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What Does "All In" Really Mean? Character, Effort & Teamwork

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A Hall of Fame coach with 500+ wins doesn’t hang around by accident. Coach Mike Shade of Gahanna Lincoln High School (OH) opens the dugout door to 41 years of lessons: why relationships anchor a program, how practice—not pep talks—decides results, and what “all in” really means for player standards, culture, and accountability. We trace his journey from early assistant days to a sustained run in the OCC’s gauntlet, where weekly battles sharpen teams for the state tournament.
We dig into his non-negotiables—character, effort, and being a great teammate—and how he delivers tough feedback without leaving players in the doghouse. Mike shares how the game has evolved around travel ball and shifting norms, yet still revolves around three outs, three strikes, and a pre‑pitch plan. You’ll hear why he respects umpires who hustle and prepare, and how empowering energetic assistants keeps a veteran staff fresh. Off the field, a simple tradition—his wife’s annual senior pasta dinner—reveals how small, consistent acts turn a roster into a family.
The stories are the heart: an unforgettable 3–2, bases‑loaded walk‑off that still gives chills, Evan White’s first-base artistry that later earned a Gold Glove, and the all-time trio he’d choose to ride with—Bench behind the plate, Gibson or Koufax on the hill, and Mickey Mantle in the box. If you coach, play, or simply love baseball, you’ll leave with a blueprint for sustainable success: teach clean fundamentals, correct fast and lift faster, respect the craft, and trust your people when the season shrinks to a single pitch.
If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a coach or parent who cares about culture, and leave a quick review so more baseball people can find us.

Join the Baseball Coaches Unplugged podcast where an experienced baseball coach delves into the world of high school and travel baseball, offering insights on high school baseball coaching, leadership skills, hitting skills, pitching strategy, defensive skills, and overall baseball strategy, while also covering high school and college baseball, recruiting tips, youth and travel baseball, and fostering a winning mentality and attitude in baseball players through strong baseball leadership and mentality.

0:00

Intro & Sponsor Message

2:36

Meet Hall of Famer Mike Shade

3:24

Longevity, Loyalty, and Purpose

4:35

Early Years and Assistant Lessons

7:10

Non‑Negotiables and Player Character

9:18

How The Game Changed, What Hasn’t

11:27

Umpires, Standards, and Professionalism

13:22

Winning, Losing, and Practice First

15:30

OCC Competition and State Runs

17:15

Assistants’ Impact and A Supportive Spouse

19:20

The Unforgettable District Walk‑Off

22:10

Evan White’s Defense and Growth

24:00

Mantle, Seaver, and Baseball Roots

25:40

Hate Losing, Love Seven‑Game Series

27:00

All‑Time Catcher, Pitcher, Hitter Picks

28:30

Closing Thanks & Sponsor Reminder

Support the show

Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast
Website - https://www.athlete1.net
Sponsor: The Netting Professionals
https://www.nettingpros.com

… continue reading

Chapters

1. Intro & Sponsor Message (00:00:00)

2. Meet Hall of Famer Mike Shade (00:02:36)

3. Longevity, Loyalty, and Purpose (00:03:24)

4. Early Years and Assistant Lessons (00:04:35)

5. Non‑Negotiables and Player Character (00:07:10)

6. How The Game Changed, What Hasn’t (00:09:18)

7. Umpires, Standards, and Professionalism (00:11:27)

8. Winning, Losing, and Practice First (00:13:22)

9. OCC Competition and State Runs (00:15:30)

10. Assistants’ Impact and A Supportive Spouse (00:17:15)

11. The Unforgettable District Walk‑Off (00:19:20)

12. Evan White’s Defense and Growth (00:22:10)

13. Mantle, Seaver, and Baseball Roots (00:24:00)

14. Hate Losing, Love Seven‑Game Series (00:25:40)

15. All‑Time Catcher, Pitcher, Hitter Picks (00:27:00)

16. Closing Thanks & Sponsor Reminder (00:28:30)

174 episodes

#Sports #Ken Carpenter #Baseball #High School Baseball #College Baseball #Leadership For Baseball Coaches #Baseball Mentality #Baseball Players #Winning Mentality #Coaching Baseball #Travel Baseball #Hitting Skills #Pitching Strategy #Baseball Strategy #Baseball Hitting

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A Hall of Fame coach with 500+ wins doesn’t hang around by accident. Coach Mike Shade of Gahanna Lincoln High School (OH) opens the dugout door to 41 years of lessons: why relationships anchor a program, how practice—not pep talks—decides results, and what “all in” really means for player standards, culture, and accountability. We trace his journey from early assistant days to a sustained run in the OCC’s gauntlet, where weekly battles sharpen teams for the state tournament.
We dig into his non-negotiables—character, effort, and being a great teammate—and how he delivers tough feedback without leaving players in the doghouse. Mike shares how the game has evolved around travel ball and shifting norms, yet still revolves around three outs, three strikes, and a pre‑pitch plan. You’ll hear why he respects umpires who hustle and prepare, and how empowering energetic assistants keeps a veteran staff fresh. Off the field, a simple tradition—his wife’s annual senior pasta dinner—reveals how small, consistent acts turn a roster into a family.
The stories are the heart: an unforgettable 3–2, bases‑loaded walk‑off that still gives chills, Evan White’s first-base artistry that later earned a Gold Glove, and the all-time trio he’d choose to ride with—Bench behind the plate, Gibson or Koufax on the hill, and Mickey Mantle in the box. If you coach, play, or simply love baseball, you’ll leave with a blueprint for sustainable success: teach clean fundamentals, correct fast and lift faster, respect the craft, and trust your people when the season shrinks to a single pitch.
If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a coach or parent who cares about culture, and leave a quick review so more baseball people can find us.

Join the Baseball Coaches Unplugged podcast where an experienced baseball coach delves into the world of high school and travel baseball, offering insights on high school baseball coaching, leadership skills, hitting skills, pitching strategy, defensive skills, and overall baseball strategy, while also covering high school and college baseball, recruiting tips, youth and travel baseball, and fostering a winning mentality and attitude in baseball players through strong baseball leadership and mentality.

0:00

Intro & Sponsor Message

2:36

Meet Hall of Famer Mike Shade

3:24

Longevity, Loyalty, and Purpose

4:35

Early Years and Assistant Lessons

7:10

Non‑Negotiables and Player Character

9:18

How The Game Changed, What Hasn’t

11:27

Umpires, Standards, and Professionalism

13:22

Winning, Losing, and Practice First

15:30

OCC Competition and State Runs

17:15

Assistants’ Impact and A Supportive Spouse

19:20

The Unforgettable District Walk‑Off

22:10

Evan White’s Defense and Growth

24:00

Mantle, Seaver, and Baseball Roots

25:40

Hate Losing, Love Seven‑Game Series

27:00

All‑Time Catcher, Pitcher, Hitter Picks

28:30

Closing Thanks & Sponsor Reminder

Support the show

Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast
Website - https://www.athlete1.net
Sponsor: The Netting Professionals
https://www.nettingpros.com

… continue reading

Chapters

1. Intro & Sponsor Message (00:00:00)

2. Meet Hall of Famer Mike Shade (00:02:36)

3. Longevity, Loyalty, and Purpose (00:03:24)

4. Early Years and Assistant Lessons (00:04:35)

5. Non‑Negotiables and Player Character (00:07:10)

6. How The Game Changed, What Hasn’t (00:09:18)

7. Umpires, Standards, and Professionalism (00:11:27)

8. Winning, Losing, and Practice First (00:13:22)

9. OCC Competition and State Runs (00:15:30)

10. Assistants’ Impact and A Supportive Spouse (00:17:15)

11. The Unforgettable District Walk‑Off (00:19:20)

12. Evan White’s Defense and Growth (00:22:10)

13. Mantle, Seaver, and Baseball Roots (00:24:00)

14. Hate Losing, Love Seven‑Game Series (00:25:40)

15. All‑Time Catcher, Pitcher, Hitter Picks (00:27:00)

16. Closing Thanks & Sponsor Reminder (00:28:30)

174 episodes

#Sports #Ken Carpenter #Baseball #High School Baseball #College Baseball #Leadership For Baseball Coaches #Baseball Mentality #Baseball Players #Winning Mentality #Coaching Baseball #Travel Baseball #Hitting Skills #Pitching Strategy #Baseball Strategy #Baseball Hitting

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