The Outstanding Ohioans Show, Episode 74-Let It Rip! with Denison Baseball Coach & Author Mike Deegan

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For episode 74, I had the pleasure of speaking with Denison University Baseball Coach and Author Mike Deegan.

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Here were the topics we discussed in our conversation:

• Growing up in Pennsylvania, his family's love of sports, and going to Division III powerhouse Marietta College to play baseball
• Career journey to becoming Head Coach at Denison University
• What does the Denison baseball program offer?
• What have been the positives of the COVID-19 shutdown? What is going to happen with baseball?
• The importance of playing to your strengths and developing intangibles
• What is Inner Space and Outer Space?
• How does your staff balance player development and previous techniques taught by other coaches and instructors?
• What steps can you take to develop a personal philosophy?
• Importance of figuring out your WHY?
• How do you create an "experience"?
• Concept of a Giant Timber Bamboo
• Taking a Mental Toughness Challenge
• Dominating your current role
• Tips on Enhancing Your Meetings
• Ways to Overcome a Slump
• The blessings of Grace
• Standing on Shoulders
• Speaking Greatness into Others
• Building Strong Young People
• State of youth baseball-games vs. practice, developing situational awareness, and less is more
• How to connect with Coach Deegan
  • Twitter
  • 740.350.2772
  • Email
  • Signing up for his weekly newsletter

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