Podcast #44: Setting up a Successful Team Culture with University of SF Head Coach Rob DiToma

Today we’re sitting down with University of San Francisco Head Coach Rob DiToma, whom I’ve known since his days at Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU). On the menu today:

    • Recent changes in the incoming ball player
    • Creating a team culture on day 1
    • Early specialization and injury

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Podcast #43: Training a Moving Target with SF Giants S&C Coach Andy Lyon

Today’s podcast is with Andy Lyon, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the San Francisco Giants. Join us as discuss a variety of topics including maneuvering programming to optimize the ever changing needs of professional baseball players throughout the year. Topics include:

    • Off-season / in-season training needs
    • Differences between training pitchers and position players
    • When and how to apply baseball-specific conditioning throughout the year

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Podcast #42: Recruiting and Showcase Prep Nuggets from PBR New Jersey’s TJ Hunt

I would like to welcome our guest today, TJ Hunt with Prep Baseball. I have known TJ for many years, going back to our days in Sloatsburg, NY and it’s a great pleasure to have him in the show. If you’re planning on attending a @prepbaseball event, this is a must listen. Join us as we discuss how to prepare, and the do’s and don’ts when you show up.

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Podcast #41: Key Insights into Developing D1 Pitchers with Florida Gators’ David Kopp

My guest today is David Kopp, pitching coach with powerhouse University of Florida Gators, who play in the SEC and are a consistent top 10, if not top 5 national program.  Join us as we discuss:

    • Ways to shrink the learning curve
    • When and how to make adjustments
    • How to work with different learners and athlete frustrations
    • Components of baseline testing on Day 1
    • Much More…

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Podcast #40: Scouting Young Talent for Pro Ball with the Padres Mike Kanen

My interview today is with Mike Kanen, Regional Crosschecker with the San Diego Padres. I have interviewed many college coaches during the past year and I am very interested to hear how college and pro ball perspectives can differ on the recruiting and scouting front. Join us as we dig into a variety of topics, including:

    • Scouting HS players vs. college players
    • Going to college vs. pro ball
    • Specific traits when scouting a young athlete
    • How scouting has changed over the past 5-10 years

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Podcast #39: The 5 Tool Connection with Performance Coach Brandon Golden

My guest today is Brandon Golden, former collegiate and MLB Performance Coach, currently with 5 Tool Connection a performance science company. I met Brandon recently at the Wake Forest Bridge seminar and walked away very impressed with his unique approach. We will be discussing much of what he takes his athletes through in preparation for a long season of baseball. Topics include: Continue reading “Podcast #39: The 5 Tool Connection with Performance Coach Brandon Golden”

Podcast #38: Individualizing Programming for Pitchers with Graeme Lehman

Todays podcast is a must listen for coaches, players and parents alike. Graeme is a strength and conditioning coach as well as a pitching coach consultant and all-around smart guy. He has developed a method for assessing pitchers in order to better individualize training through the use of what he calls a “pitcher’s profile”.

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