Clearing The Bases

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Ryan Vondracek - Crown College
Episode 1
Sunday, 29 March, 2026

This week, we’re joined by Ryan Vondracek—Assistant Coach at Crown College, Head of Recruiting & Arm Care, and Head of Pitching Operations for Minnesota Renegade.Ryan brings a powerful perspective as a former collegiate lefty who turned down opportunities to play overseas to follow his calling into coaching—and he’s been making an impact ever since.In this episode, we dive into: The biggest mistakes pitchers are making with arm care, velocity vs. true pitching development, what college coaches are ACTUALLY looking for in recruits, how to build durable, consistent pitchers and the role of faith, leadership, and purpose in coachingWhether you’re a player trying to get recruited, a parent navigating the process, or a coach developing arms—this episode delivers.