Welcome back, dear listener. Just in time for the holidays, revisit this classic episode featuring some of our favorite guests—the Savannah Bananas.

So, let's get Bananas! The latest episode of For The Love of Sport features special guests Kyle Luigs and Tyler Gillum from the Savannah Bananas. Luigs, the starting pitcher for the team, and Gillum, Head Coach and a two-time winner of the CPL Coach of the Year award, discuss their own journeys in youth sports and how they have brought their passion to the Savannah Bananas organization.

The Savannah Bananas are known for their unconventional approach to baseball, prioritizing fun and excitement for both players and fans. Luigs and Gillum provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of youth sports and how the Savannah Bananas are shaking up the traditional approach to baseball. They discuss the importance of building relationships with fans and prioritizing their needs, and how this approach has led to the success of the Savannah Bananas organization. Check out this study that proves The Bananas perform better when they are having fun.



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Welcome back, dear listener. Just in time for the holidays, revisit this classic episode featuring some of our favorite guests—the Savannah Bananas.So, let's get Bananas! The latest episode of For The Love of Sport features special guests <a href="https://thesavannahbananas.com/kyle-luigs-prominent-place-is-savannah-bananas-history/">Kyle Luigs</a> and <a href="https://thesavannahbananas.com/2023coaches-pr/">Tyler Gillum </a>from the <a href="https://thesavannahbananas.com/">Savannah Bananas</a>. Luigs, the starting pitcher for the team, and Gillum, Head Coach and a two-time winner of the <a href="https://coastalplain.com/savannahs-tyler-gillum-honored-as-2022-cpl-coach-of-the-year/#:~:text=Savannah%27s%20Tyler%20Gillum%20Honored%20as%202022%20CPL%20Coach%20of%20the%20Year,-August%2018%2C%202022&text=The%20Coastal%20Plain%20League%20has,consecutive%20CPL%20Petitt%20Cup%20Championship.">CPL Coach of the Year award</a>, discuss their own journeys in youth sports and how they have brought their passion to the Savannah Bananas organization.The Savannah Bananas are known for their unconventional approach to baseball, prioritizing fun and excitement for both players and fans. Luigs and Gillum provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of youth sports and how the Savannah Bananas are shaking up the traditional approach to baseball. They discuss the importance of building relationships with fans and prioritizing their needs, and how this approach has led to the success of the Savannah Bananas organization. Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6XaJoWfUyk">this study</a> that proves The Bananas perform better when they are having fun.
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For the Love of Sport

Welcome back, dear listener. Just in time for the holidays, revisit this classic episode featuring some of our favorite guests—the Savannah Bananas.

Special guests Kyle Luigs and Tyler Gillum of the Savannah Bananas join Simon and Marie for a very special episode. sharing their youth sports journeys and discuss how the Savannah Bananas have brought new life and energy to baseball. They dive deep into how they are working to make baseball exciting and fun for new audiences and how they are prioritizing the fans at every game.