Send us a text On this episode, Dr. Ishmael Gallo comes back on for a second edition of In the Zone. He updates us on how the baseball flows have evolved since the last recording, how the system has grown and athletes are more engaged than ever! We dive down into breaking down some videos of going through the flows and how training the transitions is key and how the baseball flows seamlessly transitions into the skill in the game! Check out the Youtube video on the episode: https://youtu.be/dQZ0...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text On this episode, I go in on how to WIN THE DAY and focus on the present moment, not getting to far ahead on the process that you're in. Give it a listen and share the show! Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . Stay In the Zone...
Jan 03, 2023•6 min
Send us a text On this episode, Jonny comes on to talk about his career in their S&C world leading up to him being a grad assistant at Youngstown State coaching baseball and swim this spring of 2023. We talk about reloads in training, pressing a pulling considerations for overhead athletes and his internship at Minnesota and what he’s implementing with the teams this coming spring! Here is also the link to the post that we connected on that I mentioned early on in the episode: https://www.in...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr
Send us a text On this episode. I go in on why waiting until the "perfect moment" to start something is absolute waste of your time and talents. If you want to change something - take action on it TODAY!! Email questions/ topics or guests you want on the podcast - inthezonepodcast123@gmail.com Share the show! Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on ...
Dec 27, 2022•7 min
Send us a text On this rant, I go into detail on how we can revamp the training for relief pitchers to be more prepared for the workloads of the games in season and being able to get ready quickly and bounce back for back to back outings over a weekend series. Email questions/ topics or guests you want on the podcast - inthezonepodcast123@gmail.com Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow u...
Dec 22, 2022•8 min
Send us a text This episode was quite fun, and I enjoyed chopping it up with Lantz talking more in-depth on his recent Twitter rants and all topics that lead to him talking about his 3 P's of movement: Proprioception, Purpose, and Perception. A lot of nuggets in here, and if you agree or maybe even disagree, share the show! Check out Lantz on his socials: @lantzwheeler https://baseballthinktank.com Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us:...
Dec 20, 2022•57 min
Send us a text On this episode we have David Genest and Matt Swope (Maryland Baseball) talk us through what motor preferences are based on how the human body is developed from birth, how to identify certain preferences and also how this can help you Stay in the Zone! Check them out on theoir website and their social media: https://www.motorpreferencesexperts.com/ @Motorpreferenceexperts Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more ep...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text On this episode, I go on a little less of a rant and more on a ramble of how we as coaches and players can do a better job of building up the players next to us. You'll be amazed at how far some word of encouragement can go for some athletes! Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . ...
Dec 13, 2022•6 min
Send us a text This episode we get into the weeds of a player/ coach role, what we have learned from our careers and how we have changed our mind on a few things over the years of coaching. Check out his content on IG & Twitter: @Cl4ytona_500 Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . Stay In the...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Send us a text This episode gives you a perspective on how to do TRUE command training. IT's more than just spotting up in bullpens or throwing different weighted balls. There needs to be more context added!! Give it a listen and share it with someone who needs to hear this: Email questions/ topics - inthezonepodcast123@gmail.com Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media a...
Dec 01, 2022•9 min
Send us a text This episode was unique with a two guest feature, I have Garrett Boyum of Emergence and Alec Olsen Campbell University come chop it up with me during the Pitching 360 conference to talk some EcoD, the why behind what we do, and some common similarities between our experiences from being a player to now a coach. Lot of gems in here and hope it sparks your journey! Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, i...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text This is a on the spot rant on a few things that I lost my lid on, calling out players and coaches to quit pretending to be someone that they aren't or worse, lie about who they are and what they're about. Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . Stay In the Zone...
Nov 24, 2022•6 min
Send us a text On this episode, I have Hannah Huseman, Mental Performance coordinator for the Texas Rangers, on the podcast to talk about the mental side of the game, consistency and how building awareness is critical. We also touch on playing with emotions vs. suppressing, anchoring, and much more! Please give her a follow on the socials, you won't regret it: @hannah_huesman Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, ins...
Nov 22, 2022•50 min
Send us a text On this episode, I go in to detail on how over coaching can be more detrimental than not coaching at all. Also how constraints aren't always the best first option and how to provide a more inviting option for the athletes to move a certain way vs barking cues in their face. Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and sub...
Nov 17, 2022•7 min
Send us a text I had the pleasure of having Josiah Gray, from the Washington Nationals on the podcast. We went over several questions that were submitted from Instagram and also reflected back on his Cooperstown days when he was playing for the love of the game. Feel free to follow Josiah in his journey leading up to next season: IG: jojo_gray21 Twitter: @JGrayy_ Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and up...
Nov 15, 2022•50 min
Send us a text On this episode, I dive into the fear of failure and how failure is really only just feedback from our efforts. Don't let the fear dominate you, you fell the fear and do it anyway Not getting the results you want? Be better. Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . Stay In the Zone...
Nov 10, 2022•6 min
Send us a text I had a great discussion with Alex Effer on principles of movement, hip orientation, how your relationship with the ground influences how you produce force, how breathing affects specific movement patterns, and much much more! You can find more of Alex's content and get in touch with him below: Instagram: @alex.effer Website: resilientrehab.com Want to submit an idea for the next guest or topic for an episode? Email: inthezonepodcast123@gmail.com! Support the show Unlock Your Exce...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text On this rant episode, I go in on how everything matters. Strength matters, mobility matters, nutrition matters, mindset matters, context matters! Want another topic addressed on the podcast? Email it in: Inthezonepodcast123@gmail.com Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . Stay In t...
Nov 03, 2022•8 min
Send us a text Graeme Stinson, a LHP in Tampa Bay Rays Organization and one of the Co founders at Stakstak comes on the episode to talk some shop. We touch on the differences from college to pro and even going up in different levels of pro ball and their challenges. Going even further, we talk about intentions and the mental side of the game that can change based on the environmental changes and other factors. We even go down his focus for the off season and the relationship with coaches and tea...
Nov 01, 2022•57 min
Send us a text On this episode, I share my decision as to why I haven't gotten any vaccinations. Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . Stay In the Zone...
Oct 27, 2022•10 min
Send us a text This episode, Dr. Paul Hughes from Hughes Orthopedics out in San Mateo, CA comes on to drop some knowledge bombs. We review over what STEM cells are, what a PRP injection is, cortisone shots and also return to throwing plans. Towards the end, we even touch on growth plates in young athletes and how coaches should become more aware of when considering training/ practice. Give it a share to someone you know needs to hear this info! Check out Dr. Hughes website: https://orthopedicsur...
Oct 25, 2022•43 min
Send us a text On this episode, I go on a rant on why shutting down from throwing isn't always the answer. Zoom out and look at the bigger calendar view and make sure you don't have major spikes in workload. Every guy is different, because there are different environmental factors to take into account for each guy. BUT don't just shut down for the sake of shutting down, because you're not going to get better at the skill if you stop doing the skill. Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need ...
Oct 20, 2022•11 min
Send us a text This episode was an absolute blast with Bill Miller, who has crafted his niche in the baseball world to be the go to guy for increasing training with explosiveness and measuring power outputs. We also talked about how to attack guys who are slow "Gumby's" or Stiff movers have different approaches! We even dive down into some concepts from his books SWING FAST and THROW FAST, and the implementation of when to do these in an off season. Give it a listen, and share the value you got ...
Oct 18, 2022•56 min
Send us a text Ice or No Ice? This rant, I talk about the difference between global ice and local icing and the mindset that needs to be discarded when in comes to icing injuries, or inflamed areas. The podcast I was referencing in this episode is below: Gary Reinl on CSP Elite Development Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXvVzPIOLl4 Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on soc...
Oct 13, 2022•11 min
Send us a text This episode got deep into the layers with Brady, were we started out talking about principles of training and then went into rabbit holes that all lead to the WHY. Overcoming any how by using the tool of physical training to push the athlete into being an adaptable monster! Hope you enjoy going into the weeds with us! Check Brady out on his socials: Twitter: @BradyVolmering Facebook: @bradydacbaseball Instagram: @dacbaseball Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance?...
Oct 11, 2022•58 min
Send us a text This episode, I go in and articulate some thoughts I've had with program design and why I don't like the "buckets" approach to creating programs. Having a true ecological approach, you need to take into account more than just what you see in the athlete's movement solutions. Check out the twitter thread on this as well: https://twitter.com/royalper4mance/status/1574216627012378624?s=21&t=kgfJt7cOOvKLsDsvILsr-g Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for...
Oct 06, 2022•12 min
Send us a text On this episode, Miguel comes on to talk about how the day to day small incremental steps are the difference makers in performance enhancement. How assessing the entire system (human body) and its contributors form daily lifestyle choices are the best way to go about seeing the whole picture. Give him a follow on the socials and checkout his website: @miggsybogues http://miguelaragoncillo.com/?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Ap...
Oct 04, 2022•59 min
Send us a text On this rant, I go into detail with the connection ball, where it came from, how its implemented and what common corruptions can occur from it if implemented incorrectly. Got another tool or topic you want to hear me rant on? Send it to inthezonepodcast123@gmail.com Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insights, and updates, follow us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe t...
Sep 29, 2022•8 min
Send us a text This episode was unique with a very unique individual that not only coaches but practices chiropractic as well! We talk on cervical rotation influencing movements, different tools in the tool box and the difference between stability and balance. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Ryan's socials: Twitter @thebaseballdc Instagram @hamiltonchiros Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training HERE Connect with Us: For more episodes, insight...
Sep 27, 2022•53 min
Send us a text On this mental minute, I touch on the subject of having an anchor in your routine. That s the one thing you go back to "clear the slate" after a poor pitch. swing or play. Give this a listen to help give you some ideas on how to stay IN THE ZONE! Additional Notes: This idea was originally introduced to me by Heads Up Baseball and Heads Up Baseball 2.0 by Ken Revizza and Dr. Tom Hanson A great example of this from a player is in a video with Evan Longoria ( https://youtu.be/eCH4zel...
Sep 22, 2022•8 min
