Weston Germain, Director of Pitching at Minnesota’s Mash Baseball, kicks off Year 2 of The Layback Podcast with Episode 54. This episode dives into workload management, education, program structure, and the advantages and drawbacks of facility-based baseball. Germain shares his journey—from a junior college pitcher to a public school teacher, D3 pitching coach, and now overseeing pitching development for one of the nation’s top youth baseball programs. He reflects on pivotal moments in his career, including the 2019 ABCA convention and his throwing experiments of 2020, which helped shape his programming philosophy. A Michigan native with a deep passion for education, Germain’s relentless pursuit of growth is evident throughout the conversation.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/07VP4VxhvJw
