In this episode, I sit down with Brian Bambenek, owner of Great Lakes Baseball Academy in Woodbury, Minnesota. We talk about Brian's background in education and take a look at the dynamics of youth baseball from a club owner's perspective. Brian partners with several youth organizations and shares some of what he sees working well and some of the struggles we are currently facing, as well as what the future appears to be bringing. Brian shares what has made his club successful, and offers insights that might help youth associations grow and strengthen their own culture, resulting in a stronger program. Brian is a professional, full-time baseball program director, with a degree in education from Augsburg College and a Masters in Education from Hamline University. There are excellent insights for anyone who runs a baseball program, is a parent, or a coach.