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Tip of the Cap 31

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

This episode turns TotC into a family function as we bring in Bruce Hackett, former pro pitcher and uncle to multi-time guest and friend Dan Cevette. Topics this episode include getting into a college baseball program without playing high school baseball, what it takes to have a 25 year career on the hill, the 2-degrees of separation in the world of baseball, and so much more!

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Tip of the Cap 30

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

Episode 30 bring in special guest Joel Marrs of UMPIRE WORLD, a nation-wide organization of umpires and baseball people dedicated to sharing of information and educational tools for umpires, coaches, players, and baseball fans alike! Find their Facebook Group by searching UMPIRE WORLD, in all caps!

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Tip of the Cap 29

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, I’m joined by NCCC LHP Ben Farrell to talk about the life of a freshmen who’s looking to become a JUCO Bandit, adjusting to the college lifestyle, and giving some tips for those younger athletes looking to join the college ranks in the future.

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Tip of the Cap 28

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, I’m joined by Jason Mansell, Jered Voelker, and Cody Phillips from Lancaster to discuss the recent decision to move football to the spring, its impact on spring sports, and how this whole thing has been effecting them as atheltes.

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Tip of the Cap Episode 27

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, Joz sits down with John Liberti of the Niagara Jr. Thunderwolves to talk about the state of baseball in WNY, Baseball’s growth despite COVID-19, and other baseball news from the wild year that’s been 2020.

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Tip of the Cap 26

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

Episode 26 is a live chat with the guys from Area Scouts, a revolutionary new platform that not only keeps real time stats and metrics on players, but allows the player to also potentially predict and prevent injuries! Gotta listen to hear more!

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Tip of the Cap Episode 25

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

Following up on episode 24, Joz is joined live on Twitter by PBR NY and PBR PA president Dan Cevette to talk all things PBR in Dan’s second appearance on TotC.

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Tip of the Cap Episode 24

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

Joz went live on Facebook to talk about recruitment and Prep Baseball Report in NY and PA!

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Tip of the Cap Episode 23

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

Today’s episode talks about pitch counts (already) this summer, as well as what i feel is the biggest issue plaguing prep-baseball in WNY right now. This one might ruffle some feathers!!!

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Tip of the Cap Episode 22

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, Derek is joined by UB Social Work Master's student and UB Athletic's Academic Performance Specialist Allyson Yelich as they talk about culture in athletics...in a very different way. Gotta listen to hear it!

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Tip of the Cap Episode 21

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, Charlie Karstedt of Full Circuit joins Derek to talk all about culture. How to build it, breed it, and why it matters so much.

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Tip of the Cap Episode 20

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

This episode, Derek talks with Justin Barleben of the Western New York Umpires Association about some changes happening with the organization, some rules that are points of emphasis, and more!

Check them out at www.WNYUA.org
Follow them on twitter @WNYUA

Tip of the Cap is sponsored by Stinger Sports Gear. https://www.stingerwoodbats.com/ Use promo code Tipofthecap for 10% off your order!

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Tip of the Cap Episode 19

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, Derek talks about the sadness of all the cancellations and postponements, ways to beat the boredom of quarantine, staying ready for whatever season may happen this spring/summer, and stories about getting tossed! 

Special shout out to Formula 3 Fitness and as always:

Tip of the Cap is sponsored by Stinger Sports Gear. https://www.stingerwoodbats.com/ Use promo code Tipofthecap for 10% off your order!

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Tip of the Cap Episode 18

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

Jake Lindmeier joins Derek all the way from Texas to talk hitting approach, catching, NAIA vs. the World, and so much more!

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Tip of the Cap Episode 17

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, Derek is joined by Jason Immekus, Assistant Coach at Crowder College and former professional knuckleballer. They talk technology in baseball, specifically Rapsodo, and how it is changing the game. 

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Tip of the Cap Episode 16

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, Derek has a quick recap of the 2020 ABCA Coaches convention and an introduction into the Tip of the Cap Culture series.

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Tip of the Cap Episode 15

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, Derek is joined by Connor Gray of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization as they talk life in the pros, D1, and coming up from a small town in a Class C school.

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Tip of the Cap Episode 14

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

This episode is a "state of the podcast" update. News on what’s happening, things Derek would like to accomplish, his World Series thoughts, thoughts on social media and so much more!

As always, Tip of the Cap is brought to you in part by Stinger Sports. 

Check them out at https://www.stingerwoodbats.com/?ref=vqqnp34nyx

Use promocode TipoftheCap for 10% off your order! 

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Tip of the Cap Episode 13

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, Derek talks with Stinger Sports owner Brandon Eaton. They discuss Brandon’s company, how it got started, keeping costs of playing sports low while having quality equipment, and his home run competition with The Swingman Jeremy Nowak!

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Tip of the Cap Episode 12

Welcome to The Tip of the Cap Podcast, a show dedicated to high school and prep/travel baseball in Western New York.

On this episode, Tyler Spear of The Academy Stars joins Derek to talk a little more about Hittrax, Driveline baseball, and they touch on building a team, and an atmosphere in your program with your teams. 

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