Category: Podcast

In 1981 the song “Talkin’ Baseball” took the country by storm. The song describes the history of American major league baseball from the 1950s to the beginning of the 1980s and was inspired by a picture of the three outfielders of the title (Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider). Today we sit down with Songwriter and minor league pitcher Terry Cashman to discuss:

• • Growing up in the Bronx during that era
  • What inspired the song
  • Getting to know Willie, Mickey and the Duke personally
  • Pitching in the MiLB in the 60’s

Continue reading “Podcast #114: Talkin’ Baseball with Terry Cashman”

Today we’re sitting down with RPP Remote Athlete Graham Keen (Class 2027). Graham is ranked

• • #1 in PA and #2 Nationally by PBR
  • #1 in PA and #34 Nationally by Perfect Game

We’re going to talk about what it takes to be ELITE! Topics include:

• • Nutrition (getting those daily calories in)
  • Finding time to Train year-round
  • Playing vs. Pitching

Continue reading “Podcast 113: What It Takes to Be Elite with High School Sophomore Graham Keen”

Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Recruiting / Player Development Coordinator Tyler Shewmaker. Topics Include:

• • The importance for athletes to find “The right fit”
  • Showcases- yes?/no?….maybe?
  • Some non-negotiables when recruiting catchers

Continue reading “Podcast #112: Finding the Right Fit, the Recruiting Side of Things with Coastal’s Tyler Shewmaker”

This week’s podcast is with Coastal Carolina S&C Coach Mike Thomson. We spent a few days with Mike assessing Coastal Carolina’s pitchers a few weeks back and today we’re going to discuss his take on the process, as well as other topics including:

• • Strength training during fall ball
  • Expectations of new recruits in the weight room
  • Consistency in training… “Don’t rush the process”

Continue reading “Podcast #111: Strength & Conditioning in D1 Baseball with Coastal Carolina’s Mike Thomson”

This week we cap off our remote college assessments with the pitching side of things with RPP Director of Pitching Niko Leontarakis. Topics include:

• • Avoiding over-analysis when dealing with elite throwers
  • Some common disconnects between D1 schools and players
  • Disconnects… not always a bad thing, it depends on the athlete

Continue reading “Podcast #110: The RPP Road Show… Pitching Analysis with Niko Leontarakis”

This past week we flew down South to assess Division 1 Pitchers at a couple High-Level Universities. Here are the results and commentary. Topics Include:

• • Assessing Mobility / Stability
  • Determining Plyometric ability and Force-Velocity profiling
  • Are they “Strong Enough”?

Continue reading “Podcast #109: The RPP Road Show… Profiling Pitchers Down South”

Today, we’re with Coastal Carolina pitching coach Matt Williams to discuss what goes into starting with a new organization, as well as his experience with the RPP on-site pitching assessments of his throwers that we previously did at University of South Carolina.

Continue reading “Podcast 108: Starting New at Coastal and the RPP Assessment with Pitching Coach Matt Williams”

Today I’m sitting down with physical therapist Greg LaMendola who specializes in a technique known as “Total Body Re-activation Therapy”. Topics Include:

• • Bridging the gap between the nervous system and the biomechanical / muscular system
  • Removing “blocks” in the kinetic chain through manual therapy / activation techniques
  • How it can help reduce recovery time from an injury

Continue reading “Podcast 107: Total Body Reactivation Therapy with PT Greg Lamendola”

Today, I’m sitting down with former Liberty University and now Ohio State pitcher Ryan Butler to discuss his experiences and lessons learned once you enter the college transfer portal. Topics Include:

• • Topics prompting a decision to enter the portal
  • What happens the day after you sign?
  • Monetary / NIL considerations

Continue reading “Podcast #106: Life in the Transfer Portal with Ohio State Pitcher Ryan Butler”

On this week’s podcast, we’re talking about global movement patterns, why they’re so important, their influence on performance and some great coaching cues to increase motor learning. Topics Include:

• • Letting the athlete solve the movement problem
  • Improving overall athleticism
  • Common mistakes when coaching

Continue reading “Podcast #105: Global Movement Patterns… Why Are They Important”