- Award-Winning West Virginia University former Head Baseball Coach
- Led West Virginia to top-25 national program status
- Developer of the PELT leadership and culture system
Randy Mazey is a celebrated college baseball coach and leadership mentor, recognized for transforming teams, building resilient cultures, and developing high-performance mindsets both on and off the field. After more than three decades in collegiate coaching, Randy now applies his philosophy to leadership development, helping organizations foster stronger culture, communication, and teamwork.
During his twelve-year tenure as Head Baseball Coach at West Virginia University, Randy guided a program once considered at risk of closure to consistent top-25 standing. He achieved this not through facilities or resources alone, but by instilling a values-driven culture built on his PELT system: Positivity, Effort, Leadership, and Teamwork. His career includes roles at Clemson, Charleston Southern, East Carolina, and TCU, with teams earning NCAA Tournament appearances and honors including multiple ABCA East Region Coach of the Year awards and Big 12 Coach of the Year titles.
Randy shares his lessons across corporate events, workshops, leadership off-sites, and team strategy sessions, demonstrating how elite sporting principles translate to business performance. He also co-hosts the Mazey Days podcast, offering reflections on coaching, culture, and life with humor and optimism.
Beyond the field, Randy and his family founded Team Wammer to support young people in West Virginia recovering from traumatic brain injuries, inspired by their son’s rehabilitation journey. His story emphasizes resilience, empathy, and perspective in leadership.
Audiences gain practical frameworks for fostering cohesive teams, leading with clarity and compassion, and creating environments where people thrive. Book Randy to inspire your organization with proven strategies for culture-first leadership and performance excellence.
Randy's Showreel and Videos
Topics, Sessions and Talks
Building Winning Cultures: Lessons From Elite Sport
Randy Mazey draws on decades at the top of collegiate baseball to show how culture, not resources, is the true competitive edge. Randy explores the values, standards, and habits that turn average groups into united, high-performing teams, sharing the PELT framework of Positivity, Effort, Leadership, and Teamwork. With humor and straightforward candor, he demonstrates how culture shapes behavior and results, offering practical tools to build stronger, more accountable teams in any organization.
Leading Through Adversity And Change
Randy Mazey has lived leadership in moments of pressure, transition, and uncertainty. From rebuilding a program on the brink of collapse into a top-25 team to navigating personal family adversity, Randy shows how resilience, clarity, and purpose can turn hardship into momentum. He explains the mindset shifts and communication practices that keep teams steady and motivated even during the most challenging of times. Audiences take away approaches to stay grounded, lead with empathy, and create stability and drive during periods of change.
Coaching Adults: How Leaders Develop Leaders
After coaching thousands of young athletes, Randy Mazey now focuses on coaching adults to coach others. Randy breaks down what separates managers from true developers of people, showing how belief, accountability, and consistency shape performance. With relatable stories and a direct, engaging style, he gives leaders a practical structure for nurturing talent at every level. Attendees discover how to build trust, instill responsibility, and create an environment where people grow and succeed.
The Power Of Teamwork And Shared Purpose
Randy Mazey understands that talent wins headlines, but teamwork wins seasons. Randy explains how shared purpose, clear expectations, and simple daily habits can unite diverse personalities behind one mission. Through real coaching experiences and lessons shaped by the PELT system, he brings teamwork to life with warmth and energy. Participants learn how to strengthen cohesion, encourage contribution, and build a collective drive that improves results and morale across organizations.
A Human Approach To Success
Drawing from family experiences and community work supporting young people with brain injuries, Randy Mazey shares how empathy, gratitude, and connection shape meaningful leadership. He explores the importance of purpose beyond performance and how leaders can foster loyalty, resilience, and a healthier culture. Audiences gain a grounded, human approach to success that strengthens teams and keeps priorities in focus.
Why We Recommend Booking Randy
Coach Randy Mazey brings decades of proven leadership and team-building expertise, offering practical strategies that help organizations foster unity, resilience, and high performance. Book Randy today to inspire your team with actionable insights that drive lasting cultural and leadership growth.
Coach Mazey delivered an impactful and inspiring talk on leadership to our supervisors. His ability to relate real life experiences with leadership principles left a lasting impression on our team, all while equipping us with valuable tools to lead more effectively.
I have had the honor of watching Coach Mazey develop the WVU Baseball program for many years. Watching him transition into leadership development speaking engagements is an even bigger win for anyone able to attend one of his talks. His personal story with his son Wammer is one of a kind, and is motivating enough to make anyone feel like they can run through a brick wall. Coach Mazey can make anyone in the room feel like they can and will overcome any type of adversity they may be facing whether it be personal or professional. Coach Mazey’s speaking skills are an absolute home run.
Coach Mazey has the keen ability to connect with each person in the audience - regardless of where they are on their personal or professional journey. He’s humble, authentic, and he’s the master of practicing what he preaches. As someone who has a very short attention span, I find myself staying 100% focused on his message when he speaks. Coach Mazey’s expertise in team building, leadership, and performance are a perfect match for what audiences want and need to hear!
