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Podcast #173: Maximizing Your Spring Season by Staying Healthy with DPT Melanie Eskin

Today we’re sitting down with DPT Melanie Eskin of Paramus Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Today’s topic is maintaining health and maximizing performance during the season.

    • Most common in-season injuries and how to address them
    • Maintaining and / or improving IR in-season
    • Maintaining shoulder, hip & T-spine mobility
    • Manual therapy after outings, yes / no?

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Podcast #171: Coaching Ball in the Big Easy with Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Seth Thibodeaux

Today we’re sitting down with Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Associate Head Coach Seth Thibodeaux. While I was speaking at the Baseball Ontario Summit, I had the opportunity to hear Seth speak and knew he would be a great guest. Topics Include:

    • Changes in the 1st year college athlete over the past 5-10 years
    • Methods for taking on a leadership role as both player and coach
    • How to keep the culture thriving

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Podcast #169: Transitioning from Collegiate to Pro Ball with White Sox Pitching Coach Rob Hardy

Today we’re sitting down with Chicago White Sox Pitching Coach Rob Hardy. Rob brings with him a huge background in data analytics and college recruiting. Topics Include:

    • Setting up boundaries in a new environment
    • What’s next in pitching development
    • Being present on the mound

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Podcast #168: Throwing Harder, Throwing Safer, Mechanics, Arsenal and More… w/ Scott Shuman

Today, we’re sitting down with RPP Pitching Coach Scott Shuman, as he shares his experiences pitching at both Auburn and years in pro ball, as well as his views on coaching young pitchers here at RPP.

Topics Include:

    • Getting the most out of a new athlete from day 1
    • When to work mechanics and when to work arsenal
    • Difference in approach when coaching 13-16 and 17+

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Podcast #167: Bulletproofing the Shoulder and Elbow for Power and Endurance

After a great weekend speaking at the Baseball Ontario Summit, it became very clear that information on arm care is still at the top of most coaches priority list. As a result we’ll take a deep dive into the topic. These Include:

    • Improving scap stability
    • Firing time of the cuff
    • Strengthening the traps and serratus
    • Much, much more…

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Podcast #166: The Modern Challenges Facing Today’s Youth Athlete with Mike Huber

Today we’re sitting down with mental performance coach Mike Huber to discuss the modern challenges, both internal and external, facing youth athletes today. Topics Include:

    • Competition with phone / social media time
    • Growing up during Covid 19
    • When is it internal? external?

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