Dan Guttenplan speaks with Andrew Dickson, the coach at Choate Rosemary Hall, about his successful efforts to build a competitive baseball program in the Founders League. Coach Dickson shares insights into his priorities when he first took over the program, including increasing the number of college-bound players and establishing a strong team culture. They discuss the recruitment process, the impact of the transfer portal on college baseball, and the importance of player development. Additionally, Dickson talks about his experiences and mentors from his previous coaching roles and how these have influenced his coaching style.
Topics
00:40 Building a Competitive Program at Choate Rosemary Hall
03:03 Recruitment Strategies and Challenges
08:14 Establishing a Winning Culture
09:15 Personality Assessments in Coaching
12:06 Mentors and Influences in Coaching
14:03 Sustaining Success and Future Goals
25:04 "Three Up, Three Down": Fun Baseball Questions
30:31 Conclusion and Farewell
