A few years ago, Drew Breivogel got ejected from a youth baseball game for arguing with an umpire.
This year, he went viral for the exact opposite reason.
In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Drew Breivogel, the Chandler, Arizona Little League coach whose mound visit at the Little League World Series West Regional was captured by ESPN’s cameras—and turned into a moment millions of people saw online.
But this episode isn’t really about going viral. It’s about the years of quiet growth that led to that moment: a coach who chose humility over pride, who apologized to parents he’d wronged, and who built a team culture rooted in faith, encouragement, and gratitude—win or lose.
This is a story about true purpose; everything GOOD about coaching youth sports and what it really looks like to point to something bigger than the scoreboard.
🔑 In this episode:
- The real story behind the viral mound visit—and what was actually said
- How a painful moment of getting ejected changed Drew’s coaching forever
- Why “demanding, not demeaning” is the standard for coaching with faith
- The emotional postgame huddle his players led—in their own words
- How Drew is intentionally deflecting the spotlight to point to Christ
- Why youth sports is one of the best places to plant seeds that last a lifetime
Whether you caught the viral clip or are hearing this story for the first time, this conversation is a powerful reminder: the best moments in sports rarely happen because of perfect performance. They happen when people lead with humility, gratitude, and purpose.
🙏 About Play in Faith
Play in Faith is on a mission to transform youth sports culture through faith, mentorship, and leadership—helping athletes and coaches point to something far greater than wins and losses.