Nate Irving is a Double-A hitting coach for the New York Mets. He has previously been a Major League bullpen catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, has coached winter ball in Venezuela, and played in the College World Series for the University of Virginia.
00:00 Intro
03:43 Transitioning from Spring Training to the Season
06:34 Maintaining Routines: The Challenge of Adaptation
09:33 Drills vs. Game Situations: Finding the Balance
12:20 Pitch Recognition: Developing Self-Awareness
15:16 From Planning to Competing: The Mindset Shift
24:01 Understanding Player Preparation and Mindset
26:46 Balancing Development and Performance in AA Baseball
34:32 Building Relationships and Trust with Players
43:25 Navigating Different Coaching Environments
51:03 Creativity in Coaching and Structuring Practices
53:01 Navigating the Challenges of Coaching
54:43 Balancing Personal Life and Coaching Responsibilities
55:38 The Importance of Self-Assessment and Awareness
57:16 Investing in Personal Development
01:02:08 The Art of Coaching: Balancing Push and Hold
01:06:49 Podcast Outro
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