ATHLETE 1 PODCAST Ken Carpenter

Send us a Text Message.What if losing was more valuable than winning? Join us as we explore this intriguing idea with the legendary retired West Virginia University Head Baseball Coach Randy Mazey and his wife, Amanda Mazey. Randy takes us through his incredible journey of transforming a struggling baseball program into a state-supported powerhouse while Amanda shares her perspective as a supportive spouse and former TV sports reporter. Discover how Randy's retirement has brought a stress-fre...

Send us a Text Message.Uncover the secrets to conquering performance anxiety in baseball from the unique perspective of sports psychologist Dr. Paige Roberts. As a former Division I athlete, Dr. Roberts shares her compelling journey of overcoming physical injuries and mental challenges that pushed her toward a career in sports psychology. We discuss how the slow pace of baseball can fuel anxiety and explore practical techniques to help players manage and reduce these feelings. Additionally, D...

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered what it takes to build and sustain a championship-winning high school baseball program? Join us as Jess Smith, head baseball coach at Russellville High School, shares his incredible journey from being a college catcher to leading one of Alabama's top high school teams. Listen to how his transformative experiences and the legacy of former coaches Chris Heaps and Jay Stanley continue to shape the powerhouse that is Russellville's baseball team. Jess also giv...

Send us a Text Message.What if a life-altering injury could become the catalyst for an extraordinary career? Join us as we sit down with Skylar Meade, head baseball coach at Troy University, to uncover the incredible path that took him from a promising college athlete at the University of Louisville to the helm of one of the nation's top baseball programs. Skylar opens up about the shoulder injury that changed his trajectory and the coaching principles he developed to ensure his players flour...

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a Major League Baseball manager uses intentional ejections to boost team morale? Clint Hurdle, former manager of the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, shares a treasure trove of stories from his illustrious career, combining humor and wisdom in equal measure. Join us as Clint reveals how his unexpected role in homeschooling his children during the COVID-19 pandemic helped him reconnect with his family in ways he never anticipated. This section i...

Send us a Text Message.Discover how a winning culture triumphs over a fixation on metrics as Mike Stafford, the distinguished head baseball coach at Big Walnut High School, joins us to share his coaching philosophy. Mike dives into the art of instilling confidence in players and creating a team that can handle the pressures of the game regardless of their future baseball endeavors. From his transition from collegiate to high school coaching, we explore how to build and maintain a team dynamic...