Podcast #139: Elite College Summer Programs… How Do We Get Those Big Gains?

Today we’re taking a deeper look into our Elite College Summer Programs. This will be our 8th year and we’ve have seen incredible results over the years. So, how do we get those big gains? Topics include:

    • Who is it for?
    • Individualized programming based on athlete’s primary focus
    • Complete break down of the 12-week lifting and throwing programs

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Podcast #138: What it is, What it isn’t and Why It’s Important

Mobility can sometimes be treated as the un-wanted stepchild to an athlete. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. So, today we’re going to address Mobility… what it is, what it isn’t and why it’s important. Topics Include:

    • Mobility vs Flexibility (they’re NOT the same)
    • How to assess it
    • Some common mistakes in programming for it

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Podcast #137: Importance of Athletic and Mental Maturity with Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards

JJ Edwards

Today, I’m sitting down with Division I Wofford College Head Coach J.J. Edwards. This is his 2nd year as The Terrier’s Head Coach. Topics Include:

    • The importance of recruiting “Athleticism”
    • Coaching through mental “slumps”
    • Achieving Success on the base path

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Podcast #135: Philosophies for Success on the Mound with Monmouth Pitching Coach Mike Russo

Mike Russo

Today we’re sitting down with Monmouth University Pitching Coach Mike Russo. This conversation covers a lot of bases. Topics Include:

    • Body, Ball, Performance
    • Has the path to college ball changed? If so, how?
    • Staying “present” on the mound

Coach Russo joined the Monmouth Baseball program in August 2022. He came to Monmouth after six seasons at Princeton University working with the pitching staff.

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Podcast #134: Training the Missing Link… Ankle Strength and Stability

I’m flying solo today and discussing a topic that doesn’t get addressed nearly enough. I’m talking about the importance of ankle strength and stability and how I’ve seen it to be a game changer in training athletes to get them to be more explosive. Topics Include:

    • Why is it important
    • How to test for it
    • How to train it

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Podcast #133: An In-Depth Conversation with Winthrop University’s Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano

Today, I am having Sam Sharf, RPP’s Director of Recruiting, sit in for me as the Guest Host with Winthrop Baseball’s Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano. Topics Include:

    • Difference between D1 and D3 programs
    • Balancing baseball and academics
    • Most important characteristics when recruiting hitters

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Podcast #132: Overcoming the Challenges of Coaching High School Athletes with Johnston Hobbs

Johnston Hobbs

Today, we’re with Coach Johnston Hobbs, Head Coach at Ft. Lauderdale High School, the Flying L’s.  He has coached and played at every level of the game and we’re going to focus on some of the challenges of coaching today’s high school athletes. Topics Include:

    • The difference between coaching in the Northeast vs. the South
    • Training catchers
    • Mechanics… When to address / when to leave it alone

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Podcast #131: Building a Division III Powerhouse with Misericordia’s Garrett deMarrais

Garrett deMarrais

Today we’re sitting down with Garrett deMarrais, Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator of Division III powerhouse Misericordia Baseball. The Cougars have reached the NCAA Division III World Series in back-to-back seasons, including a National Championship last year.  Topics Include:

    • The key to a winning culture
    • The power of thinking “outside the box” offensively
    • Key traits when recruiting new players

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Podcast #130: Talking Shop with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Walsh

Today we’re sitting down with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Walsh. Bill brings with him 20 years of experience, in both the S&C and AT fields. Topics Include:

    • The biggest challenges when coaching the high school population
    • The 3 pillars of athleticism
    • Ankle mobility / strength and its relationship to mechanics and speed

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