Behind The Dish

Your host John Piper talks with guests from all areas of the game to bring insights and stories about developing players, success on and on the field, College recruiting, Coaching, the business side of baseball and special guests! Tune in weekly starting March 29th.

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Gary Leland a softball business innovator and a member of podcast hall of fame shares his insights into business and life

Gary Leland took his first step in fastpitch softball when he decided to form a team his daughter could play on. In 1997 Gary formed the team Da’Bomb in Arlington, Texas. Little did he know that forming that team would change his life forever. By 2000 Da’ Bomb won their first Texas USSSA state Championship in the 14U age group. Da’Bomb repeated the feat by winning the 15U Texas State Championship in 2001. Da'Bomb ended the 2000 season with a 4th place in the USSSA National Championships. That sa...

Jun 29, 2018•32 min

Chris Carter "The Animal" former Boston Red Sox and NY Met shares his story

Chris Carter goes from a 17th round 506th overall pick to a 10 year career in professional baseball. We talk about the importance of work ethic, college recruiting, playing in Japan and much more. Chris is a great example of chasing a dream and working hard to achieve your goals!

Jun 09, 2018•18 min

Domingo Ayala talks how he made it to the "Big Tyne"

John Piper sits down with one of the best prospects to ever play the game Domingo Ayala. Who will sign him? World Series guarantee and much more. No one plays with more confidence than Domingo! Look for Domingo Beisbol on Twitter @DomingoBeisbol, Instagram @therealdomingo, and Facebook @Domingo Ayala Domingo is offering all our podcast listeners an additional 15% off at his company store https://www.domingobeisbol.com/ just use "BTD2018" at checkout Thanks to our sponsor D-BAT Sports: dbatsports...

Jun 03, 2018•19 min

Karen Walker - a Moms perspective on raising a baseball player, LA Dodger Walker Buehler

We get a mother’s perspective on taking a kid from T-ball through Little League and then developing into a star player at Vanderbilt University through the adversity of Tommy John surgery and now in the starting rotation with the LA Dodgers. As a baseball parent you don't want to miss this one.

May 24, 2018•38 min

Coach Barry Rose Frisco Wakeland High School

Great perspective on the game from Texas HS Baseball Coach Barry Rose. He has led Frisco Wakeland for the last 9 years and in the middle of another playoff run. We talk coaching philosophy and also something near and dear to the Rose Family raising awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation http://www.jdrf.org/ Smacking It For Mac Check out information from our sponsors: http://dbat.net/

May 12, 2018•29 min

Texas Glory Softball with Kevin Shelton

Talking softball with the founder of Texas Glory Softball, Kevin Shelton. With over 70 teams and 18 years growing the game of softball Kevin provides great insight to parents and players that want to play at the highest level. 66 college commitments in the class of 2018 You can connect with Texas Glory here http://www.texasgloryfastpitch.com/contact.aspx Sponsor Links: www.dbat.net www.dbatsports.com www.armyof9.com...

May 04, 2018•58 min

The Growth of Baseball in China with David Fisher

I get a chance to talk with David Fisher from Chengdu China. The journey of a kid from Pennsylvania that fell in love with the game as a kid then took 33 years off before chasing the dream of teaching and coaching. David is an instructor at D-BAT Chengdu, the 4th largest city in China with 15 Million residents. A great message for those in and out of baseball on waking up and doing what you love every day. Sponsor Links: http://dbat.net/ Behind the dish is sponsored by D-BAT, Since 1998 the nati...

Apr 29, 2018•38 min

Texas Ranger Great Rusty Greer

I sit down and have a candid talk with Rusty Greer in his Colleyville home. Great story of small town Alabama kid making it in the big leagues. We talk about going from 10th round pick to the Texas Rangers Hall Of Fame, coaching youth baseball, being a Coach / Dad, the defensive side of the game, and we relive Rusty's role in helping secure history during Kenny Rogers perfect game in 94. Check out rustygreerbaseballschool.com Visit our sponsors - www.dbat.net www.armyof9.com Questions, ideas, or...

Apr 19, 2018•59 min

Jeremy "Sheets" Sheetinger ABCA The Coaching Life

I sit down with Jeremy "Sheets" Sheetinger @coachsheets3 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) College Division liaison and discuss the game from breaking through as a college player to coaching and now developing coaches all across the country. Sheets host his own Podcast "Calls From The Clubhouse" and we have fun talking about our home state of Kentucky. Listen closely and you might here my first guest sing live on the air. ABCA Convention comes to Grapevine, TX January 3-6 www.abca.org...

Apr 11, 2018•1 hr 19 min

Coach Matt Deggs Sam Houston State Journey from 15 to 28

What a great episode talking with HC Matt Deggs. His story was chonicled after the 2017 Super Regional run and postgame interview after getting knocked out. Over 40 Million have watched his passionate from the heart postgame interview and talk on YouTube. His story transcends well beyond baseball. From a rising start in the coaching business to being out of the game for 430 days this is a must listen story of strength, hope, and faith 1. How to become a transformational coach vs transactional 2....

Apr 04, 2018•23 min

Coach Scott Harp Part 2 (Faith, Leadership, The JUCO grind, Recruiting)

Scott Harp has spent is entire career in baseball. As a stand out HS player in Duncanville, TX and then 2x All-American at Dallas Baptist he sits down and shares some great insight into coaching and developing players. After 17 years of coaching at North Central Texas College and Gainesville, TX he now owns and operates a D-BAT Academy in Denton TX where he continues to lead young men and women in the game. Sponsors: D-BAT Sports: Since 1998 a leading provider of baseball and softball indoor aca...

Apr 01, 2018•25 min

Coach Scott Harp born to Coach

John Piper sits down with Scott Harp. 2 time All-American at Dallas Baptist, 17 year coach and now in the baseball business making an impact on developing the next generation of players.

Mar 31, 2018•19 min

Keys to developing players and Texas Rangers Talk Coach Mike Weatherford

We sit down with 22 year veteran coach Mike Weatherford from Denton, TX at the Ballpark in Arlington home of Texas Rangers discussing how players develop at different stages and what it's like to throw batting practice to some of the best hitters in the game. Music by Bensounds

Mar 29, 2018•20 min

What is Behind The Dish? Launching March 29, 2018

Behind The Dish is focused on the great game of baseball and softball. John Piper will bring on guest from all over the country to share their stories, experience, and knowledge in the hopes to inform our listeners and entertain along the way

Mar 27, 2018•1 min

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