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In this episode of the 2025 Coaching Changes Series, Robert sits down with Shaine Carpenter, the new head baseball coach at Lake Erie College, to discuss his background and vision for the program. Carpenter, a former Division II player and coach, shares his passion for the DII level, which he believes is the "best division that college athletics has to offer".

Carpenter dives into the challenges of building a roster from the ground up after his hire on June 17th. He talks about the grind and creativity required to work with the team's current facilities. Coach Carpenter also explains his recruiting philosophy, emphasizing his search for players who "love ball" and are excited by the process of development and hard work.

He also highlights the importance of his new associate head coach, Brent McNeil, calling him an "invaluable" addition with a wealth of knowledge. Carpenter details his coaching style, which focuses on individual player development and is anchored in a process-based approach rather than a result-based one. He wants fans to expect a team that "will go out there and compete [and] give everything they have".

Don't miss this episode with Shaine Carpenter!