THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST

COACH BO

The 8020BASEBALL Podcast is a fast-paced, weekly podcast in which we lock in the big needle movers first, followed by deep dives into the nuances and details behind playing great baseball.

Coach Bo (and guests) lean on the 80/20 Principle to guide youth baseball coaches to a much higher level of success.

Coach Bo combines his 23 years of coaching experience with his experiences playing professionally and collegiately, along with the best wisdom from inside and outside the baseball world, to guide coaches and players around the common frustrations and challenges they face. ⚾

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Wednesday · 50 min
#362 - Dr. Peter Verdin Talks About Better Warm-Up Options, Better Drill Design, and a Dark Side of Youth Sports.
Check out Peter’s book, newsletter, and more, here: https://goldinthecracksofficial.com And head over to 8020BASEBALL.com to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. We are locking in the big needle movers first, along with deep dives into the nuances and details. This podcast has a uniquely advanced approach because we combine a deep level of baseball knowledge with universal success strategies such as the 80/20 Principle and others. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every week.
October 21 · 36 min
#361 - Coach Greg Berge Joins Us, and We're Better Coaches Because of It!
Here is where you can find Gerg's books, courses, and other great resources! https://www.gb1leadership.com Also, head over to 8020BASEBALL.com to get more coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. We are locking in the big needle movers first, along with deep dives into the nuances and details. This podcast has a uniquely advanced approach because we combine a deep level of baseball knowledge with universal success strategies such as the 80/20 Principle and others. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every week.
October 14 · 37 min
#360 - How to Develop Great Captains with J.P. Nerbun.
Check out all of J.P.'s books and courses here: https://tocculture.com Visit 8020BASEBALL.com for baseball coaching resources and discover the one-of-a-kind 8020Baseball Coaching Plan/System. While you’re there, sign up to receive our FREE, one-page Key Takeaways PDF, delivered straight to your inbox each week. Each PDF highlights the most important insights and actionable strategies from that week’s podcast episode. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The Longest-Running Weekly Youth Baseball Podcast Want to become a better youth baseball coach? Coach Bo shows you how. The 8020 Baseball Podcast delivers practical, proven coaching strategies designed to help you become a more effective, knowledgeable, and successful youth baseball coach. Coach Bo brings a rare combination of experience to every episode: - 20+ years of coaching baseball - 20+ years of professional teaching experience - Playing experience at the youth, high school, collegiate, and professional levels What makes this podcast different? We focus on the BIG needle movers first, the fundamental strategies and principles that produce the greatest results. Then we dive deeper into the finer details and nuances that can take your coaching to the next level. Our approach is unique because we combine advanced baseball knowledge with powerful, universal success principles, including the 80/20 Principle. The goal is simple: Help you focus your time and energy on the 20% of coaching strategies that produce 80% of your results. Each fast-paced episode delivers specific, actionable information you can immediately apply to your team. You’ll hear a combination of Coach Bo’s solo episodes and insightful interviews with knowledgeable guests who share proven strategies, practical coaching techniques, and valuable lessons from their own experiences. Whether you’re a new coach looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced coach ready to sharpen your skills, the 8020 Baseball Podcast will help you coach smarter, teach better, and get more out of every practice and game. New episodes every week.
October 7 · 14 min
#359: The 4th Pillar of our Coaching Trust Series + a Few Additional Tips!
Head over to 8020BASEBALL.com to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. We are locking in the big needle movers first, along with deep dives into the nuances and details. This podcast has a uniquely advanced approach because we combine a deep level of baseball knowledge with universal success strategies such as the 80/20 Principle and others. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every week.
September 30 · 14 min
#358 - 3 Things All Great Drills Have, and Part 3 of Our Coaching Trust Series!
Head over to 8020BASEBALL.com for even more useful baseball and coaching information, and check out the one-of-a-kind 8020BASEBALL Coaching Systems. While you’re there, sign up for the free one-page Key Takeaways PDF. It summarizes the key points from each episode and is delivered straight to your inbox every week. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo provides a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining more than 20 years of coaching experience with more than 20 years of unique teaching experience. He also draws on his experience playing youth, high school, collegiate, and professional baseball. The podcast takes a uniquely advanced approach by combining deep baseball knowledge with universal success strategies, including the 80/20 Principle. We focus on the big needle movers first, then take deep dives into the nuances and details. Episodes include a mix of solo shows and high-quality interviews with guests who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Wednesday 8am ET!
September 23 · 20 min
#357: Winning Without Home Runs, Anson Dorrance’s Competition Strategy + Our Coaching Trust Series
Head over to 8020BASEBALL.com to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. We are locking in the big needle movers first, along with deep dives into the nuances and details. This podcast has a uniquely advanced approach because we combine a deep level of baseball knowledge with universal success strategies such as the 80/20 Principle and others. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every week.
September 15 · 19 min
#356 - Part one of our '4 Pillars of Coaching Buy-In' Series!
Head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday!
September 8 · 19 min
#355 - How Gary Sheffield Coaches Young Hitters and Key Takeaways from the Little League World Series.
Head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get more helpful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday!
September 1 · 12 min
#354: Green Light, Yellow Light, Red Light: A Defense Risk-Taking System, + more
Head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday!
August 25 · 12 min
#353 - Better Practices/Training.
Head over to 8020BASEBALL.com to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday!
August 18 · 19 min
#352 - Part 2 of Our Great Coaching Discussion w/ Coach Ballgame!
Visit www.CoachBallGame.com to see all the great resources that Coach Ballgame has available! ___________________________________ And head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday! The best thing to do is to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Then you’ll get a notification when a new episode is released each week. Test it out with your favorite podcast app and see if it works for you.
August 11 · 25 min
#351 - Coach Ballgame joins the show and shares a ton of awesome tips with us!
Visit www.CoachBallGame.com to see all the great resources that Coach Ballgame has available! 👍🏽 ___________________________________ And head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday!
August 4 · 12 min
#350 - We Discuss Why Hitters Should Not Prioritize "Bat Speed" and "Exit Velocity" w/ 2 Strikes.
Head over to ⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast is the longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday!
July 28 · 14 min
#349 - Should players play many different positions, or should they specialize in one or a few positions?
Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get even more useful coaching and baseball information, and check out the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. While you’re there, sign up for the one-page Key Takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: The longest-running weekly youth baseball podcast. In this fast-paced podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday!
July 21 · 20 min
#348 - A Very Useful App, Lessons from Lionel, and Why the Big Drop in .300 Hitters.
Head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to continue leveling up your baseball knowledge and skills, and get the one-of-a-kind ‘8020Baseball Coaching System’. Sign up for the free one-page key takeaways PDF that summarizes all the key points of each episode and is delivered to your inbox each week for free. ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ ⚾ The 8020 Baseball Podcast: In this fast-paced, weekly podcast, Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball. A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball. The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday!
July 14 · 31 min
#347 - 5-Time Author Coach Adam Sarancik joins us to share even more offseason tips!
In this episode, five-time author Coach Adam Sarancik joins us for part 2 of our two-part interview to share the principles, strategies, and mindset that have helped shape successful players and coaches for decades. Whether you're a coach, parent, or player, you'll walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately. Learn more about Coach Adam Sarancik and explore all five of his books at his website: https://www.coachingchampionsforlife.com For the complete 8020Baseball Coaching System with immediate access to every drill, practice plans, throwing routines, etc., visit 8020Baseball.com.
July 7 · 30 min
#346 Five-time author Coach Adam Sarancik joins us to share successful offseason strategies.
In this episode, five-time author Coach Adam Sarancik shares the principles, strategies, and mindset that have helped shape successful players and coaches for decades. Whether you're a coach, parent, or player, you'll walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately. Learn more about Coach Adam Sarancik and explore all five of his books at his website: https://www.coachingchampionsforlife.com For the complete 8020Baseball Coaching System with immediate access to every drill, practice plans, throwing routines, etc., visit 8020Baseball.com.
June 30 · 28 min
#345 - Umpire Sawyer "Sparky" Sparks joins us!
Join Coach Bo for an awesome chat with Sawyer "Sparky" Sparks — the 18-year-old Little League umpire who took the internet by storm with his high-energy calls, slides, and full-field hustle. Fresh off his dream debut umpiring solo for the Savannah Bananas, Sparky shares his viral journey, behind-the-scenes Banana Ball stories, what it takes to bring that much passion to the diamond, and lessons for young players, coaches, and umps everywhere about loving the game and standing out. Visit 8020Baseball.com and level up your baseball game even more. 👍🏽
June 23 · 1 hr 1 min
#344 - College Coach & Head of Recruiting, Ryan Vondracek.
In this episode, Ryan Vondracek—Head of Pitching Operations for the Minnesota Renegade Baseball Club and Head of Recruiting at Crown College—shares his journey from an undersized and slow-throwing high school senior to a record-holding college pitcher. Key Takeaways: 1. Development over Metrics: Focuses on intent, baseball IQ, and character rather than just radar gun numbers. 2. Player Health & Confidence: Emphasizes healthy throwing habits and enjoying the game over "robotic" mechanics. 3. Coaching Philosophy: Straight talk on building team culture, mental toughness, and the vital role of coach-player relationships. 4. Relatability: Practical advice for "undersized" players, parents, and coaches on overcoming odds through persistence and smart training. You can follow/contact Ryan on X: @vondracek_ryan Also, visit 8020BASEBALL.com and get the full 8020BASEBALL Coaching System...every drill and routine you'll need to run top-notch practices.
June 17 · 26 min
#343 - The 'MyLog - Baseball App': An Excellent Way for Baseball Players to Journal!
MyLog App info: • Website: mylogapp.app • App Store (iOS): get.mylogapp.app/ios • Instagram, X, and Facebook: all @themylogapp • Android: still in beta — if anyone wants in, they can email me directly, and I'll add them. If anyone wants to reach out about the app, feedback, or anything else, they can email Travis at travis@mylogapp.app or support@mylogapp.app. Both go straight to Travis! And...head over to ⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get the one-of-a-kind 8020Baseball Coaching System! A fun and winning season...made as easy as possible.

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