Staying Authentic and True to Yourself with Maryland Head Coach Matt Swope

09/01/23 • 39 min

Today we’re sitting down with Matt Swope who was recently appointed Head Coach for Maryland Baseball. Coach Swope is no stranger to the “Terps culture”. Topics include:

Using caution when making mechanical adjustments
When to use tech and when not to use tech
Key points when examining “character” during recruiting

He has been a part of the Maryland Baseball staff in various coaching positions for the past 11 seasons? as the Terrapins advanced to six NCAA Regionals and two Super Regionals.
Coach Swope is a native of New Carrollton, Maryland, and a graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School. He is the first Maryland Baseball head coach to lead his alma mater since Tom Bradley ‘72. As a player and staff member, he has been a part of 461 victories as a Terp.

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Today we’re sitting down with Matt Swope who was recently appointed Head Coach for Maryland Baseball. Coach Swope is no stranger to the “Terps culture”. Topics include:

Using caution when making mechanical adjustments
When to use tech and when not to use tech
Key points when examining “character” during recruiting

Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RPP_Baseball/
Call us at 201-308-3363
Email us at [email protected]
Website ...

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Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.