From the Coach's Mouth

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coachken@softballsuccess.com

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Episode 79: Hallie Blackney and Bailey Dillon

October 08, 2026

We have a special treat this week as Hallie Blackney, head coach at Missouri Southern State University, and one of her star players, Bailey Dillon, join Jay and Ken to talk about what makes the culture at MSSU so great, why they love the D2 level, and how changes like the transfer portal and 5 for 5 rules are affecting recruiting. They also share their views on the D1 or bust mentality (and why playing college softball at any level is special), how the concept of "Mudita" guides the...

Episode 78: John Oothoudt

October 01, 2026

Jay and Ken are joined this week by former men's fastpitch player and current Bethany Lutheran College assistant coach John Oothoudt (or Johnny O as most people call him) to talk about his playing days in Minnesota, what it was like growing up in a small town, how he got back into softball coaching through his daughter, and the benefits of being the boss when you're trying to balance a business career as well as coaching. He also shares what he looks for in a recruit, the kinds of pla...

Episode 77: Jay and Ken on Fall Ball, Fieldy, Pitching Rules

September 24, 2026

This week Jay and Ken go deep on their thoughts on how to take the best advantage of fall ball, including using it to explore what your new players can bring to the table, giving coaches a chance to develop their players instead of playing everyone in the same old positions, giving pitchers the opportunity to try new pitches, and generally discovering what you don't know. Ken then shares a quick product review of how he uses the Fieldy AI wearable assistant (which applies to other brands ...

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How do I get in touch with From the Coach's Mouth?

From the Coach's Mouth is hosted by Jay Bolden and Ken Krause. Its publicly listed email is coachken@softballsuccess.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for From the Coach's Mouth?

The publicly listed email for From the Coach's Mouth: coachken@softballsuccess.com.

How many listeners does From the Coach's Mouth have?

Podseeker estimates From the Coach's Mouth reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for From the Coach's Mouth?

From the Coach's Mouth typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Fastpitch softball coaches, college coaching professionals, recruiting specialists, sports psychologists, pitching instructors, and other practitioners with direct experience in athlete development. Common among recent guests: College coaching experience; Professional recruiting expertise; Academic expertise in sports psychology. Recent guests include Brian May, Brian Chidester, and Rob Gilbert.

How hard is it to get booked on From the Coach's Mouth?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does From the Coach's Mouth cover?

Recent episodes cover Fastpitch Softball, Coaching, Pitching, Recruiting, and Sports Psychology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.