I’ve been seeing a disturbing trend among young athletes who want to do “Bro Lifts” with their buddies after seeing them on social media. I can tell you, after years in the business, that for an athlete who plays an explosive sport such as baseball, this usually does not end well.
Here are four reasons why.
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Most young high school athletes would like the opportunity to compete at the next level. With the transfer portal changes of the past few years, getting there now requires an even greater year-round commitment to their craft, both on the mound and in the weight room.
As we’ve discussed many times in the past, throwing velocity comes from a variety of factors, including mechanics, mobility, strength, power, sequencing, and more.
The two standout athletes below, Dex Ellis (Columbia High School) and Angel Salcedo (Seton Hall Prep), didn’t get here overnight or by accident. Their progress is the result of consistent hard work during the past few years, and it’s clearly paying off.
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A pitcher’s velocity can leak in a variety of ways. Listen below as RPP Director of Pitching Scott Shuman breaks down five pitching disconnects where this may be happening.
Let’s go over each with a video in some detail…
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During the past decade, RPP has helped develop some of the best athletes coming out of North Jersey. Below are three recent examples of ball players that have been training with us during the past few years…
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With 12- to 13-year-old baseball players aiming to smoothly transition from youth fields to larger diamonds, proper physical conditioning is paramount. At this pivotal age, adolescent bodies undergo rapid growth spurts, meaning a structured fitness routine is not optional. It is essential for performance, long-term athletic success, and, most importantly, reducing the risk of injury.
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Today I’m sitting down with UNCW Athletic Trainer Tyler Hott to discuss what we learned during our College Assessments a few weeks ago and how that information can be used to help guide player development.
Topics include:
Today’s topic is getting the most out of a travel team and what to look for as a parent. So today, I’m sitting down with my partner Bahram Shirazi who raised two boys playing travel ball . Topics Include:
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Rowan Trepicchio, a junior pitcher at Northern Highlands, came into the offseason with a strong foundation and plenty of upside. At approximately 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, along with an excellent body fat percentage, Rowan already possessed a solid athletic base for his size. Following his baseline assessment, it was clear there was still significant room for growth. With the opportunity to add muscle and improve the physical qualities that support high-level pitching, our work at RPP focused on helping him become more explosive, more efficient, and better equipped to translate his athleticism to the mound. Results speak for themselves. This spring, his peak velo is up 4 mph, T83 and with 32 IP, he’s carrying an ERA of 1.07.
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This past off-season, we had the pleasure of working with Lodi High School’s Ryan Reynoso here at RPP, and the early results have been extremely encouraging. Ryan came into the winter at 5’9”, 178 pounds, with 15% body fat, giving us a strong starting point from a body composition standpoint. From there, our goal was to identify the areas that would most impact his athleticism, movement quality, and ability to transfer strength into performance both in the gym and at the plate.
Jonas Martinez, 5’9”, 165-pound junior at Lodi High School, is turning heads this season with standout performances both at the plate and on the mound. While his talent and work ethic were never in question, the work Jonas put in during the off-season at RPP Baseball has helped elevate his game to another level.
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