Podcast #150: Key Takeaways from Operating and Running a Travel Baseball Program

Revolution Baseball

Today my partner, Bahram Shirazi, and I are discussing some of the key takeaways we’ve gathered since putting together our travel baseball program under the RPP Revolution banner. Topics include:

    • Three pillars of athletic development
    • The Bell Curve
    • Importance of GREAT coaching
    • Developing responsible / accountable young athletes

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Podcast #149: Coastal’s Matt Williams on the road to Omaha and the RPP College Assessment

Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Pitching Coach Matt Williams, just recently back from Coastal’s run to the CWS in Omaha. In this episode we discuss:

    • His initial thought process for building a championship team upon first getting to Coastal
    • His Utilization of the RPP Remote College Assessment
    • Connecting with players to help get the best out of them

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Podcast #148: Building a Mid-Major Powerhouse with Murray State’s Pitching Coach Steve Adkins

Today we are sitting down with Murray State’s Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach Steve Adkins, fresh off a run to the CWS in Omaha. Topics Include:

    • Common challenges he sees pitchers facing during a long season
    • Keeping a “level-head” going into Omaha
    • Challenges of the Transfer Portal

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Podcast #147: Programming for Pitchers to Optimize Performance and Health

In today’s podcast, I’ll be discussing important protocol that should be in every pitcher’s training program in order to throw harder and do it safely. Topics Include:

    • What are perfect mechanics… do they exist?
    • Why working on mechanics alone are not enough
    • Sample programming techniques

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Podcast #143: Ins and Outs of Coaching and Recruiting w/ Salve Regina’s Coach McKeon

Today we’re sitting down with Salve Regina’s Coach Andrew McKeon. As the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Coach McKeon wears a lot of hats at Salve, including the S&C programs. Topics Include:

    • Common traits amongst the best arms year-over-year
    • Handling strength training without a S&C coach
    • New topics impacting the recruiting process

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Podcast #141: Fueling Up for Success with Sports Nutritionist Nick Valenti

Today we’re sitting down with sports nutritionist / dietician Nick Valenti to discuss optimizing performance by making better nutritional choices in the summer months. Topics include:

    • The importance of caloric timing
    • What is considered adequate hydration
    • Food prepping for a weekend of games

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Podcast #140: How to Navigate the College Transfer Portal w/ Sam Sharf, RPP Director of Recruiting

Today, I am having my partner Bahram Shirazi sit in for me as the Guest Host with Sam Sharf, RPP’s Director of Recruiting. The topic is the College Transfer Portal:

    • How does it actually work
    • What to keep in mind
    • How to navigate it to optimize your options

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