Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar

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Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar Podcast

Host Jonathan Gelnar and an array of guests from differing backgrounds discuss how to develop the complete baseball player. This will be your source for the most up to date coaching strategies for baseball player and coach development.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Brian Brewer- Head Baseball Coach, Marietta College (OH) (Part 1)

    With three national titles, Brewer has secured his place in Marietta baseball history. With Brewer at the helm, the Etta Express won the 2006 national championship and became the first school since Rowan University in 1978-79 to win back-to-back Division III crowns with the 2011 and 2012 championships.

    33 min

  2. 12 SEPT

    Steven Healy- Head Baseball Coach, Boston College High School (MA) (Part 1)

    On the show we talk about his state champion group last year, his preparation for taking on the head coaching opportunity, and what they do for culture development in the fall.

    32 min

  3. 5 SEPT

    Jake McKinley- Head Baseball Coach, University of Nevada (Part 1)

    Jake McKinley, who spent four seasons (2018-22) with the Milwaukee Brewers and has more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience, begins his third season at the Nevada.

    43 min

  4. 29 AUG

    Dave Lawn- Pitching Coach, TCU (Part 1)

    on the show we discuss life lessons in the game, the art of teaching the changeup and he goes in depth on how to help players play catch better. You’re gonna love this episode with Dave Lawn!

    54 min

  5. 22 AUG

    Perry Keith- Head Baseball Coach, Connors State College (OK)

    Perry Keith has been coaching at Connors State for the last 40 years. He is the all time wins leader in junior college with over 1800 wins, surpassing the previous record of 1804 by another Oklahoma legend at Seminole State College's Lloyd Simmons.

    1h 9m

  6. 15 AUG

    Justin James- Head Baseball Coach, Point Loma Nazarene University (CA)

    In his six years as PLNU Baseball Head Coach, Justin James has led the program to new heights. He holds a 185-89-1 overall record (.675), 2 NCAA West Region championships (2022, 2024) 2 NCAA Division II World Series appearances (2022, 2024) and they were the NCAA National Runner-Up in 2022. He has also been named the 2x ABCA West Regional Coach of the Year (2022, 2024). On the show we go over their fall throwing outline, feedback loops, and how to win the mental game.

    1h 10m

  7. 8 AUG

    Dave Turgeon- Field Coordinator, IMG Academy (FL)

    This episode is brought to you by Motor Preference Experts "Ready to elevate your performance? Meet Motor Preference Experts, the premier authority on natural motor preferences in North America. Discover how understanding your innate balance and coordination can optimize your performance and minimize injury risks. Whether you're passionate about playing, coaching or strength and conditioning, dedicated experts will guide you to respect and enhance your body's natural motricity. Join us today. Explore more at motorpreferenceexperts.com. Motor Preference Experts: Helping you become the best version of yourself. "   Bio Dave Turgeon is currently the Field Coordinator at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. Turgeon played in the New York Yankees farm system from 1987-1990 after being drafted out of Davidson College. Before playing for the Baltimore Orioles’ AAA affiliate in 1998 he spent eight years playing abroad. From 2000-2002 Turgeon began managing in the Cleveland Indians organization before entering the college ranks where he coached with Boston College, the University of Connecticut, Duke University, and Virginia Tech. He spent the next 11 years managing and being the Coordinator of Instruction for the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization. He is also in the St. Bernard High School Athletics Hall of Fame as well as the Davidson College Athletics Hall of Fame. Recently, Turgeon was named to the 100 Year Anniversary Team for the Southern Conference.   Time Stamps 02:00- Role as field coordinator 07:00- Coaching Coaches 22:00- Routines and Fighting Boredom 33:00- Team > Me and creating cultures 42:00- Periodization of fall program 55:00- Competitions

    1h 13m

  8. 2 AUG

    Danny Wallace- Head Baseball Coach, Flower Mound HS (TX)

    This episode is brought to you by Motor Preference Experts Ready to elevate your performance? Meet Motor Preference Experts, the premier authority on natural motor preferences in North America. Discover how understanding your innate balance and coordination can optimize your performance and minimize injury risks. Whether you're passionate about playing, coaching or strength and conditioning, dedicated experts will guide you to respect and enhance your body's natural motricity. Join us today. Explore more at motorpreferenceexperts.com. Motor Preference Experts: Helping you become the best version of yourself.    Bio The 2024 season was Dannys 34th year coaching and 32nd as a head coach in Texas High School baseball. In 11 years at Flower Mound High School, the Jaguars have won four district championships, appeared in three Regional Finals and won two State Championships.  In 2014 he led the Jaguars to the Texas State 5A Championship as Flower Mound finished 34-11 with a 10-0 win over San Antonio Reagan.  Last season the Jaguars captured the 6A State Championship with a 6-4 win over Pearland finishing the year with a 37-10 record. In June, Coach Wallace was named Max Preps National Coach of the year. In February of 2021, Coach Wallace won his 600th game as a head coach.  In his previous 10 seasons at Georgetown High School, his teams captured three district titles and two appeared in the 5A regional finals in 2007 and 2008. In 1998 he led Hutto High School to the 2A state tournament.  Danny Wallace graduated from Seagonville High School in 1985. He lettered three years in baseball and was named district MVP in 1985. He then attended the University of Texas and was a walk-on member of the 1986-87 Longhorn baseball team under Cliff Gustafson.  Coach Wallace graduated from the University of Texas in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He married his wife, Stacy, in January of 2023, a current LISD elementary teacher.  They have six children in the family: Jordan, a graduate of UNT,  Austin, a 2019 FMHS graduate, Kayla and Abby, twin FMHS graduates of 2020,  Garrett, a current Senior at FMHS, and Lily a current Junior at FMHS.   Time Stamps 02:00- 2024 Season Wrap Up 09:00- Fall Development 18:00- Standards 21:00- Pre Season 28:30- In Season Schedule / Meetings 35:40- Parent Meetings 47:00- Preparing for Playoffs Contact Twitter

    52 min
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Host Jonathan Gelnar and an array of guests from differing backgrounds discuss how to develop the complete baseball player. This will be your source for the most up to date coaching strategies for baseball player and coach development.

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