Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Coach Cut's Corner
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| Unlocking Potential: The Power of High Growth Environments | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:24:03 | |
This episode of Coach Cut's Corner delves into the significance of high-growth environments in sports and personal development. Host Steven Cutter and assistant coach Jeff Allen discuss how the right environment fosters mental toughness, accountability, and leadership among athletes. They emphasize that while achieving excellence may be challenging, it is the consistent effort and feedback that drive improvement. The conversation also touches on the importance of recognizing excuses as barriers to growth and the need for athletes to embrace a mindset of ownership over their choices. Ultimately, this episode highlights that true success is not just about immediate results but the long-term journey of personal and athletic development. ------------------------- | |||
| From Dreams to Reality: Insights from Coach Cut's Corner | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:10:13 | |
Coach Cut's Corner dives deep into the world of mental performance and personal growth, specifically through the lens of baseball coaching. This episode highlights the speaker's journey from attending his first ABCA convention to now preparing to present at this year's event in Washington, D.C. He emphasizes the significance of cognitive training for athletes, introducing innovative techniques through a partnership with a wearable device called PISON. The discussion also explores the impact of mental skills coaching on athletes' performance, fostering resilience and focus during games. Listeners are encouraged to adopt a mindset of growth, embrace challenges, and celebrate the small joys in life, reinforcing that excellence is a continuous practice rather than a final destination. ------------------------- | |||
| The Power of Giving: How Small Acts Make a Big Impact | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:23:00 | |
This podcast episode centers around the core value of selflessness, emphasizing its importance in both coaching and personal development. Host Steven Cutter shares inspiring stories, including a recent free baseball skills camp he organized, where the joy of giving back was highlighted through small acts like providing equipment to underprivileged youth. He reflects on the influence of mentors such as John Wooden, illustrating how true selflessness involves both time and resources. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of selfless behavior, suggesting that it can foster a stronger community and team dynamic. Throughout the discussion, Cutter encourages listeners to seek opportunities for selfless acts, reminding us that the impact of giving often extends beyond monetary contributions. | |||
| Fear as Fuel: Transforming Anxiety into Performance | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:19:27 | |
Fear is a significant factor that affects athletes at all levels, often acting as both a driver and a distractor in performance. Coach Cut discusses his experiences with athletes who face the fear of failure and the pressure to meet expectations, particularly from parents and coaches. Through his unique MADP test, he identifies that many athletes grapple with these fears, which can hinder their performance if not managed properly. Jereny Robinson shares a personal story about his daughter's journey in overcoming her fears to succeed in track, illustrating how support can help athletes navigate these challenges. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and leveraging fear to foster personal growth and enhance performance, encouraging listeners to embrace discomfort as a step toward achieving their goals. | |||
| Born Leader With Brian Snyder | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:27:23 | |
Get valuable insights into coaching and leadership with Brian Snyder, a coach, mentor, and artist, as he shares his amazing story. | |||
| The Art Of Recruiting With Hayden Modaff | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:28:46 | |
Get a glimpse into the life of a college recruiter with this insightful conversation featuring Hayden Modaff. | |||
| Never Give Up With Perseverance: Greg Lattig | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:25:50 | |
In this episode, Coach Cut talks with LCC's athletic director, Greg Lattig, about the importance of perseverance. How you deal with adversity can make or break your future in sports or even your career. | |||
| No Base Is Safe With Preston Leon | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:23:50 | |
Get familiar with the journey of Preston Leon, the single-season stolen base record holder. How did he achieve this from high school to college? | |||
| The Sultan Of Swat? Vince Hardy | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:26:12 | |
Coach Cut interviews infielder Vince Hardy. It's time to get to know this LCC star and what makes him tick. | |||
| I Can Do All Things: In Spite of | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:19:08 | |
The duo discusses the impact of perspective and how the use of "in spite of" can nullify allegations of not achieving your goal. | |||
| Winners Never Say I Can't: High Performance | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:21:13 | |
Get to know STAR pitcher Drew Nurenberg as the crew discusses the winner's mentality and how to maintain high performance. | |||
| Who doesn't love a comeback story? Long road back. | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:26:57 | |
Enjoy this incredible story of overcoming challenges in sports and life with LCC Star's Ryan Radek. | |||
| Coach Cut's: Uncommon Journey | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:14:25 | |
This podcast episode delves into the transformative journey of Steven Cutter from a business entrepreneur to a dedicated baseball coach. Central to his message is the concept of the belief circle, illustrating how our beliefs influence our actions, which in turn shape our results. Through personal anecdotes, Cutter shares how coaching youth sports ignited his passion for mentoring and the profound impact of positive reinforcement from parents. He reflects on the challenges faced, including financial struggles and self-doubt, as he navigated his career change. Ultimately, he emphasizes the importance of perseverance and belief in one’s dreams, inviting listeners to pursue their aspirations and embrace the journey of growth. Apple: The Brian Cain Mental Performance - Climbing A Mountain With No Summit Ft. Coach Cutter Spotify: The Brian Cain Mental Performance - Climbing A Mountain With No Summit Ft. Coach Cutter ------------------------- | |||
| Is It Worth The Wait? Delayed Gratification | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:22:18 | |
On Coach Cut's Corner, the team discusses the advantages of delayed gratification and the benefits that come with it. | |||
| If You Can See It, Will You Believe It? | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:21:13 | |
The crew discusses the team's early-season progress and how their preparation will result in greater success. | |||
| The Best Do It! The Power Of Preparation | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:20:52 | |
In this episode, the crew discusses the importance of preparation and its impact on both winning and life. | |||
| It's Time to get Mental With Coach Zach | 25 May 2024 | 00:26:45 | |
In this episode, enjoy a great conversation with Coach Zach, the Atlanta Braves' Mental Performance Coach, as they discuss how the right mentality can affect a player and more. | |||
| Find What Works Then Rinse And Repeat | 18 May 2024 | 00:26:03 | |
On this episode, the crew will explore the significance of time management and efficiency, personal development, and the rinse-and-repeat concept. | |||
| Pitching Through Perseverance | 04 May 2024 | 00:22:24 | |
Coach Cut and Coach Boyer talk with Sean Bartlett and his inspiring story as a pitcher who did not let health issues stop him from achieving his dreams. | |||
| Taking Questions & Giving Answers | 20 Apr 2024 | 00:25:48 | |
Coach Cut and Co-host Elijah Boyer take a journey down the question rabbit hole; taking a swing at some listener questions and knock some answers out of the park. | |||
| Lessons Learned From the Road | 06 Apr 2024 | 00:25:59 | |
Recorded shortly after a four day trip to North Carolina, Coach Cut, Mo, and Elijah talk about their experience; the up/downs and lessons learned from the road. | |||
| What a Rush, Wyatt! | 23 Mar 2024 | 00:25:05 | |
Coach Steven Cutter and Hitting Coach, Elijah Boyer are joined by Wyatt Rush, a former pitcher with a well-known baseball educational career that spanned from the Grand Ledge Comets to the LCC Stars and finally hanging up his cleats after playing as a Spartan. | |||
| Funds Are Low, but Players Needs to Grow | 09 Mar 2024 | 00:26:26 | |
Lansing Community College Baseball Coach Steven Cutter and Hitting Coach Elijah Boyer head into the coach's "corner" to talk about player development on a budget. | |||
| The Road to Recovery: Ethan Papacek's Fight for College Baseball | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:23:35 | |
This podcast episode features an inspiring conversation with Ethan Papacek, a sophomore pitcher for the Lansing Stars, who shares his journey of resilience and growth in the face of adversity. After experiencing setbacks in high school, including being cut from his varsity baseball team, Ethan's determination led him to commit to playing collegiate baseball. He discusses the challenges he faced at Sacred Heart University, including injuries that required surgeries, and how these experiences shaped his character and commitment to the game. Throughout the episode, Ethan emphasizes the importance of perseverance and support from family and teammates, highlighting how these relationships have been pivotal in his recovery and development as a player. Listeners will find motivation in Ethan's story of rising after every fall and the lessons he's learned about leadership and self-improvement along the way. ------------------------- | |||
| The Kingdom That Joe Built | 24 Feb 2024 | 00:24:25 | |
Coach Cutter and Coach Modaff talk with Joe McDonald, owner of Capital City Baseball Kingdom (CCBK). Joe played four years at Western Michigan University and two years in the Florida Collegiate International League at IMG Academies. He earned his BBA in 2008. Joe has worked in baseball training facilities since he was 16 years old, and worked as a full-time training instructor after graduating from WMU before electing to open CCBK. | |||
| Be a Good Scout, Jaymie | 17 Feb 2024 | 00:25:32 | |
New York Mets Pro Scout, Jaymie Bane stops by the corner to talk with Coach Cut and LCC Stars Pitching Coach, Travis Doyle. The three cover the ins and outs when it comes to baseball scouting. | |||
| Here's the Pitch, Blake | 03 Feb 2024 | 00:24:52 | |
Coach Cut and Coach Boyer connect with Blake Gedrich, pitcher for the LCC Stars. The three cover Blake's journey to Lansing Community College, positive response to life challenges, and mental performance. | |||
| Wake Up, Coach! | 27 Jan 2024 | 00:22:23 | |
Coach Cut is joined by Hitting Coach, Elijah Boyer on this episode of CCC. The two cover a few subjects including sleep schedules, the fall season wrap up, and working with the Atlanta Braves' Mental Performance Coach, Zach Sorensen. | |||
| Share the Success - That's Winning! | 20 Jan 2024 | 00:24:58 | |
It's a baseball coach smörgåsbord! LCC Stars Baseball Coach, Steven Cutter talks with Hitting Coach, Elijah Boyer and Pitching Coach, Travis Doyle. The conversation covers development, experiencing success, different approaches to coach, mental performance, and a whole lot more! | |||
| KCS Angels' Pauly Kicks the Ball Really Hard | 25 Nov 2023 | 00:25:43 | |
Coach Cut and Coach Boyer welcome KCS Angels Executive Director, Tracy Smith along with Pauly, a KCS participant, into the corner to talk about the KCS Angels program; a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a fun, safe, and enlightening environment for folks with developmental disabilities. | |||
| Rec Sports, It's Just Like Riding a Bike, Right? | 11 Nov 2023 | 00:21:42 | |
Coach Cut and Coach Boyer bring Woody Willard into the studio for chat about his role in the sports world. Willard is the Adult Sports Coordinator for the City of Lansing and coordinates and develops a number of athletic programs including softball, baseball, tennis and volleyball. | |||
| Here's Your 4X, Brek | 28 Oct 2023 | 00:22:30 | |
Lansing Community College Baseball Coach Steven Cutter and Assistant Coach Hayden Modaff invite Stars Baseball player Brek Baranoski onto the corner; the three talk about his journey from Bosco Sticks at the little league concession stand to taking swings at Kircher "Muni" Field. | |||
| Oh Great, It's the Coach's Kid | 14 Oct 2023 | 00:19:56 | |
Coach Cut is joined by Stars Baseball Assistant Coach, Elijah Boyer and Alec Cutter, who is now a member of the Stars Baseball team. | |||
| Gummi Bears & Pop Anyone? | 30 Sep 2023 | 00:26:45 | |
Coach Cut invites Stars Baseball Hitting Coach, Elijah Boyer back to the corner and the two are joined by Registered Dietician Kate Davis to talk about basic sports nutrition. | |||
| Stars Take the Stairs: Life Lessons from Griffin DeVooght's Journey in Baseball | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:23:16 | |
Join Coach Cut as he welcomes freshman stars baseball player Griffin DeVooght to the WLNZ studios. This episode dives deep into Griffin's journey from Walled Lake Central High School to Lansing, highlighting his unique role as a two-way player in baseball, which is rare at both the college and professional levels. The conversation explores the challenges and expectations that come with being a college athlete, including the pressure of balancing sports with personal life. Griffin shares his experiences of overcoming setbacks, managing expectations, and the importance of maintaining a belief system in the face of adversity. As they discuss hobbies outside of baseball, Griffin sheds light on the significance of having interests that provide relief from the pressures of competitive sports. ------------------------- | |||
| Batter Up, Welcome Elijah Boyer | 16 Sep 2023 | 00:26:22 | |
New LCC Stars Hitting Coach, Elijah Boyer stops by the Corner to talk with Coach Cut and Coach Mo about hitting philosophy, development of hitting, and the season ahead. | |||
| Embracing the Change | 09 Sep 2023 | 00:20:37 | |
Coach Cut and Assistant Coach Modaff look towards the upcoming season as they onboard new members of the coaching staff, welcome another round of student athletes, and contend with a multitude of unexpected changes. | |||
| The Power of Expectation | 26 Aug 2023 | 00:29:03 | |
Now that things have quieted down, Coach Cut and Assistant Coach Modaff take a look back at an great season for Stars Baseball. | |||
| Every Spin on Coaching | 05 Aug 2023 | 00:21:00 | |
Coach Cut invites Bob Every into the studio for a chat. Every is one of Lansing Community College's most well known legacy coaches and current president of the Mid-Michigan Softball Association. Their conversation leads to some reminiscing about his time at LCC, lessons learned on the field and off, and what it takes to win. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Related Podcasts: Stars on Sports | |||
| Who Steps on the Lines? | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:26:48 | |
Coach Cut and Coach Mo talk with Stars Shortstop, Chris Hege into the studio to chat about mental performance, baseball superstitions, and the core values of Stars Baseball. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Related Podcasts: Stars on Sports | |||
| Can't Just Be Done at Christmas | 06 May 2023 | 00:24:58 | |
Website: LCC Stars Baseball Related Podcasts: Stars on Sports | |||
| Control What You Can Control | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:19:41 | |
Coach Cut talks with Noah Bright, a catcher for Stars Baseball who is preparing to start a new chapter in Virginia as a Richmond Spider. Bright reflects on his Lansing Community College experience and it how contributed to his growth as a player and student. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Related Podcasts: Stars on Sports | |||
| What Were You Thinking? | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:23:16 | |
Coach Cut invites Stars Baseball Infielder Shane Juday into the corner. They explore the concept of development from a player's perspective and what it takes to level up game play, especially when it comes to mental performance. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Related Podcasts: Stars on Sports | |||
| The Hardest Working Coaches You'll Ever See! | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:21:27 | |
Welcome to Coach Cut's Corner! On this first episode, Lansing Community College Baseball Coach Steven Cutter invites Assistant Coach, Hayden Modaff into the studio to talk about the next season, approaches to recruitment, and staying on top. Website: LCC Stars Baseball | |||
| From Players to Coaches: A Journey of Growth and Excellence | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:28:08 | |
This podcast episode of Coach Cut's Corner delves into the crucial role of mental performance training in athletics, particularly in baseball. Coach Cut, along with assistant coaches Danny Medlock and Jeff Allen, emphasizes the importance of overcoming failure and developing a growth mindset. They discuss how their program focuses on high standards and consistent practices that help athletes evolve and perform at their best, even in challenging situations. The conversation also explores the unique environment of junior college baseball, highlighting it as a second chance for many players to refine their skills and achieve their dreams. Throughout the episode, the coaches share insights on accountability, the importance of genuine communication, and strategies like breathing techniques to maintain focus and composure on the field. | |||
| Unleashing the Power of Self-Talk: Transform Your Mindset | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:13:06 | |
This episode of Coach Cut's Corner delves into the critical relationship between self-talk, belief systems, and performance. Steven Cutter emphasizes that most of our internal thoughts tend to be negative, with studies suggesting that 70 to 80% of our daily thoughts are not positive. He highlights the importance of verbalizing positive affirmations, as speaking aloud can significantly amplify their impact. The discussion also explores the concept of a "success circle," where belief, action, and results are interconnected, illustrating how your mindset can influence your performance in sports and life. Cutter encourages listeners to actively work on strengthening their belief systems to foster better outcomes and success, reminding us that consistency is key in this journey. | |||
| From Jock Jams to Game Day Anthems: The Sound of Sports | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:21:01 | |
This podcast episode explores the profound connection between music and sports, emphasizing how both bring people together and evoke powerful emotions. Host Steven Cutter, along with guests Daedalian and Jereny, dives into the nostalgic power of music, discussing its ability to heal and uplift. They share personal anecdotes about songs that transport them back to significant moments in their lives, highlighting how certain tracks can enhance performance and focus in athletic settings. The conversation also touches on popular stadium anthems and their collective impact during live events, illustrating how music can unify fans and create unforgettable experiences. Ultimately, the episode underscores the idea that both music and sports are integral to our culture, fostering connections among individuals from diverse backgrounds. | |||
| The Shipyard From Little League to College Baseball: Ryan Delora's Journey | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:28:02 | |
This episode of Coach Cut's Corner features an inspiring discussion with Coach Mo and Ryan Delora, highlighting the importance of camaraderie and teamwork in achieving success both on and off the field. Ryan reflects on his transformative journey from being a freshman pitcher at North Muskegon to adapting to the collegiate baseball environment. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing dual roles as a player and a contributor to team dynamics, emphasizing how genuine connections among teammates can elevate a team's performance. Coach Cut and Ryan share memorable experiences from their past season, including pivotal moments that shaped their understanding of leadership and resilience. As the trio explores the ongoing development of the Lansing Stars baseball program, they underscore the significance of building a supportive culture that prioritizes personal growth and collective success. | |||
| The Confidence Blueprint: How Trust Transforms Your Game | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:25:34 | |
Confidence is the cornerstone of achieving peak performance, whether in sports, business, or personal endeavors. Steven Cutter, alongside producer Jereny Robinson, delves into the importance of building trust in oneself to overcome self-doubt and enhance overall performance. They explore the concept that confidence can be developed just like any other skill, emphasizing the need for practice and consistency. Through anecdotes and insights, Cutter illustrates how maintaining a positive mental bank account—focused on successes rather than setbacks—can significantly boost one’s confidence. The discussion also highlights the power of affirmations and the importance of modeling positive behaviors, particularly for coaches and parents, as they work to instill confidence in those they mentor. | |||