Why Community, Fans, and Donor Support are the Pillars of Vols Baseball with Chad Zurcher

ConnectTheKnox

Chad Zurcher is the Director of Baseball Operations at the University of Tennessee. On this episode of ConnectTheKnox, Julia sits down with Chad to talk about the Volunteer’s incredible connection with the community, the 95 million dollar upcoming stadium renovations, and the powerfully positive impact that NIL deals are having on the players. Chad goes in-depth on the numerous ways that fans can support the team on, and off, the field. Plus, the rippling positivity of Tony Vitello, and a brief glimpse into fatherhood as Chad talks about his new baby boy, Warren.

Show Notes

00:00 Intro

00:22 Julia introduces Chad Zurcher, Director of Baseball Operations at the University of Tennessee

00:50 Chad gives an overview of his position and how the Vols are growing

02:11 What stadium renovations are planned in the next 2 years

03:52 How NIL deals impact players on the baseball team

06:08 The power of fundraisers and connecting players with donors

09:32 Describing how scholarships work and why community support is so crucial

11:41 Julia details her love for Vols baseball

13:05 Ways in which the community can support the team

14:02 How to connect with Chad if you’d like to help out

15:36 Ad - Just Homes Group

16:11 Continuation of how to connect with Chad

16:57 Chad talks about his new baby boy, Warren

18:55 What the players’ schedules look like and how to get more involved as a fan

21:58 Discussing the effect of former pro athletes who have moved to Tennessee

23:16 The impact of Tony Vitello

25:06 Getting the community involved behind the scenes

26:03 Julia asks Chad where he brings people who have never been to Knoxville

27:08 Chad’s parting words

27:07 Outro

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