’Love The Game’: a Life in Baseball with Kyle Werman

Dan interviews Kyle Werman, the head baseball coach at LaSalle College High School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Kyle shares his journey from growing up in Southern California, playing collegiate baseball at the University of Virginia, to transitioning into professional baseball and eventually coaching. Kyle discusses the importance of self-motivation, mental resilience, visualization, and the evolving dynamics of youth sports. He also highlights his experiences and strategies as a coach, focusing on how to cultivate competitive spirit and life skills in young athletes.

Topics

00:44 Welcome to the Podcast

01:20 Meet Coach Kyle Werman

01:57 Kyle's Baseball Journey Begins

03:37 College Baseball Experience

14:42 Transition to Professional Baseball

19:44 Memorable Moments in Independent League

22:45 Visualization and Mental Preparation

26:56 Path to Coaching

30:03 Balancing Coaching and Family Life

30:50 Transitioning from College to High School Coaching

33:03 The Cavalier Toughman Challenge

36:46 Challenges of Modern High School Athletes

41:23 Creating Competitive Practice Environments

43:57 Off-Season Training and Specialization

47:39 Personal Reflections and Maintaining Balance

52:24 Switch Hitting Journey

58:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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