Sean and Adam sit down with Perfect Game Tourney Director out of Hoover, Alabama, Korey Hall. Korey shares a little bit of what it is like being tournament director at one of the premier baseball facilities in America. He shares insight on College Recruiting, the process of how they Rank Players in Perfect Game, how important Communication is with HS and College Baseball Coaches, and much more!
Episode 24 covers a topic many need to listen to: How to Be a Leader. Sean and Adam share their experiences and opinions as coaches, players, and parents on How to Be a Leader in a world that desperately needs more: -We touch on real life stories as players and coaches -Why being a leader will change your life -When to lead, when to delegate, when to follow -Why having uncomfortable conversations is a MUST for True Leaders
Keegan Curtis sits down with us to talk Pitching and his path to professional baseball. He touches on his experience with coaches at the college level, why he loves utilizing analytics, as well as why he changed how he pitches in the middle of a professional baseball game! He also touches on: How Adversity changed him as a man and his growth as a Ballplayer How important mobility, bands, and a proper warmup his for long term health and success How he healed tendinitis on his elbow after his juni...
We sit down today to discuss how we train athletes for speed and agility as well as some of the mistakes that are made when programming speed training for athletes! We also touch on: -the importance of training for acceleration in sport -the importance of the hip hinge and single leg hinge -why conditioning IS NOT SPEED TRAINING and how too much conditioning can actually make your players slower -the importance of college and high school coaches being on the same page as Strength and Conditionin...
In this Episode, we cover hitting topics including the importance of drills and understanding the context with each drill, what we look for when assessing hitters, why lack of rhythm and timing needs to be addressed first, as well as how to view many online hitting gurus who create drills for likes. We also cover: -The "Top 7" Adam looks for when he is assessing hitters -Biggest Mistake that Sean made growing up as a hitter and the Best thing he did when developing as a young hitter...
If you want success in sport and life, you need to have accountability. We cover the most important topics we see that need to be addressed for accountability with players, parents, and coaches on and off the field. Some of the topics inlcude: -How players should talk to coaches when they mess up -How body language tells us everything and why it is so important -Why parents need to be aware of what they say and their actions around their young athletes -Are parents teaching their kids to be good...
In this episode, Pitching Coach Bart Carter sits down with us to talk Long Toss, Recruiting, Pitching Lesson Dynamics, and why if he could go back, he would have approached the weight room much differently. We also touch on: -Why elite players don't necessarily make great coaches in the future -Why becoming great at lessons takes time -Answering questions for players and parents during lessons -Why it is so important for instructors to be on the same page as clients -Why Players must take owners...
Andrew Carden, Head Coach at Coastal Alabama CC, sits down to talk with us about the JUCO process at Coastal Alabama CC, why he wants to recruit hard nosed players, as well as what sets him apart from other coaches! Other topics we cover include: -JUCO Scholarships -Why Character and being a good teammate makes you stand out for coaches during recruiting -Why Playing for Hall of Fame Baseball Coaches helped prepare him for his life as a coach -Why Being Honest and Upfront with his players from r...
We sit down to drop some knowledge bombs on our velo programs, the myth of the softball vs baseball swing, and why we think private 1 on 1 training could be bad for you! We also touch on: -Why lessons need to be about personal growth and mental toughness as much as they are about mechanics and development -Should pitchers shut down for a period of time after fall season? -Why athletes consistently need to be put in uncomfortable environments to succeed
2019 1st Round MLB Draft Pick for the Cardinals, Zack Thompson, sits down with us to talk pitching, his path to the MLB Draft and Minors, and his willingness to learn from everyone and work ethic that . Some Key Points Include: -How his velocity jump in High School did not happen at a steady increase month to month, his hard work on the field and in the weight room "clicked" one spring jumping from low 80s to low 90s. -Why his perfectionist attitude toward his mechanics on the bump, and his tech...
In this episode we touch on the current situation with Fernando Tatis Jr, as well as dive DEEP into the Strength Training Process; what it does for players, the sports nutrition side of it, choosing between skill vs strength, and how to choose the right Strength Coach! Some Topics Include: -Current Event Topic of The Day -Fernando Tatis Jr Situation -When to start Strength and Conditioning? -What it’s done for us and our clients? -Why is Strength and Power Important? -Time Is limited, which to c...
We sit down today to answer a lot of questions we've had from parents over the years on when to start baseball lessons as well as how long to commit to the development of youth athletes. We also touch on: Why you need to "Buy the Nice Steak, and Not the Cheap Walmart Steak" Why signing up for lessons needs to be a minimum of a 3 month, weekly commitment Why paying for Lessons is an "Investment" and Finding a good coach with character is a must How we organize pitching development for the youth l...
In this episode we cover a ton of topics that are not discussed in enough detail such as how parents should handle themselves during the season, recruiting Mid 80s arms that are on the bubble for college scouts, as well as how your son or daughter should prepare for tryouts at the end of summer. We also touch on: Calling out College Scouts looking for attention on twitter talking about parents and drinks during games Stories of crazy parents during games and why it is wrong Story of a former MLB...
2020 5th Round MLB Draft Pick Zach Britton Former Louisville Baseball Star and 5th Round MLB Draft pick, sits down and talks hitting, the 5 Round MLB Draft Process, and more! Some of the topic include: -Zach talks about the importance of keeping his barrel in the zone for as long as possible. -He runs through his cage routine that helps his swing stay true! -He shares the adversity he went through with injuries at Louisville and how he became stronger through it. -He dives into detail his approa...
In this episode, we dive into some of the misconceptions that parents and players have when they starting hitting lessons. Some of the topics include: -How parents set their athlete's up for failure -How parents negatively affect the athlete's perception of success -How we see through parents and players when they answer questions -How being committed to weekly sessions is best -Why grit and mental toughness is just as important mechanics -How our first day of lessons goes with clients -Why sayi...
We sit down today to talk about summer baseball for the Indiana Bulls and the Louisiana Knights as well as the strengths and weaknesses we are seeing in players after quarantine now preparing for start of travel baseball season. Some other Topics today include: Timing for hitters and how they can improve it quickly. How to Prepare and Develop Pitchers during Summer Baseball. How to know when and why certain players transition into a Pitcher Only during summer ball. Why Mental Makeup is even more...
Former Atlanta Brave Jeff Francoeur sits down with us to discuss his story as a big leaguer, how Andruw Jones and himself prepared as Gold Glove Outfielders, the mental game, and touched on if the MLB will play this 2020 season! Jeff also touches on his pregame hitting routine when he played, as well as how his belief in God and faith helped him through adversity in life.
University of South Alabama Baseball Head Coach shares key characteristics that make his pitching staffs great year to year as well as the type of players he wants at South Alabama. He talks about how the best players are self made and accountable for their own development and shares with us what great leaders do in times of adversity.
Coach in the Seattle Mariners Organization, Eddie Paparella, sits down with us to talk hitting, launch angle, and creating a competitive environment for hitters' development! He dives into his story and injures and how it shaped him into a better coach as well as the importance of hitters to develop under a new school and old school approach. He stresses the importance of creating a competitive game like environment for hitters to maximize their growth.
Former Ball State Baseball Recruiting Coordinator talks in detail with us about the recruiting process for High School Ballplayers. He dives into what he looks for in players; the tools, character traits, and strong qualities he needs to see in prospects. We talk about the different rate of development each athlete may have as well as the rules when being recruited.
Brewers' Pitcher Josh Lindblom shares his story as a professional athlete that got him to where he is today with the Brewers. He touches on his path from College to MLB to KBO back to the MLB. He dives in deep and talks adversity as well as the mental game of pitching where he shares the importance of feel and knowing who you are as a pitcher in order to maximize your ability in this game.
Former D1 Player at Coastal Carolina and Bowling Green St University, now Coach and Graduate Assistant at University of Northwestern Ohio talks about weaknesses and struggles catchers have from the HS levels to Collegiate Levels. He talks about ways catchers can improve those weaknesses and give everyone his favorite drills at the position, drills you can do during quarantine, and catchers to watch in the MLB today! Sean Laird | Owner of Laird's Training LLC in Indiana Website: www.LairdsTrainin...
2019 1st Rd Draft Pick Kody Hoese talks how his hitting developed over the years from high school to college and into his 1st year in the minors and the importance of knowing himself and what he does best to grow as a hitter. He talks about his development as a SS into a 3rd Baseman and speaks on the importance of versatility as a ballplayer in order to get on the field in college! He also dives into the importance of his nutrition and weight training that allowed him to get stronger and helped ...
Indiana University's Recruiting Coordinator Dan Held joins us today and shares His experience in the game The Recruiting Process as well as the type of athlete he looks for when Recruiting for Indiana University Training catchers at IU and discusses the hardest jump catchers have when transitioning from High School baseball to College Baseball Importance of parents in the recruiting process How players should act on social media And when to attend College Baseball Camps Sean Laird | Owner of Lai...
Episode 1 covers the purpose of this podcast, how they train and prepare hitters for season, and how they help develop their hitters' timing. They also dive into training athletes in 2020 and talk about the "New School vs Old School" Baseball Development approach as well as introduce the #HARD90 Baseball Challenge for ballplayers to utilize during the COVID-19 Quarantine and carry over into season to help them develop mentally and physically into a stronger version of themselves on the field. Se...
