D3P103: Lynchburg Head Coach Travis Beazley

<p>In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk with Head Baseball Coach Travis Beazley from the University of Lynchburg. During this interview we cover Coach Beazley&#39;s college and MiLB playing career, his path into coaching, his time at Lynchburg as an Assistant Coach, his transition into the Head Coach role, and his program&#39;s 2023 National Title run.</p><p><br></p><p>We also recap Lynchburg&#39;s 2026 season, including the ODAC regular-season championship, the ODAC conference tournament, the team&#39;s run to the Super Regional, and the season-ending matchup with eventual CWS participant ETBU. Looking ahead to 2027, we discuss roster losses and additions, impact players to watch, team strengths, scheduling in the NPI era, recruiting, the Lynchburg brand of baseball, and why potential recruits should consider the program.</p><p>00:00:00-Introduction</p><p>00:06:28-About Coach Beazley</p><p>00:10:44-The Path to Coaching</p><p>00:18:04-Recapping the 2026 Season</p><p>00:23:13-Key Losses and Holes to Fill</p><p>00:25:50-New Faces and Transfers In</p><p>00:28:31-Strengths and Potential in 2027</p><p>00:31:15-The Jump in Offensive Production</p><p>00:36:09-Scheduling Strategy</p><p>00:39:34-Playing in the MiLB vs. Coaching</p><p>00:43:27-Inheriting a National Champion</p><p>00:47:47-Learning from Pro Ball</p><p>00:50:55-Why Players Should Consider Lynchburg</p><p>00:54:08-Lightning Round</p>