Tim LaMonte is a former Major League Hitting Coach for the Cincinnati Reds. Before that, he was the Minor League Hitting Coordinator for the New York Mets and spent five years with the Houston Astros as a Complex Hitting Coordinator and Double-A Hitting Coach.

00:00 Intro
08:20 Awareness and Transition in Youth Sports
14:12 The Identity Crisis of Athletes
20:09 The Importance of Versatility and Education
26:21 Finding the Right Path for Young Athletes
43:42 The Importance of Versatility in Player Development
51:26 Navigating the Parent-Coach Dynamic
01:00:09 Curating Intrinsic Motivation in Young Athletes
01:06:06 Development vs. Winning: Different Levels of Play
01:12:35 The Evolution of Pitching in Professional Baseball
01:19:11 Approach vs. Mechanics: The Key to Hitting Success
01:28:37 Balancing Improvement and Confidence
01:34:52 The Importance of Individualized Coaching
01:39:57 Developing Skills Through Experience
01:48:09 Navigating the Hitting Debate
01:54:14 The Value of Movement and Athleticism
02:04:38 Encouraging Multi-Sport Participation
02:09:48 Building a Coaching Business
02:16:29 Transitioning from Coordinator to Business Owner
02:23:15 Lessons from the Mets
02:42:43 Understanding Movement in Coaching
02:48:37 Personal Growth and Life Experiences
02:58:23 The Importance of Community and Relationships
03:17:23 Podcast Outro