Tom Caputo is the head baseball coach at St. Joseph’s University on Long Island, leading the Golden Eagles to back-to-back Skyline Conference championships and NCAA Regional appearances. A former Division I captain, Atlantic-League player, and Division II head coach, he’s built winning programs at every level. He’s also the co-founder of the Long Island Junior Ducks travel baseball organization.

00:00 Intro
07:33 Understanding and Relating to Different Experiences
12:49 Navigating Life Decisions and Societal Pressures
18:58 The Impact of Technology on Relationships
30:51 Navigating the Recruitment Landscape
40:09 The Role of No in Personal Growth
41:17 The Responsibility of Coaches as Mentors
41:38 Lessons from Beach Workouts
48:33 Measuring Success Beyond Wins and Losses
53:35 Nurturing All Players, Not Just the Stars
01:04:55 The Role of Dialogue in Development
01:10:40 Self-Improvement and Personal Accountability
01:15:52 Navigating Player Development and Evaluation
01:22:48 The Balancing Act of Coaching and Personal Life
01:44:59 Finding Balance Between Coaching and Family Life
01:53:11 The Importance of Relationships
01:58:16 Adapting Teaching Methods
02:08:44 Balancing Authority and Understanding
02:13:59 Staying Active and Agile as an Athlete
02:28:07 The Journey of Physical Transformation
02:34:47 Breathing and Its Impact on Health
02:42:35 The Slow Kill of Poor Diet Choices
02:47:37 Navigating Family Health Decisions
02:57:14 The Influence of Curiosity on Health
03:01:17 Podcast Outro.