Tip of the Cap Athletics

08/13/2026

Coaches corner, round 2. Let’s talk camps, clinics, lessons, and what’s right for YOU and YOUR athlete.

Every player shouldn’t be taught the same because every player learns, thinks, and moves differently. Find someone who can make you YOUR best…not someone who tried to cram you into a cookie cutter approach with every single Athelte they work with.

Don’t forget to find a coach who’s actually paying attention to what you’re doing. Not just doing and filming to find their next client.

08/07/2026

As we get closer to the start of another year in , let’s take a look at some of the places our guys have ended up after their time here since 2022.
From local D3’s to the MLB draft league and everything in between, Kats have gone on to play at all levels of the game all over the country.
The only real question is…who’s next?

08/04/2026

Coaches Corner - Edition 1
Dispelling some common gym and weight room myths. From being worried about getting too big or too stiff, to impacts on your season, and more. Check out the first edition of Coaches Corner with Coach Joz!!!
If there’s a topic you want me to cover, let me know in the comments!!

08/02/2026

Blessed to have been part of at least a couple hundred of these W’s over the last 6 or so seasons with Erie Buffalo. 💪🏻

07/29/2026

Fired up for JC. Would have loved to see what he did had he not had his wrist broken in our first league game of the year, bc he was primed to have a massive season for us…but I’m fired up he gets to keep playing the game and can’t wait to see how he does at Oswego!

Another Kat is committed to play at the next level!! Soph OF John Callahan has committed to continue his athletic and academic career at SUNY Oswego! Congrats JC, we can’t wait to see you rip it up with the Lakers!

07/27/2026

END OF SUMMER UPDATE!
First and foremost, thank you to each and every person who’s kept me going with lessons throughout the summer! It’s been a blast doing this as far into the sunshine as I have this year. Usually lessons putter out around May/June into random one offs every few weeks…not this year. I’ve been going strong all summer long!
With that in mind and the season winding down, I will be taking a step back starting in the month of August. Here’s what you need to know:
1. This does **NOT** mean I am completely unavailable. If you need a tuneup for a final tournament or upcoming tryout…please reach out. I’m happy to help.
2. I will be picking back up again when the “offseason” kicks off after fall ball. Until then, enjoy fall ball, enjoy the end of summer, and enjoy…I’ll post updates and info on lessons camps and clinics as we get closer.
3. I’ve been going strong this year from mid/late October through July. Offering camps, clinics, lessons, strength and conditioning sessions and more…it’s easily the longest straight run for me in my time doing lessons. Truth be told, I need a break. My fall season with Erie starts at the end of the month so I’ll need some time to prep for that, put the finishing touches on our strength program, getting our new recruits settled in, and…well…everything else that comes with being a college coach and recruiting coordinator.
I’m still here if something comes up, so don’t be afraid to ask because I will squeeze people in when and where I can. But keep in mind I do what I do on top of my 40+ hour a week full time job AND my responsibilities at ECC. So I will be enjoying this much needed break.
Who knows. Maybe I’ll even break out the microphone and start ripping some new episodes of the thing that started it all…THE TIP OF THE CAP PODCAST! 😂 (we’ll see…)
Until then, enjoy the rest of summer and I can’t wait to see you guys in the offseason and keep chasin’ barrels!

07/20/2026

WNY Baseball Hall of Famer, Coach Joe Bauth, with his assistant coaches (Coach Joz, Coach Desi, and Coach Izzy) enjoying some time on the golf course today for the wnybaseballhof golf tournament. A great day for golf with some of biggest names in WNY Baseball!

07/18/2026

I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the field with and against Ralph since I was 18 years old. From our epic EB vs Team New Era battles for the Buffalo MSBL title in the mid 2010’s to being one of the EB boys here later in my playing career and going all over NYS to play in tournaments with him over those years…I can personally attest to all the things Ralph has done for adult amateur baseball in WNY. This is WELL deserved. Congrats, Skip!!!

Coming up this week: Ralph Proulx receives 2026 MSBL Lifetime Achievement Award! Stay tuned for the story!

07/18/2026

The best part of coaching at any level will forever be the relationships you build with your players.

I couldn’t fathom doing what I do and not caring about these young men as if they’re part of the family. ☝🏻

07/17/2026

Shout out to 3&2 Baseball here on this post...as it made me want to tell some stories of some of the weirdest, and wildest things I've seen done or practiced in my time coaching.

**Disclaimer, none of this is recent...so don't get your panties in a bunch...I've seen a LOT over the years**

- Situational defense, bases loaded, one out....coach tells his infielders "Check the runner and turn two". (This was a HS Coach BTW)

- CF holding a runner on 2nd, and sprinting back to position as the pitch is delivered...the coaches thought being "your first step should be back anyway" to the outfielder and it allows him to keep his middle infield in position.

-Outdoor, in season I/O....1st basemen throwing to the SS who's at his starting defensive position (not at the base) and 2nd basement throwing to 3rd base from deep on a ground ball. Both plays that are made SUPER regularly in the course of a game and season. *eye roll*

- PFP Short hop picks for pitchers, who are on the run to get to first. Coach on a bucket throwing rockets at kids ankles who are going full speed to the base.....SOOOO many kids eating dirt on this one...no one was happy about it.

- Full outdoor I/O without gloves.....or shoes...to create "Feel". Pretty sure there was one broken finger and one broken toe that day. Thankfully i was just a bystander, not working the field or on staff at the facility for this one.....😳

Thinking back like this make me want to fire up the old podcast gear again. What do you guys think? Should I do a return of the Tip of the Cap Podcast????

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