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Beyond Mechanics: The Game Within the Game

Ron Calloway and Jim Greco•swingsanity.com
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Baseball
This podcast discusses the mental aspects of the game that go beyond the physical actions on the field. This includes tactics such as pitch selection, base running, defensive positioning, and the psychological battle between pitchers and batters. We dig in to the intricate and multi-layered nature of baseball, where success often depends on more than just individual skill and physical prowess. Regular Contributors to the Show: Jim Greco, Living Legends Baseball Club Terrmel Sledge, Double A Hitting Coach (Dbacks) Don Reynolds, Former Farm Director, Scout and MLB player.
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Episodes

The Transfer Portal

Ron and Jim discuss they effect the transfer portal has on the recruiting process and team culture.

Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min

The Pros and Cons of being a Multi-sport Athlete

The good, the bad, and the ugly of being a multipart athlete. Ron and Jim dig into when an athlete should specialize as well as the pros and cons of playing multiple sports.

Aug 08, 2025•44 min

Developing a Winning Attitude and the Importance of Having a Strong Off-Season

Jim and Ron Discuss how your attitude can either get you opportunities or cost you opportunities. They cover a few things players can do to get a coach to buy in to them. Off-season training, how to communicate to better position yourself, and Living Legends 10th year in a row attending Cooperstown is covered in this episode.

Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min

Preparing for Cooperstown

Jim Greco of Living Legends Baseball Club discusses how he prepares his club for playing in Cooperstown. We also dive in to a few things that can help young players become better pitchers and hitters.

Jul 09, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Umpires Pt.2

Ron Calloway and Jim Greco discuss umpires strike zones and why they aren't all the same, how the impact the game and what we can do to fix it.

Jun 19, 2021•45 min

Let's Talk Umpires

Jim Greco And Ron Calloway discuss all things umpires, from ways to improve our current situation to ways to begin a process of recruiting young talent. Umpires are an important part of the game. You won't want to miss this episode.

Jun 12, 2021•59 min

Strength Training

Ron Calloway and Jim Greco discuss the ins and outs of introducing young players to strength training. You don't want to leave the game without ever getting close to fulfilling your potential.

May 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min

The Science of Hitting Part 2

Jim Greco and Ron Calloway continue their discussion of Ted Williams book, The Science of Hitting. This Week they cover being selective and how guessing at the plate might not be such a bad idea. Tap in!

May 20, 2021•49 min

Developing a Winning Mindset, Featuring Jim Greco

This week Jim and I discuss how parents can keep their kid motivated to play when things aren't going their way as well as things parents that encourage/discourage their kids.

Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 13 min

High School Team or Travel Ball Team

Kids are beginning to face a dilemma that people have never faced before: choosing between playing travel ball only and skipping their high school season. Coach Jim and I will dive deep into this, and give you our usual strong but heat-felt opinions.

Apr 15, 2021•37 min

JUCO or 4-Year School?

Ron Calloway and Jim Greco Discuss the pros and cons of choosing a 2-year school over a 4-year school. There's a lot of insight shared from two guys that both attended community college in the late 90's. Everything from cost, player development and emotional and physical maturity are discussed in this episode.

Apr 09, 2021•46 min

Episode 14 ANTOINE WATTS, Founder of Sluggers Baseball Club

Antoine discuses the ins and outs of his program. You can tell by his programs description that he means business. PROGRAM Our program provides opportunities to compete in practice and select tournaments throughout the year, but our focus remains on player development, because at all levels development is key. Part of development is experiencing adversity and responding accordingly. Our players will receive professional instruction and will be taught the fundamentals of the game in a highly stru...

Mar 31, 2021•19 min

Episode 13 - Jim Greco of Living Legends Baseball

Coach Jim discusses the start and evolution of Living Legends Baseball. His passion is evident as he explains why it's important to build strong relationship/friendships with his players and parents. Additionally, he talks about the importance of community service and helping people grow through the game of baseball. He truly wants everyone he comes in contact with to play like a legend, and live like a legend. The Living Legends Baseball Club focuses on consistent hard work and striving to beco...

Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min

Episode 12 with Terrmel Sledge

Terrmel Sledge ,a former MLB player and assistant hitting coach for the Chicago Cubs, goes down memory lane with Ron Calloway. Sledge talks about the mindset needed to compete at the highest levels, as he and Calloway swap stories of their journey through professional baseball.

Jan 21, 2021•33 min

Beyond Mechanics Episode 10

Former Major Leaguers Don Reynold's and Ron Calloway discuss getting better during the pandemic and picking the right school.

Jan 02, 2021•57 min•Ep. 10

Beyond Mechanics Episode 3 - Dealing with Pressure

Former MLB player's Ron Calloway and Donnie Reynolds discuss the best ways to handle pressure. HOF coach Mike Garcia speaks on practice planning and the basics of the bunting game.

Aug 03, 2020•58 min
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