1186 | The Pod - Official Podcast of the University of Virginia Baseball Program

Virginia Baseball
  • 0.0 (0)
  • BASEBALL
1186 | The Pod - Official Podcast of the University of Virginia Baseball Program

The official podcast of the University of Virginia baseball program. Behind the scenes with coaches, student-athletes, former players and staff telling the stories behind one of the most successful college baseball programs in the country. Winners of the 2015 National Championship.

  1. 31 OCT

    1186 | The Podcast — Episode 15 with Ernie Clement

    UVA Baseball Hall of Fame infielder Ernie Clement — a Gold Glove finalist at third base for the Toronto Blue Jays this season — joins the pod.

    35 min

  2. 23 OCT

    1186 | The Podcast — Episode 14 with Brian O'Connor

    Head coach Brian O'Connor makes his latest visit to 1186 | The Podcast to discuss fall ball, Tony Bennett's recent retirement and more.

    43 min

  3. 13 SEPT

    1186 | The Podcast - Episode 13 with Kevin McMullan

    Associate head coach Kevin McMullan is back to discuss the start of fall ball this weekend and his days competing in Fun Fridays.

    32 min
  4. 1186 | The Podcast - Episode 12 Season in Review with Brian O'Connor

    1 JUL

    1186 | The Podcast - Episode 12 Season in Review with Brian O'Connor

    The head coach joins the 1186 crew to take a look back at a historic 2024 season. Coach O'Connor talks about what the offseason entails for the Cavaliers and talks about the USA Baseball experience he went through as a coach in 2018 and what it will be like for rising sophomores Henry Ford and Eric Becker.   Coach O'Connor's takeaways from 2024 season (0:00-3:18). THREE out of four years, the Hoos have been Omaha. Coach talks about the resiliency of the program after a few down years and CoVID (3:18-5:05). In Omaha, junior pitcher Jay Woolfolk had some powerful words on the podium after the final game. Coach O'Connor reflects on his storybook season and others through his coaching career (5:05-11:25). Success on the field brings on opportunities, Coach talks about the offseason rumor mill (11:26-15:55). The offseason processes begin quickly after getting back from Omaha, Coach O'Connor gives some insight on what the summer schedule looks like (15:56-19:52). The Cavaliers get a critical piece back for 2025, Jacob Ference. Coach O'Connor talks about the first piece of good offseason news for the roster (19:53-22:00). How do the Cavalier coach keep tabs on the guys playing summer ball (22:01-23:10). Coach talks about his Team USA experience back in 2018 and his role in putting together the roster (23:11-31:55).

    32 min
  5. 1186 | The Podcast - Episode 11 with Pitching Coach Drew Dickinson

    6 JUN

    1186 | The Podcast - Episode 11 with Pitching Coach Drew Dickinson

    The story of the 2024 Charlottesville Regional was the performances on the mound by Cavalier pitchers. On this week's episode the 1186 crew chats with pitching coach Drew Dickinson to get his thoughts as UVA sits two wins away from the College World Series.

    35 min
  6. 1186 | The Podcast - Episode 10 with 2015 National Champion Kenny Towns

    30 MAY

    1186 | The Podcast - Episode 10 with 2015 National Champion Kenny Towns

    Kenny Towns aka "Mr. June" joined the podcast. As the 2024 Cavaliers embark on their NCAA Tournament journey its only fitting to have UVA's all-time leader in NCAA Tournament games played, hits, and RBI weigh in on his experiences. And of course we discussed "The Play".

    36 min
  7. 1186 | The Podcast - Episode 9 - Head Coach Brian O'Connor Preview the ACC Tourney

    21 MAY

    1186 | The Podcast - Episode 9 - Head Coach Brian O'Connor Preview the ACC Tourney

    Head Coach Brian O'Connor drops by to chat with the 1186 crew about the upcoming ACC Tournament in Charlotte.

    34 min
  8. 1186 | The Podcast - Episode 8 With Assistant Coach Matt Kirby

    15 MAY

    1186 | The Podcast - Episode 8 With Assistant Coach Matt Kirby

    Assistant Coach Matt Kirby has done it all for the Hoos in 13 years on staff and joins the 1186 crew for this week's episode. He dives into the his new role, looks back at past experiences and his journey to UVA. Episode Details Coach Kirby is now a full-time staff member and serves as the program's recruiting coordinator. He discusses his new role and how the staff is approaching the evolving recruiting process (0:00-9:55). As the program's camp director, Coach Kirby saw some future Hoos including Henry Ford and discusses his commitment to learning campers names (9:56-16:48). The connection with Coach Mac and his path to UVA (16:49-22:30). The story of crossing paths with future UVA Baseball Hall of Famer, Brandon Waddell, before both were at UVA (22:31-30:38). His first impressions of UVA the UVA coaching staff when he first started (30:39-33:39). Coach Kirby as everyone's favorite "player" (33:40-35:36).

    36 min
See All (15)

About

The official podcast of the University of Virginia baseball program. Behind the scenes with coaches, student-athletes, former players and staff telling the stories behind one of the most successful college baseball programs in the country. Winners of the 2015 National Championship.

Information

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada