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Straight LinesStraight Lines | Chris Kirn: From Hand-Painting Billboards to Building Digital Scoreboards on Character and Uncommon ServiceCoach Tim Neiman welcomes Chris Kirn of Digital Scoreboards to Straight Lines, brought to you in part by Bluebook Sports, the game’s trusted directory since 1909, connecting businesses directly with players, parents, and coaches. Download the app today. Chris traces his path from hand-painting billboards at nineteen, to Lamar Advertising, to Pepsi, to co-founding Digital Scoreboards twelve years ago. The company was meant to help just one school in Illinois. Chris and his wife bought out his business partner in 2024, and the company has since grown from twelve employees to fifty-five. He explains the five core values he built th...
2026-10-231h 01Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Lou Pektor: Building the Lehigh Valley, Adaptive Reuse, and the Case for Data CentersOn this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, presented by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, host Tim Neiman sits down with Lou Pektor, founder of Ashley Development, which he started in 1989 and grew from residential development into major commercial and mixed-use projects across the Lehigh Valley. Lou explains why he left investment banking for real estate, where you can persevere and see your way through instead of giving gains back to the market, and why he believes you can’t be a part-timer in any business: you’re either all in or out. He walks through some of h...
2026-10-201h 01Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Jeff Grose: From Mets Draft Pick at Seventeen to Addiction, Recovery, and a Life of Helping OthersCoach Tim Neiman welcomes Jeff Grose to Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports, the game’s trusted directory since 1909, connecting businesses directly with players, parents, and coaches. Download the app today. Jeff was drafted by the New York Mets at seventeen and went on to become a retired teacher, therapist, and certified life coach. He is the subject and co-author, with Richard Strack, of the memoir Wild Pitch: Baseball, Booze, and the Beast Within. He recalls a childhood shaped by a World War II veteran father who struggled with alcoholism, and the anger that grew inside him as...
2026-10-1559 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Fr. Jim Greenfield: Leading DeSales University with Presence, Humility, and a Servant’s HeartOn this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, presented by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, host Tim Neiman sits down with his former boss and friend, Fr. James Greenfield, Oblate priest and president of DeSales University. A graduate of Allentown College (now DeSales) and Father Judge High School in Philadelphia, Fr. Greenfield describes returning to lead the school as one of the deepest blessings of his life, and shares the quote that guides his sense of vocation: the place God calls you is where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep need. He explains what people mi...
2026-10-1357 minCalling All Sports
Calling All SportsKeith Groller talks baseball with Tim Neiman & with Northwestern Lehigh assistant football coach Dave KerschnerKeith Groller talks baseball with Tim Neiman & talks with Northwestern Lehigh assistant football coach Dave Kerschner. Follow us on X at https://twitter.com/LVFoxSports.  Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LVFoxSports/.  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lehighvalleyfoxsports/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-10-1142 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Jay Jackson: Seventeen Years of Pro Baseball, the SMILE Philosophy, and Staying in Your Own LaneCoach Tim Neiman welcomes Jay Jackson to Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports, the game's trusted directory since 1909, connecting businesses directly with players, parents, and coaches. Download the app today. Jay pitched for six major league clubs (San Diego, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Atlanta, Toronto, and Minnesota) and spent time in Japan across a seventeen-year professional career. He looks back at what a seventeen-year-old doesn't understand about pro baseball, namely how much of it is a business, and why gratitude and showing up for each day kept him in the game. Jay shares the support system that carried...
2026-10-0859 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | John Graham: From Pitt Football to a Lifetime NSCA Award and Building Health and Performance at St. Luke'sOn this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, presented by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, host Tim Neiman welcomes John Graham, Senior Network Administrator for Lifestyle Health and Wellness, Fitness and Sports Performance at St. Luke's University Health Network, and recipient of the 2026 Boyd Epley Award for NSCA Lifetime Contributions. John traces his path from a football player at the University of Pittsburgh who planned to become a physical therapist, to a career-changing conversation with strength coach Buddy Morris that pushed him into exercise science just as the profession was taking shape. He reflects on how much...
2026-10-061h 01Calling All Sports
Calling All SportsKeith talks baseball with Tim Neiman & talks with Pennridge football coach Kyle BellerKeith Groller talks MLB Playoffs with Tim Neiman & chats with Pennridge football coach Kyle Beller. Follow us on X at https://twitter.com/LVFoxSports.  Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LVFoxSports/.  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lehighvalleyfoxsports/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-10-0442 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Mike Rooney: From Notre Dame Walk-On to ESPN's Voice of the Road to OmahaCoach Tim Neiman welcomes ESPN college baseball analyst Mike Rooney to Straight Lines — brought to you by Bluebook Sports, the game's trusted directory since 1909, connecting businesses directly with players, parents, and coaches. Download the app today. Mike traces his roots to a sports-obsessed childhood in suburban Philadelphia, where his father coached track and cross country at Monsignor Bonner before becoming a stockbroker, and where Little League glory was the dream of every twelve-year-old in town. He shares the story of walking on to Notre Dame's baseball team as an overmatched freshman under a young, deathly serious head co...
2026-10-011h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Kate Corcoran: A 26-Year Journey from DeSales to Athletic Director at MillersvilleOn this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, presented by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, host Tim Neiman welcomes Kate Corcoran, current Director of Athletics at Millersville University and a former standout student-athlete and champion at DeSales University. Kate traces her 26-year administrative career — from an early stint coaching at Neumann College and Cabrini College, to sports information and NCAA compliance work at Penn State Berks, to leadership roles at Rosemont College and Cabrini University (including a 2019 national championship run and Cabrini's eventual acquisition by Villanova), and finally to her current post navigating Division II scholarships and a...
2026-09-291h 00Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Kevin Burrell: Four Decades in Baseball, from First-Round Pick to Renowned ScoutCoach Tim Neiman welcomes Kevin Burrell to Straight Lines — brought to you by Bluebook Sports, the game's trusted directory since 1909, connecting businesses directly with players, parents, and coaches. Download the app today. Kevin was a first-round pick of the Boston Red Sox out of high school in 1981, spending eleven seasons in professional baseball before transitioning into scouting in 1992 — a career that's now spanned nearly four decades and included a hand in signing talents like Gordon Beckham and Justin Green. He reflects on what he didn't understand as an eighteen-year-old pro — the demands of managing his own time — and how...
2026-09-2459 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Chad Bruckner: From Combat in Iraq to Fifteen Years in Law Enforcement and StorytellingOn this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, presented by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, host Tim Neiman welcomes Chad Bruckner — Army combat veteran, fifteen-year police officer currently serving at Lehigh University, author, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Chad traces his path from a childhood shaped by financial instability and a drive to care for others, to enlisting in the Army at seventeen, to leading an infantry squad in Iraq at just twenty-four — an experience he says exposed and amplified everything about his values, work ethic, and character. He opens up about the emotional weight of watching 9/11 unfo...
2026-09-2259 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Erik Kratz: Eleven MLB Seasons, Ten Big League Teams, and the Power of PatienceCoach Tim Neiman welcomes former big leaguer Erik Kratz to Straight Lines — brought to you by Bluebook Sports, the game's trusted directory since 1909, connecting businesses directly with players, parents, and coaches. Download the app today. A Christopher Dock High School and Eastern Mennonite University product, Erik didn't reach the majors until age 30 after grinding through the minors for a decade, ultimately suiting up for ten different big league organizations across an eleven-year MLB career that included a 2014 All-Star nod and a World Series run with the Royals. He opens up about the faith and partnership with his wi...
2026-09-171h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Tom Housenick: Nineteen Years Covering Lehigh Valley Sports for The Morning CallOn this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, presented by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, host Tim Neiman sits down with veteran sports journalist Tom Housenick, senior writer for The Morning Call covering the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Phillies prospects, and regional high school sports for nearly two decades. Tom traces his own anything-but-straight path — a false start as a pre-pharmacy major, a switch to communications, and a career built almost entirely on being in the right place at the right time rather than chasing opportunities. He shares a formative childhood memory of inventing homemade dice-and-cards baseball games wi...
2026-09-151h 04Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Brian Sackinsky: From Stanford & the Major Leagues to Redefining Failure in Business and ParentingCoach Tim Neiman welcomes Brian Sackinsky to Straight Lines — brought to you by Bluebook Sports, the game's trusted directory since 1909, connecting businesses directly with players, parents, and coaches. Download the app today. Brian's path is anything but a straight line: a standout pitcher at Stanford under the legendary Mark Marquess, a second-round pick of the Baltimore Orioles who pitched in the big leagues, and later a sales and marketing executive at Nike, Foot Locker, Mizuno, and U.S. Sports Camps. He opens up about the lowest point of his playing career — a brutally honest phone call with his...
2026-09-101h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Matt Provence: From Iron Pigs Broadcaster to Lehigh Valley Zoo COO — Leadership, Loyalty & What It Means to Leave a Place Better Than You Found ItHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Matt Provence — Chief Operating Officer of the Lehigh Valley Zoo, former voice of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs for twelve seasons, and one of the most recognizable personalities in Lehigh Valley sports — to this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Matt's story is one of the most unexpected and entertaining career pivots the show has ever featured — from dreaming of a Major League broadcas...
2026-09-0857 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Mike Sarbaugh: 40 Years in Professional Baseball, Leadership Through Failure & Life Lessons from the DugoutCoach Tim Neiman sits down with Mike Sarbaugh, a true baseball lifer with 40 years in the professional game. A former All-Southland Conference shortstop at Lamar University, Sarbaugh spent six seasons in Cleveland's minor league system before becoming one of the winningest managers in the organization's history — five league championships, seven playoff appearances in nine seasons, and back-to-back Manager of the Year honors. From there he moved into the big leagues, coaching first base, then third base and infield for a decade with the Indians/Guardians, stepping in as bench coach during Terry Francona's health absence, and later coaching third fo...
2026-09-031h 00Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Dr. Kurt Schichtl: First Choice Chiropractic, Busting the Myths of Chiropractic Care & Leading with Faith in the Lehigh ValleyHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes his friend and chiropractor Dr. Kurt Schichtl, co-owner of First Choice Chiropractic and Neurology in the Lehigh Valley, to this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Dr. Schichtl and his wife Dr. Karen Carpenter built one of the region's most trusted chiropractic practices from the ground up, and he joins Coach Neiman for a candid and eye-opening conversation about what chiropractic care actually is...
2026-09-0159 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Brian Barren: From Princeton to Tank Commander to the Cleveland Guardians — Leadership Lessons from One of Baseball's Top ExecutivesHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Brian Barren, President of Business Operations for the Cleveland Guardians, to this exceptional episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Brian's path to one of the most respected front offices in Major League Baseball runs through Princeton football, an Army ROTC scholarship, a tour as a U.S. Army tank commander, and twenty-four years at Procter & Gamble — where he eventually helped broker one of the most unusual knowledge-sharing partnerships in spor...
2026-08-2759 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Lina Barbieri: Saving Lives, Giving Back & Why Every Blood Donation Impacts Three PeopleHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Lina Barbieri, Vice President of Communications and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Miller Keystone Blood Center, to this life-affirming episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Miller Keystone is the only community blood center serving the region — supplying over 100,000 blood products annually to hospitals across 21 counties in Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey — and Lina is one of its most passionate storytellers. She shares the deeply person...
2026-08-2556 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Jeff Fisher: High School Football America, Five Decades of Storytelling & What Friday Night Football Teaches Us About LifeHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Jeff Fisher — founder and publisher of High School Football America, veteran broadcaster, and one of the most respected voices in prep football — to this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Jeff's journey started at fourteen years old in the broadcast booth in Easton, Pennsylvania, and has spanned more than five decades of storytelling — from a local TV show at WFMZ that beat Texas to the national stage by years, to Fox S...
2026-08-201h 03Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Mike Mittman: Three Hats, Wild Stories & a Career Spent with Muhammad Ali, Hulk Hogan & the Legends of Boxing, Music and WrestlingHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Mike Mittman — legendary Lehigh Valley media personality, ringside announcer, music promoter, and wrestling insider — to this wildly entertaining episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Mike has spent a career wearing three hats — boxing, music, and pro wrestling — and the stories that come with them are unlike anything you'll hear anywhere else. He shares what it was like to sit down for an exclusive interview...
2026-08-181h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Sara Corckran: Grit and Grace — Beating Cancer, Choosing Joy & What Resilience Really Looks LikeHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Sara Corckran — Penn State lacrosse athlete, twenty-year educator, Pilates instructor, positive psychology coach, cancer survivor, and author of Grit and Grace — to this deeply moving episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Sara's story is not just about surviving cancer — it's about what happens when a lifelong overachiever, people pleaser, and hyperachiever is forced to slow down long enough to hear what her body has been trying to tell her for year...
2026-08-141h 01Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Keith Groller: 44 Years Covering Lehigh Valley Sports, the Art of Storytelling & Why Authenticity Is EverythingHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Keith Groller — legendary sportswriter, 44-year veteran of the Morning Call, and one of the most trusted voices in Lehigh Valley sports history — to this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Keith shares the origin story of a kid who grew up clipping newspapers into scrapbooks, buying the Evening Chronicle and Bethlehem Globe Times after school while other kids were playing ball, and making his ow...
2026-08-121h 01Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Steve Degler: 35 Years Behind the Mic, the Iron Pigs, and What Broadcasting Teaches You About LeadershipHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes his longtime friend and mentor Steve Degler — veteran broadcaster for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs on Service Electric Network, with over 35 years in minor league baseball — to this deeply personal episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Steve takes Coach Neiman behind the scenes of a career that started with a twelve-year-old kid watching playoff games after school and rolling APBA dice into a cassette recorder, all the way through Pottsv...
2026-08-061h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Rob Vaughn: 38 Years at WFMZ, the Legacy of Local News & Leading with Faith, Fairness & IntegrityHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Rob Vaughn — beloved anchor of WFMZ Channel 69 for nearly four decades, gifted writer, and trusted voice of the Lehigh Valley — to this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Rob shares the remarkable story of a broadcasting dynasty that spans four generations — from his father pioneering radio at eighteen years old in South Carolina to his son Jim now carrying the torch at WFMZ — and what i...
2026-08-041h 01Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Robert Mattson: The Power of Storytelling, Building Intrigue & Why Every Leader Has a Warehouse Full of StoriesHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Robert Mattson — author, actor, playwright, communications coach, and founder of Intrigue — to this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Robert's journey began with an unexpected layoff, a chance coaching referral, and a moment in a Philadelphia workshop when a once-terrified presenter looked him in the eye and said "you showed me I didn't have to be afraid anymore" — and everything changed. He and Coach Neiman dig into the art and scie...
2026-07-301h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Don Cunningham: From Steel Town to #1 Economic Development Market in America — the Lehigh Valley StoryHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Don Cunningham, President and CEO of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, former Mayor of Bethlehem, Lehigh County Executive, and Pennsylvania Cabinet Secretary, to this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Don grew up a blue collar kid in Bethlehem, the son of a steelworker, and has spent three decades helping transform a region that was reeling from the collapse of American steel an...
2026-07-291h 00Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Adam Blumenfeld: Building Varsity Brands, Serving 9,000 Teammates & Why Culture Always Beats StrategyHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Adam Blumenfeld, CEO of Varsity Brands and the driving force behind BSN Sports becoming the nation's largest provider of team athletic apparel and equipment, to this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Adam's story starts with his father selling tennis nets out of the back of a van in Memphis in 1972 — and 55 years later, that same factory-direct, remove-the-middleman mission still powers one of the most influential organizations in youth and...
2026-07-2358 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Mike Dontas: 24 Years of Copperhead Grill, Building a Recession-Proof Restaurant & Leading with Heart in the Lehigh ValleyHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Mike Dontas, co-owner of the beloved Copperhead Grill — with locations on Airport Road and in Center Valley near DeSales University — to this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Mike shares the origin story of Copperhead Grill, born from a family legacy that dates back to 1983 and a copper-colored roofline that gave the restaurant its name on the spot. He and Coach Neiman dig into w...
2026-07-2154 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Ken Davidoff: Three Decades Covering MLB, 101 Lessons from the Dugout & What Baseball Teaches Us About LifeHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Ken Davidoff — one of baseball's most respected journalists, former New York Post baseball columnist, past president of the Baseball Writers Association of America, and author of 101 Lessons from the Dugout — to this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Ken takes Coach Neiman behind the scenes of more than three decades covering Major League Baseball, from dictating columns by phone on deadline in the nineties to navigating the explosion of digita...
2026-07-1658 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Chris Gillis: Building Winning Hotel Cultures, the Power of Personal Branding & Leading with Care in HospitalityHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Chris Gillis, respected hospitality leader and driving force behind TKO Hospitality, to this episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania, brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Chris shares the unexpected story of how a home water disaster and a year living in a hotel sparked a second career in hospitality — one that took him from cold-calling a CEO for a general manager job to leading one of the region's most resp...
2026-07-1551 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Col. Ian Palmer: Military Leadership, Building High-Performing Teams & the Connection Between Purpose and Daily ActionHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes retired U.S. Army Colonel Ian Palmer — military strategist, leadership coach, and mentor — to this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Colonel Palmer spent over 26 years leading soldiers across the globe, rising from ROTC lieutenant to colonel, and now brings those hard-won lessons directly to coaches, athletes, and business leaders through his company, Ian Palmer Leadership. He and Coach Neiman dig into why the overlap between military leadership and athlet...
2026-07-101h 00Mental Fitness - the Gateway to Success
Mental Fitness - the Gateway to SuccessLessons from the Diamond: Mental Fitness with Award-Winning Coach Tim NeimanFrom the baseball diamond to the stage and the mic, Tim Neiman has spent a lifetime mastering leadership, resilience, and mental toughness.In this episode of Mental Fitness - The Gateway to Success, I sit down with award-winning baseball coach, speaker, author and podcaster Tim Neiman to explore how the lessons learned on the field directly translate to mental fitness and success in life.We dive deep into:How not to talk to umpires (and why emotional control matters)Making tough decisions with playersThe evolution of maturing as a coach over decadesAn unexpected health...
2026-07-081h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Kurt Landes: Building the #1 Minor League Ballpark in America & Leading with Gratitude in the Lehigh ValleyHost Coach Tim Neiman launches the inaugural episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania with a conversation that couldn't be more fitting — sitting down with Kurt Landes, President and General Manager of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, the AAA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies and the only GM in the franchise's history. Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania is brought to you by Bluebook Sports and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — visit lehighvalleychamber.org to discover the power of connection and community on every main street. Kurt takes Coach Neiman behind the scenes of what it took to buil...
2026-07-0859 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Mikal Nielsen: Mental Fitness, Meditation Snacking & Why the Path to Success Is Never a Straight LineHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Mikal Nielsen — mental fitness coach, inspirational speaker, author, and host of the Mental Fitness: The Gateway to Success podcast — all the way from New Zealand to this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Mikal brings more than three decades of personal development and coaching experience to the conversation, and he and Coach Neiman dig into what mental fitness actually means, why it's different from mental health, and why business owners...
2026-07-021h 01Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Tanner Bykowski: Diamond Derby, the Home Run Moment & Why Baseball Never Has to EndHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Tanner Bykowski, founder of Diamond Derby, to this energizing episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Tanner's story starts with an unexpected layoff, a motivational app notification that read "if not now, when?" and a vision to build something baseball has never had — a casual, competitive, accessible home run experience for everyone who has ever been aged out of the game. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Diamond Derby is part ente...
2026-06-2559 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Sean Irey: The Business of Soccer, Building Kwik Goal & What Team Sports Teach You About LeadershipHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Sean Irey, Director of Sales at Kwik Goal, to this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Sean brings nearly 27 years of experience at one of the most recognized names in soccer equipment worldwide, and he and Coach Neiman dig into the business of soccer from the ground up. Sean shares how Kwik Goal was born out of a simple need in the early 1980s for a portable, transportable goal, an...
2026-06-1857 minThe Standard
The Standard36 Years, 1,401 Games, and the Legacy Beyond Wins | Ep. 54 Tim Neiman868 wins. 36 years. 14 Coach of the Year awards.And Tim Neiman will tell you straight — none of that is the point.Tim Neiman is the DeSales University Head Coach with one of the most decorated careers in NCAA Division III baseball history. In 36 years and 1,401 games, he has built a .638 winning percentage, nine NCAA Tournament appearances, eleven conference championships, and a College World Series appearance in 2003. Thirteen of his players have signed professional contracts. He has been inducted into four halls of fame. He served as an associate scout for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Mi...
2026-06-1550 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Dave Raymond: The Phillie Phanatic, the Power of Fun & What Mental Health Has to Do with LeadershipHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Dave Raymond — the original Phillie Phanatic, author of The Power of Fun and Evolution of Happiness, and son of Delaware Hall of Fame football coach Tubby Raymond — to this special Mental Health Month edition of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Dave shares the origin story of the "Phanatic", born in 1978 from a simple piece of advice from Phillies executive Bill Giles: G-rated fun, David. He and Coach Neiman dig into what 4...
2026-06-111h 00Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Pastor Mike Linch: Faith, Leadership & Running Your Race — A Message for Coaches, Parents & Anyone Chasing PurposeHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Senior Pastor Mike Linch of North Star Church in Kennesaw, Georgia to this deeply moving episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Pastor Linch — a Liberty University baseball alumnus, leader of a 3,000-member congregation, and host of the Linch with a Leader podcast — joins Coach Neiman for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, purpose, legacy, and what it truly means to lead. He shares how Bobby Richardson became one of the most f...
2026-06-0557 minScene Projects Sports Network
Scene Projects Sports NetworkTim Neiman on Podcasting, Coaching, and Life Lessons from SportsIn this episode, Bubba Startz is joined by Tim Neiman to explore Tim's transition from coaching to podcasting. They delve into the themes and objectives of Tim's "Straight Lines" podcast, discussing how coaching skills translate into effective public speaking and communication. The conversation touches on building trust, life lessons from sports, and the importance of consistency with parents and players. Tim also shares challenges and surprises faced while launching "Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania" and expanding his podcasting network. The discussion highlights the value of long-form conversations, career evolution, and avoiding burnout. They conclude with reflections on the rewards of podcasting...
2026-05-2942 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Fredi Gonzalez: Managing in the Big Leagues, Building Chemistry & What Straight Lines Means to a World Series CoachHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes former Major League manager Fredi Gonzalez to Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Fredi spent 36 years in professional baseball, managing the Florida Marlins from 2007 to 2010 and the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2016, where he led a roster that included Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, and a rookie Freddie Freeman hitting eighth in his first big league game. Coach Neiman and Fredi dig into what separates talented teams that win from talented teams that do...
2026-05-2859 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Col. Chris Kolenda: Combat Leadership, Negotiating with the Taliban & the Standard That Never WaversHost Coach Tim Neiman welcomes retired U.S. Army Colonel Chris Kolenda to Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Colonel Kolenda is a decorated combat veteran, founder of Strategic Leaders Academy, member of the Consulting Hall of Fame, and the driving force behind the Saber Six Foundation, which supports veterans turning post-combat stress into growth. He and Coach Neiman dig into what leading 800 soldiers in combat truly demands, the costly leadership mistake of creating dependency, why th...
2026-05-211h 00Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Kevin Wilson: What Great Hitters Are Made Of, the Art of Hitting, and Leading with a StandardHost Coach Tim Neiman sits down with renowned hitting instructor Kevin Wilson on this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app today on Apple or Google Play to connect directly with players, parents, and coaches. Kevin brings over 25 years of experience working with Major League, minor league, college, and elite high school hitters, including a gold medal as USA 18U hitting coach in Taiwan in 2013. He and Coach Neiman dig into what truly defines a great hitter beyond the metrics, why hitting is a conversation and not a formula, th...
2026-05-141h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Steve Farsiou: Navigating Workplace Law, Protecting Yourself as a Coach & Weathering Life's StormsBrought to you by Bluebook Sports — the game's trusted directory since 1909 — and recorded at Bluebook Media Studios. Host Tim Neiman sits down with Steve Farsiou, attorney and partner at Trinity & Farsiou Law in Flemington, New Jersey, for a conversation that every coach, employer, and employee needs to hear. Steve specializes in employer disputes, New Jersey discrimination law, and the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights — and he brings twenty-five years of hard-won courtroom wisdom to the table. Steve pulls back the curtain on what people get wrong when they walk into a law office — from thinking they have an...
2026-05-0858 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Mark Youngblood: Secret Service Operations, Leading Under Pressure & Protecting DemocracyMark Youngblood is a 23-year U.S. Secret Service veteran and current Chief Operating Officer at American Global Strategies. In this episode, host Tim Neiman sits down with Mark to break down the chaos of the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident, why Secret Service training is the gold standard, and what it really means to protect not just a person — but democracy itself. Mark shares what it was like serving across administrations from Clinton to Biden, running dignitary details in dozens of countries, coordinating multi-agency operations, and incorporating airspace security for major national and international events. The co...
2026-04-301h 01Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Tom Shirley: 44 Years of Coaching Wisdom, the Transfer Portal Crisis, and Why Relationships Are EverythingIn this episode of Straight Lines, Coach Tim Nyman sits down with Hall of Fame women's basketball coach and longtime athletic director Tom Shirley — the head women's basketball coach at Jefferson University with 44 years of coaching experience and 32 years as an athletic director. This conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom on leadership, culture, recruiting, and what it really means to build lasting relationships in sports and in life. Coach Shirley breaks down the real impact of the transfer portal on Division II and III programs, why the NCAA is misunderstood, and how today's recruiting landscape is squeezing ou...
2026-04-2358 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Tom Gillespie: Global Scouting, Player Development, and the Truth About What Really TranslatesIn this episode of Straight Lines with Tim Neiman, international scouting leader Tom Gillespie shares a powerful perspective on player development, global baseball growth, and what truly separates players at every level of the game. With over a decade of experience scouting and developing players across Europe, Africa, and Asia, Gillespie brings a unique lens to the conversation—one that blends traditional baseball instincts with modern evaluation, global experience, and leadership principles. From grassroots baseball in underserved communities to evaluating talent on the international stage, this episode dives deep into the realities of development, scouting, an...
2026-04-1658 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines with Tim Neiman | Stephan Rapaglia on Growing Baseball Globally and Changing Lives Through the GameStephan Rapaglia—global baseball development leader with Play Global, co-founder of Old World Baseball, and former Great Britain National Team coach—joins Tim Neiman for a powerful conversation on expanding baseball worldwide and using the game to impact lives far beyond the field. From Europe to Africa, this episode dives into how baseball connects cultures, builds leaders, and creates opportunities in places where the game is just getting started. Key Highlights Stephan shares his journey from playing professionally to leading global baseball initiatives Inside Play Global: using baseball as a tool to teach leadership, team...
2026-04-091h 03Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines with Tim Neiman | Joe Jordano on Leadership, Development, and Telling the TruthJoe Jordano—former head coach at Mercyhurst and the winningest coach in University of Pittsburgh baseball history, now leading college placement at IMG Academy, joins Tim Neiman for a real, no-nonsense conversation on leadership, player development, and what it truly means to make an impact. From dugout lessons to life lessons, this episode is packed with insight for coaches, players, and leaders who care about doing things the right way. Key Highlights Joe breaks down how his leadership evolved—from hard-nosed early coaching to a more impactful, player-centered approach A defining coaching moment that chan...
2026-04-021h 01Paradigm Playbook
Paradigm PlaybookEpisode 118: The Straight Line Standard with Coach Tim NeimanIn Episode 118 of Paradigm Playbook, Steve Cook sits down with Coach Tim Neiman—former collegiate baseball coach, leadership speaker, and host of the Straight Lines podcast—to break down how lessons from the game translate directly into business and life.Coach Neiman shares his journey from DeSales University to launching a fast-growing podcast focused on leadership, discipline, and personal growth. He also opens up about recent personal challenges, including the loss of his mother and his battle with prostate cancer, and how those moments reshaped his perspective on resilience and purpose.At the core of the...
2026-03-2729 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines with Tim Neiman | Tony Iannelli on Leadership, Growth, and Building Strong CommunitiesTony Iannelli, President and CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, joins Tim Neiman for a powerful conversation on leadership, economic growth, and building something that lasts. From revitalizing an entire region to leading with authenticity, Tony shares real-world insight that applies to business owners, leaders, and anyone chasing long-term success. Key Highlights How the Lehigh Valley transformed into a thriving economic region Why growth must be balanced with infrastructure and community identity The importance of relationships, mentorship, and surrounding yourself with the right people Leadership advice for young professionals: stay aware, stay ready...
2026-03-271h 01Meditations by Gregory T. Obert
Meditations by Gregory T. ObertWhat Building Winners Taught a Leadership Veteran with Tim NeimanReady to begin your journey of healing? It's time to reclaim your life with elite and discreet premium psychotherapy with Dr. Gregory T. Obert; 👉🏼 www.royaloasispi.com ------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of Meditations by Gregory T. Obert, Dr. Obert sits down with legendary baseball coach, author, and Straight Lines podcast host Tim Neiman for a wide ranging conversation about leadership, accountability, and the small habits that shape a life.  Tim reflects on what nearly four decades of coaching taught him about mindset, responsibility, listening, and the long game of developing people, not just pe...
2026-03-2339 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Ryan Brownlee – Leadership, Mentorship, and Building Better CoachesWelcome to the Straight Lines Podcast, where life lessons meet mentorship and the blueprint for success is built through clarity, discipline, and action. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Brownlee, Assistant Executive Director for Coaching Outreach at the American Baseball Coaches Association. With a background in college coaching and now working with coaches across the country, Brownlee shares what it really takes to lead, develop people, and build a culture that lasts. This conversation goes beyond the field—diving into leadership, mentorship, and the responsibility coaches carry in...
2026-03-191h 04Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Zach Lutz: From the Mets to Mentorship — Fixing Youth Baseball One Player at a TimeIn this episode of Straight Lines with Tim Neiman, former New York Mets infielder Zach Lutz joins the show to share his unique journey from Division III baseball to the Major Leagues, and how that experience shaped his mission to bring clarity and honesty to today’s youth baseball landscape. Lutz discusses his unconventional path—choosing to play for his father at Alvernia University instead of pursuing major Division I programs—and how that decision ultimately led to being drafted by the Mets and playing professionally around the world. Now working with young athletes and famili...
2026-03-1258 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Brian Madsen: USA Baseball, Leadership, and Building Uncommon 12-Year-Old ChampionsIn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Brian Madsen, USA Baseball 12U National Team manager and Marine Corps veteran, to talk about leadership, accountability, and what it really takes to build championship teams at the youth level. Coach Madsen shares insights from leading Team USA to gold medals on the international stage and explains why success at the highest youth level is about far more than simply selecting the best individual players. Instead, it’s about building the right team — players with character, discipline, and the ability to handle pressure. Key...
2026-03-0558 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Tom Leyden: From Emmy Awards to Westwood Living — Reinventing Purpose After the SpotlightOn this episode of Straight Lines, Tim Neiman sits down with longtime Boston sports broadcaster Tom Leyden to talk about what happens when a distinguished career suddenly shifts direction. After more than two decades in television — covering iconic teams, earning multiple Emmy Awards, and serving as sports director in major markets — Tom was unexpectedly laid off . What followed wasn’t retreat — it was reinvention. Tom founded TenSeventeen Enterprises, named in honor of his late brother-in-law, and launched Westwood Living, a hyper-local magazine and media platform that connects businesses, schools, nonprofits, and residents in his home...
2026-02-271h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Dr. Megan Cannon: Training the Mind, Building Resilience, and Winning the Inner GameOn this episode of Straight Lines, Tim Neiman sits down with sports psychologist Dr. Megan Cannon to explore the mental side of performance — and why emotion regulation, attention control, and mindset training separate the good from the great. From youth sports pressure to elite international athletes, Dr. Cannon breaks down how mental training works, why confidence is built (not given), and how visualization, adversity, and acceptance shape high performers in both sports and business. This conversation goes beyond the field. It’s about leadership, perspective, culture, and building mental strength that lasts long after the fina...
2026-02-1957 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Butch Chaffin: USA Baseball, Character, and the Mission Bigger Than the MedalOn this powerful episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with longtime USA Baseball leader Butch Chaffin for a masterclass on leadership, character, and what it truly means to wear “USA” across your chest. From national team selection and international competition to elite player development and culture-building, Butch pulls back the curtain on what separates good players from USA players — and why talent alone is never enough. This conversation goes far beyond baseball. It’s about mission, alignment, and the power of putting team first — every time. The core values behind USA Baseba...
2026-02-121h 03Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Mirko Heid: Growing Baseball, Building Leaders, and Thinking GloballyOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman welcomes Mirko Heid, President of the Bonn Capitals and a key leader within German and European baseball, for a deep conversation on leadership, development, and growing the game on a global stage. Mirko shares how baseball has taken root in Germany, the rise of the Bonn Capitals as one of Europe’s premier organizations, and why coaching, culture, and infrastructure matter more than ever in emerging baseball markets. From youth development and international competition to business leadership and long-term vision, this episode connects the dots between sport and re...
2026-02-051h 00Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Sean Buchanan: Pitching Development, Trust, and the Path to the Big LeaguesOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Sean Buchanan, Triple-A Pitching Coach for the Houston Astros (Sugar Land) and Assistant Coordinator of Pitching across the Astros’ entire minor league system. In a wide-ranging conversation, Sean pulls back the curtain on what truly separates players at the highest levels of professional baseball. From the jump from Triple-A to the big leagues to the balance between analytics, mechanics, and human connection, Sean explains why there is no single formula for success — only preparation, adaptability, and trust. Key topics include: What real...
2026-01-291h 00Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Keith Madison: Coaching With Purpose, Culture, and ConvictionOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with legendary coach Keith Madison, former Head Coach at the University of Kentucky, ABCA Hall of Famer, author, and longtime leader in the game of baseball. Hired at just 26 years old, Keith built Kentucky into a nationally respected program while impacting generations of players far beyond the win column. In a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation, Keith and Tim explore what truly matters in coaching and leadership — faith, culture, adversity, and loving the people you lead. Key topics include: Why coaching is about pl...
2026-01-231h 07Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Kristin Sheehan: Building Champions Through Sport, Character, and CommunityOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman is joined by Kristin Sheehan, Director of Programming for Play Like a Champion Today, for a powerful conversation on youth sports, leadership, and the responsibility adults carry in shaping young lives. Kristin shares the origin and mission of Play Like a Champion Today, explaining how intentional coaching, character education, and community access can transform sport into a lifelong force for good. Together, Tim and Kristin explore how joy, resilience, and values—not just wins—define true champions. Key topics include: What it really means to p...
2026-01-151h 00Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Gregg Caserta: Finding Your Voice on the Road to MLB NetworkOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Gregg Caserta, host and broadcaster for MLB Network, for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about perseverance, identity, and navigating an unpredictable career path. Gregg shares his journey from minor league broadcasting stops in Reading and Trenton to calling games and hosting shows on MLB Network. Along the way, he opens up about career uncertainty, mental health, the grind of the broadcasting industry, and the importance of finding your own voice instead of chasing someone else’s. Tim and Gregg discuss: The reality of...
2026-01-091h 03Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Walking the Line of Leadership with Coach Jeremy SheetingerIn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Jeremy “Sheets” Sheetinger, Head Baseball Coach at Georgia Gwinnett College, for a powerful conversation about leadership, authenticity, and building people before building players. Coach Sheetinger shares his journey through college baseball, personal setbacks, and career-defining lessons that reshaped how he leads. From servant leadership to mental discipline, this episode dives deep into what it truly means to lead with clarity, purpose, and consistency — on the field and in life. This is not a baseball tactics episode. It’s a leadership blueprint. Why auth...
2025-12-181h 01Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines |Building Winners On and Off the Field with Coach HezelSponsored by Bluebook Sports and CorVive Download Bluebook Sports today. First-time CorVive customers receive 30% off. In this episode of Straight Lines with Tim Neiman, Tim sits down with Bill Hezel, a respected NCAA baseball coach known for his ability to develop young men, build strong cultures, and create winning environments on and off the field. This conversation delivers powerful insight for players, parents, and coaches who want to understand what truly goes into building a championship-ready program — far beyond stats, rankings, and tools. Coaching Philosophy That Wins: Coach Hezel breaks do...
2025-12-111h 03Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Leadership qualities that truly matter with Clint HurdleOn this episode of Straight Lines, Tim Neiman sits down with Clint Hurdle, former MLB manager of the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, for an honest and uplifting conversation about leadership, adversity, and the deeper purpose behind the game. From managing in the World Series to guiding young players through the toughest stretches of their careers, Clint brings unmatched experience and a perspective shaped by both triumph and personal struggle. Tim and Clint dive into: The leadership qualities that truly matter in baseball and life How vulnerability and authenticity strengthen a clubhouse
2025-12-041h 03Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Marc Crocco with Loco Beach Coconuts: Leading the Banana Ball WayIn this episode of Straight Lines with Tim Neiman, Marc Crocco, head coach of the Loco Beach Coconuts under the Savannah Bananas Banana Ball banner, sits down to share his journey through coaching, leadership, and the rapid rise of Banana Ball. From his early stops at the Air Force Academy and Erskine College to helping launch a brand-new Banana Ball franchise, Crocco breaks down what it really takes to build culture, earn trust, and coach with purpose. Highlights: Marc’s coaching path and how it shaped his leadership style The creation of the Lo...
2025-11-2858 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Rob Sitz with DS Sports: Building Baseball the Right Way. Trust, Events, and Youth Sportshis episode dives into leadership, trust, and the business of baseball with Rob Sitz, President of DS Sports — the powerhouse behind RussMatt, Prospect Wire, Greater Orlando Baseball, and more. Rob shares his journey from pitching and coaching at Rollins College to leading one of the most respected organizations in amateur baseball. Highlights: Rob’s path from college coach to sports executive Managing six major baseball brands under DS Sports The importance of trust, relationships, and customer experience How youth and travel baseball have evolved — the good, the bad, and the fu...
2025-11-201h 02Straight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Ken Spangenberg: Building AWRE Sports and the Future of Video in BaseballOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Ken Spangenberg, Chief Sales Officer of AWRE Sports, to talk about innovation, leadership, and how AWRE has reshaped video in baseball and softball. From his early days in coaching and facility management to driving one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the sport, Ken shares what it takes to listen, adapt, and build solutions coaches truly need. Tim and Ken dive into: The journey from coaching to leading a sports-tech startup How AWRE’s fixed-camera systems are changing player development ...
2025-11-1456 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Dedan Brozino: Stewarding Legacy at the Rose BowlIn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman welcomes Dedan Brozino, President of the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation and Chief Development Officer of the Rose Bowl Stadium, for a powerful conversation about leadership, legacy, and community. Dedan shares his journey from small-town Pennsylvania to the world stage in Pasadena, managing one of America’s most iconic venues. Together, he and Tim explore: How small-town roots shaped his relationship-driven leadership style The art of fundraising through storytelling and connection Balancing tradition and innovation at a 100-year-old landmark Leading through cr...
2025-11-061h 01Calling All Sports
Calling All SportsKeith chats with Andrew Stone & talks World Series with Tim NeimanKeith Groller chats with Andrew Stone & reacts to a thrilling World Series with Tim Neiman. Follow us on X at https://twitter.com/LVFoxSports.  Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LVFoxSports/.  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lehighvalleyfoxsports/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0341 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Kevin Daley: Leadership, Legacy, and Life Beyond the GlobetrottersOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Kevin “Special K” Daley — former Harlem Globetrotters captain, international speaker, author, and motivator — to explore the lessons that transcend the court. From humble beginnings in Panama to leading one of the most iconic teams in sports, Kevin shares how discipline, adaptability, and authenticity have defined every chapter of his life. Together, they discuss: The journey from UCLA to the Harlem Globetrotters and global fame Leadership lessons from traveling to 100+ countries Turning setbacks into opportunities and building personal legacy Why re...
2025-10-3056 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Kris Dehnert: Betting on Yourself and Building BigOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Kris Dehnert, CEO and Co-Founder of Dugout Mugs, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, and keeping your lines straight through it all. From humble beginnings to becoming a nationally recognized brand partner with Major League Baseball, Kris shares his personal story of risk, resilience, and the power of authenticity in business. Tim and Kris discuss: Turning setbacks into launching pads The value of authentic leadership and company culture How Dugout Mugs scaled from an idea to a national brand
2025-10-2656 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Dr. Jerry Joyce: Leading with Mission at Mount St. Mary’sOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Dr. Jerry Joyce, President of Mount St. Mary's University, for a powerful conversation on leadership, mission, and the changing landscape of higher education and college athletics. Tim and Dr. Joyce explore: His journey from DeSales University to Mount St. Mary’s How mission drives strategy, culture, and community on campus The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student engagement and learning Building connection and purpose through athletics, mentorship, and faith Navigating modern challenges like NIL, AI...
2025-10-1759 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesGraveyard Mentality: Building Grit, Brand, and Better Outfielders with Andre ButlerIn this episode, Coach Tim Neiman sits down with Andre Butler, founder of Graveyard Mentality, to explore how one simple idea — turning the outfield into a place where “hits go to die” — became a national training brand. Andre shares his journey from Swarthmore and Penn to Penn State and USA Baseball, the leap from coaching to entrepreneurship, and how faith, family, and mindset guide his success. They dive into how Graveyard Mentality now operates in 11+ states, how Butler trains both baseball and softball players to the same elite standard, and why true development starts with discipline, communication, and cult...
2025-10-0956 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines | Jeff Hurley: Building the Trenton Thunder LegacyOn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Jeff Hurley, President of the Trenton Thunder, one of minor league baseball’s most recognized franchises. From the team’s early days as a Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, Red Sox, and Yankees to its current role in the MLB Draft League, Jeff shares how the Thunder continue to thrive through community engagement, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to fan experience. Tim and Jeff discuss: The Thunder’s transition from affiliated baseball to the MLB Draft League How to keep fans c...
2025-10-0558 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesStraight Lines with Doc Neiman: From Backyard Ball to Coaching at St. Joe’sIn this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with his son, Doc Neiman, assistant coach at St. Joseph’s University. Doc shares his journey from Southern Lehigh High School standout to DeSales University catcher, and now a rising coach in Division I baseball. They discuss the lessons learned through injuries, the grind of breaking into coaching, the importance of networking, and the ever-changing landscape of analytics, NIL, and the transfer portal. With personal stories, leadership takeaways, and a deep love of the game, this episode is a blueprint for players, coaches, and leaders who want to gr...
2025-09-2259 minStraight Lines
Straight LinesWelcome to Straight Lines with Tim NeimanTim Neiman is a 14-time Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame baseball coach with 36 years at DeSales University, 868 career wins, and 13 players who’ve gone pro. From NCAA tournaments to the College World Series, scouting for MLB teams, and broadcasting AAA baseball, Tim’s career is built on winning cultures and inspiring people to reach their full potential.
2025-08-1402 minCoaches Corner Podcast
Coaches Corner PodcastBryan Torresani on Building Winners at DeSales and the Truth About D3 BasebalIn this episode of Coach’s Corner, Walter Beede chats with Bryan Torresani, the new head baseball coach at DeSales University, about the reality and value of NCAA Division III baseball. Stepping into the shoes of legendary coach Tim Neiman, Torresani brings D1 and D3 experience to a program that already has deep roots and national recognition. He breaks down recruiting strategy, roster size, how D3 players are jumping to D1, and what families need to know about financial aid, fall competition, and building a real career through baseball. Key Highlights: What makes DeSales different ac...
2025-08-0523 minRounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg
Rounding The Bases With Joel GoldbergEp. 1017 Tim Neiman | Teamwork Triumphs on and off the FieldJoel is joined by a celebrated sports analyst who has been promoting collegiate sports excellence for three decades and counting. His name is Tim Neiman, the renowned head baseball coach at DeSales University and CEO of The Neiman Legacy Network. Over the course of his storied year career, his outstanding impact in sports and leadership has driven success from dirt fields to dugouts across the country. Teaching more than just a game, but lessons in legacy that inspire others to maximize all that their talent has to offer.Website: https://coachneiman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c...
2025-05-0643 minThe Champion Within: Build Confidence, Elevate Performance, and Hit Your Goals
The Champion Within: Build Confidence, Elevate Performance, and Hit Your GoalsThe Legacy of Coaching: Building Relationships in BaseballThe Champion Within Workshop Details: Book A Call Here In this conversation, Kate McCauley chats with Coach Tim Neiman, head baseball coach at DeSales University for 36 years shares his insights on the importance of relationships in coaching, the impact of loss and grief, and the legacy he aims to build through his work. He discusses his new book, 'What is Your Legacy?', which emphasizes love, empowerment, giving, accountability, commitment, and yearning. Coach Neiman also reflects on the significance of empowering players to take ownership and responsibility within the team. In this conversation, Tim Neiman shares his e...
2024-11-2650 minSmall Town Grit
Small Town GritGettin' Gritty with Tim Wingert • Ep 39 • Small Town GritIn this episode of Small Town Grit, host Corey Haubs sits down with Tim Wingert, whose family has deep roots in Mayville, MI. Tim shares the fascinating history of Wingert's Food Center, a local grocery store his family founded 90 years ago. He recounts the growth of the family business, its significant impact on the Mayville community, and the decision to eventually sell the business to Neiman’s Market. Full of heartwarming and inspiring stories, Tim's journey is a testament to community spirit and family legacy. Don't miss this incredible episode!
2024-11-0525 minMental Advantage Podcast
Mental Advantage PodcastEpisode 122: "What is Your Legacy?", Tim NeimanThe MAP boys welcome Tim Neiman, head baseball coach at DeSales University, to the program.  Coach Neiman is also the author of "What is Your Legacy? A Blueprint for Your Personal and Professional Journey".  Coach Neiman has over 35+ years of experience as a college baseball coach and he shares some of the insights he has gained over his years in developing great baseball players into great pillars of their communities.  His thoughts on team building, culture building and how by putting the focus on Love, Empowerment, Giving, Accountability, Commitment and Yearning you can also build a lasting LEGACY. You...
2024-10-281h 10True Stories Berlin
True Stories BerlinThese Wheels Keep On TurningShow Credits: These Wheels Keep On Turning is an episode featuring wheels as well as protagonists who get going, get stuck, and through perseverance and insight get back in motion again. Supporting roles belong to two bikes, one wheelchair and a 1967 split window Volkswagen bus. Join our four storytellers as they share their true tales on wheels with us. Stories by: Annie Voigt, Tim Walters, Khushi Pasquale, Ben McGuire. This episode was brought to you by the Bear, a stage for true, told live stories in Berlin. Get...
2024-08-0845 minThe Focus Group
The Focus GroupTFG Unbuttoned: Pop-tarts, Drag Queens, and Neiman MarcusA popular and respected school principal in Oklahoma City is forced to resign for safety reasons when the far-right exposed his side gig as a weekend drag performer. Shane Murnan says to work in education again he would probably have to leave Oklahoma. Then, the gay CEO at Neiman Marcus is accused of only hiring women, gay men, and discriminating against straight white males. Finally, the inventor of Pop-Tarts dies at 96. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly...
2024-02-2023 minThe Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
The Thought Leader Revolution PodcastEP462: Tim Leatherman - Build A $200 Million A Year BrandWhile travelling in Europe with his wife for six months, Tim Leatherman made a practical note to modify his pocket knife to include a pair of pliers. Later, he saw the potential in that idea and started on the path to becoming the world's first and, to this day, the world's leading multitool producer. It took a few years to get things started and involved tremendous support from his wife and eventually his business partner, Steve Berliner, who helped Tim through the final stages of bringing Leatherman Knives to the market. In their first successful year, they hoped to...
2023-04-2541 minAre you in the Book Podcast
Are you in the Book PodcastNeiman Family of coachesWith over 30 years of coaching experience, Coach Tim Neiman has instilled the same convictions and passion into his 2 sons. Both are currently head coaches.  We discuss what makes a great program, coach and recruit.  The legacy that Tim has established is obvious with their commitment to bringing great baseball to the programs they head.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-1445 minTim Healy, Author at Healy Success Solutions
Tim Healy, Author at Healy Success SolutionsFlipping Your Side Hustle: Lauren Hull and Neiman SneedThe days of working a 9:00-5:00 are over. Today, it’s all about side hustles. But when you’re looking to make some extra money outside of your regular job, it can be difficult to narrow down a side hustle that works for you. My guests today have hit the success that some people can only dream of – they have married their passions to create a side hustle that has literally flipped their careers. This week on The Profit Express I sit down with Lauren Hull, the Furniture Flipping Teacher, and her business manager and creative director, Neiman...
2023-02-0138 minThe Profit Express
The Profit ExpressFlipping Your Side Hustle: Lauren Hull and Neiman SneedThe days of working a 9:00-5:00 are over. Today, it’s all about side hustles. But when you’re looking to make some extra money outside of your regular job, it can be difficult to narrow down a side hustle that works for you. My guests today have hit the success that some people can only dream of – they have married their passions to create a... Read More The post Flipping Your Side Hustle: Lauren Hull and Neiman Sneed appeared first on Healy Success Solutions.
2023-02-0138 minAre you in the Book Podcast
Are you in the Book Podcast"Doc" Neiman - Head Coach, PennWest - ClarionDeron "Doc" Neiman enters his third year as head baseball coach in 2022. He previously served as the interim head coach during the 2020 season after having spent the previous year as a volunteer assistant coach. Prior to coming to Clarion, Neiman spent time at Erskine College where he served as a Volunteer Assistant Coach, Head Junior Varsity Coach and Camp Coordinator, while also instructing catchers and hitters. During his time at Erskine, Neiman coached two post season award winners. Doc saw one player receive first team All Conference Carolinas honors and one second team honoree. Prior to...
2022-11-3041 minAre you in the Book Podcast
Are you in the Book PodcastTim Neiman - Head Coach, DeSales UniversityHead Coach Tim Neiman enters his 34th season as the skipper of the DeSales University baseball program after taking over in 1990.  Since Neiman arrived in Center Valley, PA, the Bulldogs have won 787 games including 30+ games five times, 20+ games in 26 of his 32 seasons and 21 straight years, and have amassed a 787-448-5 (.637) overall record.  He is also the only coach in DeSales history to win 700+ games in any sport and entered last season ranked 31st on the all-time victories list among all NCAA Division III coaches. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support Le...
2022-10-2045 minJersey Baseball Show - powered by NJ College Baseball Nation
Jersey Baseball Show - powered by NJ College Baseball NationTGIM - Incredible rise of JOE MICELI - from Unrecruited to big-time pro prospectWelcome to Season 2 of the Jersey Baseball Show and the inaugural episode of TGIM. Let's get fired up for an incredible New Jersey college baseball story. Joe Miceli was a senior at Indian Hills HS in the Spring of 2018, struggling to hit 82 mph and HOPING for a shot to continue his baseball career. Nobody was knocking down the door but he finally did get a shot with DeSales University - a great D3 program under legendary coach Tim Neiman. That's when Joe's journey becomes a movie script. A velo spike and some conversations - internal and external...
2022-01-1031 minSeay the Future Podcast
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