Growing America's Pastime - Reggie Hollins/Johnny Johnson
12/27/23 • 36 min
Discover the transformative journey of Reggie Hollins, from player to revered coach and Tuskegee University Hall of Fame inductee and former head coach, alongside the wisdom of Coach Johnny Johnson of James Clemens High School that goes beyond the baseball diamond. This heartfelt conversation with two bastions of the sport illuminates not just the importance of self-belief and the storied legacy of Tuskegee University but also the way sports shape lives through teamwork, class, and teaching life's crucial lessons. As Reggie and Johnny unravel their stories, we see the deep influence of baseball on community, respect, and how the game fosters unity and resilience across different walks of life.
Coach Hollins shares how he's making a huge impact with minority baseball players across the country. He head up the Minority Baseball Prospects. An organization that has produced 55 MLB Draft Picks | 455 Collegiate Baseball Signees | 10,000+ Served in Free Youth Clinics
Amidst the cracking of bats and the cheers of the crowd, we delve into the pressing issues of modern youth baseball—the evolution from simple recreational leagues to the bustling world of travel teams—and how this impacts families financially. We shine a light on the Open Borders Sports Foundation and its noble pursuit to nurture the sport in underserved areas like St. Martin (Caribbean), providing not just financial aid but coaching and resources to young athletes hungry for growth. Our episode doesn't just celebrate the milestones; it's a clarion call to support the Open Borders initiative's and Minority Baseball Prospects dedication to elevating the raw talent and ensuring that the legacy of baseball remains as rich and inspiring as ever.
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Discover the transformative journey of Reggie Hollins, from player to revered coach and Tuskegee University Hall of Fame inductee and former head coach, alongside the wisdom of Coach Johnny Johnson of James Clemens High School that goes beyond the baseball diamond. This heartfelt conversation with two bastions of the sport illuminates not just the importance of self-belief and the storied legacy of Tuskegee University but also the way sports shape lives through teamwork, class, and teaching life's crucial lessons. As Reggie and Johnny unravel their stories, we see the deep influence of baseball on community, respect, and how the game fosters unity and resilience across different walks of life.
Coach Hollins shares how he's making a huge impact with minority baseball players across the country. He head up the Minority Baseball Prospects. An organization that has produced 55 MLB Draft Picks | 455 Collegiate Baseball Signees | 10,000+ Served in Free Youth Clinics
Amidst the cracking of bats and the cheers of the crowd, we delve into the pressing issues of modern youth baseball—the evolution from simple recreational leagues to the bustling world of travel teams—and how this impacts families financially. We shine a light on the Open Borders Sports Foundation and its noble pursuit to nurture the sport in underserved areas like St. Martin (Caribbean), providing not just financial aid but coaching and resources to young athletes hungry for growth. Our episode doesn't just celebrate the milestones; it's a clarion call to support the Open Borders initiative's and Minority Baseball Prospects dedication to elevating the raw talent and ensuring that the legacy of baseball remains as rich and inspiring as ever.
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BASEBALL COACHES UNPLUGGED - Growing America's Pastime - Reggie Hollins/Johnny Johnson
Transcript
Hello and welcome to athlete one , a podcast for athletes , coaches and parents . My name is Ken Carpenter , I'm your host . I've coached , played and officiated in 1500 plus games at the high school and college level and I want to thank you for joining me today as we are going to sit down with two great coaches
Speaker 1Reggie Hollins ,
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