Adam Sarancik
Youth Sports Mentor
Inspire Better Coaching

Adam Sarancik

Elevating athletes in sport and for life, one champion at a time.

Adam Sarancik

Elevating athletes in sport and for life, one champion at a time.

Athletic TrainingSports CoachingYouth Mentorship
45 years coaching youth athletes
Five Amazon Best Selling coaching books
200+ published coaching articles
Appeared on 45 podcast episodes

About Adam Sarancik

Elevating athletes in sport and for life, one champion at a time.

I'm Adam Sarancik, the proud owner of Elevate Sports Academy, where I mentor student-athletes in developing their athleticism and sports skills while also navigating their nutrition and recovery needs. I proactively teach life skills within the game for beyond the game daily including career and college counseling.

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Actionable Coaching Insights

I bring proven, practical strategies that help hosts deliver high-impact episodes packed with real-world takeaways.

Engaging Stories

I share compelling experiences from decades of mentoring athletes that captivate listeners and spark discussion.

Depth That Builds Authority

I offer research-backed and experience-rich perspectives that elevate your show's credibility in the coaching community.

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I deliver clear, concise, and listener-friendly conversations shaped by 45 podcast appearances.

Episode Angles & Topics

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Building Athletes for Life

How to coach youth athletes with a people-first, life-skills-driven approach.

Why life skills must be taught through sports Guiding athletes beyond the scoreboard Turning coaching moments into leadership lessons
Lessons from 45 Years of Coaching

Actionable wisdom drawn from decades of mentoring athletes ages 8-22.

Common coaching mistakes and how to fix them What separates championship programs Stories from baseball, softball, soccer, and basketball
Training, Nutrition & Recovery for Young Athletes

A holistic approach to developing strong, resilient student-athletes.

How to train athleticism safely Nutrition basics youth coaches often overlook Daily recovery habits that compound over time
College & Career Pathways for Athletes

Helping young athletes navigate their academic and athletic futures.

Realistic expectations for college recruitment How to match athletes to the right programs Preparing athletes for life after sports
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways

Listeners gain practical coaching frameworks, developmental strategies for young athletes, and actionable insights to improve training, communication, and long-term athlete success.

Hot Topics
How long-term mentorship shapes athletes beyond the field
Why life skills must be embedded in sports coaching
What 45 years of youth coaching reveals about athlete development
Why Trust Me
45 years mentoring youth athletes
Author of five Amazon Best Selling baseball coaching books
200+ articles published in leading coaching journals
The Ideal Show

Podcasts focused on coaching, youth sports development, leadership, education, and athlete performance.

Recent Podcast Appearances

SWING HARD EPISODE #257 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Jun 4, 2026

SWING HARD EPISODE #257 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Jun 4, 2026

SWING HARD EPISODE #253 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard May 7, 2026

SWING HARD EPISODE #253 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard May 7, 2026

SWING HARD EPISODE #249 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Apr 9, 2026

SWING HARD EPISODE #245 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Mar 12, 2026

SWING HARD EPISODE #242 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Feb 19, 2026

SWING HARD EPISODE #242 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Feb 18, 2026

#323 - RUNNING BETTER TRYOUTS (PART 2) w/ COACH SARANCIK!

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST Jan 27, 2026

#322- RUNNING BETTER TRYOUTS... w/ COACH SARANCIK!

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST Jan 20, 2026

SWING HARD EPISODE #236 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Jan 8, 2026

SWING HARD EPISODE #232 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Dec 4, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #232 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Dec 4, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #228 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Nov 6, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #228 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Nov 6, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #223 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Oct 2, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #223 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Oct 2, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #220 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Sep 11, 2025

#301 - COACH SARANCIK SHARES A WEALTH OF TIPS W/ US ON HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE DOWNTIME BEFORE & DURING GAMES.

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST Aug 26, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #216 - ADAM SARANCIK Part Two

Swing Hard Aug 14, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #215 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Aug 7, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #211 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Jul 10, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #207 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Jun 12, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #207 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Jun 12, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #202 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard May 8, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #199 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Apr 10, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #199 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Apr 10, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #195 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Mar 13, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #192 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Feb 20, 2025

SWING HARD EPISODE #192 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Feb 20, 2025

Running a Championship Practice with Adam Sarancik

Sideline Sessions Jan 23, 2025

Adam Sarancik — Coaching with the Person-Athlete-Player Philosophy

Sideline Sessions Jan 15, 2025

#267 - COACH SARANCIK SHARES HIS METHODS FOR COACHING HITTERS & FIELDERS DURING PRACTICE.

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST Dec 31, 2024

#266 - INTERVIEW w/ COACH SARANCIK, THE AUTHOR OF 4 COACHING BOOKS, AND WE TALK ABOUT PRESEASON PREP, WARM-UP ROUTINES, AND THROWING ROUTINES.

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST Dec 24, 2024

SWING HARD EPISODE #178 - ADAM SARANCIK PART 3

Swing Hard Oct 31, 2024

SWING HARD EPISODE #177 - ADAM SARANCIK PART TWO

Swing Hard Oct 24, 2024

SWING HARD EPISODE #175 - ADAM SARANCIK

Swing Hard Oct 10, 2024

Adam Sarancik - Owner, Elevate Sports Academy

ABCA Podcast May 13, 2024

#233 - PART 2 OF OUR GREAT INTERVIEW WITH COACH ADAM SARANCIK.

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST May 7, 2024

#232 - KEY BATTING PRACTICE INFO FOR HITTERS & COACH ADAM SARANCIK JOINS US (PART 1)

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST Apr 30, 2024

Cultivating Excellence: Champions for Life Pt. 5 | Building Impactful Leagues with Adam Sarancik

Cole Thomas Mar 25, 2024

Beyond the Game: Champions for Life Pt. 4 | Coaching Philosophy & Technology with Adam Sarancik

Cole Thomas Mar 18, 2024

Elite Players & Character: Champions for Life Pt. 2 | Coaching Insights

Cole Thomas Mar 4, 2024

Adam Sarancik: Crafting Champions in Sports and Life

Cole Thomas Feb 26, 2024

#203 - COACH ADAM SARANCIK INTERVIEW PART 3: TEACHING SKILL DEVELOPMENT

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST Oct 10, 2023

#202 - PART 2 OF OUR GREAT INTERVIEW W/ COACH ADAM SARANCIK, AND MUCH MORE!

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST Oct 4, 2023

#201 - IS COACHING "SITUATIONAL HITTING" WORTH THE TIME AT THE YOUTH LEVEL? PLUS, PART 1 OF A FANTASTIC INTERVIEW W/ COACH ADAM SARANCIK IN WHICH HE SHARES 10+ ACTIONABLE TIPS.

THE 8020BASEBALL PODCAST Sep 27, 2023

A Winning Formula: Coaching Champions for Life

Cole Thomas Sep 5, 2023

Choosing a Career and College for Athletes - Adam Sarancik: Because You're Incredible Podcast Ep 7

MAK Coaching LLC Dec 20, 2022

Key Achievements

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Author of five Amazon Best Selling baseball coaching books
2018-2026
Topics include mentoring the person-athlete-player, sports psychology, building team culture and leadership, nutrition, coach-parent relationships, coaching methodology
Championship wins across youth and high school baseball
1996-2009
Training athletes and developing players and teams that consistently succeed at the next level; won championships at youth and high school levels
Contributor of 200+ coaching articles
2018-2026
Nationally respected coaching authority
Frequent guest on national coaching podcasts
2020 - 2026
Nationally respected coaching authority

Professional Experience

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Owner & Mentor
Elevate Sports Academy
45 years

Mentoring student-athletes in sports skills, athletic training, nutrition, recovery, and academic/career guidance.

Education

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Bachelor of Science
Masters in Teaching
Juris Doctor

Speaker Topics

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What Adam Sarancik Can Speak About:
youth sports mentoring athletic development sports coaching insights baseball coaching expertise softball coaching strategies soccer skill development

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