Podcast #69: Best of… Coaches Jerry Weinstein, Corey Muscara and Jeremy Sheetinger

Today we’ve got another one in the “Best of 2022” series, featuring :

    • Corey Muscara (Wake Forest)
    • Jerry Weinstein (Colorado Rockies)
    • Jeremy Sheetinger (Georgia Gwinnett)

Lots of knowledge in this one including:

    • Non-negotiables for Freshman pitchers on Day 1
    • Breaking through egos with young college athletes
    • How to developing the “best version of yourself”

Enjoy!

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Podcast #67: Assessing and Profiling Pitchers in the SEC with South Carolina’s Bill Anderson

We recently had the pleasure of taking a trip down to the University of South Carolina to assess and evaluate their entire pitching staff. Today we’re sitting down with Bill Anderson, Director of Sports Performance at the University of South Carolina and revisiting the process. Topics Include:

    • What is strong enough
    • Plyometrics, the missing link
    • Mobility and its relationship with mechanics

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Podcast #66: Staying Authentic and True to Yourself with Maryland Head Coach Matt Swope

Matt Swope

Today we’re sitting down with Matt Swope who was recently appointed Head Coach for Maryland Baseball. Coach Swope is no stranger to the “Terps culture”.  Topics include:

    • Using caution when making mechanical adjustments
    • When to use tech and when not to use tech
    • Key points when examining “character” during recruiting

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Podcast #65: Best of… Randy Sullivan, Nate Yeskie and Zach Dechant

Today, I’m going to start pulling apart a few gems from some of the best received podcasts to-date. The first of this series includes gems from some of the best in the business:

    • Randy Sullivan – Owner Florida Armory
    • Nate Yeskie – Pitching Coach at LSU
    • Zach Dechant – Strength Coach at TCU

It was great re-listening to these guys spread their knowledge across different areas of player development. Enjoy!

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Podcast #62: Extension, Hip Bias and Creating the Script for Efficient Mechanics with Niko Leontarakis

Today we’re sitting down with Niko Leontarakis, RPP Director of Pitching, and talking about some common issues we see in pitchers and how it’s not always only about mechanics. Topics Include:

    • Incorporating anatomy into coaching
    • Understanding the athlete in front of you
    • Importance of hip bias and ultimately extension

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Podcast #61: A Deep Dive into Player Development with Duke University’s Tyler Rost

Tyler Rost

Today we’re sitting down with Tyler Rost, Duke University’s Director of Player Development. Tyler brings a great deal of experience to the table and is a great listen. Topics include:

    • The full on-boarding process for freshman
    • Merging data with “real” feel
    • Creating a great “team” environment both on and off the field

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Podcast #60: Training Power in Rotational Athletes with RPP Director of S&C Zach Kollar

Today we’re sitting down with Zach Kollar, RPP Director of Strength and Conditioning . Zach has been a big part of what we’ve develop here on the S&C side of things during the past few years .  Join us as we’ll be discussing training “power” in rotational athletes. Topics Include:

    • Why power is the gold standard in athleticism
    • Different types of training based on the individual
    • When and how to train it (it matters!)

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