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Clearing The Bases

Clearing The Bases

By: Jimmy Filingeri
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We discuss all things related to the preparation and development of youth baseball players, coaches and yes, even parents!

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Baseball & Softball Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Shellee Howard - College Ready
    Mar 22 2026

    Every high school baseball player dreams of playing at the next level…And a lot of families believe baseball will pay for college. The truth?
    There is very little scholarship money out there for collegiate baseball players. So what does that mean for YOU? It means if you’re only relying on baseball… you’re already behind.

    College admissions expert Shellee Howard, has helped over 15,000 students earn more than $23 million in scholarships — many without relying on athletic money. She’s helped families navigate the process the RIGHT way.

    Don’t just chase a roster spot — build a plan that sets you up for life.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Matt McGuire - Fairfield American Little League
    Mar 1 2026

    This week I'm joined by Matt McGuire, author of Fairfield American - A Legacy of Little League Dreams and longtime leader within Fairfield American Little League.

    Matt spent 15 years as a coach, board member, and president during one of the most remarkable eras in Connecticut Little League history — a time when Fairfield American reached the Little League World Series three times.

    But this conversation — and this book — isn’t just about winning.

    It’s about the moments on the field.
    The stories behind the scenes.
    The challenges, the lessons, the leadership… and what youth baseball really means to families and communities.

    If you love youth baseball and believe it’s about more than trophies, this is an episode you’ll appreciate.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Unfiltered: A Youth Baseball Q&A with Jeff Sopha & Kevin Coe
    Jan 19 2026

    No scripts. No talking points. Just real questions and honest answers about the current state of youth baseball.

    In this episode, Jeff and Kevin tackle the issues coaches and parents are actually dealing with — development vs. winning, expectations, athlete health, communication, and where youth baseball needs to be better. This isn’t about hot takes. It’s about accountability, education, and doing right by the kids who play the game.

    If you’re involved in youth baseball in any way, this is a conversation you need to hear.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
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