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Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

Coach Ballgame Inc.
Youth Sports
Baseball
Coaching
Character Development
Coaching Techniques
Youth Baseball
Mental Health
Little League
Coaching Strategies
Parenting
Major League Baseball
Coaching Philosophy
Baseball Coaching
Seattle Mariners
Los Angeles Dodgers
Player Development
Youth Sports Culture
Travel Ball
Accountability In Sports
MLB Playoffs

Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop, and Coach Flikke want to change the culture of youth sports. This win at all costs mentality is an epidemic, and it's doing major damage to the mental and physical health of our next generation. This podcast is meant to make coaches better coaches, parents better parents, and kids happier kids. Let's bring back the important things in life. Kindness and FUN.

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Latest Episodes

This week on Talkin' Shop, we're handing the mic to one of our own CB Library Members!

Coach Syd joins the show to share his coaching journey, lessons learned, and the impact that intentional coaching can have on kids and families.

It's a conversa... more

What if the most important thing a coach teaches has nothing to do with mechanics?This week, Coach Ballgame sits down with Jen Schroeder, one of the most influential voices in youth softball.Jen has built a career helping athletes become better catch... more

In this episode, we tackle three of the biggest youth baseball parenting and coaching debates happening today. How hard should you push a talented kid before motivation turns into burnout? When is the right age for pitchers to start throwing curvebal... more

More and more kids are playing on multiple teams. And rec coaches are left trying to hold a team together. So what happens when players keep missing practices?

This week on Talkin’ Shop, the boys tackle one of the most common tensions in youth sport... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Schroeder
Former UCLA catcher and top NCAA softball player, later coach and advocate for youth softball development
UCLA Bruins, Softball Coach
Episode: The Confidence Catch: Lessons from Jen Schroeder | FULL EP 143 | TALKIN SHOP
Mookie Betts
MLB star, Dodgers outfielder
Los Angeles Dodgers
Episode: REPLAY | What Made Mookie Betts… Mookie Betts
Chad Chop
Guest on the podcast, co-presenter in live discussions
Coach/Coach Chop appearance
Episode: REPLAY | The New Season Needs Our Pillars of Coaching
Allie Gator
Girls' lead for Coach Ballgame world; leads girls' baseball/softball camps
Coach Ballgame Inc.
Episode: REPLAY | Coach Allie "Gator" Lacey
Vincent Chapman
The dancing umpire for the Savannah Bananas, passionate about bringing joy to youth sports.
Savannah Bananas
Episode: TALKIN' SHOP | EPISODE 134 | Protect the Joy, Set the Tone, Be You
Jayden Lorenzo
Young umpire who officiates youth baseball games
Episode: TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 131 | Holding Gratitude & Respect for Our Umpires ft. Jayden Lorenzo
Linda Flanagan
Author and youth sports advocate
Episode: TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 125 | The Boys Are Back with Linda Flanagan!!!
Mike Hampton
Former MLB pitcher and two-time All-Star
Episode: TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 123 | Mike Hampton: Big League Lessons and Advice for Every Ballplayer
Kevin Youkilis
Former Major League Baseball player, two-time World Series champion, and 3-time All-Star.
War Stick
Episode: Episode 114: Kevin Youkilis

Hosts

Chad Chop
Co-host on Talkin Shop; former coach and part of the coaching crew with deep ties to youth baseball.
Coach Ballgame
Host focused on coaching philosophy, team culture, and youth development; frequently discusses joy, resilience, and inclusivity.
Coach Flikke
Co-host on Talkin Shop; brings coaching experience from MLB environments and youth leadership; emphasizes faith, family, and moral coaching.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Has the best sandlots you will ever go to

    Best coach ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angel boy #2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    Coach ballgame is the best coach

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wil ok m j w
    United States7 months ago
  • The Coach Whisperers

    First time coach and these guys have given me the mindset, tools, and confidence to make me feel like I’m headed in the right direction. When you have an opportunity to impact young kids, there is no such thing as over preparing. Amazing content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Omizzle83
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must listen!

    This pod is a must listen if you are coaching your kids. Amazing perspectives, insights, and tools to make youth sports the best experience for the players, parents, and coaches! Bang!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RPrause
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspired to be a better Coach

    This is a great way to pick up tools to apply to your coaching and in life. I’ve been inspired to be a better coach and more attentive dad.i also enjoy the injection of truth and humanity. No one is perfect and we should embrace that.

    Thanks from League City, TX

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike S H
    United States2 years ago

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Accessible, practical tips that work in real practices and games.
Great coaching mindset focused on kids first and joy in the game.
Strong emphasis on character and long-term development over wins.
Candid about parental dynamics and keeping dugouts positive.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#119
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#62
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#205
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#128
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Apple Podcasts
#130
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Too Tough or Too Soft? The Baseball Dad Debate | FULL EPISODE 142 TALKIN' SHOP
Q: How should a coach handle chants in the dugout that undermine a pitcher's confidence or target the opposing team in a demeaning way?
Address it one-on-one with the other coach to understand intent and culture, protect the pitcher's confidence by rallying your own team's energy, and consider private conversations to align on sportsmanship while maintaining competitive intensity.
Too Tough or Too Soft? The Baseball Dad Debate | FULL EPISODE 142 TALKIN' SHOP
Q: What is the right age to start throwing curveballs, and how should we evaluate a kid's readiness and mechanics before introducing breaking balls?
Assess each child's mechanics and overall arm development with a skilled coach, start with simple spin and proper throwing mechanics, and delay breaking balls until the fastball arsenal and arm maturity support it; avoid forcing breaking balls on younger players and monitor for early signs of strain or poor mechanics.
Too Tough or Too Soft? The Baseball Dad Debate | FULL EPISODE 142 TALKIN' SHOP
Q: How do you toe the line between being too hard and not hard enough with a talented kid, especially if it's your own child versus a player you coach?
Lead with self-awareness about your own athletic history and motivations, consider the child's personality, and tailor your approach; for your own child, ensure you discuss boundaries privately and involve the player in decisions about pressure and pacing; for non-family players, rely on relationship-based coaching and adjust intensity based on the child's response and development.
Coach Ballgame's "Bad Customer Review" | FULL EPISODE 95 REPLAY |
Q: What are good drills for teaching six- and seven-year-olds how to start using their hips and legs when batting?
Use side soft toss with a wiffle ball to encourage hip rotation, plus simple sequencing drills that start with the back hip and progress to finishing the swing, emphasizing leg-driven power.
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 139 | He’s Working So Hard… So Why Isn’t He Playing?
Q: How should a parent address a coach's child who always gets playing time?
Have a one-on-one conversation, start with praise for the organization, and discuss fairness and consistency while considering different avenues if needed.

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A show focused on transforming youth sports culture through coaching wisdom, parenting guidance, and a joy-first approach to baseball. Episodes center on balancing travel and rec ball, mental health, inclusive coaching, and practical drills, with a strong emphasis on kindness, player development, and long-term love of the game. Guests range from former and current MLB players to veteran coaches, often sharing leadership, character-building, and real-world tactics for safer, more engaging youth sports experiences.

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2. Mookie Betts
3. Chad Chop
4. Allie Gator
5. Vincent Chapman
6. Jayden Lorenzo
7. Linda Flanagan
8. Mike Hampton

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