FFP58: How is Nick Camilleri using his experiences to develop elite baseball players?

How is Nick Camilleri using his experiences to develop elite baseball players?

I have spent more than 30 years around the game of baseball as a player, coach, and fan. I’m comfortable in saying that anyone who has ever played at a high level falls in love with the game. However, not every good player can be a good coach. Coaching baseball takes empathy and patience in addition to having knowledge of the game.

My guest in this episode, Nick Camilleri, is the owner of Camilleri Baseball in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Nick is a former college baseball player who has made coaching rising baseball players his life’s work.

In Episode 58, Nick shares about his own experiences finding the right fit as a college baseball player and how he has used those experiences to mentor young players hoping to reach the same level.

So, what’s your biggest takeaway from my conversation with Nick Camilleri?

My biggest takeaway is that being a good coach isn’t just about knowledge of your sport. It’s about being able to apply that knowledge to the needs of the athletes that you are coaching. Further, coaches don’t need years of experience to be good at their job if they have the right perspective.

My suggestion to coaches is use your playing experiences to best serve your players, but not make it about you. This is very challenging for many coaches, including myself. However, if the intention is to serve the athlete, then they will get better.

I want to thank Nick for his kind generosity and the wisdom he shared with The Freshman Foundation Community.

You can learn more about Nick at https://www.camilleri-baseball.com/.

To learn how mental performance coaching can help your mind work FOR you rather than against you, visit https://michaelvhuber.com.

Thank you for listening. We’ll see you back soon for Episode 59!