Miami Gardens, Fla. - St. Thomas University's Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations/ Head Baseball Coach Jorge Perez was featured on the SweetSpot Podcast last week.

Sitting with St. Thomas alumnus Daylan Gil ('09) and Albert Carmenates in the new state-of-the-art "Pounce" suite overlooking Paul Demie Mainieri Field, Perez talked about building a program, team chemistry and player-led leadership, lessons learned from 17 seasons at STU and his two World Series runs, the impact of mentors like Manny Mantrana and Mainieri, why structure, patience, and resilience are more important than stats and the role of family, faith and fit in building lasting success.

The SweetSpot Podcast is where players, parents, and coaches come together to navigate the highs and lows of youth baseball. Hosted by Daylan Gil and Albert Carmenates, lifelong baseball lovers, coaches, and parents, this podcast delivers real talk, real experiences, and real growth—no sugarcoating.

We cover everything from coaching strategies, player development, and parent-coach relationships to the mental side of the game, balancing sports and life, and navigating different baseball levels.

The Sweet Spot Podcast can be found on Youtube and Spotify.