Happy New Year! This week we’ve got a special episode featuring the Top 5 downloaded podcasts of 2024. Topics will include:

• Training Rotation (Eugene Bleeker)
• Developing Global Movement Patterns (Dr. Ismael Gallo)
• What’s in a Great Travel Program (Bahram Shirazi)
• Assessing and Profiling Pitchers (Nunzio Signore)
• Life in the Transfer Portal (Ryan Butler)

Once again, have a safe and Happy New Year!

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Today we’re sitting down with Sam French, Freshman Pitcher / Corner Infielder at Red Bank Catholic High School (NJ), and his father Alex French. Sam (Class 2028) is ranked #92 Nationally by Perfect Game as a RHP, and Top 20 Overall in New Jersey. We’ll be discussing Sam’s recent gains in lean muscle mass, how he got there, and the subsequent gains it has brought him. Topics include:

• Making nutrition a priority
• Calculating caloric intake
• Scheduling meal / snack times
• Calculating calories to daily expenditure

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Today we’re sitting down with EMD Recruiting’s Andy Kiriakedes. Being both a former player and a coach, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Topics Include:

• Showcases, when and why
• Downsizing the 40-man college roster, what it means to young athletes
• New topics that are potentially impacting the recruiting process

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Today we’re sitting down with Zach Dechant Strength and Conditioning and Performance Coach at Texas Christian University (TCU). Today’s topic is going through the off-season “to-do” list. Topics Include:

• Some main bullet points to achieve in a great off-season protocol
• Testing and assessing on Day 1
• Periodization

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Today, I’ll be discussing testing and training the shoulder to help both optimize performance, as well as help reduce the risk of injury. Topics include:

• The importance of optimizing both movement AND stability
• Testing protocols
• Training and rehabbing the shoulder / elbow

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Today, I’ll cover a number of methods and information on training linear and change-of-direction speed. Topics Include:

• Efficient Running Mechanics
• An Efficient Warm-up
• Some Big Coaching Mistakes
• Importance of Strength Training

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Today we’re discussing adjusting the power curve in order to better improve performance when training high performance athletes. Topics Include:

• Force Velocity Profiling
• Understanding Force-based vs Velocity-based Athlete Profiles
• The “Special Strength Zones”

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Today we’re sitting down with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Casey Pierce to discuss the Triple Tommy John Procedure, the newest advancements in Tommy John repair and recovery. Topics include:

• What makes it different than traditional TJ surgery
• Quicker recovery / back-to-play time
• The step-by-step process

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