Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of the "In The Zone" podcast, where in this episode, we're thrilled to have Chris O'Leary as our guest. Chris O'Leary has written extensively on the subject, of pitching and common injuries and his work has been featured in ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and other publications. Chris has also worked with a handful of Major League Baseball pitchers and helped them recover from arm injuries. In this episode, Chris shares his insights on the history of pitchi...
Apr 25, 2023•58 min
Send us a text Welcome to the "In The Zone" podcast, where we explore the science behind sports performance and mental toughness. In this episode, we're taking on a controversial topic that has been the subject of much debate in recent years - participation trophies and the "loser's bracket" mentality. In this episode, I explore the reasons why participation trophies may be doing more harm than good, and why the "loser's bracket champions" can be detrimental to young athletes. There needs to be ...
Apr 21, 2023•8 min
Send us a text In this podcast, I rant the importance of referring patients to a specialist, such as a sports medicine physician or an orthopedic surgeon, for further evaluation and treatment. From rotator cuff tears to elbow tendinitis, baseball players are at risk for a variety of injuries that require specialized treatment. While general physicians are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, they may not have the specialized knowledge and expertise required to effectively ma...
Apr 13, 2023•8 min
Send us a text In this episode of the In the Zone podcast, former professional athlete and mental performance coach , Kris Goodman, comes on to discuss what it means to be "in the zone" and how players can cultivate a mindset that allows them to perform at their best. The conversation first turns to the topic of retirement and Kris provides his perspective on knowing when it's time to hang up the cleats. He emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself about physical limitations and set...
Apr 11, 2023•54 min
Send us a text In this episode of a In the Zone, I talk about how sometimes guys can just be one small tweak away from success. Maybe your team has been struggling all season, with a losing record and a lackluster offense. Despite the efforts of the coaching staff and players, they just can't seem to put it all together. There’s no need to have a total revamp of everyones approach, especially in season. Looking for guidance in your adjustments and tweaks? Apply for training with Inked Sports Per...
Apr 07, 2023•7 min
Send us a text Join us on this episode as we sit down with Alex Simone, coach and founder of Simone Baseball Performance. Listen in as Alex shares his inspiring journey, from being drafted as a player to coaching insights on sprint work, and his approach to coaching with a balance of adjustability and not in absolutes. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion on the power of nuance in training! Give him a follow on the socials and check our his website: Twitter @simonebaseball IG @Simone_bas...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Send us a text On this mental minute, I talk about some of the controllable in the game and how to boil it down into 3 things that guys can control the most in the game and really in life! Every single one of us have days that feel like everything is out of our control. These are your test days and whether or not you can conquer these days will determine where you end up in life. Losers allow these days to frustrate and paralyze them from taking action Winners are much different Winners will not...
Mar 30, 2023•9 min
Send us a text In the world of baseball, catchers play a crucial role in their team's success. They are responsible for catching and throwing pitches, blocking balls in the dirt, framing pitches to make them look like strikes, and even managing the game from behind the plate. Xan Barksdale, a former professional catcher and current coach for USA Baseball, comes on to discuss strategies for catchers to improve their game. One key strategy for catchers is blocking. When a pitch is thrown in the di...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text Ranting on a twittersphere craze on why athletes shouldn't go on a spring break trip with their families and skip games. Listen in for my take Tweet Referenced in the podcast: https://twitter.com/nextlevelbb/status/1636508417438232576?s=46&t=h3lNVhwB5fzX2qHZG9Iduw 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...
Mar 23, 2023•9 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Zone Podcast, Scott Richardson comes on to discuss the intricate details of return to throwing strategies, key performance indicators (KPIs), arm pain, and plyos. This conversation is a must-listen for baseball players, coaches, and enthusiasts. Scott brings years of experience to the table as a former pitcher, coach to several athletes and soon to be DPT . He breaks down the different stages of return to throwing after an injury, providing tips on how to sa...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Send us a text Check Your Bias Step up to the plate and tune in to our latest episode of 'In The Zone' as we explore the controversial topic of bias in coaching methods for baseball pitchers. Join us as we dive into the nuances of shortening the arm action. Don't strike out on this important conversation - hit that play button now! ⚾️🎙️ Referenced Post link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpjLm9POzTW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Support the show Unlock Your Excellence: Need Guidance? – Apply for Training ...
Mar 16, 2023•7 min
Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Chris Larrauri, the owner of 5D Training Systems, to discuss the importance of speed training in sports and general movements. The conversation covers the universality of speed training across different sports and activities, and how athletes can train to enhance their performance. Chris explains the concept of training for capacity versus training for performance enhancement and shares insights into how micro dosing versus overdosin...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Send us a text On this episode, I go in on the pitch clock and game clock changes recently happening in baseball at all levels. How can you prepare to come out on top with this change in the game? Tune in to find out! Video example of pitch clock working in pitchers favor: https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/1631727808979546116?s=20 Study on Time constraints in game flow: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334450413_The_Impact_of_Time_Constraints_on_Flow_Experience_in_an_Educational_G...
Mar 09, 2023•11 min
Send us a text Join us as we explore the world of coaching and sports performance through an ecological lens with Garrett Baker. In this episode, we'll be discussing Garrett's experience in The Movement Academy with Emergence, and how his approach to coaching has evolved since then. We'll also be exploring the role of an ecological approach in in-game situations. Garrett will share his insights on how this approach can help athletes develop into their authentic selves and take ownership of their...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Send us a text In this episode, I'll be diving into a common coaching issue: blaming athletes for poor performance. I'll discuss why this blaming mentality is actually a victim mentality and how it can be detrimental to both coaches and athletes. Also exploring why viewing athletes as "broken" or in need of constant fixing is a flawed approach to coaching, and how this can prevent athletes from being their authentic selves. Towards the end of this quick rant, I touch on how coaches can shift the...
Mar 02, 2023•11 min
Send us a text On this episode, Dylan of @Wetterlingathleticperformance comes on to talk some shop. He has a unique background in working with players on the training side and the skill side at Spoon River College. Dylan is a former athlete turned coach who has had a transformative journey over the years. In this podcast, we will explore how his approach and principles have evolved from his playing days to his current coaching model, which has been significantly influenced by DAC and Bill Hartma...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text On this rant episode, I go on a tangent on how restricting breaking balls being thrown at a certain age and how its affecting their growth long term. There's different schools of thought here but to blanket not having kids throw certain pitches at a specific chronological age is very close minded thinking. 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 Conne...
Feb 23, 2023•8 min
Send us a text Garrett comes on for this episode to reflect over his journey leading up to his current role as the AA S&C coach for the Padres. We talk on how having feel for the game is very important in order to relate and operate on the fly at the pro level. Where some pro guys may not like to have certain means of training, they can still chase adaptations through various methods in season. He even hits on how he helps create, tailor and refine processes for athletes and how they can lev...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we dive into the world of baseball and explore the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals on athletes and businesses. In this episode, you'll be hearing a passionate rant from our host about the current state of NIL deals in baseball. Explore what needs to change with these deals and how they can either help or hurt an athlete's brand, as well as the business they're associated with. I'll dive into the potential benefits...
Feb 16, 2023•7 min
Send us a text On this episode, Jimmy comes on and talks about being a great teammate, not only on the field but through all other aspects of life. He wears many hats and has a plethora of knowledge to share that one podcast alone can’t fit in. He also touches on his 4 Pillars and also what his biggest challenge to overcome was throughout his coaching career! Jimmy also talks about his newest venture, on the mental game side, Do-MoJo where they are filling the space that mental health profession...
Feb 14, 2023•56 min
Send us a text Feel like you're over analyzing your swing or throw or maybe know a player who is? Take a quick listen to this episode! 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 us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . Stay In the Zone...
Feb 09, 2023•6 min
Send us a text On this episode, Jenn comes on to talk about how the feet are influencing more than we think when it comes to athletics movement. It's a lot of domino affect involved in how something as simple as how the foot is interacting with the ground can change how the rest of the body moves. She even shares some practical applications on how you can not only recognize it but also ways you can train it in the weight room and throwing drills! Video Episode Link: https://youtu.be/1zikmMZSN78 ...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text Wonder why your flat ground isn't translating to the mound? -- Take a listen, and find out why! 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 us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . Stay In the Zone...
Feb 02, 2023•5 min
Send us a text On this episode, we go into a different zone and talk about softball pitchers with Courtney Hudson! Even though they are very different skills, the movements in softball pitching and baseball pitching do have a lot of similarities! Did you know there was once a softball pitcher that had a leg kick similar to a baseball pitcher? Feel free to check out the Youtube Video to see the videos we speak on: Also referenced was the reverse throw post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmH3sZOD...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text On this episode, I touch on setting an example to your athletes as a coach. If you're fat, undisciplined and expect you athletes to act different than you, you better look yourself in the mirror and take care of YOU before 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 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text On this episode, Eric Minshall of Ohio Baseball Science Academy comes on and drops some great nuggets and shares awesome pretty cool stories from his coaching career. We start out by talking about how we are just standing on the shoulders of giants in the industry and building off of what they have pioneered. Recapping on our experience and conversation at ABCA as well as how we are seeing the game evolve over the last 7 years. Stay tuned toward the end to know the difference betw...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text On this episode, I go in for a few minutes to talk about positive and negative self talk. We all have those thoughts rolling around in our head but what really matters is which ones we pay most attention to and feed. Flip the script, you're in control to stay in the zone! 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 subsc...
Jan 19, 2023•6 min
Send us a text In this episode, Scott Emerson of the Oakland Athletics comes on to talk some shop on pitching. We touch on sliders and his 3 Variables of a good slider at the big league level, Useful Velocity and how the best separation is preparation! Email questions topics or future 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 us ...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text On this episode, I give a quick recap on my trip to ABCA in Nashville! 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 us on social media at @royalper4mance on all platforms and subscribe to the YouTube channel . Stay In the Zone...
Jan 12, 2023•10 min
Send us a text This episode was one I thoroughly enjoyed and got to chop it up with Paul Reddick! We touched mostly on mindset on this one and ranged from a variety of topics such as being in the zone as a coach, seeing potential in players and helping them get to another level We also circled back to touch on how old school and new school can learn to mesh together and how to harness anger for the athlete to become their best! Lot of nuggets here so share the show if you got anything out of it!...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min
