Ep. 8 | Pat Day, Ranger College

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.
 
On this episode, Ross sits down with Pat Day, Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Ranger College in Texas. From what he wishes he would’ve known sooner in his career, to the importance of mental preparation, to his advice for the younger generation of ballplayers, here is our conversation with Pat Day.
 
Podcast Highlights:
02:20 Pat talks about his relationship with Ross.
07:30 Pat talks about transferring from a NCAA D1 school to a NAIA program.
12:05 Winning matters. What advice would Pat given himself as a player.
16:15 Pat talks about what it takes to be a coach.
25:30 Being accessible matter to your players.
32:00 Having the skill and having what it takes are different things.
39:00 Be realistic with the recruiting process.
45:05 Speed round with Pat.

Follow Pat Day on X @stpattyday_6 and the Ranger College Baseball team @RangerBaseball_.
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