Category: Podcast

Today, we’re sitting down with S&C Coach Zach Kollar with the Toronto Blue Jays, who was also formerly the Director of S&C at RPP Baseball. Topics Include:

• • How a great internship can prepare you for a job in pro ball
  • The difference in coaching when going from the private sector to pro ball
  • Juggling training volume and starts for pitchers

Continue reading “Podcasts #124: A Day in the Life of an S&C Coach in Pro Ball with Zach Kollar”

This week we’ve got a special episode featuring the Top 5 downloaded podcasts of 2024. Topics include:

• • Training Rotation (Eugene Bleeker)
  • Developing Global Movement Patterns (Dr. Ismael Gallo)
  • What’s in a Great Travel Program (Bahram Shirazi)
  • Assessing and Profiling Pitchers (Nunzio Signore)
  • Life in the Transfer Portal (Ryan Butler)

Once again, have a safe and Happy New Year!

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Today we’re sitting down with Sam French, Freshman Pitcher / Corner Infielder at Red Bank Catholic High School (NJ), and his father Alex French. Sam (Class 2028) is ranked #92 Nationally by Perfect Game as a RHP, and Top 20 Overall in New Jersey.  We’ll be discussing Sam’s recent gains in lean muscle mass, how he got there, and the subsequent gains it has brought him. Topics include:

• • Making nutrition a priority
  • Calculating caloric intake
  • Scheduling meal / snack times
  • Calculating calories to daily expenditure

Continue reading “Podcast #122: Maximizing Nutrition to Gain Lean Muscle Mass with Sam and Alex French”

Today we’re sitting down with EMD Recruiting’s Andy Kiriakedes. Being both a former player and a coach, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Topics Include:

• • Showcases, when and why
  • Downsizing the 40-man college roster, what it means to young athletes
  • New topics that are potentially impacting the recruiting process

Continue reading “Podcast #121: Maximizing the Recruiting Process with Andy Kiriakedes”

Today we’re sitting down with Zach Dechant Strength and Conditioning and Performance Coach at Texas Christian University (TCU). Today’s topic is going through the off-season “to-do” list. Topics Include:

• • Some main bullet points to achieve in a great off-season protocol
  • Testing and assessing on Day 1
  • Periodization

Continue reading “Podcast #120: Off-Season To Do List with TCU’s Zach Dechant”

Today, I’ll be discussing testing and training the shoulder to help both optimize performance, as well as help reduce the risk of injury.

Topics include:

• • The importance of optimizing both movement AND stability
  • Testing protocols
  • Training and rehabbing the shoulder / elbow

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Today, I’ll cover a number of topics, methods and information on training linear and change-of-direction speed for ball players. Topics Include:

• • Efficient Running Mechanics
  • An Efficient Warm-up
  • Some Big Coaching Mistakes
  • Importance of Strength Training

Continue reading “Podcast #118: Getting Faster… Training Speed for Baseball Players”

Today we’re discussing adjusting the power curve in order to better improve performance when training high performance athletes. Topics Include:

• • Force Velocity Profiling
  • Understanding Force-based vs. Velocity-based Athlete Profiles
  • The “Special Strength Zones”

Continue reading “Podcast #117: Adjusting the Power Curve to Create More Explosive Athletes”

Today we’re sitting down with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Casey Pierce to discuss the Triple Tommy John Procedure, the newest advancements in Tommy John repair and recovery. Topics include:

• • What makes it different than traditional TJ surgery
  • Quicker recovery / back-to-play time
  • The step-by-step process

Continue reading “Podcast #116: Newest Advancements in Tommy John Repair and Recovery with Dr. Casey Pierce”

With the off-season upon us, today, we’re going to sit down and answer a few questions that we get asked often regarding what to look for in a great off-season training protocol for pitchers. Topics include the following, among others:

• • An outline in Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD)
  • The importance of determining Strength vs. stability
  • Assessing on day 1 (not an option)

Continue reading “Podcast #115: RPP Pitching Lab… What to Look for in an Off-season Training Protocol for Pitchers”