Blog Article Constraint Based Learning Heuristics for Throwers February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 “Athlete specialization is narrow in it’s goals, but not in its means” One of my favorite ways to conceptualize skill ...read more 1 Like | 0 Comments
Blog Article, Research Impulse: The King of Performance Metrics February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 The world of player development is convoluted, with a litany of different systems and viewpoints biased from everything from biomechanics, ...read more 1 Like | 0 Comments
Blog Article From Setback to Comeback: How the Driveline Rehab Plan Redefines Baseball Injury Recovery February 3, 2025January 31, 2025 Recovering from a major injury like Tommy John surgery, a rotator cuff injury, or a shoulder labrum repair is one ...read more 0 Likes | 0 Comments
Blog Article, Coaches, Offseason Training Understanding and Managing Training Fatigue: From Theory to Practice February 2, 2025February 3, 2025 The question of how much training an athlete should do has persisted since the earliest days of organized sport. While ...read more 3 Likes | 0 Comments
Blog Article, Pitching Mechanics, Strength Training Optimal Shoulder Performance April 4, 2010June 10, 2022 Two days ago, I ordered my copy of Optimal Shoulder Performance by Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold. I’m very excited ...read more 0 Likes | 0 Comments
Blog Article, Strength Training Link/Video: Mariners Strength Program March 19, 2010June 10, 2022 The Seattle Mariners have switched from a generic strength and conditioning program to a “high-tech” advanced program by Dr. Marcus ...read more 0 Likes | 5 Comments
Blog Article Link: College Pitching Injuries March 16, 2010 Kevin Agee of The Standard at Missouri State University asks the question: “How would you handle the responsibility of owning ...read more 0 Likes | 0 Comments
Blog Article, Miscellaneous / Historical, Strength Training, Velocity Training In-Season Training: A Difficult Task March 14, 2010June 10, 2022 Strength and conditioning is tough enough in the offseason, but once you have to focus on practices, bullpens, batting cage ...read more 0 Likes | 1 Comment
Pitching Mechanics Mechanics: The Effects of Loading Rate March 8, 2010 Just wanted to drop a short post in about loading rate as it relates to the humerus and possibly the ...read more 0 Likes | 9 Comments
Blog Article Appropriate Energy System Development – Why Running Poles is a Bad Idea March 5, 2010 (Alternate title: Why running long distances is a bad idea for baseball pitchers.) You can read an updated article with ...read more 1 Like | 4 Comments
Blog Article, Strength Training P90x for Baseball? March 3, 2010June 10, 2022 In an excellent (and controversial) post about Crossfit for baseball athletes, Eric Cressey talked about why Crossfit’s Workout of the ...read more 0 Likes | 14 Comments
Blog Article, Strength Training Video: Should Pitchers Overhead Press? February 23, 2010June 10, 2022 Another great video by Eric Cressey about pressing for overhead throwing athletes – this time, he focuses on overhead pressing. ...read more 0 Likes | 0 Comments
Blog Article Video: Fun with a New Training Toy February 22, 2010January 7, 2021 I’ve wanted a weight sled for some time now, but couldn’t pull the trigger on the expensive ones available on ...read more 0 Likes | 0 Comments
Blog Article, Miscellaneous / Historical, Strength Training Link: Should Pitchers Bench Press? February 11, 2010June 10, 2022 Another excellent article by Eric Cressey is available here: Should Pitchers Bench Press? Most of my clients are interested in ...read more 0 Likes | 1 Comment