Coaching Confidential

Coaching Confidential

Lou Bernardi & George Carroll

An inside in-depth look on Coaching at the College and Minor league level. You’ll get first hand information from different perspectives on topics not commonly discussed in the game of baseball. Coach Lou Bernardi and Coach George Carroll bring years of experience to this fun show and leave no "bases" unturned.

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Episodes

Active Roster to Active Duty, w/ Lt. Joe Raab

Active Roster to Active Duty, w/ Lt. Joe Raab

2021-08-31

In episode #34, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with Lt. Joe Raab. Joe was a four year member of the Unites States Merchant Marine Academy baseball team. As a pitcher, Joe earned All American Status and pitcher of the year while being named captain in the same season. Upon completion, Joe went on to sign a professional contract at the idependent level. He played until his commission started as an Officer in the United States Navy. In his last outing of professional baseball, Joe completed a complete game with a Win.

27:18
Italian Sausage with Peppers and a Bud Light

Italian Sausage with Peppers and a Bud Light

2021-08-15

In episode #33, Coach Lou and Coach George Discuss memories of big moments in their baseball lives. What certain smells and sounds trigger flash backs of the glory days. The discuss learning moments and important experience that have influenced their careers.

35:24
Pre Game Routines & Expectations

Pre Game Routines & Expectations

2021-07-15

In episode #32, Coach George and Coach Lou talk about pre gram routine. They discussed expectations and incentives for pre game or weekend tournaments"

23:06
"Summer Time; Show cases, Sticky Stuff, & Pop Time vs. Release Time"

"Summer Time; Show cases, Sticky Stuff, & Pop Time vs. Release Time"

2021-07-14

In Episode #31, Coach George and Coach Lou take three audience questions. They discuss the good and bad about college showcases. They dive into what the real value and issues are with Pitchers and Hitters using "Sticky Stuff". They also discuss the difference between Pop time and Release time for catchers.

29:15
"Pop Up Priorities"

"Pop Up Priorities"

2021-06-29

In episode 30, Coach Lou and Coach George talk about Pop up priorities.  They discuss different ways to verbally communicate with your teammates and physical communication.  They discuss who has priority over each other by position.  They also handle a tough audience question about pitchers fielding fly balls.

28:01
"Average Pro to Exceptional Joe" w/ Zak Adams

"Average Pro to Exceptional Joe" w/ Zak Adams

2021-03-20

In Episode #29, Coach George sits down with his former teammate and good friend Zak Adams.  Zak was a drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round in 2010.  He played 3 seasons in the Minor Leagues.  He is currently working for TBT Training and operates their facility in Boca Raton F.L.  The boys dive into the Bio Mechanics of throwing, Arm Injuries, and how to take care of your arm at the youth level.  

01:12:29
"Coaching Champions" With Dave Hadfield

"Coaching Champions" With Dave Hadfield

2021-03-18

In episode #28, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with the coach for all coaches, Dave Hadfield. Dave is based out of New Zealand and is most known for his work in mental skills, mentoring coaches & players. He has a masters degree in Psychology, a B.A in Social Sciences, and an elite level 3 coaching status from the Cricket board of New Zealand and Australia. Internationally he is known for his work with The All Blacks Rugby Team, which has the highest winning percentage in the world for a professional sports franchise. He is also a consultant with the Toronto Blue Jays and runs his business called Mind Plus. If you you wish to get in touch with coach Hadfield you can send us a message or go to mindplus.co.nz

42:44
"The Coaching Bag"

"The Coaching Bag"

2021-02-23

In episode #27, Coach Lou and Coach George discuss their "Coaching Bags". They discuss certain gizmos and gadgets they use to help with training players/ teams. They state some obvious and not so obvious tools of the trade. They also touch on what should be in a players bag and what is in the infamous "Bullpen Bag".

28:36
"The Baseball Motivator" with C.J Beatty

"The Baseball Motivator" with C.J Beatty

2021-02-03

In episode #26, Coach Lou and Coach George talked with their good friend C.J Beatty. C.J is the creator Of TBM and TSM, the baseball and softball motivator. Hear his story on where his passion for the game of baseball started, and where it has taken him. Coach Beatty drops some knowledge for players, coaches, and parents. He discusses his book "The 18 Elements of mental toughness". He has become an icon in the baseball community, with insight of playing career and coaching experience.

46:53
"Coaching Styles" With Jamie Quinn

"Coaching Styles" With Jamie Quinn

2021-01-29

In episode #25, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with their good friend Jamie Quinn.  Jamie is entering his 3rd season as the head coach at Fairleigh Dickenson University-Florham and his 6th season as an Assistant coach of the Orleans Firebirds in the prestige's Cape Code Collegiate Summer League.  We discussed coaching styles, how to interact with players, and what it really takes to want to coach.  We also talked about creating a positive but accountable team environment.   

49:42
"The mental side of the game isn't just for the players" with John Lannan

"The mental side of the game isn't just for the players" with John Lannan

2021-01-17

In Episode #24, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with their good friend, Long Island Native, John Lannan. John made his MLB Debut with the Washington Nationals. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, and the N.Y Mets. John is currently a Mental Performance Coach with the Toronto Blue Jays. We discussed parental roles in the game, how the game effects kids/parents mentally, and strategies to improve performance. Side note, Coach Georges kid might've woken up during a nap in the middle of this one!!!!

40:07
"How to prepare for a tryout, When should we start throwing , and Legends Never Die"

"How to prepare for a tryout, When should we start throwing , and Legends Never Die"

2021-01-15

In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George take three audience questions. They discuss what coaches look for in a tryout and how you can prepare yourself going into High School tryouts. They discuss when to start a throwing programing coming off a long break. They also get a question about a legendary coach.

21:50
What to expect from Coaching Confidential in 2021

What to expect from Coaching Confidential in 2021

2021-01-14

What to expect from Coaching Confidential in 2021.  

01:21
"2020, Who did you Become" With T.J Lopez

"2020, Who did you Become" With T.J Lopez

2021-01-06

In episode 22, Coach Lou and Coach George talked to their good friend T.J Lopez.  T.J is a strength and conditioning coach and owns his own company called AMP, Athletic Movement Protocol, in Syosset N.Y. We talked about the constant evolution of the industry,  the benefits of strength and conditioning, and what it took to improve in 2020.  

34:06
"Picking the right instructor, Elevating Practice, & Benefits of Tee work"

"Picking the right instructor, Elevating Practice, & Benefits of Tee work"

2020-12-16

In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George take 3 audience questions on some interesting topics.  They discuss the importance of picking an instructor for the off season, the importance of elevating practice, and the benefits of using the tee as a tool.  

21:11
"Where did it start" with Anthony Iapoce

"Where did it start" with Anthony Iapoce

2020-12-07

In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sit down with their good friend Anthony Iapoce. Anthony is from Queens N.Y and is currently the MLB Hitting Coach for the Chicago Cubs. He talks how to get to know the players and what motivates them to be where they are today. He dives into a team building exercise that he thought of that turned into an internet hit, Where did it start?

47:36
"Bullpens"

"Bullpens"

2020-12-02

In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George dive into the importance of bullpens.   They discuss how important the pitcher catcher relationship is and how trust is started in bullpens.  They give some practice ideas and how to make bullpen work as game like as possible.  

19:08
"Learning From Failure" With Demetre Kokoris

"Learning From Failure" With Demetre Kokoris

2020-11-28

In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with Demetre Kokoris. Demetre is currently a minor league pitching coach with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. We talked about learning from failure and how important it is for a kid to fail. He also discussed his 4 step method of disciplining his players. Demetre has played in college world series 3 times, once with the University of South Carolina and twice with Cal State Fullerton. He also coached in one of the most prestigious and rigorous collegiate summer leagues in the country, the North Woods.

46:29
"Quality at Bats" With Steve Springer

"Quality at Bats" With Steve Springer

2020-11-22

In this episode,  Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with the QUAB master himself, Steve Springer.  Springer played in the Big Leagues for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Mets.  He is the former mental performance hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays and currently works with players in the California area.  He runs his website Qualityatbats.com and does national speaking events around the country .  He is one of the best mental hitting coaches in the world and  will "get the mind right".  "I didn't start on my high school team, got cut from my college team, and played in the big leagues"-Steve Springer

32:41
"Identifying hitters weaknesses"- With Brady North

"Identifying hitters weaknesses"- With Brady North

2020-11-09

In this episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with Brady North.  Brady is a Hitting Coach in the Tampa Rays Organization who dives into some import stats on hitting such as WOBA.  We talked about how to evaluate hitters and how to help them make adjustments in practice.  

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