We’ve been looking forward to this interview for a long time. Chip Baker is a popular man on the Florida State campus. Not only because of what he’s accomplished, but because of an infectious and magnetic personality. I’d almost go as far as to say he’s a cult hero in Tallahassee (almost). He’s was a
Typically, it’s part resume, part travelogue, but Dave Barnett has been at Flagler College now for 28 years. That’s quite an accomplishment, especially for a guy who’s early years included barnstorming the country with The King and His Court. With over 800 wins, Barnett has set his name in granite at Flagler and still appears
When a guy comes recommended by someone like Penn State’s Rob Cooper, then that’s an easy addition to the Top Coach lineup. Coach Cooper first crossed paths with Nova Southeastern University‘s Greg Brown in their work with USA Baseball. But that’s only part of Coach Brown’s baseball journey. Along the way he played in the
There’s no doubt that our current guest loves to coach. He coaches in the spring. He coaches in the fall. And he coaches in the summer…in Florida. You’ve got to LOVE coaching and the game of baseball to coach in Florida in the summer. But right at the moment, Chuck Schall is leading one of
Wow! 100 episodes. How time has flown. To celebrate this milestone, we wanted to bring one of the coaches most instrumental for getting Top Coach off the ground to be a guest. Mark Kingston was at Illinois State University when Top Coach was being launched. Along with Nate Metzger of Heartland Community College and Billy
Alrightee! We’re headed back to Mouse Town to finish up our discussion with UCF head coach Terry Rooney. Enjoy! In case you missed it, here’s part 1 of our chat with Coach Rooney. Follow Terry Rooney on Twitter. Follow UCF Knights on Twitter. Follow Top Coach on Twitter at @TopCoachPodcast. Check out Rich Prado and Play In School
Here’s a template I could keep in reserve and roll out every few weeks: “This coach is part of the Jack Leggett coaching tree…” That’s because that coaching tree is so very vast. Well, it’s true again this week as we chat with the head coach of the University of Florida, Kevin O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan is
In the old days they used to call folks like this “the genuine article” or “the real deal”. That’s what you get when you meet ABCA Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes. He is one of the most respected coaches in the game, but he strikes you as just a plain ol’ good guy — the
Over 1,500 wins as a head coach about says it all. Jim Morris’ accomplishments are plenty and his name has become synonymous with the College World Series. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if he had a vacation home in Omaha. Morris turned Georgia Tech from a perennial basement dweller into one of the nation’s
Faith Baptist Christian School of Brandon, Florida and coach Greg Hughes see baseball as a vehicle to help young people. That is itself in keeping with what most coaches see as their mission or one of their core values. Coach Hughes and FBCS have broadened the scope just a bit, however, by taking in kids
