Edwin Thompson | Head Baseball Coach, Georgetown University | “Can you do the things that are hard that not everyone wants to do?”

Today's guest is Georgetown University Head Baseball Coach, Edwin Thompson.

Since taking over the Georgetown program in 2020, Thompson has led the Hoyas through the most successful stretch in school history, highlighted by a record-setting 36-win season in 2024. Under his leadership, Georgetown has produced BIG EAST Player and Pitcher of the Year honorees, multiple first- and second-team all-conference selections, and back-to-back MLB Draft picks.

Before leading the Hoyas, Thompson served as head coach at Eastern Kentucky, where he led multiple 30-win seasons and coached All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, and multiple MLB draft picks. His resume also includes coaching roles at Duke University, Georgia State, Bates College, and the University of Maine at Farmington. In addition, Thompson has spent four years working with USA Baseball, evaluating and coaching elite national-level talent.

This episode offers a comprehensive look at the leadership, program-building, and player development philosophy behind one of college baseball’s most respected and rising head coaches.

Here's some notable highlights from our conversation:
[5:31] — Background Before Coaching

[7:13] — Finding Connection Points With Players

[10:55] — Relationships Are Key

[14:56] — Being Transparent

[19:56] — Coaching Other Sports

[27:13] — Recruiting Character

[32:05] — Onboarding New Players

[40:37] — Fostering Belief and Confidence

[45:42] — Leadership Lessons From a Losing Season

[53:25] — Owning Mistakes as a Coach

[59:40] — Leadership Lessons from MLK

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