Andy Pohl

Owner/Founder, DNA Academy & DNA Travel Baseball - non-profit community-minded baseball. Co-President, Shaker Youth Baseball League.

[Kenny @kennyfgan]

Middle America families stuck in the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time that is travel baseball.

Baseball needs Legion Ball played at high school fields in t-shirts and gray pants more than ever right now.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.

[Torrey Roper @TorreyRoper]

So excited to be back home‼️Can’t wait to get going‼️

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

Looking for athletes willing to work hard, embrace a growth mindset, and play the game of baseball with integrity and humility. Our community-based approach to youth travel sports can yield positive outcomes on and off the field. More info: https://t.co/LkSdREH8sc

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

Common sense would put the overwhelming majority of those involved in the Youth Sports Industry out of business

[Jordan Levin @JordanCocoL]

Have yet to see a better pitching goal sheet than @AlabamaBSB

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

SYSA and SYBL are hosting a used equipment "Give and Take" Day on Saturday, April 5 at the Shaker Hts HS North Gym Lobby. Let's all work together to make sports more accessible for everyone! Sign up to volunteer here: https://t.co/57XgMKvnLH

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

@CoachRickSodo They would have a greater chance of staying healthy for sure. We would focus on the things that really matter - strike %, spotting to all 4 quadrants using a variety of pitches,& identifying each pitcher’s unique arsenal to induce outs as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

“Hitting Twitter” in a nutshell: Fryedaddy on one end, ripping others and tagging his usual like-minded guys, and Teacherman on the other side with his group who think they reinvented baseball. A lack of solid analysis, drills, & troubleshooting. Mainly 'I’m right, you’re wrong'

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

2025 DNA jerseys and hats are in. Special thanks to our preferred vendor - Rube Adler Sports in Solon - who take care of our customized hats, jerseys, and apparel. Learn more at https://t.co/Uhs7iCyIQO

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

Humility. The power of we over me

[Emmanuel Acho @EmmanuelAcho]

Shout out to Will Howard.
Shout out to Ryan Day.
Shout out to THE Ohio State University.

Y’all taught me a life lesson that transcends football.

https://t.co/iX4G7jWbiX

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

I’ve been waiting for over 25 years for a parent to complain about someone else’s kids playing time. Now that’s a conversation I would take very seriously!

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

Leadership

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

Classic example of fake toughness that has permeated youth & HS athletics. Because practicing real toughness is too hard,it’s substantially easier to embrace low hanging fruit instead-trash talking and other bells,whistles,& smokescreens–creating an illusion of toughness instead

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

One team was mentally tough & didn’t wear shirts for warm-ups in the cold

The other team wore their shirts & worried about execution

The “tough,” team then got their doors blown off 42-17

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

Wishing college football could revert back to the old bowl system where all the top games were played on New Years Day and we woke up on Jan 2 to find out who won the National Championship.

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

@CoachRickSodo Just ridiculous. This is not a government issue. It's a coaching issue - its about coaches preparing their players for on the field and beyond - while demanding humility, respect, and controlling/channeling emotions. Both coaches failed to do their jobs as leaders. End of story

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

Thankful to have State Representatives hard at work addressing complex issues that affect everyday, working Ohioans.

[Rep. Josh Williams @JoshWilliamsOH]

I am proud to introduce the O.H.I.O Sportsmanship Act to make flag planting at midfield a felony in the state of Ohio.

Behavior that incites violent brawls and puts our law enforcement officers in danger has no place on the football field.

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

Congratulations to a true giant in the high school coaching profession. Dave was, and still is, an incredible mentor, and an even better friend. The 4 years I served on his staff were some of my fondest memories as a coach, and his guidance set me up for future successes.

[Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association @IHSBCA1]

Congratulations to Dave Rosene of @JonesCollegeHS on his selection into the IHSBCA Hall of Fame.

Wins: 6⃣0⃣6⃣🚨🔥
Conference: 7⃣
Regionals: 8⃣
Sectionals: 3⃣
CPL final 4: 3⃣

Check out all of our award winners at : https://t.co/OVu4Fvz5wa

[Andy Pohl @DNACleveland]

Winning championships requires toughness, a clearly defined identity - intangibles you can’t put a star rating to. Some serious soul searching required in Columbus. A renewed emphasis on in-state recruiting would be a good place to start.