Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

On today’s episode, Ross sits down with Daniel Costanza, recruiting coordinator and assistant baseball coach at Saint Mary’s College(NCAA D1) in Moraga, CA. A member of one of the best conferences in all of college baseball, the West Coast Conference, The Gaels are pumping out next level dudes, year after year. From what it takes to get his attention on the recruiting trail, to his advice for the up and coming generation of ballplayers, here's our conversation with Daniel Costanza.

Podcast Highlights:

• 2:00 Intro to Saint Mary's
• 4:45 What do Coach Costanza and staff look for in their players during the fall.
• 8:55 The talent of the West Coast Conference, philosophy on their recruiting at Saint Mary's.
• 16:35 Coach Costanza gives advice to a younger version of himself.
• 21:50 What it is they're looking for when recruiting.
• 35:45 How does playing college baseball change your life?
• 40:30 Coach Costanza talks about the impact his parents had on his career.
• 43:45 Coach Costanza gives advice to elevate the next generation.

Follow Daniel Costanza on X @DCostanza2 and Saint Mary's College Baseball @SMC_Baseball.

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