Clint Hurdle on Leadership, Hurdleisms, and Lessons from a Lifetime in Baseball

In this episode, Coach Beede welcomes Clint Hurdle—former MLB player, longtime manager of the Rockies and Pirates, and now bench coach for the Colorado Rockies. Known for his daily “Hurdleisms,” Clint shares how his son inspired him to bring positivity and life lessons to social media, and how those messages have grown into a book that blends wisdom, humor, and practical guidance. Listeners will hear Clint’s reflections on: The origin of Hurdleisms and how John Gordon encouraged him to publish his lessons. Coaching insights drawn from decades in professional baseball—focusing on meeting players where they are, simplifying instruction, and avoiding “multi-mediocre” multitasking. Guidance for parents on supporting (not coaching) their kids, and letting athletes find their own path. Bridging “old school vs. new school” baseball with a mindset of always being in school—blending tradition with analytics to help players succeed. His belief in humility, resilience, and the importance of focusing on the person first, athlete second. Clint also talks about his book Hurdleisms, how to find it, and his ongoing mission to provide encouragement through faith, leadership, and service. The Coach Beede Podcast is brought to you by Proline Training Balls – the trusted training tool for every level of the game. Visit prolineballs.com to learn more. And by Baseball Bluebook – the official baseball directory since 1909. Download the app today and find everything you need, including Proline products, right inside the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices