Interview: Knights Knation on CURVE Sports Partnership, Future of Club Baseball, and Relationships vs. Data
Episode Description
Kyle Pagan is joined by two leaders helping shape the future of club baseball. Jack Cressend, founder of Knights Knation Baseball and Tyler Naquin, Director of Baseball Operations. Knights has built one of the most successful club baseball organizations for nearly two decades. They’ve produced more than 1,000 college players, over 100 MLB Draft picks, and have a growing network of programs across the South. During the episode they announce a new partnership with Curve Sports, discuss what the future of club baseball looks like, how data is changing recruiting, and why relationships still matter.
0:00 - Knights Knation Announces Partnership W/ CURVE Sports
4:49 - Collaboration, LAK Program & Expansion Plans
11:01 - Parent Expectations & Knights 4 Life Motto
19:01 - Maintaining Coaching Quality at a Franchise
25:02 - Data's Role in Player Development
34:15 - How Knights Handles Accessibility
36:55 - What is The Future Of Club Baseball?
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