The D2 Baseball Podcast

In this episode, host Robert Frey sits down with UT Tyler Head Baseball Coach Taylor White. Coach White shares his journey from spending eight years as the program's associate head coach to taking the helm as head coach. He discusses his relationship with former head coach Brent Porche, his approach to recruiting through the transfer portal and junior colleges, expanding his leadership role to the pitching staff, and his overall vision for the program's future.Episode Chapters00:52 – Transitioning from Associate to Head Coach01:58 – The Impact of Coach Brent Porche03:25 – Maintaining High Expectations and Program Culture05:18 – Recruiting Strategy: Portal, JUCO, and High School Talent08:30 – Building the Coaching Staff10:07 – Shifting Roles: From Offense to Full-Program Oversight11:12 – Player Versatility and Position Flexibility12:54 – Building Relationships and Character Off the Field14:22 – What to Expect from UT Tyler Baseball Under Coach White17:15 – Key Mentors and Influences in Coach White's Career

In this episode, host Robert Frey is joined by Alec DeMaria, the new Head Baseball Coach at the University of Mary (UMary). Coach DeMaria, a former pitcher for the Marauders, discusses returning to his alma mater, blending UMary's mission with competitive baseball, lessons learned from building a winning program at Valley City State, navigating the competitive NSIC, and what fans can expect in year one!Video Chapters00:00 - Introduction & Welcome00:50 - Returning to UMary & Family Lineage04:08 - Blending Institutional Mission with Competitive Baseball06:05 - Building Momentum at Valley City State & Patience in Coaching09:44 - Rebuilding the Roster & Setting Program Culture13:50 - Navigating the Competitive NSIC Schedule15:54 - Pitching the UMary Student-Athlete Experience & Campus Life19:00 - Expectations & Goals for Year One21:18 - Mentors & Coaching Journey23:33 - Closing Remarks

In this episode, host Robert Frey is joined by Mitch Holland, the new head coach of Vanguard University Baseball. Coach Holland sits down to discuss his journey, coaching philosophy, building out his roster and staff, and the upcoming season in the PacWest Conference.Episode Chapters:00:30 - Transitioning to First Head Coaching Role at Vanguard01:58 - Returning to Orange County Roots & Local Recruiting03:22 - Roster Evaluation and Blending 2027 Team05:08 - Lessons from the 2025 San Diego Turnaround08:55 - Learning Under Hall-of-Famers and Championship Programs13:01 - Assembling the Vanguard Coaching Staff & Delegating15:59 - Integrating Faith, Family, and Character into Player Development18:55 - Competing in the PacWest & Managing Road Trips21:28 - Setting Program Pillars and Culture for Year One23:35 - Coaching Mentors and Impactful Player Relationships

In this episode, host Robert Frey is joined by Scott Eul, the newly appointed head baseball coach at Tusculum University!Coach Eul discusses his transition to Greeneville, Tennessee after leading Missouri-St. Louis to its first regional appearance since 2003. He dives deep into what attracted him to Tusculum, the world-class facilities at Pioneer Park, his aggressive style of play, and his vision for competing in the powerhouse South Atlantic Conference (SAC).Like and subscribe for future content on ALL things D2 Baseball! You won't get it anywhere else!📌 TIMESTAMPS:00:25 – Transition from Missouri–St. Louis to Tusculum01:36 – Family support, Pioneer Park facilities, and the rich tradition of Pioneer baseball02:32 – Becoming only the third head coach in program history04:02 – Tour of Pioneer Park: World-class D2 baseball facilities07:11 – Recruiting philosophy: Finding high-energy, competitive players11:43 – Pitching philosophy: Why striking batters out eliminates variables14:11 – Aggressive baserunning & putting pressure on opposing defenses15:01 – Building a deep, dedicated coaching staff21:05 – Excitement for competing in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC)22:11 – What fans and alumni can expect from Tusculum Baseball this spring23:42 – Mentors, family support, and closing thoughts

In this episode, host Robert Frey sits down with special guest Tanner Spencer, the newly appointed head baseball coach at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS).Coach Spencer, the reigning NSIC Coach of the Year from his time at the University of Mary, shares insights into his transition to the Mountain Lions' program. He discusses the unique aspects of the UCCS campus and ballpark, transitioning from the NSIC to the RMAC conference, his approach to recruiting high school athletes and developing pitchers, and what fans can expect from the team in the 2027 season. Tune in to hear about his coaching philosophy, his roots growing up on a Canadian cattle ranch, and the mentors who shaped his career.Timestamps:00:01 - Welcome and guest introduction.00:40 - Transitioning to UCCS and moving closer to family.01:58 - First impressions of the scenic UCCS ballpark and campus.03:07 - Shifting game management styles from the NSIC to the RMAC.04:45 - Recruiting strategy and balancing offensive/defensive needs.05:55 - Coach Spencer's hands-on role in developing the pitching staff.07:22 - Navigating weather challenges and outdoor training in Colorado.09:06 - Roster evaluation, the transfer portal, and focusing on high school recruitment.11:38 - Breakdown of the upcoming 2027 non-conference schedule.13:10 - The differences between a condensed five-game week and a four-game weekend script.14:40 - Establishing a team identity and expectations for the 2027 season.16:20 - Personal mentors and growing up on a cattle ranch in Saskatchewan, Canada