The Mike McGuire story. Path back to Winthrop. What does it mean to you to be back in Rock Hill? What inspired you to pursue coaching after your playing career? What have been some of the most rewarding moments in your coaching career? Every one of us in the game had major influences, Name that one who had the biggest influence on you and your coaching style. It seems on a higher level than the past the word of DEVELOPMENT has become an obsolete word on the D1 level. How do you approach player development? How does data and analytics play a part ? How has the changing landscape of college baseball recruiting: the transfer portal, condensed roster from 40-34 and NIL deals, impacted your approach to recruiting? NCAA rule changes are having a major impact on High School players. What advice would you give high school players and their families navigating the recruiting process today? In addition what is your approach to recruiting the hs player vs juco/portal? What are your goals for the Winthrop baseball program in the next 3-5 years? How do you see Winthrop's role in developing players who aspire to play at the professional level? What impact do you hope to leave on the program and the players you coach?