CBA Victus West - Outside the Lines
A Behind-The-Scenes look at the inner-workings of how we focus on player development, creating better athletes, and college recruitment assistance.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Recruiting. Culture, and Hitting Development Strategies with Andy Smith
Introducing Andy Smith, the current Head Coach at Citrus College in Glendora, CA. He spent the last 4 seasons as the Head Coach for Chaffey College where he lead the program to back-to-back-to-back c…
Play More or Train More? What should you focus on?
During today’s discussion, we talked about how players should be prioritizing game-play and training. Chris Vopinek and Hank Sprinkle join in to give perspective on this important topic.
Introducing H…
How Can a Player Become more Recruitable?
- Recap from Aug 16-17 College Camp
- College Coach perspective on how to become a more recruitable athlete
- Joe Torres - Chapman University
- Bam Garcia-Pacheco - Cal State San Bernardino
- Chris Vopinek - Cerri…
Intro to the “Winning Through Development” Fall Plan
Coaching Staff Meet & Greet
- Welcome back, Chris Vopinek - Cerritos College Asst Coach
- Joe Torres - Chapman University Recruiting Coordinator
- Andy Smith - Citrus College Head Coach
- Chris Jimenez - Univ of…
Building Arm Strength Safely with Arm Care Specialist, Brandon James
Discussing CBA Arm Care and Arm Strength Programs with Southwestern College Pitching Coach and Legends Athletic Performance Arm Care Specialist
What to Focus on as a Young Player with Minnesota Twins Minor League Manager, Aaron Sutton
As a former D2 College Recruiter and Current MiLB Professional Coach, Aarons Sutton discusses the fundamentals and how they play at all levels in comparison to how data only becomes relevant at a cer…
Discussing "Keeper of the Game" with Miami Marlins Area Scout, James Vilade
As one of the most successful college coaches in the history of college baseball, former Oklahoma State Recruiting Coordinator and current Area Scout talks about bridging the gap between baseball and…
The Hidden Variables of Leading a Successful High School Program with Yucaipa Head Coach, Ralph Grajeda
Coach Grajeda coached at the college level between 2002 and 2017 with a couple high profile HS stints in between. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table for this episode as he discusses the tra…
Taking Pride in the Little Things with Riverside City College Head Coach, Rudy Arguelles
This episode features a little bit about Riverside CC Tradition, Dennis Rogers and how he built up his players and coaches, and how Coach Rudy Arguellas has seamlessly taken over as the program's ski…
(Part 2) The MLB Draft, Scouting, & Pro-Player Representation with AMG Sport Group President, Tom Battista
Former National Crosschecker for the Atlanta Braves discusses the future of MLB and how AMG Sports Group assists MLB Players as a "Full Service Sports Agency"
(Part 1) The MLB Draft, Scouting, & Pro-Player Representation with AMG Sport Group President, Tom Battista
Former National Crosschecker for the Atlanta Braves discusses the future of MLB and how AMG Sports Group assists MLB Players as a "Full Service Sports Agency"
Expanding Your Comfort Zone, Data, & Recruitment with NCAA D3 Pacific University Head Coach, Brian Billings
The benefits of gaining college exposure to schools away from home and how schools use data and analytics to both recruit and develop their players
NCAA D2 Perspective with Biola University Head Coach, Jeff Calhoon
This episode talks about how Biola is maintaining an at-home development program for their players, as well as campus and program culture, and pertinent recruiting info.
(Part 2) Why playing more games is important with International Crosschecker for the Cincinnati Reds, David Espinosa
Discussing Latin prospects, why playing games is important, the benefit of being uncomfortable and how the development process extends beyond your high school years.
(Part 1) Why playing more games is important with International Crosschecker for the Cincinnati Reds, David Espinosa
Discussing Latin prospects, why playing games is important, the benefit of being uncomfortable and how the development process extends beyond your high school years.
Becoming Battle Tested & Remembering Jared Jordan with Inland Empire High School Coaching Legend, Leon Baham
This one is a special episode because I get to interview my own high school coach and discuss what it takes to be a competitor.
Choosing "The Right Fit" with Loyola Marymount Recruiting Coordinator, Tony Asaro
The importance of understanding if/how you can fit into a college program. Recorded on the morning of 5/1
“Building The Wall“ with Oregon State Head Coach, Mitch Canham
Milkshakes, O-State Ballaz, Enjoying the Process, Playing For Pat Casey, and Creating an Impact Wherever You Go.
The intro is long, Content begins at the 5:35 mark
Small-School Baseball, John Altobelli, & Fishing with Steven Brown, Recruiting Coordinator at Point University (GA)
Talking about baseball at Orange Coast College, coaching with the late John Altobelli, and everything surrounding Point University Baseball.
Player Development with Minnesota Twins Minor League Hitting Coordinator, Donegal Fergus
Discussing training for the long term, while competing in the short term, with one of the best in the game.