Top of the First: Coaches Losing It

Episode 1: Coaches Losing It 
Welcome to the very first full episode of Baseball Ready, where youth baseball gets real, raw, and a little ridiculous.

In this episode, Russ Riba breaks down a viral and outrageous moment in youth baseball—a coach absolutely losing his mind over a borderline pitch. Was it a bad call? Was it just a bad day? Russ unpacks the video, shares insights from his own experience as an umpire, and reminds us that respect, self-control, and perspective matter—especially when the kids are watching.

Along the way, you’ll hear:

• A ridiculous baseball riddle (with a corny payoff)
• A deep dive into the viral clip and what actually happened 
• A personal story about a coach’s surprising moment of humility
• A “get down to the baseline” takeaway about what this game is really about
  
  

Whether you're a parent, coach, umpire, or snack-schedule warrior, this episode reminds us why we all need to chill a little—and laugh a lot.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube, or your favorite platform, and let’s get Baseball Ready!

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