Podcasts by Mental Edge Training Coach with Chad Hermansen

Carl Iwasaki former U of Northern Colorado Head Baseball Coach from 2023-05-24T03:00

Chad Hermansen interviews Carl Iwasaki the former Head Coach of the U of Northern Colorado Baseball team. 

Carl shares:

His playing career, his role into a GM in the Hawaiian Winte...

Noah Hall Former Minor League Baseball Player from 2023-05-17T03:01

Chad Hermansen interviews Noah Hall a former teammates in AAA Syracuse in the Blue Jays system.  Noah is the epitome of a Minor League grinder doing what he can to fulfill his dream.  He played ...

Josh Booty former MLB and NFL Player from 2023-05-10T07:01

Chad Hermansen interviews Josh Booty who is one of only a few athletes who has played in the MLB and NFL.  Josh was drafted in the 1st round in 1994 MLB draft by the Florida Marlins to a then re...

Ron Quintana Mountain Vista Head Baseball Coach in Colorado from 2023-05-03T06:00

Chad Hermansen interviews Ron Quintana Head Baseball Coach at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.  Chad and "Q" meet in AAA Las Vegas where Q was the Strength Coach.  Q shar...

Todd Blyleven Survivor Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Shootings former MILB Player/Scout from 2023-04-26T11:02:10

Chad Hermansen interviews Todd Blyleven a former teammate, minor league player and scout.  Todd shares his story of the minor leagues and scouting along with how he is helping players have their...

Derek Amicone Rep for College Athlete Advantage Recruiting Service from 2023-04-12T02:00

Chad Hermansen interviews Derek Amicone a rep for College Athlete Advantage Recruiting Service. He shares some great tips on recruiting and the types of families that he helps through the recrui...

Jon Denton Former UNLV/Eastern Kentucky Quarterback from 2023-03-29T05:01

Chad Hermansen interviews Jon Denton former UNLV & Eastern Kentucky Quarterback.  Jon broke numerous records at UNLV during his Redshirt Freshman year that lead him to becoming a sought after NF...

Jalal Leach Giants Pro Scout and Former MLB Player from 2023-03-15T02:02

Chad Hermansen Life Coach for athletes and parents interviews Jalal Leach an MLB Scout and Former MLB Player.  Jalal has an incredible story about sticking it out to get that call up to the show...

Dr. Mark Allen MD Sports Psychiatrist from 2023-03-08T02:00

Chad Hermansen Life Coach for athletes and parents interviews Dr. Mark Allen MD Sports Psychiatrist.  Dr. Allen shares his insight on what a Sports Psychiatrists do and how to work with one.  We...

Kai Correa San Francisco Giants Infield Coach from 2023-03-01T03:00

Chad Hermansen interviews Kai Correa the Giants infield coach. Kai has risen to the big leagues quickly with his coaching ability and way he presents the information to players.  He shares his s...

Dr. Ismael Gallo with Baseball Flows from 2023-02-22T02:02

Chad Hermansen interviews Dr. Ismael Gallo a former Minor League Baseball Player who became a Physical Therapist after his playing career.  Dr. Gallo has developed a movement training program fo...

Ben Rosenthal Red Sox Assistant MLB Hitting Coach from 2023-02-15T02:00

Chad Hermansen interviews Ben Rosenthal the Assistant Hitting Coach for the Red Sox at the MLB level.  "Rosie" shares his story about being hurt in high school, battling for playing time in coll...

Lee Stevens former MLB 1B from 2023-02-08T02:01

Chad Hermansen interviews Lee Stevens former first round pick in 1986 by the Angels. Lee played 11 seasons in the show and he shares his story to the big leagues, his obstacles, becoming a hitti...

Bligh Madris from D2 to the Big Leagues from 2023-01-31T15:21:03

Chad Hermansen interviews Bligh Madris in his journey from Foothill HS in Henderson, Nevada to D2 school Colorado Mesa to becoming a Major League outfielder/first baseman. 

He is the firs...

Jared Fernandez from MLB Knuckleballer to Beards from 2023-01-27T09:43:03

Chad Hermansen interviews Jared Fernandez former MLB Knuckleball pitcher. He shares how he became a knuckleball pitcher, his road to the big leagues, and how he is now grooming the beards of the...

Does Size Matter in the MLB? Josh Labandeira former MLB Player¤t Red Sox Scout from 2023-01-20T08:00

Chad Hermansen interviews former MLB Player and current Northern California Red Sox Area Scout Josh Labandeira.  Josh shares his story of being smaller in height but not allowing that to be a fa...

Danny Reynolds 10 Year Minor League Veteran and Pitching Coach from 2023-01-13T11:12:25

Chad Hermansen interviews Danny Reynolds former 6th Round draft pick out of Durango High School in Las Vegas. Danny shares his story of being an undersized pitcher with an electric arm getting u...

Tyler Whitaker 2021 Astros 3rd Round Pick from 2023-01-05T14:42:43

Chad Hermansen interviews Tyler Whitaker the Houston Astros 3rd Round Pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Tyler has an interesting path as he committed to U of Arizona in 8th grade! Yes, he was that goo...

Jason Turley former Minor League Pitcher from 2021-05-17T14:28:07

Jason Turley is a former Minor League Pitcher that has two stud boys that are top prospects in college and high school in Noah Turley (Yavapai with commit to U of Arizona) and Gavin a junior at ...

Taylor Myers former 2nd Round Pick Royals 1996 from 2021-05-14T01:00

Taylor Myers is a former minor league player that went through a lot with arm injuries'.  Here he gives his story and how to help you with how to approach your younger player with throwing to mu...

Nick Day Former Minor League Player and 2012 National Baseball High School Coach of the Year from 2021-05-11T12:43:52

Nick Day is a former Minor League Baseball player that played at Stanford and BYU in college and went on to coach Bishop Gorman to the National Championship in 2021 in high school baseball.  Nic...

Jayson Durocher former MLB Pitcher from 2021-05-07T02:00

Jayson Durocher is a former MLB Pitcher for the Brewers and my personal Scouting Cross-checker while I was a scout with the Angels.  He has some hilarious stories and is one of the funniest guys...

Wally Ritchie former MLB Pitcher from 2021-05-04T02:00

Wally Ritchie is a former MLB Pitcher that had a great story on how he got to the big leagues and offer some great advice.  Wally has a big heart, is extremely humble, and fun guy to be around. ...

Hall of Famer Pitcher Greg Maddux from 2021-04-29T17:16:38

One of the the greatest pitchers ever is Hall of Famer Greg Maddux.  He shares his approach to pitching, what he did for the mental side of the game, and play a true/false game to determine if s...

Brian Green Head Baseball Coach Washington State Univeristy from 2021-03-24T15:21:53

Brian Green is the Head Baseball Coach at Washington State University. He shares his insights into recruiting with advice for players and parents, tells us about his approach to hitting, and sto...

Greg Shepard former minor league player from 2021-03-16T01:02

Greg Shepard is a former minor league player who has a great story on how he got into pro baseball.  Dr. Shepard is a Chiropractor in the Las Vegas area and has been doing hitting lessons for ye...

Rob Shabanski Head Baseball Coach Gateway Junior College from 2021-03-09T01:02

Rob Shabanski is a former Minor League player and the Head Baseball Coach at Gateway Junior College.  Robs shares how he got into the minor leagues and how he a became a head coach. 

Yout...

Rodney Davis former Scout from 2021-03-03T11:20:03

Rodney Davis has spent years in the MLB scouting world and is a former minor league player. He is the father of MLB slugger Khris Davis.  Rodney shares his experiences as a scout and many differ...

Eric Gagne former Los Angeles Dodgers Closer from 2021-01-20T02:00

Eric Gagne is one of the most feared closers of all time!  He shares his story growing up as a hockey player and how he grew into the closer role as a former starting pitcher and what kind of pr...

Roy Smith former MLB Pitcher MLB Pro Scout from 2020-12-29T12:13:23

Roy Smith is a former MLB Pitcher and current MLB Scout for the New York Mets.  Roy was the scout who drafted me out of high school.  He shares with us his Major League experience and how he bec...

Shea Hillenbrand Former MLB All Star from 2020-12-29T12:13:12

Shea Hillenbrand is a former MLB All Star.  He shares with us us how he got to the Major Leagues and the adversity that he went through during his career.  

Full Youtube interview: Listen

Ryne Nelson Arizona Diamondbacks Pitching prospect and his father Ryan Nelson from 2020-12-29T12:13

Ryne Nelson is one of the Arizona Diamondback's top pitching prospects. He shares his story on  how he was a two way player and how he got to the U of Oregon and then drafted.  Ryan his father g...

Mona Stevens former U of Utah Softball Head Coach from 2020-12-29T12:12:47

Mona Stevens is a savage in the softball community and well respected former U of Utah Head Softball Coach.  She just happens to also be family! She is the aunt of my smokin hot wife Bracken.  M...

Reed Secrist Head Baseball Coach Snow Canyon from 2020-12-29T12:12:23

Reed Secrist is the Head Baseball Coach at Snow Canyon and a former Minor League Journeyman.  Reed played for 12 years in the minor leagues and he shares his story about being a free agent signe...

Anthony Iapoce Chicago Cubs Hitting Coach from 2020-12-29T12:11:55

Anthony Iapoce is a former Minor League player that has battled his way into becoming a Major League Hitting Coach for the Chicago Cubs.  Anthony shares his story and how he helps Major League h...

Steve Rodriguez Baylor University Head Baseball Coach from 2020-12-29T12:11:42

Steve Rodriguez is the Head Baseball Coach as Baylor University.  Steve is a former Pepperdine player, former coach, and played in the big leagues with the Boston Red Sox.  He shares with us his...

Chris Martinez former Minor League Pitcher from 2020-12-29T12:11

Chris Martinez shares his experiences coaching players in high school baseball, club baseball, and cross country.  We discuss how the mental game correlates with these different sports.  Chris w...

Tony Beasly 3B Coach Texas Rangers from 2020-12-29T12:09:47

Tony Beasly share his story of playing in the minor leagues, how he was my own personal Kevin Costner from the movie Bull Durham, transitioning from player to coach, how he is battling cancer an...

Casey Harvie Texas Rangers MLB Crosschecker Scout from 2020-12-07T01:03

Casey Harvie scout for the Texas Rangers shares with us what a Cross-checker does in the baseball scouting world and how he prepares for the MLB draft.  He also shares his story of losing his wi...

Shane Monahan Former MLB Outfielder from 2020-10-19T01:04

Shane Monahan is a former 2nd round pick by the Seattle Mariners in the 1995 draft. He shares his story on how he got to the big leagues, and what it was like playing for the Mariners in the sam...

Mike Littlewood Head Baseball Coach BYU from 2020-10-12T01:03

Mike Littlewood is the Head Baseball Coach at BYU.  He shares with us his insights as to what a head coach does at a Division 1 program, what he looks for in recruits, and making sure his player...

Jeff Banister Former MLB Manger from 2020-10-06T11:14:46

Jeff Banister is former MLB Manager for the Texas Rangers.  He was Chad's manager in High A ball and had a huge influence over him as a player and person.  Jeff shares his story of when he was a...

Ryan Smith father of Taylor Smith from 2020-09-28T01:03

Ryan Smith is the father of one my former teammates and friend Taylor Smith.  Taylor passed away a year ago after years of alcohol abuse.  He was drafted out high school by the Blue Jays, got in...

Josh Towers former MLB Pitcher from 2020-09-21T01:00

Josh Towers former MLB pitcher shares his story of getting drafted and what it's like to pitch at the highest level.  He shares the dangers of not getting shot at his high school game, personal ...

Brett Harrison PBR Nevada Director from 2020-09-14T09:38:19

Brett Harrison Prep Baseball Report Director for Nevada share with us how PBR works with you showcases and measurements for players. Follow Brett on any social media outlet @pbr_nevada

Fu...

Aaron Rowand 2X World Series Champion from 2020-09-07T09:30

Aaron Rowand former MLB outfielder shares with his story of how he got drafted, when he almost quit the game, and how he approached the mental side of baseball. 

Full video episode on You...

MIke Dunn former MLB Pitcher from 2020-09-01T14:15:51

Mike Dunn former MLB Reliever shares with us how he was a position player in college and was drafted as a pitcher.  What life was like in the minor leagues, and how he was successful working men...

Jaime Jones former 1st round pick and current MLB Scout from 2020-08-24T08:14:38

Jaime Jones shares with us his story about being top draft pick and his experiences in the minor leagues and how he shares that with amateur prospects he scouts. 

Full Youtube interview: ...

Tarrik Brock 1B Coach Pittsburgh Pirates from 2020-08-17T11:12:02

Chad Hermansen interviews Tarrik Brock former MLB Player and current MLB Coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  We discuss base running and base stealing and the mindset it takes to be successful. <...

Lou Collier former MLB Player from 2020-08-12T16:22:43

Chad Hermansen interviews former MLB player Lou Collier.  Lou shares his story about getting drafted, his call up, his trials, the state of the game, and how his son is one of the top 2023 Prosp...

Dave Coggin former MLB Pitcher Owner of PFA Baseball from 2020-08-05T16:43:36

Chad Hermansen former MLB player interview Dave Coggin a former MLB Pitcher and owner of PFA Baseball in California.  Dave shares his story about getting to the big leagues, who his mentors wher...

Mike Rooney Radio/Broadcasting Host from 2020-08-05T10:42:47

Mike Rooney shares with us his story of playing baseball at Notre Dame and then transitioning from a player, to coach, to a broadcaster/radio host. 

To view video episode on Youtube: Listen

Nick Garritano Head Baseball Coach College of Southern Nevada from 2020-08-04T17:11:04

Nick Garritano Jr College Head Baseball Coach for CSN.  Nick shares his story as a player, and why you should consider junior college as a baseball player. 

To see full episode in video o...

Jeff Frye former MLB Player #shegonehitting. from 2020-07-31T13:14:51

Jeff Frye former MLB player and current Agent.  Jeff made internet waves when he started the #shegonehitting movement.  He received some videos from people teaching some different and unorthodox...

Dave Riske former MLB Relieve from 2020-07-30T13:22:31

Dave Riske is a former MLB Reliever.  Dave shares his story on how he got drafted being an undersized player.  He also shares his path in getting to the big leagues and having an amazing career ...

Cadyn Grenier Baltimore Orioles Prospect from 2020-07-24T16:15:07

Cadyn Grenier #1 draft pick of the Orioles.  Cadyn discuses how he has matured in the game through his experiences playing for a College World Series Champion Oregon State, as well as in his you...

Zach Sorensen MLB Mental Skills Coach from 2020-07-23T10:15:36

Zach Sorensen former MLB player and current Mental Skills Coach with the Atlanta Braves.  Zach discusses his playing career and how the lack of developing his mindset was a big difference from h...

Jeff Scholzen MLB Scout from 2020-07-22T14:09:59

Jeff Scholzen MLB Scout for the Milwaukee Brewers shares with us his story from Little League to becoming an MLB Scout, to losing his wife tragically and how he used his mindset to battle throug...

Craig Wilson former MLB Player from 2020-07-21T13:29:41

Craig Wilson is a former MLB player and former teammates with Chad for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  They share their experiences as professional players. 

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Trevor Amicone Yankees Minor League Hitting Coach from 2020-07-20T11:21:01

Chad Hermansen former MLB player and scout interviews Trevor Amicone Minor League Hitting Coach in the Yankees organization. Learn about different kinds of mental toughness and how feelings work...

Jack Wilson former MLB Shortstop from 2020-07-18T12:41:49

Chad Hermansen former MLB Player and current MLB Scout interviews Jack Wilson former MLB Shortstop. Jack shares the up and down life of an MLB player and the importance of the mental game.