Category: Podcast

Today’s podcast features Alan Jaeger, the founding partner of Los Angeles-based Jaeger Sports, where some of the most talented baseball players in America go to improve their game. He is most famous for his trademark J-bands, used for conditioning the arm. But his influence on the game far transcends the bands that bear his name. Today, we talk about the approach and strategy of the mental side, why it’s important to be “process-oriented” instead of “results-oriented and “breath, focus and attack” along with some other methods and their application.

Continue reading “Podcast: Optimizing the Mental Game with Alan Jaeger”

Today’s podcast is with the Toronto Blue Jays Pitching and Development Coordinator Cory Popham. I have known Cory for several years and I have to say he’s always been at the cutting edge. He is a great friend and today we’ll be tackling issues such as breaking through mental blocks with pitchers, making mechanical changes with elite level athletes and when and when not to utilize tech.

Continue reading “Podcast: Working with High Level Throwers with Blue Jays Cory Popham”

My guest today is Brendan Monaghan, Pitching Coach / Recruiting Coordinator at Rutgers University. He recently completed a historic season with the Scarlet Knights. Join us as we cover a variety of topics including creating positive change within a team setting, when and when not to use technology in player development and which athletes are the most recruitable.

Continue reading “Podcast: Creating Positive Change with Rutgers Pitching Coach Brendan Monaghan”

My guest today is Dr. Kristen Nicholson from Wake Forest University, where she has been the Director of the renowned Wake Forest Pitching Lab since October 2018 as the head of biomechanics research. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk about the value of motion capture in not only uncovering mechanical flaws, but also review some of the “big players” from a mechanics standpoint that can help improve velocity while at the same time, reducing the risk of injury.

Continue reading “Podcast: Understanding and Using Motion Capture with Dr. Kristen Nicholson”

Today, we’re sitting down with Dr. Tyler White. Tyler is a consultant in professional baseball working with organizations and private clients alike. He frequently lectures across the country on ways to improve performance and reduce injury in baseball pitching. His private clients range from high-end prospects to World Series MVP’s and everyone in between.

Continue reading “Podcast: Understanding Movement Impairments with Dr. Tyler White”

Today, I’m flying solo and answering some questions sent in by our listeners. Topics range from programming with velocity-based training throughout the off-season, training to maintain velo in the later innings as well as tight hamstrings and long term athletic development. A lot here to chew on this week so enjoy and enjoy the long weekend!

Continue reading “Podcast: Understanding VBT, Maintaining Velocity and LTAD”

*** Need help with your recovery post-op, click here!

My guest today is Dr. Casey Pierce, MD. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. He completed a specialized fellowship at the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama. At ASMI he polished his surgical techniques learning under world renowned mentors: Dr. James Andrews, Dr. E. Lyle Cain, Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, and Dr. Benton Emblom.

Continue reading “Podcast: Tommy John Options Recovery and Prevention with Dr. Casey Pierce”

My guest today is Sam Sharf. Sam is a Co-Founder of College Sports Advisors (CSA) and serves as the Director of Baseball Operations. He brings with him nearly 10 years of experience guiding families and athletes through the baseball recruiting process. Previously, he was Vice President, and Director of Player Development at Time to Sign Sports for 7 years. He is a graduate of Penn State University, where he was Student Assistant for the Penn State Baseball program (2009-2013). If you’re look for baseball recruiting advice, Sam is the man.

Continue reading “Podcast: College Recruiting in the New Era with CSA’s Sam Sharf”

My guest today is Robin Lund, pitching coach at the University of Iowa.  Lund is in his fifth season as an assistant coach at Iowa, including having previously worked with the hitters and outfielders during his first season. Lund earned his Bachelor’s Degree in education from Whitworth College and his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Eastern Washington. He earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Idaho.

Continue reading “Podcast: Merging Data with Application with Iowa’s Pitching Coach Lund”

My guest today is John Wagle, Associate Athletics Director of Sports Performance at Notre Dame University. Today, we’ll be talking about maximizing the relationship within sports performance areas to impact baseball players through enhancing the collaborative efforts between strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic training and sports psychology.

Continue reading “Podcast: Covering the Bucket List to Maximize Performance with John Wagle”