The Get Zoned In Podcast

Dec 09 2024 75 ep. 31 mins 7
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Get Zoned In is the ultimate podcast for baseball and softball lovers including coaches, parents, gamers, or fans. Coaches looking to take their team's performance to the next level. Each episode features expert analysis and practical tips on everything from game strategy and player development to mental toughness and team building. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is a must-listen for coaches at all levels. So join us and Get Zoned In today with your friends Duke Baxter and Steve Nikorak.

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The Young Coach: How do you gain the respect of your players?

Dec 09 2024 22 mins  
On today’s Episode, Coach Duke and Coach Steve welcome on Zoned Coaches Luke Storm and Chris Hess to the show. Coach Luke and Coach Chris had very successful careers as college athletes and have recently taken on roles as Coaches for the Zoned RedHawks. They talk about their transition from players to coaches, advice for young coaches, and an exciting announcement that we dive in

Jeff Sopha and Shon Plack of the Kansas City Royals

Dec 02 2024 54 mins  
On today’s Episode, Coach Duke and Coach Steve welcome on Jeff Sopha (Kansas City Royals Amateur Development Liaison) and Shon Plack (Manager of Baseball in the Sport Development Department for the Kansas City Royals) to the show. They talk about their roles in developing players in the Kansas City community, running player and coaches clinics, and teaching parents how to let ch

JustinTime Baseball

Nov 25 2024 31 mins  
On today’s Episode, Coach Duke and Coach Steve welcome on Coach Justin Sherman, Founder of JustinTime Baseball. JustinTime Baseball is an independent baseball training, softball training, and coaching business located in Westchester, NY. The guys go in depth with Coach Sherman on how he established his coaching business, how he structures and organizes his programs, and his tips

Developing Young Ball Players: What Does That Even Mean?

Nov 11 2024 32 mins  
Everyone talks about the importance of "developing" young ball players to reach their full potential. But what does that even mean? How can coaches do a better job of properly developing ball players? What happens if a player falls behind in their development? In today's episode, Coach Duke and Coach Steve talk about all things player development. "Get Zoned In: A Baseball Coachin

The Baseball Experience

Nov 07 2024 13 mins  
On today's mini episode, Coach Duke and Coach Steve talk with Coach Josh Cathcart and Coach David Steinman about an exclusive event happening at Zoned Sports Academy: The Baseball Experience. On November 9th from 12-3 pm, this event will focus on mastering the art of hitting with personalized instruction from the pros, elevating fielding skills with advanced techniques and tips, a

Tryouts: Red Flags to look out for

Oct 28 2024 22 mins  
It's officially tryout season, which means coaches, parents, and players have stressful decisions to make. What are the warning signs to look out for during tryout season? What do coaches look for in a player? And what should parents be cautious of to ensure the team is a right fit for their child? In today's episode, Coach Duke and Coach Steve talk about the red flags of tryout s

Kris Jenkins - Owner of K25 Baseball & Softball Academy

Oct 14 2024 38 mins  
On today's episode, Coach Duke and Coach Steve sit down with Kris Jenkins - Owner of K25 Baseball & Softball Academy located in Illinois. They talk about the recent K25 national infield summit, how players should be practicing in order to win games at the next level, and balancing high school teams with travel teams. "Get Zoned In: A Baseball Coaching Podcast" is your go-to s

The "Tough" Coach: Where do they fit in today's game?

Sep 30 2024 23 mins  
What does it mean to be a "touch coach?" On today's episode, Coach Duke and Coach Steve explore the line between discipline and support, and if this style of coaching can still be used in today's game. They also answer listener questions about finding the right travel team, why pitchers struggle to through strikes in games, and building confidence in young player

What to work on at Practice after a ROUGH weekend

Sep 23 2024 18 mins  
Your team went 0-3 in your last fall tournament. The defense was sloppy, the bats were quiet, and pitchers had trouble throwing strikes. What do you work on at your next practice? In today’s episode, Coach Duke and Coach Steve talk about how to bounce back after a rough weekend showing. "Get Zoned In: A Baseball Coaching Podcast" is your go-to source for expert insight

Fall Ball: How do you prepare your team for the fall season?

Sep 16 2024 19 mins  
The Fall is here, which means it's time to prepare your teams for a new season with new challenges. On today's episode Coach Duke and Coach Steve discuss how to get your teams ready for fall ball: Getting pitchers ready for the condensed season, setting the tone with a player-parent meeting, and taking detailed notes so that youth athletes know what they have to work on fo