In this episode, we sit down with one of college baseball’s premier hitting minds — Dallas Baptist Head Coach Dan Heefner. We dive deep into DBU’s offensive philosophy, the role of challenging training environments, and why hitting machines are a non-negotiable in their development process. Coach Heefner also breaks down how movement-focused drills shape a hitter’s swing, improve adjustability, and prepare players to perform under game pressure.Whether you’re a coach, player, or just a baseball junkie, this conversation is packed with actionable insight you can take straight to the cage.Join our Mailing list at https://backsidegbmedia.beehiiv.com/Follow on Twitter @BacksideGBFollow on Instagram @backsidegroundballsFollow on TikTok @backsidegroundball0:00 - Intro0:25 - DBU's Offensive Philosophy2:25 - Building a Culture for Offense4:00 - Create Good Hitter, not Good Swingers6:10 - Balancing Data w/ Performance8:30 - Importance of Challenging Environments11:10 - Guardrails to Ensure Hitters Stay Mentally Ready13:00 - Difference Between Fall & Spring in Development16:35 - Creating Adjustability for a Hitter18:40 - Building the Engine21:25 - Traits of Elite Hitters23:30 - Importance of Individualized Routines25:55 - Real vs. Feel26:45 - Utilizing Video for Development31:20 - Drill Work32:40 - Importance of Vision for Hitters35:25 - Trial & Error for Hitters

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