This week I sat down with Kevin Soine, Assistant Baseball Coach and Athletic Operations Coordinator at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. I had a chance to visit South Mountain recently and came away extremely impressed, especially with the coaching staff's focus on player development. In our conversation, Kevin shares his journey from his high school days in Minnesota to his current coaching position in Arizona, including the challenges of transitioning from player to coach. We discuss the importance of academic success, compliance, and eligibility in college athletics, as well as the significance of mental performance and practice design in player development. Timestamps: 00:00 From Minnesota to Coaching: A Journey Begins 03:13 The Transition to Coaching: Finding My Path 05:51 Summer Ball and Early Coaching Experiences 08:41 Navigating the Junior College Coaching Landscape 11:15 Building a Career in Coaching: Opportunities and Challenges 13:48 The Role of Compliance and Eligibility in Athletics 21:30 Navigating the Academic Landscape for Athletes 22:45 Understanding Scholarship Dynamics in College Sports 27:45 Designing Effective Baseball Practices 33:46 The Importance of Mental Performance Training 40:48 Empowering Players for Self-Development On X: Follow Kevin Soine: @CatchBot7 Follow South Mountain Community College Athletics: @SMCCCougars

With their 5th‑round pick (No. 164 overall), the @Yankees select @utahbaseball shortstop Core Jackson. Watch LIVE: atmlb.com/4646N4t

Juco sophomore @SoMtnBaseball 2 years of eligibility Sophomore Transfer showcase @TreadHQ 2 weak ground balls and a strikeout Finished the year (9-2) 14 starts 83.2 IP/ 3.98 era/ 3 CG/ 32bb/ 67K’s Looking for 4 year opportunities @zca13le @lano11o7 @FiveToolJUCO

Crazy. Scary. Spooky. Hilarious. Thank you, Kenneth!

🔀Teams are moving in the #NJCAABaseball DII Rankings presented by @NettingPros! - Pearl River is the new No. 1 - Kankakee climbs up to No. 12 - Mississippi Gulf Coast joins the rankings at No. 21 Full Rankings⤵️ njcaa.org/sports/bsb/ranking… #NettingPros