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In this episode, Eric talks about why it's vital to have both objective and subjective measures to evaluate athlete adaptation to training interventions. He also digs in on why individualization becomes even more important as athletes progress in their development. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric talks about why variability is a bell curve that's particularly challenging to manage in a sport like baseball that, at times, demands so much precision. Learn about random vs. blocked practice and what long-term athletic development strategies parents and coaches can employ with youth baseball players. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric talks about the differences between favorable and unfavorable stressors and how they each drive different adaptations. Before you try to add something that may help, start by removing things that definitely hurt. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric talks about both causes of oblique strains and preventative strategies for rotational athletes looking to avoid them in the first place.
In this podcast, Eric discusses the challenges that come with over-recruiting the neck musculature during arm care exercises. He also shares some positioning and coaching strategies to reduce neck tone. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton and strength and conditioning coach Brandon Holup highlight actionable strategies for high school athletes to quickly make progress. Whether you're a player, coach, or parent, these recommendations can be difference makers! Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric highlights important anatomical considerations in the throwing shoulder. Learn about arthrokinematics and osteokinematics and what they mean for keeping overhead athletes healthy. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric is joined by LSU Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Martin. He discusses the differences in both job responsibilities and player development between professional and college baseball, reflects on his use of technology in his current role, and offers advice to up-and-coming players who aspire to compete at the Division 1 baseball level. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric shares three key considerations for developing baseball speed and agility programs. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric discusses the Law of Repetitive Motion, which helps to explain why traumatic and overuse injuries occur. The I = NF/AR equation can be an invaluable tool for programming and coaching healthy and injured athletes alike.
In this episode, Eric talks about the concept of recency bias and how it can lead athletes to make poor decisions with both their strength and conditioning and baseball preparation routines. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric interviews Cressey Sports Performance - Florida Director of Pitching Nathan Mirochnick. They talk about the wealth of information pitchers can draw from motion capture assessment of the pitching delivery, highlighting the key concepts of sequencing that underpin every healthy, high-level delivery. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Ryan Conroy speaks to the importance of having a solid between-pitch routine and offers insights on how pitchers can go about establishing this crucial process for themselves. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric interviews world-renowned muscle physiology researcher Dr. Keith Baar to apply his tendon- and ligament-specific research to the world of baseball sports medicine. Visit our sponsor, Marc Pro , and enter coupon code CRESSEY to receive a special discount.
In this episode, Eric discusses the importance of continuing to safely train athletes during post-surgical periods, including those involving immobilization. In particular, he highlights the benefits of the cross-transfer effect. Head to www.AncoreTraining.com and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to save 10% on your order....
In this episode, Eric discusses spondylolysis, the clinical term for a stress fracture of the spine. These issues are commonly seen with adolescent athletes involved in extension and rotation sports, and he highlights causes, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention strategies for both spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric speaks to the differences between training and competition maxes in strength sports like powerlifting, but applies these principles to developing pitchers. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Eric is joined by Joey Wolfe, who shared a wealth of knowledge surrounding the development of catchers. From game-calling, to receiving, to blocking, to throwing, to pitcher and umpire relationship, this episode has a lot to offer for players, coaches, and parents. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance pitching coach Ryan Conroy discusses the value of tracking velocity in throwing programs rather than just adhering rigidly to distance. Support Our Sponsor: AG1 Use our PocketRadar link for 15% off at checkout.
In this episode, Eric welcomes Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Sean Guenther for an in-depth discussion on how he reinvented his career with a new pitching arsenal, a mentality shift, and a new awareness of why his stuff is unique and effective. He shares insights on Tommy John surgery rehab and speaks to key long-term athletic development strategies from his improvements during college baseball. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric highlights seven key variables to consider when examining the overall throwing-specific stress a pitcher encounters. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric chats with Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan about their proposed adjustments to classic long-term throwing programs after elbow and shoulder surgeries. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, guest contributor and Cressey Sports Performance pitching coach Spencer Stockton discusses some of the key considerations for managing pitcher workloads. He digs in on "big rock" principles, the need for auto-regulation, and an awareness of when in the yearly calendar pitchers are most susceptible to injury. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
We welcome Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tyler Phillips to the latest podcast for an awesome conversation on his path to the big leagues. Tyler speaks to his initial struggles in professional baseball as a high school draft pick, and adjustments he had to make as both a teammate and pitcher. He discusses the importance of mentorship from veteran players, and leaning on mental skills coaches to help with the sports psychology aspect of his preparation. Tyler shares lessons learned from Tommy John...
In this episode, Eric - using the example of a CSP MLB pitcher client - highlights the need for peaks and valleys of various athletic qualities over the course of an athlete's long-term development. It's okay to take a step back to take two steps forward! Support Our Sponsor: 1st Phorm
We welcome Texas Rangers team doctor and renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for a conversation on baseball's injury epidemic. Dr. Meister shares how injuries have evolved in the overhead throwing athlete over the course of his career; outlines causative factors; and proposes some potential solutions to attenuate the problem. Visit our sponsor, Marc Pro, at https://www.MarcPro.com/cressey and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout for a special discount on your order....
In this episode, Eric shares some thoughts on making the most of inseason training. He digs in on the different approaches needed for beginner vs. advanced athletes, and how his perspectives have changed over the years on a few different inseason training considerations. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Eric often gets questions from the parents of 9-12 year-old athletes about when and how kids should get started with formal strength and conditioning. In this episode, Eric discusses key considerations and outlines best practices for setting the stage for making progress and cultivating a favorable relationship with exercise for the long haul. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric discusses how the mathematical concept of order of operations can be applied to assessing, programming, and coaching at the shoulder. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric digs in on the concept of "scap loading," a portion of the pitching delivery that's been heavily misunderstood and, in turn, coached incorrectly by those evaluating pitching mechanics. Head to www.AncoreTraining.com and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to save 10% on your order....
