The Baseball Forward Podcast

Baseball Forward is a podcast that aims to inspire and elevate the next generation of baseball players, coaches, and families. Hosted by former college/MiLB player Ross Hawley and 3X National Champion Coach Jim Schwanke, the podcast focuses on growth, leadership, and the process of becoming your best—both on and off the field. Through weekly topics and interviews with some of the most respected coaches, players and influencers in the baseball world, Baseball Forward provides an entertaining and valuable resource for those looking to improve and reach their potential in the game of baseball. Whether you’re a player, coach, a family member, or a fan, this podcast offers insight and advice to help you develop your skills and mindset, in baseball and in life.

The Baseball Forward Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Ross Hawley, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ross Hawley hosts The Baseball Forward Podcast, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #109

  Building a Giant: Head Coach Chris Hanks of Colorado Mesa Baseball | Ep. 109

  Jul 29, 20261h 2m

  Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today's episode (#109) of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross sits down with Head Coach of the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks, Mr. Chris Hanks. Coach Hanks talks about building Colorado Mesa into a NCAA Division II powerhouse, what it means to "out-team" and "out-compete" to sustain success, gives advice to parents, younger coaches and much more. Follow Coach Hanks on X: @30Skipper . For more episodes and to join the Baseball Forward movement, visit https://baseballforward.com . Go like and subscribe to our YouTube channel: @Baseball_Forward and follow us on Instagram: @Baseball_Forward Connect with Ross Hawley on X: @RossHawley39

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  Episode #108

  Taj Porter, Texas Tailgaters' Catcher Talks Life as a Banana Baller | Ep. 108

  Jun 26, 202642 min

  Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today's episode (#108) of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross sits down with the catcher for the Texas Tailgaters of the world famous Banana Ball Championship League, Mr. Taj Porter. Taj shines light on all things Banana Ball and opens up about the path that lead him here. Follow Taj Porter on Tik Tok @tajporter and Instagram @_tajporter_. For more episodes and to join the Baseball Forward movement, visit https://baseballforward.com . Go like and subscribe to our YouTube channel: @Baseball_Forward and follow us on Instagram: @Baseball_Forward Connect with Ross Hawley on X: @RossHawley39

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  Episode #106

  Winning in Omaha: The Men's College World Series Experience | Ep. 106

  Jun 22, 202652 min

  Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today's episode (#106) of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross and Jim break down the NCAA D1 Men's College World Series experience. The two talk about what it takes to get to Omaha and what Omaha means to college baseball. Jim tells stories of his two National Championships while coaching at LSU and what it feels like to win the last game of the season. Ross and Jim talk about mindset going into the final day and what their hopes are for OU and UNC in the national title game. For more episodes and to join the Baseball Forward movement, visit https://baseballforward.com . Go like and subscribe to our YouTube channel: @Baseball_Forward and follow us on Instagram: @Baseball_Forward Connect with Ross Hawley on X: @RossHawley39

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  Episode #105

  Five-for-Five: NCAA rule change discussed and more college recruiting insights | Ep. 105

  Jun 12, 202641 min

  Join hosts Ross Hawley and Aaron Cunningham as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. On today's episode (#105) of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross and Aaron break down the newly proposed NCAA five-for-five rule change and how it will affect college rosters and players. The two also discuss how players are benefiting, now more than ever, by having an advocate throughout the recruiting process. And, they finish up their conversation by covering the importance of X(formerly Twitter). For more episodes and to join the Baseball Forward movement, visit https://baseballforward.com . Go like and subscribe to our YouTube channel: @Baseball_Forward and follow us on Instagram: @Baseball_Forward Connect with Ross Hawley on X: @RossHawley39

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  Episode #104

  Coaching tips and developing youth baseball players with Justin Sherman, JustinTime Baseball | Ep. 104

  Jun 9, 202647 minS0

  <p>Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.</p> <p >On today's episode (#104) of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross sits down with Justin Sherman, Play Ball Ambassador for MLB and owner/founder of JustinTime Baseball. The two discuss the ins and outs of coaching youth baseball players and best practices for developing younger ball players. Justin gives insight on how to deliver instruction, manage practices and how empathy should be a dominant characteristic of youth coaches. Entrepreneurial spirit is also a topic the two connect on. Justin gives excellent advice to pl...

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