Revolution Baseball Podcast

This is a must watch episode.   In this episode Coach Olivera interviews Ben Pollard currently with FCA and a former Strength and Conditioning Coach at the collegiate level. We dive into FCA as well as talk at length over Strength and Conditioning programs for High School Athletes.  To watch the full episode you can go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOjcgv4MaMtzQkt0puycXQ and find it there.  

In this episode coach Olivera shows a little of the Roger B. Brown tournament and shares what it is about.  You can watch at https://youtu.be/ypT3klAsAIw 

In this episode Coach Olivera interviews Stanley Stubbs from Rust College in Holy Springs, MS.  Stubbs has won several Coach of the year awards with the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and is currently an Associate Major League Scout for the Washington Nationals as well as the Associate Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach at Rust an HBCU in Mississippi.   In this episode we look at the difference in scouting for the University and scouting for the Major League level.  

In this episode Coach Olivera interviews former big leaguer Jim "The Rookie" Morris. Jim dives into his book "Dream Makers" and shares a little of his journey to the bigs and then life after.   He then answers questions from coaches which include questions like: What did you think when you mysteriously saw your velocity mysteriously increase? What should a throwing schedule look like for a High School pitcher? What motivation did you have to keep going to the MLB level? Does seeing faster velo in BP help the player to slow the game down? What did your preparation consist of (physically and mentally) to get fully ready to pitch for the day? What role did your faith and family play into your career? After playing at the Major League level, if you were coaching a the High School level today what would you do the same and what would you do differently?  Listen to this episode.  You will not be disappointed.  

Del Leonard Jones is a collegiate and high school official, who offers a different perspective.  He is also the author of At The Bat: The Strikeout That Shamed America.  This book is currently ranked among the top 10 Goodreads of American Baseball Novels.  Listen as Mr. Jones shares his historical knowledge of the game, and insight from a sports journalist point of view, as well as how officiators, coaches and players should remember professionalism on the field of play.  

In this episode Coach Olivera talks about his line up card and dugout communication as well as his post game report card.  These are good because they communicate in game expectations in black in white.  If you would like one of these send an email to [email protected].

In this episode Coach Olivera shares a bullpen template that can be transferred into games successfully.

In this episode coach Olivera goes over his practice plan and offers it to anyone wanting it.  Just send an email to [email protected].   Good luck this Season.  

Listen to this episode with Jeff Frye as we talk about hitting and the recurring theme you will hear from him over and over again is approach.  He also answers questions submitted from coaches and certifies me to be a She Gone Nation hitting guru.  This was a fun interview with a pro.  Enjoy!

Progressing through the minor leagues teaser.