Chris Razo!   Time Stamps 02:00 National Champs 04:00- Being named interim head coach at semester, and during COVID 08:30- Past summer agenda 11:30- Culture over Everything  18:30 - Fall Development 27:30- Pre Season to In Season 41:00- Post Season 45:00- Quick Hitters   Contact Chris.Razo@heartland.edu

This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc.   Bio Scott is coming off back to back state championships in class C in New York State . He is 3X ABCA Regional High School Coach of the Year, a 15+ year member ABCA Selects the ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) Region 1 High School All-Americans for the Northeastern states.   On the show we discuss how he turned the program from a .500 ball club to competing for state championships, we go over how he adjusts his practice and development for multi sport players and how they contribute to get better as the season goes on. This episode is so good with Scott Steltz!     Time stamps 02:30- state champs 08:00- offseason development 17:00- culture and standards 28:00- pre season structure 36:00- arm health with multiple sport and multiple position athletes 41:00- in season practices 52:00- quick hitters   Contact Email- steltzs@chatham.k12.ny.us Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hangingcurve5

This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc.   Bio Tyler, in his first year  leading his team, led them to the first NAIA National Championship in program history. The  Warriors went 48-9 last season, which culminated in a 7-6 victory over Lewis & Clark State in the 66th Avista NAIA World Series.   LaTorre  came to Westmont from Sacramento State where he served as pitching and catching coach. He also previously coached at San Jose State and San Francisco State. While at San Jose State, LaTorre was honored as both the 2018 San Jose Assistant Coach of the Year and the 2019 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coach of the Year.     On the show we discuss last years national championship run, how they are attacking the transition from NAIA to division 2, and we go over lessons learned in his first season that set them up for success. You’re gonna love this episode with Tyler LaTorre.   Time stamps 01:00- national champs 07:00- fall development and the transition to d2 20:00- year 1 reflections 28:00- fear of failure 33:00- Pre season 42:00- in season / post season 50:00- quick hitters Contact EMAIL tlatorre@westmont.edu PHONE 805-565-7092 Twitter-@tylerlatorre

Bio Rob Valli has amassed 30 plus years of experience educating students and has worked at every level of baseball from youth to Major League Baseball. Coach Valli is entering his 24th season of collegiate baseball with 20 years of experience as head coach That span includes an impressive 650+ wins, averaging 35 wins per season, 12 of 13 trips to the NJCAA World Series, and 1 NJCAA National Championship. Regarded among the finest player development experts in college baseball; 28 of his players have been named All American, 72 advanced to professional baseball, including 7 major leaguers. The vast majority Gloucester players are receiving high value baseball scholarships at prominent universities. In 2019; 7 of alumni began professional baseball careers. As a Major League Baseball Scout for 9 years; Valli served five with the Colorado Rockies and four with the Miami Marlins. Working primarily in the Northeast; his role was to identify and evaluate top high school and college prospects being considered for the amateur draft. Additional responsibilities included evaluating minor league players in opposing organizations and administering personality evaluations to top prospects. Valli and his wife Sara have two children, Sophia and Alex. Contact Phone: 856 468 5000 Ext. 2213 Email: rvalli@rcsj.edu

Referral link: https://www.neweracap.com/aotc   This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc. Bio Brook Cupps is the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Centerville High School in Ohio.  Brook graduated from Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio near Springfield in 1995, and following a 4-year playing career at Capital University in Columbus, he returned to Graham.  He became the head coach in 2000 and spent 12 seasons at Graham.  In 2012, following his time with the Falcons, including a trip to the state semifinals, Coach Cupps left his alma mater to become the head coach at Centerville High School where he has earned several coach of the year honors while guiding the Elks to multiple sweet 16 and elite 8 appearances. His 2021 team recorded a school record 26 wins on the way to the Division I State Championship in Ohio, the first in school history.  His 2022 team was the state runner-up. Brook is the author of the book “Surrender the Outcome”, teaches two leadership courses at Centerville and also writes a weekly blog on bluecollargrit.com   On the show we discuss installing culture, how to live out and establish core values, and we take a dive into application of roles and parent advice! You’re gonna love this episode with Brook Cupps!   Time stamps 01:00- intro 02:30- off season personal growth 10:30- installing culture 21:20- core values 43:00- application of roles 49:10- parent advice 53:00- Quick hitters   Contact Twitter Blog

Referral link: https://www.neweracap.com/aotc   This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc.   Bio Kevin Brooks has guided the Angelo State baseball program to six NCAA Division II College World Series appearances with six South Central Championships and has compiled an impressive 742-333 overall record since starting the ASU program in 2005. In 2023, the Rams claimed the Division II National Championship for the first time in program history.   The only coach in ASU baseball history, he has recorded 10 trips to the NCAA postseason. The Rams are the only Lone Star Conference team to ever make the College World Series and Brooks has taken them there six times in 19 seasons at the helm, including back-to-back appearances in 2015-2016 and three consecutive seasons in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The Rams have also won the Lone Star Conference tournament championship six times, including sweep­ing the competition in 2015, 2021, 2022, and while also winning in 2007 and 2012. The Rams have never had a losing season under Brooks and have compiled 40-plus wins in 10 seasons. He has coached 125 All-Lone Star Conference selections, 55 All-Region picks and 28 All-American selections. Brooks has also prepared his players for the next level as 51 former Rams have played or are currently playing professional baseball.   On the show we discuss his messaging to his team after coming off of a National Championship, what they are doing this fall, and his advice on how to win in the post season. Here is Kevin Brooks!   Time Stamps 01:00- national champs 11:00- Fall Development 27:00- pre season 34:00- in season advice 45:00- developing coaches 48:00- Post Season Advice 52:00- Quick Hitters   Contact EMAIL: kevin.brooks@angelo.edu

Referral link: https://www.neweracap.com/aotc This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc. Bio Rob is the head baseball coach and co-athletic director of Clinton High School (TN). Before Clinton Played college baseball 2 years at Brevard College, 2 years at the University of Pikeville and coached 2 years at the University of Pikeville. He then got into personal training Director of Personal training at Lifestyles Fitness Center And Part owner and founder of CrossFit East 10  for 9 year before getting back into coaching as an assistant coach Assistant Baseball at David Crockett High School on the show we discuss his journey to being the head coach at Clinton, and Rob shares his plan for building better baseball player but more importantly better men. Time stamps 02:00- Journey to head coach 11:00- fall development 27:00- standard and rules 35:00- player meetings and winter break 48:00- pre season to season 55:00- quick hitters Contact Follow Rob on Twitter

Referral link: https://www.neweracap.com/aotc   This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc.     Bio Brad has been the Head Baseball Coach for Lawrence High School since 2005. In 2009 6A State Champions (Largest Class in Kansas) Team finished ranked #27 in Baseball America's final rankings. In that same year he was the Kansas 6A Coach of the Year, Region 6 National Coach of the Year, National Coach of the Year Finalist. The Chesty Lions have 2 Alumni in the MLB:  Garret Cleavinger (Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Tampa Bay) and Bryce Montes de Oca (New York Mets) and in Brads tenure they have had 73 college baseball players.   So on the show we talk through they use the in season for development, his 6 ways to steal an out, and how Tshirt designs have made an impact in their program. This episode is so good with Brad Stoll!   Show Notes 02:00- intro 06:00- fall leadership development 19:00- ABCA presentation highlights and drills 45:30- post season advice 55:00- last things   Contact @coachstoll @lionbaseball

Referral link: https://www.neweracap.com/aotc This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc.   Bio Head Coach Barry Davis begins his 20th season at Rider University in 2024. During his tenure, Davis has transformed the program into a consistent contender in the Metro-Atlantic Conference (MAAC), winning four conference tournament championships, two regular-season championships, and qualifying for twelve conference tournaments. The 2023 season was one of unprecedented success. Rider Broncs tied a school record with 36 wins, highlighted by regular season wins on the road over 2022 national runner-up Oklahoma and nationally ranked Duke. The Broncs won their second Liberty Bell Championship and captured its second conference tournament championship in three years. Davis also picked up his 1000th win this past season.   In his first 11 years, he led Gloucester County College (Rowan College of South Jersey) to unmatched success, followed by four years at NAIA (now Division II) Georgia Southwestern State University. He was named Rider's eighth head coach in July 2004 and has been only Rider's s third head coach since 1960.   On the show. we discuss his PhD over coaches and great teams in regards to leadership and leadership development, we go through their   Show Notes 02:00- PHD Research in Sports Leadership 08:00- leadership development 18:00- fall development phase 27:00- new head coaches 33:00- January schedule 43:00- team cohesion 50:00- in season development 59:00- quick hitters   Contact https://twitter.com/BarryDavis42 http://www.drbarrydavis.com/

Referral link: https://www.neweracap.com/aotc   This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc.   Bio J.P. Nerbun is a world-renowned leadership coach, sports consultant, and the visionary founder of TOC, a leading global sports-consulting and coaching business. With an accomplished career as a professional basketball coach spanning over a decade, J.P. has solidified his expertise in team culture, drawing from his extensive background and knowledge.  J.P. is also the founder and co-host of the highly acclaimed sports leadership podcast, Coaching Culture. In 2019, J.P. published his debut book, Calling Up: Discovering Your Journey to Transformational Leadership.   In 2022, he followed up with The Culture System: A Proven Process for Creating an Extraordinary Team Culture, launched The Culture System Online Training Platform in 2023, providing leaders with leadership training that equips them with practical skills and tools to enhance their team's culture. on the show we discuss coaching coaches, including assistants and head coaches. We go through his ideas on how to build systems within our programs, and we go over leadership councils, competitive cauldrons and more. here is JP Nerbun! Show Notes 02:00- Background Info 08:50- First few months on the job/first 100 days 22:00- Leadership / Captains Council 33:00- Competitive Cauldrons 44:00- Parents 68:00- Quick Hitters Contact Twitter Website email

Referral link: https://www.neweracap.com/aotc This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc. Bio Brian enters his 13th season as the Head Baseball Coach at Baldwin Wallace University in 2023.  The 2019 and 2023 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Coach of the Year has won 482 career games, including 341 at BW.  Harrison has led the Yellow Jackets to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III National Tournament on six occasions, including the school's first-ever trip to College World Series in 2014 and consecutive appearances in 2022 and 2023. on the show we.... Show Notes 03:00- Fall Development 15:00- Culture Building 21:00- Pre Season 27:00 - Gameplanning and Approach 34:00 - Recruiting  35:00- Quick hitters Contact bharriso@bw.edu https://twitter.com/BHarrisonBW

Referral link: https://www.neweracap.com/aotc   This episode of Ahead of the Curve is brought to you by New Era. New Era is the official headwear provider of the MLB, NFL, and NBA. If you love to rock New Era Caps as much as I do, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to wear what the players wear AND get 15% off when you go to NEW ERA CAP DOT COM/AOTC and use code aotc at checkout. That's 15% off your order using promo code aotc. Bio Hall of Fame head coach Jeff Willis begins his 22nd season as skipper of the Bengal baseball team and 20th year as Athletic Director at LSU Eunice. The Bengals have established themselves as one of the most dominant junior college programs in the nation under Willis, holding a 995-218 record (.820 winning percentage) since his arrival in 2003 and have never finished ranked lower than 7th in the country.  LSUE's winning percentage under Willis makes them the second winningest college baseball program in the history of the sport, regardless of affiliation or classification. LSU Eunice has won seven NJCAA National Championships, made ten World Series appearances, captured 11 Regional Championships and won ten District Championships.  The seven NJCAA National Championships are tied for the most in the sport in NJCAA history from one school.  Their most recent title game in 2021, as Willis guided LSU Eunice to the NJCAA National Championship with a 51-7 record, securing eight wins in the postseason over Top 15 ranked teams.Willis cemented his place among the top coaches in the history of the National Junior College Athletic Association as he was enshrined into the NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. He was also announced as an inductee to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame, Class of 2024.     Show Notes 02:00- Fall Player Development Schedule 20:00- Standards of Performance 28:00- Year 1, 22 years ago 39:00- Offensive Development  50:00- Team Building 60:00 - In n Out Routine, In Season Practice Contact jwillis@lsue.edu https://twitter.com/CoachJeffWillis

Bio Adam Williams is enter his 12 year as a head coach and his 7th at Pickens.   Last season he lead the Dragon to the first ever region championship in school history, and  has won the schools only playoff series.  Adam has coached travel baseball for 10 with Nelson Baseball School.  Last summer coach Williams help pick the Gold medal winning 12u team as a trials coach.   This year Adam is looking forward to repeating the successes of the previous season as he continues to grow the Pickens Baseball program     Time Stamps 01:00- Summer "Stuff" 04:00- Fall Development  10:30- 4 on 1 time 17:00- Rules and Standards 23:00- Spring season  38:00- Culture  49:00- Last Things   Contact adamwilliams@pickenscountyschools.org @coachwilliams

Bio Head Baseball Coach, South Salem High School (Oregon), 2017-present Career record: 96-58 (10th head coach in program history, 69 years) Collegiate commitments: 14 Drafted players: 2 (Aaron Zavala, Ryan Brown) Semifinal appearances: 2 Host, High School Coaches Club   Time stamps 04:00- below .500 to setting a wins records in 1 year 18:00- fall development season 24:00- first 100 days/new head coach 27:30- rules/standards 37:00- individual player meetings 41:00- offensive culture  50:00- post season advice 56:30- quick hitters   Contact @mrmaxprice

Bio With 10 years of Division I coaching experience in addition to a decorated collegiate and professional playing career, Rudy Darrow was named K-State pitching coach on July 7, 2022. Known for his relentless work ethic and charismatic leadership, Darrow has improved each pitching staff he has been a part of and saw records fall at each stop at Nicholls State, Oklahoma, New Orleans and Central Oklahoma while sending multiple arms to the next level. Darrow played four-years as a professional, reaching Double-A Eerie within the Tigers’ organization in 2008 and Double-A Mississippi in 2009 with the Atlanta Braves’ system. On the show we discuss chaos bullpens, throwing programs, recruiting and we dive deep into the mental game. You're gonna love this episode with Rudy Darrow!   Time stamps 02:00- reflection on season 1 04:00- bullpens routines and warmups 08:30- fall throwing programs 11:40- chaos training 19:20- throwing through fatigue vs injury 23:00- recruiting trail observations 25:30- preseason/in season ramp up 35:00- mental game 47:00- quick hitters

Bio On todays show we have on Ryan Phillips at baseball coach at Yukon high school. Ryan was drafted by the Red Sox and played 4 seasons in the Red Sox minor league system and decided to retire and get into coaching. He took his first job at Southmoore high school as an assistant coach before getting his first head coaching position at Edmond Santa Fe. He was a Head Baseball Coach- at Santa Fe for nine years making the state tournament 5 times. Reaching the finals twice and winning the state championship once. He then decided this last summer to take the Yukon High School job. Last year they finished at the semi finals and the 6A state tournament in Oklahoma, which is the highest class in the state. On the show we can go over building culture in a new program, the changes he made moving from Santa Fe to Yukon, and we take a deep dive into leader.. here is Ryan Phillips   Time Stamps 01:30- Transitioning jobs in 2022 08:30- Reflection from 2022, transitioning to fall 2023 10:30- Fall Development  20:00- Getting the community involved  28:00- Structuring the fall 32:00- Pre Season / In Season Practices 40:00- Post Season Play 45:00- Quick Hitters   Contact ryan.phillips@yukonps.com twitter- @ryanphillips25

Bio Dr. Gallo is a former professional baseball player and current doctor of Physical therapy. Dr. Gallo is a renowned expert in the field of baseball and softball training, dedicated to empowering players, coaches, and parents to take charge of their training. With a strong mission in mind, he seeks to revolutionize the training industry by challenging the status quo and offering innovative solutions for on-field performance and overall well being. Driven by a commitment to accessibility, effectiveness, and affordability, Dr. Gallo and his team strive to provide comprehensive programs, educational resources, and user-friendly technology that revolutionize the way coaches, parents, and individual players approach player development. The goal is to simplify training methods, making them accessible to individuals and teams of all ages and levels of expertise. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices, improving on-field performance, and a commitment to simplicity, Dr. Gallo’s mission is to empower individuals to take control of their training and fully embrace the joy of every moment spent in training and on the field.   Follow Dr. Ismael Gallo on Twitter: @flowsdoc Contact him at: www.baseballflows.com  

Bio Anthony Gilich just finished his 10th season as Head Coach and 17th overall at Central Arizona College. The Vaqueros finished 2023 season as the conference champions for the 3rd consecutive year and the 47-12 record ranks 4th best winning percentage All-time in the history of the program. He was also voted as ACCAC Coach of the Year for the fourth time.  Coach Gilich guided the 2022 Central Arizona baseball team to an NJCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP defeating Cowley (KS) 4-2 in the title game.  The National Championship is the 4th in school history and 2nd under Gilich's leadership.  Along the way, Gilich earned ACCAC Coach of the Year, West District Coach of the Year, ACCAC Coach of the Year, the Walter "Bus" Bergman Coach of the World Series and the ABCA National Coach of the Year.  The 59-13 record was he most wins in school history. On the show we discuss how to get buy in, what advice he would give to new head coaches, and why they make a big deal over "the small stuff"   Time Stamps 01:00- Summer Ball Plans 06:40- 4 F's of buy in (Fear, failure, follow, faith) 14:17- New head coach advice 19:00- Fall Development  26:00- Pre Season Meetings 35:00 - Pre season and in season load management 37:00- Preparing for the post season 42:00- “whip it” drill 47:00- quick hitters 59:00- contact info

Barry and Eddie Youtube Video    Bio 2008-2016 Head Coach – Belton High School  2016-Present Head Coach – Midway High School  THSBCA Regional Director for Region 1 and Region 2  All Star Committee  Assistant Baseball Coach – Team Texas in the Sun Belt – Norman Oklahoma 2 years- Head Coach Tom Collins  Head Baseball Coach – Team Texas in the Sun Belt – Norman Oklahoma 3 years    Time Stamps 05:00- First 100 days on the job 09:00- Mental Game 24:00 Leadership Group 30:00- Core Covenants 37:00- Fall Development 45:00- pre season meetings 50:00- in season practices 54:00- post season preparation 57:00- quick hitters 1:04:00- contact info

Bio Phil Cebuhar - Assistant Coach / Hitting Coach at Charlotte.  Going on his third season at Charlotte where he has helped develop and assisted Charlotte's vision in being a college program centered around Player Development and building teams that compete in June.  Coming off Charlotte's Conference USA Championship and their 2nd NCAA Tournament appearance in the last three years, Cebuhar and company at Charlotte look to continue to build that vision.   Cebuhar has had previous stops at the University of Arkansas as a Graduate Assistant and time in professional baseball with the Cleveland Guardians.    Time Stamps 02:00- Offensive Culture this past season 08:00- Fall Pillars of Development 10:00-  Styles of Batting Practice 12:00- Prep Work  20:00- Getting into the pre season 25:00- Discussion on timing  33:00- Training Tools 41:00- Training in small spaces 48:00- Simplifying Information  53:00- Quick Hitters 56:00- Contact Info