Current hitting coach for the UTSA (University of Texas San Antonio) Softball program joins the show, Carlton Salters joins the show! Carlton is a former professional baseball player and also played SEC football at Arkansas. After his playing career he spent two seasons as the volunteer coach at Florida State for their softball program. In this episode Carlton talks about why he likes Softball so much, Changes he's made from last year to this year, and why he loves using HitTrax so much. You can...
Oct 29, 2019•45 min•Ep. 140
This is part 2 with Alan Jaeger. In this episode Alan gives the background on how J-Bands actually came about. We also get into the importance of having a routine that includes breathing and meditation. Why long toss can be so crucial for not only pitchers but position players as well. Lastly, Alan gives his take on the Yips and some ways that he has helped players beat them. I'd also like to remind everyone that my High School Coaches Course is now LIVE! This course is designed for high school ...
Oct 22, 2019•47 min•Ep. 139
"Baseball is 90% mental" We've heard that phrase so many times in our lives. However, are we really focusing a significant amount of our time to that part of the game? In this episode we bring on an expert in the mental game, Alan Jaeger. Alan, has been in baseball for decades and has trained and consulted over 200 professional players. You might have heard of him from his J-Bands that have been helpful for keeping pitchers and position players healthy for several years. In this episode Alan exp...
Oct 15, 2019•34 min•Ep. 138
In an information era where there's so much data and technology, it can be important to take a step back and realize that context matters when looking at data. On this episode we have Kevin Youkilis. Kevin is a 3x MLB All-Star, 2x World Series Champion, Gold Glove award winner, Hank Aaron award winner, and is in the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame.Kevin knows what he needed to FEEL to be successful on the field. He talks about why there isn't a quick fix when it comes to hitting, why just looking at...
Oct 08, 2019•26 min
Topics: Daniel explains why he chose to coach softball instead of baseball How he got a division 1 coaching job The differences in how he coaches players What changes he is making to practice this season The best way to go about making swing changes for hitters How to individualize an approach in a team setting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 01, 2019•39 min•Ep. 136
Nunzio Signore is proof that if you are obsessed with learning something, you can make huge strides in a short amount of time. Nunzio is currently in his 50s and has only been training baseball players for a little over a decade after starting his career in the private sector at local gyms. He credits Eric Cressey as one of the biggest influences in helping him get started in baseball. After studying how to train pitchers he has since moved on to learning on to work with hitters and says most of...
Sep 24, 2019•37 min•Ep. 135
Currently a coach in the Chicago White Sox organization, Ryan Johanson stops by to share how his first season went. Ryan talks about what he learned and how he became a better coach throughout the season. We also get into collecting data and some ways we can interpret data to best help our players, how to help players who are struggling with confidence, and owning your career as a player. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 19, 2019•29 min•Ep. 134
For the past twelve years Kevin has been a strength and conditioning coach. He has about every certification known to man CSCS, USAW, FMSC, CSAC, CSNC. Kevin's facility, Pro Force is in Cincinnati and I was able to watch how he works with his athletes first hand. It's awesome to see someone who takes the time to constantly track how their players are progressing. In this episode Kevin goes over how he works with players and specifically why he trains them the way he does. We also talk about not ...
Sep 05, 2019•43 min•Ep. 133
This is an awesome episode for anyone who loves hitting. Ian Happ is currently in the big leagues for the Chicago Cubs. He is a former first round pick out of the University of Cincinnati. In this episode Ian takes you through how his swing has evolved since high school. He is currently a switch hitter and explains the story of how that happened. We also talk a little bit of #hittertwitter, what he needs to feel at the plate, Pitch Shapes, and his routine in the cage. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 fo...
Aug 29, 2019•30 min•Ep. 132
Matt Swope has had an interesting journey to become the hitting coach at the University of Maryland. Most baseball coaches have the typical road of starting out as a player and then immediately becoming a coach. However, Matt actually left the game and worked for a construction firm as a project manager and then worked for the department of defense. During this whole time he still loved baseball and still stayed involved in the game giving lessons and watching games regularly. Matt decided to ge...
Aug 20, 2019•45 min•Ep. 131
Coach Chaffin has been a teacher at Cookville High School for over thirty years and is involved with Team USA baseball. He spends his summers traveling around various states and even countries helping develop players. Coaching high school baseball is unique in that not every player wants to play at the next level, Coach Chaffin talks about how he still is able to get his players to buy in and work hard. He also talks about why it’s so important to give every player some sort of role on the team ...
Aug 13, 2019•32 min•Ep. 130
The grind of a college coach can be tough on anyone. Most college coaches don’t get paid very much money. They coach because they love helping players become better baseball players and more importantly better men. Bo has coached at several colleges and talks about what it’s like to be unsure where your next stop will be as a college coach. He explains what he's looking for in a potential recruit and why doing your research on a school is important. We also get into what are some ways to motivat...
Aug 06, 2019•34 min•Ep. 129
Joey Myers of Hitting Performance Lab joins the podcast this week. Joey spent 15 years in the corrective fitness industry and realized that he could apply what he was learning there to help hitters in baseball become more successful. He’s a best selling author, coach, and former college baseball player at Fresno State University. In this episode we talk about Joey’s background in the game, how understanding the human body works can help you as a coach, books he recommends, and advice to help you...
Aug 01, 2019•51 min•Ep. 128
What if I told you their was a device that measures how efficient your body moves in your swing? In this episode we have Jim Beadle. Jim is a 3D Motion Capture consultant for K-Motion. K-Motion is a 3D Motion Capture System with four sensors that are strapped to the hitter. One for the Pelvis, Torso, Lead Arm, and Hand. After each swing you are able to tell if the hitter is in sequence or not. A graph called the kinematic sequence graph shows up that allows you to see the order in which the body...
Jul 25, 2019•30 min•Ep. 127
Every pitcher dreams of the day they're told they hit two numbers on the radar gun, 90 MPH. What if I told you there was a formula to follow that will increase your chances of hitting 90 mph and do it in a safe way? In this episode we have Dr. Josh Heenan who is the creator of the 90 MPH formula. Dr. Heenan started to notice pitchers who threw hard but weren't strong in the gym, and he also saw guys who were strong in the weight room but it didn't translate to the field. He started to to take no...
Jul 19, 2019•48 min•Ep. 126
It's one thing to tell players they're doing something wrong. It's another thing to be able to show them. Blast Motion is a bat sensor that tracks bat speed, attack angle, and many other important metrics. In this episode Matt Tanner, the baseball channel manager for Blast Motion, explains what all of the metrics are and what ones you should focus on. He also gives examples of what the MLB averages are to help understand what you should be aiming for. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off K-Motio...
Jul 12, 2019•46 min•Ep. 125
After going to college for thirteen years, Dr. Emily Splichal has acquired a vast amount of knowledge about the body. She is a Functional Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, Author , and Global Educator in Barefoot Science. In this episode we talk about why working out barefoot can be so beneficial, and the how the rest of the body can be compensated if the feet aren't right. I also ask her about the importance of fascia, Stem Cell Therapy, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Emily's Book - Barefoot S...
Jul 04, 2019•48 min•Ep. 124
The co-owner of True Grind Systems in Austin, Texas, Brandon Janecka. Brandon graduated from Texas State University and majored in Exercise and Sports Science. He is an avid learner in his industry and talks about how he is constantly changing his approach on training athletes based off of what he see's. Brandon tracks all of the lifts that are done in his facility but doesn't obsess over the data. We also talk about the bigger picture of coaching, which is impacting someone elses life. No matte...
Jun 27, 2019•45 min•Ep. 123
Keeping players engaged can be hard thing to do as a coach. In this episode I decided to bring on a Professional Speaker to give a few tips on how he keeps his audience engaged when he speaks. Bryan Eisenberg is a keynote speaker and best selling author. He has traveled all over the world helping businesses. He is also a Dad and his son, Sammy, loves baseball. (Sammy also has a baseball podcast) Parents love their kids and want to do what's best for them. We get into what it's like to be a paren...
Jun 21, 2019•42 min•Ep. 122
Baseball Rebellion hitting instructor, JK Whited has worked with hitters of all skill levels. In this episode he talks about the similarities and differences between hitters as well as his approach to coaching them. JK also trained Manny Ramirez and goes into detail on what they worked on. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off K-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 14, 2019•31 min
Rachel Folden is the owner of Folden Fastpitch and a former professional softball player. She goes over what the draft is like in softball and why she decided to stop coaching in college. In this episode we also shut down the myth that the softball swing is different than the baseball swing. Rachel has changed her training approach within the past year and talks about what changes she made and why. Axe Bat Code: PJTRAINING for 10% off Driveline Overload/Underload Speed Trainers and the NEW Axe B...
Jun 06, 2019•43 min•Ep. 120
What is it like to go from not knowing much about hitting to become a well-known hitting coach? Matt Pierce is the Head Baseball Coach at Houston Christian High School and coaches summer baseball for the South Texas Sliders. Matt started out coaching on the side and was working a regular job full time. He made that transition to become a full-time baseball coach 10 years ago. After he made that transition he talks about why he had to change his hitting philosophy and the importance of continuing...
May 30, 2019•36 min•Ep. 119
The founder of Two-Five Baseball, John Lampros stops by to discuss travel baseball, coaches helping players with recruiting, and how he grew his business. John is a former NAIA baseball player and talks about why he struggled so much at the level. He started out coaching travel baseball and talks about the pros and cons, and why picking the right coach is CRUCIAL to help you be found on the summer circuit. If you enjoy the podcast and want to help grow it so other players and coaches can learn a...
May 23, 2019•37 min•Ep. 118
Are you wasting your time running poles after your pitch? How do you become faster for the 60 yard dash? In this episode with Nick Showman we answer those questions and more. Nick is a power lifting strength coach. He is the owner of Showtime Strength & Performance in Newark, Oh. We talk about the proper age you should train, what you should do if you're a pitcher (for softball and baseball) and does lifting MORE weight increase your EXIT VELOCITY? Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off K-Vest...
May 16, 2019•37 min•Ep. 117
Just coming to the realization that you're in the one place no baseball player would wish on their worst enemy, a slump, is the worst feeling ever. If you play this game long enough you will go through a slump. You FEEL like every time you walk up to the plate you HOPE this is the last time you have to feel like this! And you don't get a hit, again and again. In this episode I wanted to give you some tips on a few ways to help limit how long you're in a slump for. The game is designed in a way t...
May 10, 2019•15 min•Ep. 116
Pitching Coach, Jared Gaynor joins the show to talk about spin axis and why it's important to look at. We also talk about making changes on how you grip the ball, arm slot, and what to in-between starts. Jared also currently offers online training for any pitcher who is interested, from pitching mechanics to individualized strength training.Contact: info@gaynorstrength-pitching.com Marc Pro : Code GSP5 for 5% off Blast Motion Code pjb5 for $25 off K-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off K-Vest Hosted on ...
May 02, 2019•31 min•Ep. 115
Everyone wants to play in the College World Series. However, playing Junior College Baseball might be the best route for you. In this episode I talk about the difference of playing JUCO vs. D1. From a financial standpoint, it allows yourself to be in a good position. I also have on current Junior College Pitching Coach and recruiting coordinator, Pat Robles. Pat talks about what he does with his team from a player development standing. This includes VBT Testing, using social media as a recruitin...
Apr 25, 2019•26 min•Ep. 114
Strength Training is critical to for any professional athlete. For a baseball player, especially a pitcher, it could mean your career. In this episode we sit down with former 5th round pick, Connor Graham. Connor was a RHP and talks about how his lack of training in the minor leagues held him back to reach his full potential. Connor is now a strength coach and we get into his coaching philosophies, arm care, and what a typical session looks like with him. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off K-V...
Apr 17, 2019•43 min•Ep. 112
Technology in baseball has been slowly coming for years now. We have on the man who is at the forefront of those changes and is helping organizations make the transition. Dr. Greg Rose is the co - founder of TPI and OnBaseU. In this episode we talk about what OnBaseU does and how technology can help players in baseball. K-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off Blast Motion Code: pjb5 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 09, 2019•39 min•Ep. 113
Getting recruited to play college baseball isn't easy. It can be a lot of stress at times, especially for someone who has never been through it. In this episode I brought on the CEO of Field Level Brenton Sullivan to talk about how his company can help make the process easier for high school athletes. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 02, 2019•35 min•Ep. 111
