Category: Podcast

Today I have an “Ask me Anything” round where I answer questions on:

• • Differences between strength and stability and how to train it
  • Anaerobic conditioning for baseball players
  • The Importance of having systems in place

Continue reading “Podcast #64: Strength vs. Stability, Conditioning for Players and the Importance of Systems”

Today we’re sitting down with Niko Leontarakis, RPP Director of Pitching, and talking about some common issues we see in pitchers and how it’s not always only about mechanics. Topics Include:

• • Incorporating anatomy into coaching
  • Understanding the athlete in front of you
  • Importance of hip bias and ultimately extension

Continue reading “Podcast #62: Extension, Hip Bias and Creating the Script for Efficient Mechanics with Niko Leontarakis”

Today we’re sitting down with Tyler Rost, Duke University’s Director of Player Development. Tyler brings a great deal of experience to the table and is a great listen. Topics include:

• • The full on-boarding process for freshman
  • Merging data with “real” feel
  • Creating a great “team” environment both on and off the field

Continue reading “Podcast #61: A Deep Dive into Player Development with Duke University’s Tyler Rost”

Today we’re sitting down with Zach Kollar, RPP Director of Strength and Conditioning . Zach has been a big part of what we’ve develop here on the S&C side of things during the past few years .  Join us as we’ll be discussing training “power” in rotational athletes. Topics Include:

• • Why power is the gold standard in athleticism
  • Different types of training based on the individual
  • When and how to train it (it matters!)

Continue reading “Podcast #60: Training Power in Rotational Athletes with RPP Director of S&C Zach Kollar”

Today, we’re sitting down with RPP Pitching Coordinator, Jake Lebovitch and discussing all aspects of pitch design.  This is a great episode and topics include:

• • Evaluating pitcher’s movement patterns
  • Source of pitch movement
  • Most relevant metrics
  • What’s good movement and what’s not
  • Sequencing and tunneling
  • Time it takes to see results

Continue reading “Podcast #59: Pitch Design with RPP Pitching Coordinator Jake Lebovitch”

Today I’ll be talking in-depth about the most recent version of our in-house assessment, what we test and how we use it to create the ultimate programming for our athletes.

Topics include:

• • Individualizing strength / power training
  • Using it to make mechanical adjustments
  • Going after the lowest hanging fruit
  • Reducing injury risk

Continue reading “Podcast #58: Assessing and Prioritizing Training Pitchers and Position Players”

My guest today is Will Franco, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston College, where he has been overseeing the baseball program for the past 2 years. I’ve known Will since his tenure with Maryland as well as the Orioles affiliate the Aberdeen Iron Birds. Today we will shed some light on:

• • What’s Expected of College Freshman in Strength and Mobility
  • In-Season / Off-Season Periodization
  • The Importance of Training Speed

Continue reading “Podcast #57: Training Division 1 Athletes in the Weight Room with Will Franco”

This week’s sit down is with long time comrade Eric Supplee, recently appointed Assistant Coach at the University of San Francisco. Today we’ll be discussing:

• • The challenges of playing and coaching in a new environment
  • Building trust with a new group of athletes
  • Characteristics of a great competitor

Continue reading “Podcast #56: Conquering the Challenges of a New Environment with USF Assistant Coach Eric Supplee”

We’re sitting down today to discuss the ins and outs of playing Division 1 baseball with Villanova Pitching Coach Jabin Weaver. Topics Include:

• • Fastball usage in the game today
  • Year 1 struggles for some incoming freshman
  • Some common adjustments lifestyle-wise that can help acclimate

Continue reading “Podcast #55: Ins and Outs of Playing and Coaching D1 with Villanova Pitching Coach Jabin Weaver”