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Baseball Outside the Box Podcast

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What the show is about

What the show is about

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What the show is about

What the show is about

What the show is about

This is the show that loves to interview baseball's greatest minds in the USA and around the world, who are eager to challenge the status quo.

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Our Guests

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Our Guests

Gain innovative insights from the best coaching minds in baseball, both in the USA and around the world. Learn from legendary figures such as Tony La Russa, MLB Hall of Fame Manager; Ron Washington, MLB 3rd Base Coach; Dan Duquette, Former MLB General Manager; Clint Hurdle, Former MLB Manager; Bo Porter, Former MLB Manager and Current MLB Network Analyst; and Pat Murphy, MLB Bench Coach.

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Current and Former Baseball experience

Instructor and Director at Mickey Owen Baseball School, Mickey Owen is also a Director and Instructor for Baseball Schools USA. He has served as a Coach for the USA Baseball National Team and is the Director of the USA Baseball NTIS Program. Additionally, Mickey has directed the USA Pan Am teams for age groups 16u, 14u, and 12u. Throughout his career as a Coach and Director, he has contributed to the achievement of more than 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals in the Pan Am Games. As the Director and Coach of Player Development for the Schaumburg Flyers in Independent Professional Baseball, he has also overseen Baseball Operations for several Independent Professional Teams that advanced to the playoffs and World Series. With over 35 years of experience leading sports teams internationally, Mickey is the VP of ISG Baseball and has organized Worldwide Coaches Conferences. He has been a speaker in over 50 countries, addressing 15 High School Baseball Associations and presenting twice at the National High School Baseball Coaches Conference. Mickey developed 5 instructional DVDs and authored 'Youth Baseball Drills.' He is a recipient of the ABCA Meritorious Award and has been inducted into the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.

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Just some of our guests

Tony La Russa, an MLB Hall of Fame manager, has a storied career in baseball. Ron Washington serves as the MLB 3rd base coach, while Dan Duquette, the former MLB general manager, has made significant contributions to the sport. Clint Hurdle, a former MLB manager, shares his insights alongside Bo Porter, who is both a former MLB manager and a current MLB Network analyst. Pat Murphy, an experienced MLB bench coach, and Ken Ravizza, the godfather of sports psychology, have influenced many players. Brian Cain is recognized as a top mental coach trainer in the industry. JP Morosi is a prominent figure on MLB Network, and Ned Colletti, a former MLB general manager, has a wealth of experience to draw from. Hensley Meulens, a three-time MLB World Series coach, and Ted Barrett, a current MLB umpire, play crucial roles in the league. Ron Kittle, a former MLB player, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Jim Small focuses on MLB international relations while Larry Young serves as the current MLB umpire supervisor. Herm Schneider is known as the White Sox trainer, and Dr. Coop DeRenne, a former coach and biokinetics researcher, contributes to player development. Lastly, Jerry Weinstein is associated with the Colorado Rockies, showcasing his dedication to the game.

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Peter Caliendo shares a coaching lesson about learning from mistakes in baseball.

Some International and National topics we cover on the show

The ABCA Hall of Fame coaches, along with coaches, presidents, and federations from around the globe, focus on important youth baseball topics. Our vision encompasses mental training, sleep, and nutrition, all aimed at organizing fun and productive practices. We cover all the fundamental skills needed for travel baseball, high school baseball, college baseball, and professional baseball, debunking myths in the game along the way.

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A heartfelt thank you to all our friends at ESPN Honolulu and our wonderful listeners! Your support means the world to us. Aloha!

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