ULM Warhawks usher in a bold new era as Ford Pemberton steps into the head coach role—can he turn a roster rocked by transfers into Sun Belt contenders?

Dave Schultz uncovers Pemberton’s rapid-fire approach, from assembling his coaching staff and reconnecting with players in the transfer portal to building a culture rooted in adaptability, tempo, and smart aggressiveness on the basepaths. Will ULM’s "process over predictions" mentality set them apart in an ultra-competitive Sun Belt Conference?

Key highlights include Ford Pemberton’s strategies for retaining and developing talent amid constant roster changes, insight into his relationship with young AD SJ Tuohy, and his vision for elevating ULM baseball in a league known for powerhouse programs like Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss.

Player standouts such as Marcus Aranda and Bryce Blaser get spotlighted—plus, find out how Pemberton is shaping the Warhawks’ identity on and off the diamond.

00:00 "Retaining Staff, Rebuilding Roster"
05:07 "Retaining Players with Transparency"
07:35 Building Winning Mentality
14:12 Transitioning Leadership in Athletics
16:56 "Preseason Strategy with Ford Pemberton"
21:32 "Game Prep and Pitching Strategy"
28:00 Bryce, Kate, Jake Shine
29:17 "Standout Pitching Leaders Shine"
34:43 "Embrace the Fight in Baseball"
35:49 "Ford Pemberton: ULM Coach"

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