The Baseball Forward Podcast

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.

The Baseball Forward Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Ross Hawley, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ross Hawley hosts The Baseball Forward Podcast, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #117

  Leadership Principles that Build a Winning Culture: Chris Hanks, Colorado Mesa Baseball | Ep. 117

  Sep 29, 20261h 6m

  On today’s episode, #117 of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross Hawley talks with the Head Baseball Coach of Colorado Mesa University, Mr. Chris Hanks. Their conversation focuses on Leadership Principles that Build a Winning Culture with Coach Hanks discussing 3 specific areas: 1. Out-Team, 2. Out-Compete, and 3. Sustain Success. Follow Coach Hanks on X: @30Skipper and for more, visit: https://coachchrishanks.com/ . 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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  Episode #116

  Oklahoma Breakdown: Baseball's Hotbed in the Heartland, 1-on-1 with Shane Hawk of Choctaw High School | Ep. 116

  Sep 24, 202657 min

  On today’s episode, #116 of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross Hawley chops it up with the Head Baseball Coach of Choctaw High School in Oklahoma, Mr. Shane Hawk, a former all-decade performer for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and 4th Round Pick of the New York Mets. The two talk about how and why Oklahoma produces such elite talent across all levels of baseball, pitching philosophies, the importance of building relationships in the game and much more. Follow Shane Hawk on X . 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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  Episode #115

  Land of Enchantment: 1-on-1 with Jake Angier, New Mexico State Baseball | Ep. 115

  Sep 11, 202647 min

  On this episode, #115, of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross talks 1-on-1 with Jake Angier, the Head Baseball Coach of the New Mexico State University Aggies. The two talk fall ball in Las Cruces, coaching influences, the recruiting landscape in 2026-2027, and much more. Follow Jake Angier on X . Visit https://nmstatesports.com/sports/baseball for more on NMSU baseball. 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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  Episode #114

  Coaching Baseball & Raising Ballplayers: Eric Dillinger, Lutheran High School (CO) | Ep. 114

  Sep 7, 202652 min

  On today's episode (#114) of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross sits down with Eric Dillinger, the Head Baseball Coach of Lutheran High School in Parker, CO. He’s a contributor for Three Quarter Slot and most importantly, he’s a dad to ball players. Follow Eric on X @ericwdillinger . 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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  Episode #113

  Modern Catching: A Conversation with Josh Crouch of @catchers.collective | Ep. 113

  Sep 3, 20261h 2m

  On today's episode (#113) of The Baseball Forward Podcast, Ross sits down with a former Tigers & Angels farmhand, an 11th Round Draft pick in the 2021 MLB Amateur Draft out of Central Florida, who now teaches the art of modern catching to the next generation, Mr. Josh Crouch, of @catchers.collective . 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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