6 Rings Baseball Academy

10/21/2026

Former UNLV head softball coach Shan McDonald joins Dan Canevari to talk about her journey through the game, from playing at Texas A&M in the early years of NCAA softball to building UNLV into a nationally competitive program and coaching internationally with China, Canada and Greece.

They dig into:
🔹 How college and Olympic softball have evolved
🔹 Pitching, slap hitting and what makes softball different from baseball
🔹 How better coaching, training and analytics are creating more opportunities for young female athletes
🔹 Her work now developing players with Six Rings here on the Northshore

Whether you’re a player, a parent or a coach, this one is worth a listen. 🎧

▶️ Watch the full episode at the link below.

Former UNLV head softball coach and international softball coach Sh...

10/15/2026

What does it take to build excellence that lasts more than a season?

Barry Butera has spent three decades answering that as founder, principal, and head baseball coach at Lake Castle. A former Red Sox farmhand, he coached his sons through their whole youth careers. One of them, Blake, now manages the Washington Nationals.

In Ep. 07 of Coaching to the Standard, he talks about discipline, accountability, and why the habits built on a baseball field carry into every part of life. Worth a listen for anyone who leads a team, on the field or off it.

Lake Castle School principal and baseball coach Barry Butera joins ...

10/12/2026

Do you have what it takes!? ⚾️⚾️

10/08/2026

One day. A lot of learning. Even more good people. 🍂 Fall Specialty Camp was a blast. Thanks for showing up! Stay tuned for what’s next 👀⚾️⚾️

09/29/2026

Be a hurricane! ⚾️⚾️

09/28/2026

One week away!! Sign your son and daughter for a great day of fellowship and fun while advancing their skills! 💜💚💛

09/09/2026

NEW PODCAST ALERT

⚾️ Is JUCO baseball more important than ever?

Delgado Baseball Head Coach & Athletic Director Joe Scheuermann joins Dan Canevari for a great conversation about how the college baseball recruiting landscape is changing — from NIL and the transfer portal to eligibility rules and recruiting strategies.

Joe shares his perspective on the value of junior college baseball, including the opportunity to develop, compete, earn transferable college credits, and prepare for the next level.

The conversation also dives into the history of Delgado Baseball, the Scheuermann family’s connection to the program, Kirsch-Rooney Stadium, facility investments, player development and the growth of baseball across Louisiana.

Plus, they talk LSU, Tulane, Southeastern Louisiana and the lasting impact of Skip Bertman on Louisiana baseball. ⚾️🌟

🎙️ Listen to the full conversation and hear why JUCO baseball could be a bigger part of the recruiting path than ever before.

09/05/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🎙️

Coach Dan Canevari is launching Coaching to the Standard, a new podcast going beyond the scoreboard to talk mindset, leadership, and what it really takes to build champions.

Episode 1 is a special one: a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Skip Bertman, and it’s PACKED with special guests who knew and loved Skip:

Mike Bianco – Former Player & Coach | Head Baseball Coach, Ole Miss

Mike Archer – Former UM/LSU Football Coach

Herb Vincent – Former Asst. AD, LSU | Associate Commissioner, SEC

Bhrett McCabe – Former Player | Sports Psychologist, The Mind Side

Pete Bush – Former Player | Horizon Financial Group

Ronnie Rantz – Former Player | LA Hall of Fame Radio & TV, BR Rougarou

Dave Scott – Former Asst. Coach, U of Miami

Mike Daly – Former Player | San Diego Padres

Doug Thompson – Former Player | CEO, Louisiana Firefighters Association

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLl2Dg39d5A

In the very first episode of *Coaching to the Standard*, we honor t...

08/25/2026

Today we celebrate a legacy and who meant so much to Coach Dan 💜💛 #15

08/22/2026

From being a player who looked up to Coach Bertman, to becoming a coach alongside him, Dan had the incredible gift of learning from one of the very best. Coach Bertman was more than a coach and mentor, he became a friend, a role model, and an example of what leadership truly looks like.