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Straight Lines
Straight Lines is for leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday grinders chasing big dreams. Hosted by legendary coach Tim Neiman, it’s about alignment—getting your values, goals, and actions in sync, even when the road gets rough. Drawing on decades of coaching, scouting for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers, and building championship cultures, Coach Neiman shares proven tools, real stories, and winning strategies to help you inspire your team, maximize talent, and create lasting…
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Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Lina Barbieri: Saving Lives, Giving Back & Why Every Blood Donation Impacts Three People
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Lina Barbieri, Vice President of Communications and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Miller Keystone Blood Center, to this…
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Straight Lines | Jeff Fisher: High School Football America, Five Decades of Storytelling & What Friday Night Football Teaches Us About Life
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Jeff Fisher — founder and publisher of High School Football America, veteran broadcaster, and one of the most respected voices…
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Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Mike Mittman: Three Hats, Wild Stories & a Career Spent with Muhammad Ali, Hulk Hogan & the Legends of Boxing, Music and Wrestling
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Mike Mittman — legendary Lehigh Valley media personality, ringside announcer, music promoter, and wrestling insider — to this…
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Straight Lines | Sara Corckran: Grit and Grace — Beating Cancer, Choosing Joy & What Resilience Really Looks Like
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Sara Corckran — Penn State lacrosse athlete, twenty-year educator, Pilates instructor, positive psychology coach, cancer…
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Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Keith Groller: 44 Years Covering Lehigh Valley Sports, the Art of Storytelling & Why Authenticity Is Everything
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Keith Groller — legendary sportswriter, 44-year veteran of the Morning Call, and one of the most trusted voices in Lehigh Valley…
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Straight Lines | Steve Degler: 35 Years Behind the Mic, the Iron Pigs, and What Broadcasting Teaches You About Leadership
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes his longtime friend and mentor Steve Degler — veteran broadcaster for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs on Service Electric Network…
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Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Rob Vaughn: 38 Years at WFMZ, the Legacy of Local News & Leading with Faith, Fairness & Integrity
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Rob Vaughn — beloved anchor of WFMZ Channel 69 for nearly four decades, gifted writer, and trusted voice of the Lehigh Valley —…
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Straight Lines | Robert Mattson: The Power of Storytelling, Building Intrigue & Why Every Leader Has a Warehouse Full of Stories
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Robert Mattson — author, actor, playwright, communications coach, and founder of Intrigue — to this episode of Straight Lines…
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Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Don Cunningham: From Steel Town to #1 Economic Development Market in America — the Lehigh Valley Story
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Don Cunningham, President and CEO of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, former Mayor of Bethlehem, Lehigh…
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Straight Lines | Adam Blumenfeld: Building Varsity Brands, Serving 9,000 Teammates & Why Culture Always Beats Strategy
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Adam Blumenfeld, CEO of Varsity Brands and the driving force behind BSN Sports becoming the nation's largest provider of team…
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Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Mike Dontas: 24 Years of Copperhead Grill, Building a Recession-Proof Restaurant & Leading with Heart in the Lehigh Valley
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Mike Dontas, co-owner of the beloved Copperhead Grill — with locations on Airport Road and in Center Valley near DeSales…
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Straight Lines | Ken Davidoff: Three Decades Covering MLB, 101 Lessons from the Dugout & What Baseball Teaches Us About Life
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Ken Davidoff — one of baseball's most respected journalists, former New York Post baseball columnist, past president of the…
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Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Chris Gillis: Building Winning Hotel Cultures, the Power of Personal Branding & Leading with Care in Hospitality
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Chris Gillis, respected hospitality leader and driving force behind TKO Hospitality, to this episode of Straight Lines Eastern…
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Straight Lines | Col. Ian Palmer: Military Leadership, Building High-Performing Teams & the Connection Between Purpose and Daily Action
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes retired U.S. Army Colonel Ian Palmer — military strategist, leadership coach, and mentor — to this episode of Straight Lines…
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Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania | Kurt Landes: Building the #1 Minor League Ballpark in America & Leading with Gratitude in the Lehigh Valley
Host Coach Tim Neiman launches the inaugural episode of Straight Lines Eastern Pennsylvania with a conversation that couldn't be more fitting — sitting down…
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Straight Lines | Mikal Nielsen: Mental Fitness, Meditation Snacking & Why the Path to Success Is Never a Straight Line
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Mikal Nielsen — mental fitness coach, inspirational speaker, author, and host of the Mental Fitness: The Gateway to Success…
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Straight Lines | Tanner Bykowski: Diamond Derby, the Home Run Moment & Why Baseball Never Has to End
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Tanner Bykowski, founder of Diamond Derby, to this energizing episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports —…
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Straight Lines | Sean Irey: The Business of Soccer, Building Kwik Goal & What Team Sports Teach You About Leadership
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Sean Irey, Director of Sales at Kwik Goal, to this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the…
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Straight Lines | Dave Raymond: The Phillie Phanatic, the Power of Fun & What Mental Health Has to Do with Leadership
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Dave Raymond — the original Phillie Phanatic, author of The Power of Fun and Evolution of Happiness, and son of Delaware Hall of…
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Straight Lines | Pastor Mike Linch: Faith, Leadership & Running Your Race — A Message for Coaches, Parents & Anyone Chasing Purpose
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes Senior Pastor Mike Linch of North Star Church in Kennesaw, Georgia to this deeply moving episode of Straight Lines, brought to…
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Straight Lines | Fredi Gonzalez: Managing in the Big Leagues, Building Chemistry & What Straight Lines Means to a World Series Coach
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes former Major League manager Fredi Gonzalez to Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports…
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Straight Lines | Col. Chris Kolenda: Combat Leadership, Negotiating with the Taliban & the Standard That Never Wavers
Host Coach Tim Neiman welcomes retired U.S. Army Colonel Chris Kolenda to Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download the Bluebook Sports app…
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Straight Lines | Kevin Wilson: What Great Hitters Are Made Of, the Art of Hitting, and Leading with a Standard
Host Coach Tim Neiman sits down with renowned hitting instructor Kevin Wilson on this episode of Straight Lines, brought to you by Bluebook Sports — download…
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Straight Lines | Steve Farsiou: Navigating Workplace Law, Protecting Yourself as a Coach & Weathering Life's Storms
Brought to you by Bluebook Sports — the game's trusted directory since 1909 — and recorded at Bluebook Media Studios. Host Tim Neiman sits down with Steve…
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Straight Lines | Mark Youngblood: Secret Service Operations, Leading Under Pressure & Protecting Democracy
Mark Youngblood is a 23-year U.S. Secret Service veteran and current Chief Operating Officer at American Global Strategies. In this episode, host Tim Neiman…
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Straight Lines | Tom Shirley: 44 Years of Coaching Wisdom, the Transfer Portal Crisis, and Why Relationships Are Everything
In this episode of Straight Lines, Coach Tim Nyman sits down with Hall of Fame women's basketball coach and longtime athletic director Tom Shirley — the head…
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Straight Lines | Tom Gillespie: Global Scouting, Player Development, and the Truth About What Really Translates
In this episode of Straight Lines with Tim Neiman, international scouting leader Tom Gillespie shares a powerful perspective on player development, global…
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Straight Lines with Tim Neiman | Stephan Rapaglia on Growing Baseball Globally and Changing Lives Through the Game
Stephan Rapaglia—global baseball development leader with Play Global, co-founder of Old World Baseball, and former Great Britain National Team coach—joins Tim…
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Straight Lines with Tim Neiman | Joe Jordano on Leadership, Development, and Telling the Truth
Joe Jordano—former head coach at Mercyhurst and the winningest coach in University of Pittsburgh baseball history, now leading college placement at IMG…
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Straight Lines with Tim Neiman | Tony Iannelli on Leadership, Growth, and Building Strong Communities
Tony Iannelli, President and CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, joins Tim Neiman for a powerful conversation on leadership, economic growth…
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Straight Lines | Ryan Brownlee – Leadership, Mentorship, and Building Better Coaches
Welcome to the Straight Lines Podcast, where life lessons meet mentorship and the blueprint for success is built through clarity, discipline, and action. In…
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Straight Lines | Zach Lutz: From the Mets to Mentorship — Fixing Youth Baseball One Player at a Time
In this episode of Straight Lines with Tim Neiman, former New York Mets infielder Zach Lutz joins the show to share his unique journey from Division III…
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Straight Lines | Brian Madsen: USA Baseball, Leadership, and Building Uncommon 12-Year-Old Champions
In this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Brian Madsen, USA Baseball 12U National Team manager and Marine Corps veteran, to talk about…
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Straight Lines | Tom Leyden: From Emmy Awards to Westwood Living — Reinventing Purpose After the Spotlight
On this episode of Straight Lines, Tim Neiman sits down with longtime Boston sports broadcaster Tom Leyden to talk about what happens when a distinguished…
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Straight Lines | Dr. Megan Cannon: Training the Mind, Building Resilience, and Winning the Inner Game
On this episode of Straight Lines, Tim Neiman sits down with sports psychologist Dr. Megan Cannon to explore the mental side of performance — and why emotion…
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Straight Lines | Butch Chaffin: USA Baseball, Character, and the Mission Bigger Than the Medal
On this powerful episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with longtime USA Baseball leader Butch Chaffin for a masterclass on leadership…
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Straight Lines | Mirko Heid: Growing Baseball, Building Leaders, and Thinking Globally
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman welcomes Mirko Heid, President of the Bonn Capitals and a key leader within German and European baseball…
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Straight Lines | Sean Buchanan: Pitching Development, Trust, and the Path to the Big Leagues
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Sean Buchanan, Triple-A Pitching Coach for the Houston Astros (Sugar Land) and Assistant…
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Straight Lines | Keith Madison: Coaching With Purpose, Culture, and Conviction
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with legendary coach Keith Madison, former Head Coach at the University of Kentucky, ABCA Hall of…
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Straight Lines | Kristin Sheehan: Building Champions Through Sport, Character, and Community
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman is joined by Kristin Sheehan, Director of Programming for Play Like a Champion Today, for a powerful…
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Straight Lines | Gregg Caserta: Finding Your Voice on the Road to MLB Network
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Gregg Caserta, host and broadcaster for MLB Network, for an honest, behind-the-scenes…
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Straight Lines | Walking the Line of Leadership with Coach Jeremy Sheetinger
In this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Jeremy “Sheets” Sheetinger, Head Baseball Coach at Georgia Gwinnett College, for a powerful…
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Straight Lines |Building Winners On and Off the Field with Coach Hezel
Sponsored by Bluebook Sports and CorVive Download Bluebook Sports today. First-time CorVive customers receive 30% off. In this episode of Straight Lines with…
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Straight Lines | Leadership qualities that truly matter with Clint Hurdle
On this episode of Straight Lines, Tim Neiman sits down with Clint Hurdle, former MLB manager of the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, for an honest and…
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Straight Lines | Marc Crocco with Loco Beach Coconuts: Leading the Banana Ball Way
In this episode of Straight Lines with Tim Neiman, Marc Crocco, head coach of the Loco Beach Coconuts under the Savannah Bananas Banana Ball banner, sits down…
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Straight Lines | Rob Sitz with DS Sports: Building Baseball the Right Way. Trust, Events, and Youth Sports
his episode dives into leadership, trust, and the business of baseball with Rob Sitz, President of DS Sports — the powerhouse behind RussMatt, Prospect Wire…
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Straight Lines | Ken Spangenberg: Building AWRE Sports and the Future of Video in Baseball
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Ken Spangenberg, Chief Sales Officer of AWRE Sports, to talk about innovation, leadership…
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Straight Lines | Dedan Brozino: Stewarding Legacy at the Rose Bowl
In this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman welcomes Dedan Brozino, President of the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation and Chief Development Officer of the…
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Straight Lines | Kevin Daley: Leadership, Legacy, and Life Beyond the Globetrotters
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Kevin “Special K” Daley — former Harlem Globetrotters captain, international speaker, author…
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Straight Lines | Kris Dehnert: Betting on Yourself and Building Big
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Kris Dehnert, CEO and Co-Founder of Dugout Mugs, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership…
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Straight Lines | Dr. Jerry Joyce: Leading with Mission at Mount St. Mary’s
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Dr. Jerry Joyce, President of Mount St. Mary's University, for a powerful conversation on…
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Graveyard Mentality: Building Grit, Brand, and Better Outfielders with Andre Butler
In this episode, Coach Tim Neiman sits down with Andre Butler, founder of Graveyard Mentality, to explore how one simple idea — turning the outfield into a…
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Straight Lines | Jeff Hurley: Building the Trenton Thunder Legacy
On this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with Jeff Hurley, President of the Trenton Thunder, one of minor league baseball’s most recognized…
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Straight Lines with Doc Neiman: From Backyard Ball to Coaching at St. Joe’s
In this episode of Straight Lines, host Tim Neiman sits down with his son, Doc Neiman, assistant coach at St. Joseph’s University. Doc shares his journey from…
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Welcome to Straight Lines with Tim Neiman
Tim Neiman is a 14-time Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame baseball coach with 36 years at DeSales University, 868 career wins, and 13 players who’ve gone pro…