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Season Before the Season Preparing Players, Parents & Coaches for Baseball Success | Ep. 1

Show Description: Welcome to the inaugural episode of Fungos and Footnotes – the podcast where baseball meets the deeper side of the game. This show is for players, parents, and coaches who care about more than just box scores. What We Cover: In this episode, hosts Coach Cory Thornton (57, 35 years of coaching experience including 18 years at the college level) and his co-host (34, former player and showcase director) discuss the critical pre-season preparation period and cut through the noise of social media hype. Key Topics: The Name Explained: Why “Fungos and Footnotes” captures the unseen work and hidden lessons that shape players Meet Your Hosts: Combined 50+ years of baseball experience from youth to college level The Season Before the Season: Why December matters – and how not to waste it Player Preparation Essentials: Proper arm care and strength building progressions Quality hitting work over quantity The critical role of sleep and nutrition in recovery Why rest periods are non-negotiable Parent Guidance: Stop chasing every opportunity and comparison trap How parents unintentionally create entitlement The importance of accountability over excuses Development isn’t loud – trust quiet progress Coaching Philosophy: Your impact lasts longer than the season Building accountability and mental toughness Bridging the gap between high school and summer ball Core Message: You can’t win the championship in December, but you can lose it. Focus on fundamentals over gimmicks, health over flashiness, and being better over being seen. Coming Next Episode: Playing time – the conversations, the frustration, and the reality every baseball family faces. Connect With Us: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | |YouTube Because the game shapes you, and the footnotes matter.