
BASEBALL COACHES UNPLUGGED
Baseball Coaches Unplugged
Where Real Coaches Talk Real Baseball
If you’re tired of cookie-cutter advice and surface-level coaching tips, Baseball Coaches Unplugged is your new dugout. Hosted by 27-year coaching veteran Ken Carpenter, this podcast delivers raw, practical, and proven insights for coaches, players, and parents who want to build winning programs—and winning mindsets.
🎯 Problems This Podcast Solves:
- “Why do some teams win consistently while others fall short?” → Learn the accountability systems, culture-building strategies, and practice plans championship coaches actually use.
- “How do I help my kid stand out to college recruiters?” → Hear directly from college coaches about what they look for—and what they ignore.
- “How do I lead a team when today’s players think differently?” → Discover modern leadership tactics, communication strategies, and mindset shifts that work with Gen Z athletes.
- “What drills actually translate to game-day performance?” → Get game-tested drills and training methods from coaches who’ve won state titles and developed college-level talent.
- “How do I build a program that lasts?” → From culture to consistency, learn what separates flash-in-the-pan teams from perennial contenders.
🔥 What You’ll Hear:
- Behind-the-scenes stories from elite coaches across the country
- Weekly episodes packed with recruiting insight, leadership lessons, and practice hacks
- Interviews with coaches who’ve built powerhouse programs from scratch
- Honest talk about burnout, politics, and the realities of coaching today
- Strategies for parents to support their athlete’s journey without overstepping
Whether you coach youth, travel, high school, or college ball—or you're a parent or player trying to navigate the grind—Baseball Coaches Unplugged is your playbook for resilience, preparation, and mastery1.
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Baseball Coaches Unplugged — practical baseball coaching advice for youth, travel, and high school baseball. Host Ken Carpenter (27+ years coaching) delivers proven baseball tips, practice plans, leadership lessons, and culture-building strategies coaches and parents can use today. New episodes weekly: drills, recruiting insight, and interviews with the best coaches from across the country.
Episodes
3 Fundamental Pillars Every Coach Needs in Their Baseball Program

Why Tough Schedules Build Championship Teams

Why Coaches Play Their ‘Favorites’ — And How to Become One

The Secret Sauce to Winning 3 State Championships in 5 Years

5 Accountability Moves Every Championship Team Makes

What Does “Burn the Boats” Look Like in High School Baseball?

How to Prepare for College Baseball: What Coaches Really Look For

The Most Insane Baseball Performance You’ve Never Heard Of

4 Moments That Defined the Greatest CWS Upset Ever - Gary Gilmore

3 Leadership Lessons That Ignited A State Championship

Is It Still Called ‘Old School’ If It Works? Clint Hurdle

5 Reasons High School Pitchers Are Getting Injured More Than Ever

Why High School Baseball Matters More Than Travel Ball for Overall Player Development

What Can Chinese Taipei’s Batting Practice Teach American Teams?

How To Build A State Champion Without Flamethrowing Pitchers

Stealing Victory: How 160+ Stolen Bases Led to CWS Championship Game

8 Traits Every Championship High School Baseball Team Shares

How Top High School Baseball Programs Build Winning Cultures (and How You Can Too!)

Want to Win a Baseball State Title? Focus on This First...

Does The Transfer Portal Outweigh Recruiting High School Players

Steal These Practice Strategies from One of America’s Top High School Baseball Teams

The One Coaching Adjustment That Can Win You a Title

The Winner Effect: The Science Behind Clutch Performance

How 43% Legion Players From One Program Advance To Play College Baseball
