Episode #35: Chris "Skip" Hanks

🎙️ The Legend of the Diamond

With 1,069 career wins, 21 national tournament appearances, and 12 RMAC Coach of the Year honors, Coach Chris “Skip” Hanks has built one of the most iconic programs in NCAA Division II baseball history. In this week’s Significant Coaching Podcast, we sit down with the future Hall of Famer who has led Colorado Mesa University’s baseball program for over 30 years.

Named National Coach of the Year twice, Coach Hanks has guided four teams to the DII World Series, mentored 30+ MLB draft picks, and helped shape careers like World Series Champion Sergio Romo. His story is a masterclass in consistency, development, and what it means to build a program of significance—not just success.

💬 "You don’t have to play D1 to play pro ball—you need the right coach, the right culture, and the right commitment.”

Whether you're a parent, coach, or athlete, this episode will challenge your assumptions and inspire a whole new perspective on what’s possible in college baseball.

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