Ahead In The Count Ep. 115 - Inside College Baseball's First Pitch

Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

Georgia Tech Hall of Famer and legendary college baseball coach Danny Hall, alongside former Yellow Jacket Chase Murray, discuss college baseball pre-season preparation, training strategies, and what it takes to succeed before the first pitch of the season.

Biggest Preparation Challenges (Early Discussion)

• Pitchers: Managing throwing programs during December-January break
• Weather dependency affecting practice schedules and development
• Balancing between overworking and underworking during the off-season
• The importance of non-conference wins for NCAA tournament resume building

Mental Game & Routine Building

• How fall ball differs from spring competition mindset
• Developing consistent daily routines before the season starts
• The psychology of seeing opponents in different uniforms
• Building confidence through process-driven preparation

"Fall Stars" Phenomenon

• Why some players dominate in fall ball but struggle when games count
• The importance of coaching trust and patience during slow starts
• Managing the long season from mid-February through June
• Peaks and valleys throughout the baseball season

Newcomer Integration

• Transfer portal players joining established programs
• How freshmen adjust to college baseball's elevated competition
• The reality check: "Nobody cares who you were before you got here"
• Building respect and earning playing time
• Importance of veteran leadership in setting team culture

Academic Success Systems

• Managing class load during fall vs. spring semester
• Creating homework routines around travel schedules
• The value of academic advisors and support systems
• Chase's homework strategy
• Getting ahead of assignments to avoid late-night cramming before games

NIL & Revenue Share Financial Planning

• Handling 1099 documents from NIL deals
• Tax implications for college athletes
• BIP Wealth's role in helping athletes manage money
• Working with tax advisors (Allie Powell) for proper planning

Final Advice for First-Year Players

• Danny Hall: Learning to handle failure and bounce back quickly
• Chase Murray: Preparing for off-speed pitches and staying disciplined at the plate
• The transition from high school success to college competition

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