Ep. 15 | Roberto Gallegos, The University of Texas Arlington

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

On today’s episode, Ross sits down with his friend, Roberto Gallegos. After a super successful 4-year coaching stint at junior college power Navarro College, Roberto was hired on this fall as an assistant coach for The University of Texas - Arlington. Here’s our conversation with UTA Maverick assistant coach, Roberto Gallegos.

 

Podcast Highlights:

• 01:30 An introduction to Roberto Gallegos.
• 07:50 The relationships drive his desire to coach.
• 11:30 The uniqueness of UTA baseball.
• 17:05 The differences in players at each level.
• 28:00 Points of emphasis on how to play catch.
• 32:45 How playing baseball changes lives.
• 37:55 Advice to young coaches looking to impact the game.
• 48:45 What he wishes he knew then, what he knows now, about baseball.

 

Follow Roberto Gallegos on X @CoachG_UTA and be sure to follow the UTA Maverick Baseball team @UTAMavsBSB.

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