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.

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0:00 - Intro

0:25 - DBU's Offensive Philosophy

2:25 - Building a Culture for Offense

4:00 - Create Good Hitter, not Good Swingers

6:10 - Balancing Data w/ Performance

8:30 - Importance of Challenging Environments

11:10 - Guardrails to Ensure Hitters Stay Mentally Ready

13:00 - Difference Between Fall & Spring in Development

16:35 - Creating Adjustability for a Hitter

18:40 - Building the Engine

21:25 - Traits of Elite Hitters

23:30 - Importance of Individualized Routines

25:55 - Real vs. Feel

26:45 - Utilizing Video for Development

31:20 - Drill Work

32:40 - Importance of Vision for Hitters

35:25 - Trial & Error for Hitters