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The Baseball Forward Podcast

The Baseball Forward Podcast

By: Ross Hawley
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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.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Own Your Swing: Jim Schwanke Breaks Down the BLAST Hitting System | Ep. 121

    Own Your Swing: Jim Schwanke Breaks Down the BLAST Hitting System | Ep. 121
    23 Oct 2026

    Jim Schwanke, the hitting coach behind LSU's Gorilla Ball era, joins Ross Hawley for the first live session of the BLAST Training Series. Jim built BLAST to give players and coaches a simple, progressive set of drills that help every hitter find and own their best swing. He works through each letter of the system and covers balance at foot strike, what a good take looks like, why a connected swing beats early extension, the "sequential unlocking of body parts," and why timing is the real battle.

    He also explains the goal of winning one pitch per at-bat and putting your best swing on it. Ross and Jim close by talking about keeping coaching simple, trusting what works for you, and the joy of dad-and-son moments in the game.

    Find the BLAST Hitting System at 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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    54 min
  • A New Era of NCAA D3 Baseball: 1-on-1 with Mike Williams, St. Thomas University (TX) | Ep. 122

    A New Era of NCAA D3 Baseball: 1-on-1 with Mike Williams, St. Thomas University (TX) | Ep. 122
    26 Oct 2026

    On today’s episode, 122 of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross Hawley talks with the Recruiting Coordinator & Pitching Coach for The University of St. Thomas, in Houston, TX, Mr. Mike Williams.

    The two talk about the current landscape of college baseball, recruiting at the NCAA D3 level, what type of players The University of St. Thomas looks to recruit, and much more. Follow Coach Williams on X @Williams_Mike44 and UST Baseball @USTCeltsBSB.

    Learn more about Coach Mike Williams and University of St Thomas: https://recruiting.baseballforward.com/schools/university-of-st-thomas-2

    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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    44 min
  • Beyond the Scoreboard: A conversation with Baylor's all-time winningest baseball coach, Steve Smith | Ep. 123

    Beyond the Scoreboard: A conversation with Baylor's all-time winningest baseball coach, Steve Smith | Ep. 123
    28 Oct 2026

    On today’s episode, 123 of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross Hawley talks with the Baylor Baseball's all-time winningest coach and the author of the recently released Beyond the Scoreboard, Mr. Steve Smith.

    The two talk about Baylor's ascent to the top under Coach Smith, how his assistant coaches played such a pivotal role in their success, his new book and more. Follow Coach Smith on X @HardBallCoach34 and visit https://www.coachstevesmith.com/ for more on Beyond the Scoreboard.

    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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    56 min
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