Diamond Talk focuses on the world of baseball and softball, mainly as it relates to players from youth to college, their parents & supporters as well as coaches at the various levels - local leagues, club, High School and collegiate. The Diamond Talk podcast will feature: * Reviews of relevant baseball & softball products such as training aids, bats, gloves, and more. * Training advice inclusive of drills for individuals, small groups and teams. * Interviews with coaches, parents and players including high school and collegiate coaches from around the nation. * Discussing best practices and general knowledge relative to the industry and what can be done to continue to nurture the sport at the local level
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 14: The Recruiting Process | Talking To College Coaches
With Summer season right around the corner, coach Andrew and Coach Jeremy touch on the recruiting process and what to look for at certain showcases and recruiting events. In addition they walk through the process when talking to a college coach and what they look for in a recruitCoach Jeremy Duran, Manager Baseball Operations @ ITZ and Assist Coach at Rutgers NewarkCoach Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ
6/1/2022 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 13: Achieving Goals As A Player | Baseball IQ And Learning The Game
On this episode of Diamond Talk podcast, Coach Andrew and Coach Jeremy discuss how to promptly achieve any goals a player might have throughout a season. In addition the two discussed how to properly gain baseball IQ and how to study and learn the game.Coach Jeremy Duran, Manager Baseball Operations @ ITZ and Assist Coach at County College Of MorrisCoach Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ
5/4/2022 • 31 minutes, 53 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 12: Balancing Rec Baseball & Softball With Club / Travel
On this episode of Diamond Talk podcast, Coach Andrew and Jeremy discuss the common controversy between Rec Baseball/Softball and club/travel and how a player can benefit from bothCoach Jeremy Duran, Manager Baseball Operations @ ITZ and Assist Coach at County College Of MorrisCoach Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ
4/19/2022 • 31 minutes, 53 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 11: Umpires | HS Season In The Northeast And What Players Should Be Taking Away From It
On this episode of Diamond Talk, Coach Andrew and Coach Jeremy discuss Umpires and what role they play in the game. They also dive into how the always dicey situations involving them should be treated. In the Northeast, high school baseball has begun. The coaches discuss their favorite parts of the high school baseball season and some of the memories, skills, and ideas players should look to get out of their years there.Coach Jeremy Duran, Manager Baseball Operations @ ITZ and Assist Coach at County College Of MorrisCoach Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ
4/7/2022 • 30 minutes, 9 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 10: Post Game Recovery | Weekend Recap Of One Of Our Club Teams And Helpful Notes From Players
On this episode of Diamond Talk, Coach Andrew and Coach Jeremy discuss the importance of post game recovery. Cooling down after a weekend of games or even just a single game or practice is important to the health of all athletes, not just baseball and softball players. Coach Andrew also reflects on the ITZ 14u Knights Championship weekend and some helpful notes from his players. Coach Jeremy Duran, Manager Baseball Operations @ ITZ and Assist Coach at County College Of MorrisCoach Andrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ
3/25/2022 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 9: Back On The Field After The Off-Season | Composing Yourself On The Mound
On this weeks episode of Diamond Talk Podcast, coach Andrew and Coach Jeremy discuss expectations as they relate to being on the baseball field for the first time since coming off of indoor winter training. In addition coach Andrew discusses how to compose yourself on the mound during an outing.Coach Jeremy Duran, Manager Baseball Operations @ ITZ and Assist Coach at County College Of MorrisCoach Andrew Masci, General Manager @ ITZ
3/15/2022 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 8: Mental Prepration Before Practice & A Game | The MLB Lockout
On this episode of Diamond Talk podcast, Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew discuss what the mental state a baseball player should be before a game or practice and how important it is to mentally prepare. The coaches also spend some time sharing their thoughts on what the MLB should do to get out of this Lockout.Coach Jeremy Duran, Manager Baseball Operations @ ITZ and Assist Coach at County College Of MorrisCoach Andrew Masci, General Manager @ ITZ
3/4/2022 • 32 minutes, 15 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 7: Ins & Outs Of HS Baseball & Expectations + Coach Falzarano from Bernards H.S. | Diamond Talk Baseball & Softball Podcast
On this episode of Diamond Talk Podcast Jeremy is joined in studio by head coach of Bernards Highschool Jeff Falzarano. The two went over the ins and outs of highschool baseball and how certain teams have certain expectations for their squad. They also reflected on some of the best Memories coach Falzarano had at Bernads High in the pastCoach Jeremy Duran, Manager Baseball Operations @ ITZ and Assist Coach at County College Of MorrisGuest Host: Coach Jeff Falzarano, Varsity Baseball Caoch @ Bernards High School
2/25/2022 • 49 minutes, 2 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 6: How To Attack A Practice As A Player & A Coach | Diamond Talk Baseball & Softball Podcast
This week on the Diamond Talk podcast, Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew discuss an in depth plan on how to attack a practice. What to look for as a player and how to plan as a coach. In addition, 12u Knights player Tyler Cerutti joined the pod to discuss his upcoming tournament and he’s most excited for this seasonJeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZAndrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZGuest: Tyler Cerutti, 12U Knights Player
2/18/2022 • 42 minutes, 41 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 5: Finding The Right Instructor For Private Training | Diamond Talk Baseball & Softball Podcast
On this episode of Diamond Talk Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew discuss finding the right instructor for you. We give you some tips and insights on what to look for when trying to commit to a coach for individual training or even joining a team. Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZAndrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ
2/11/2022 • 42 minutes, 41 seconds
DT Podcast Season 3 Ep 4: Performance Training & Conditioning For Baseball & Softball Players | Diamond Talk Baseball & Softball Podcast
On this episode of Diamond Talk, Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew are joined by Andrew Moore of Precision Sports Performance and Physical Therapy. The 3 discussed the proper movements for baseball and softball players, the right conditioning strategy and the importance playing multiple sports has for athletes. PSP/PT is a well rounded training spot where Coach Moore has worked with many athletes across all sports such as baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, football, martial arts and figure skating.Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZAndrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZGuest: Andrew Moore, Owner of Precision Sports Performance & Physical Therapy
2/1/2022 • 42 minutes, 41 seconds
Season 3 Episode 3: Diamond Talk Baseball & Softball Podcast | The Softball Recruiting Process
On this episode of Diamond Talk, Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew are joined by Coach Suzanne Ruffo- Softball Coach at St. Peters University in Jersey City New Jersey. The 3 of them went over the college recruiting process from a softball perspective, how to stand out on the field to a coach and other topics relative to the recruiting process for both baseball and softball players.Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZAndrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZGuest: Suzanne Ruffo, Softball Coach @ St. Peters University
1/26/2022 • 48 minutes, 20 seconds
Season 3 Episode 2: Diamond Talk Baseball & Softball Podcast | Pre Game Routine & Proper Planning | Review Of HECOStix
In this episode of Diamond Talk, Coach Jeremy and Coach Andrew go over the importance of a pre game routine in addition to going over proper planning. Coach Jeremy also reviews and talks about the "HECOstix". A training aid that improves hand eye coordination.Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZAndrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ
1/17/2022 • 42 minutes, 46 seconds
Season 3 Episode 1: Diamond Talk Baseball & Softball Podcast | Goals For 2022: Building A Competitive Team, Player & Team Development, Community Outreach
In this episode:Coach Jeremy & Coach Andrew are talking about goals for teams players from a development standpoint in the new year as well as broadening community outreach efforts. Jeremy Duran, Assist Coach, Morris County College & Baseball Operations Manager @ ITZAndrew Mascis, General Manager @ ITZ
