About

Coaching Matters is not just a business venture; it is the culmination of Mike’s passion for coaching and his belief in its profound impact on individuals and communities.

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Mike’s early exposure to high school sports ignited a passion that would shape his life’s work. From the mentorship and accountability instilled by his coaches to the competitive spirit fostered within team dynamics, Mike quickly realized the value of coaching in personal and professional development.

Relationship

Strong relationship builder with athletes, faculty, parents and staff. Ambassador for school with core values of positive attitudes, sportsmanship, leadership and servant minded coaching.

Experience

Strong baseball “I.Q.” with 28 years experience in implementation of baseball systems to prepare, develop and measure teams and coaches on and off the field with a constant vision of overall development and ownership.

Synergy

Synergy between the relationship between life, baseball, family friends and taking a “whole-life” attitude toward personal development of people and overall preparation for life.

Education

Brian Cain Mental Sports Performance Certified 2020
The Wealth Factory School of Entrepreneurship 2018
Quma Learning, Ownership Spirit Certified, 2014
Bellevue University, MBA, 1997
Iowa Western Community College, Associates Degree, 1995

Coaching Experience

2001-2004

Iowa Western Community College – Assistant Baseball Coach

Responsible for hitting, scouting, and recruiting
Of the 29 players I recruited, 27 went on to play division baseball or were drafted additionally, two players moved on to major league baseball.
Team also won 43 games in a row and won the regional title and played in the juco world series my final three years.

2003-2005

Creighton University – Asst. Baseball Coach Volunteer Assistant

Responsibilities included defense and base running.
Team led the nation in fielding percentage
Committed only two outfield and three middle infield errors in 58 games additionally, turned 71 double plays. The team improved from a record of 21-37 to 34-24 my first year.

2018-2021

Director of Player Development for Creighton University Baseball Program

Mental sports performance curriculum and seasonal execution
Assist head coach in practice planning and evaluation of team and individual player development
In-game note taking for the head coach to focus on key game metrics
Develop leadership programs for assistant coaches
On-campus recruiting
High school coaches relationships in Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Wyoming, Nevada
Development of presentations and topics of all guest speaking for coach service camp organization with virtual and in-person execution

2022-2024

Ohio State Baseball Director of Player Development & Leadership

Led athlete development program for Big Ten-level baseball team
Oversaw mental performance, leadership training, and player growth across pitching, hitting, and defense
Implemented “always be recruiting” mindset—identifying and developing talent through structured performance frameworks
Partnered with coaching staff to deliver monthly masterclass training for athletes and program leaders
Pioneered “Coaching Matters Master Class,” a monthly session designed to elevate mental performance, leadership, and organizational growth

Testimonials

Alex Cherney

Head Baseball Coach at Scottsdale Community College

“I’ve enjoyed getting to know Mike Bahun. I found immediately that he was a hard working person that gets along really well with kids. He has a high baseball IQ but even has a higher IQ at the interpersonal part of managing relationships. He has a very strong administrative presence and is highly organized. In my mind, Mike is a five tool player in his ability to become a head coach: One: high baseball IQ. Two: very relational. Three: very good with administrative and operational tasks. Four: very good at managing a budget for a collegiate baseball programs and generating money. Five: has a large vision and would be great at hiring.”

Coach Bill Mosiello

Texas Christian University Head Coach

“Mike Bahun is one of the hardest-working people I’ve ever been around. His commitment, unselfish approach, and his intellect make him a future star in anything and everything he does.
If you just look at the success pattern, the people he’s been around and the growth in every area then Mike Bahun becomes a no-brainer to be considered for any role. He 1000% has my support.”

Brian Cain

Best Selling Author and Mental Sports Performance Coach

“Mike Bahun is one of, if not my top, mental performance coach in our entire system that works with hundreds of professional athletes across many sports. His ability to take the mental performance concept is grounded into his teaching and he has that ability to connect with kids and help them – which is one of a kind in the country. Specifically, what mental performance does is create a specific advantage that Mike would have over other college baseball coaches. Mental performance coaches know how to coach failure and our mental performance program gives the kids that perspective. It gives our coaches those tools and Mike would be an absolute master at that. He is one of the best unrecognized potential head coaches in the country. I’ve been able to work with programs like TCU, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, and Mike’s talent level is right up there with any of those programs mentioned.”

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