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Third & 30: A Coach's PodcastAuthor: Coach Praveen Mantripragada & Coach Jason Chadock
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Matt Carver | Assistant GM | DBat Norco | Third & 30 Podcast
Episode 9
Monday, 17 November, 2025
In this episode of the Third & 30 Podcast, Coach Praveen Mantripragada and Coach Jason Chaddock sit down with Coach Matt Carver, Assistant GM and instructor at DBAT Norco and longtime staple in the Northern Colorado baseball community. From growing up on the ball fields of Cheyenne and Northern Colorado to leading athletes at The Edge and now DBAT, Matt shares how his journey—and especially his mother’s decade-long battle with cancer and her passing—shaped the way he coaches, mentors, and cares for kids beyond the box score. The conversation starts with big-time college football buyouts and what happens to culture when a leader is suddenly removed, then zooms into the youth sports world, where the stakes feel just as real for kids and families. They dive into: How adversity at home shows up on the field—and what great coaches do about it Burnout and early specialization in youth sports (and why multi-sport athletes win long term) The difference between “daddy ball” and healthy parental involvement Why fundamentals, athletic posture, and movement are the most overlooked skills in youth baseball The role of mentors and what long-term success really looks like for a coach The showcase culture, chasing metrics, and the myth that you have to be everywhere to be seen Whether you’re a youth coach, parent, or league director, this episode is a powerful look at what it truly means to build athletes who are prepared for life—not just the next tournament. 🎧 If you care about player development, mental well-being, and keeping kids in love with the game, this one’s for you.
