Join Rob Crews for an in-depth conversation with Neil McConnell, CEO and founder of MaxBP, as we explore the evolution of portable hitting technology and the science behind reaction training.In this episode, we dive into: The journey of developing MaxBP from concept to game-changing training tool Why traditional batting practice might be holding hitters back The neuroscience behind visual processing and reaction training How smaller balls create better big-league hitters The future of portable t...
Jul 04, 2025•54 min
In this remixed episode, Rob Crews & Jordan Bledsoe drop jewels on modern mindsets and their approach to coaching in today's sports performance culture. Check out Jordan Bledsoe:Jordan BledsoeVelocity Sports Performance - Westchester & Dutchess5 training facilities: HAWTHORNE | ARMONK | YORKTOWN | MAMARONECK | FISHKILL @velocity_NewYork @coachjordan_velocity @thebetterathletes_podcast velocitywestchester.com Jordon is also dropping a podcast on Spotify click here to check it out....
May 06, 2025•18 min
Rob Crews shares his thoughts on pre-game routines, high chase-rates, travel vs. college pitching, how technology can inform custom hitting approaches, & more.
Apr 21, 2025•38 min
Rob Crews shares insight into Vision, Perception, tracking, recognition and decision-making -the things that make high-level hitters hittters. Check out this episode to learn how the predictive brain creates reality.
Mar 12, 2025•12 min
Whether you coach a team or you are a hitting instructor, hitters are different and have different needs. Rob Crews shares the best parts of a conversation about the evolution of hitting approaches and how to manage team hitting culture at the college level.
Feb 23, 2025•18 min•Ep. 76
Be a fly on the wall in an honest conversation about hitting with Rob Crews and a CG Certified Hitting coach. The two talk about the why hips can be a problem for some and solutions to resolve this problem. Take a listen.
Feb 16, 2025•19 min•Ep. 75
In this episode Rob Crews and Rick Pauly reveal: The things that make them better as coaches Why decel patterns are important for energy transfer Effectively Communicating information is better than just knowing it Some new concepts they are exploring in player development Here is the link to the video I referenced in the this podcast: https://youtu.be/ujaO3OLgoxQ
Feb 09, 2025•57 min
This WEBINAR is from our 80-20 Club. The group meets twice per month to discuss topics and solutions for a solid mental-emotional game plan. For more information on how you can become a part of the 80-20 Club email: Rob Crews @ info@complete.game - How visualization creates neural pathways similar to physical practice - Research showing improved performance through mental rehearsal - Why elite hitters emphasize mental preparation The power of visualization lies in how it activates many of the sa...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Master Coach, Alli McKnight Joins Rob Crews to talk pitching, her calling, and pitching science. Her transition from Cali to the South, the strict culture in her gym, coach-player accountability, multiple paths to success, sequencing, rotation, deceleration and more.
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this Episode, Dr. Rick Pauly & Rob Crews discuss the State of College Recruiting, How they Project Talent in Young Hitters and Pitchers, The Importance of Spine Stability in Hitting and Pitching & more.
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 20 min
In part 2 of this podcast, Rob and Rick discuss why NiJaree Canady and Karlyn Pickens throw so hard, the state of the pro game, the power of the portal & who benefits from it, the new pitching rules, leap and drag vs crowhopping, and more.
Jun 19, 2024•39 min
In part 1 of this softball talk, Dr. Rick Pauly joins Rob Crews to share his insight into World Series pitchers as Rob Crews counters with hitting adjustments to riseballers, drops, and change-ups. Rick goes deep into his standard on rise ball variability, why pitching staffs are more important than having a number one and the effectiveness of the change-up. Rob Crews talks about the mindset necessary for approaching the change-up as a hitter. Contact Rick Pauly Website Instagram...
Jun 15, 2024•40 min
Jacquie Reiser, one of Rob's former students, Michigan State Softball, Chiropractic Kinesiologist, joins the podcast to share her story. Jacquie talks about her recruiting experience, how and why she ended up in Austin, Texas, Alternative Medical Services, The Gift of Healing, and more. IG: @DrJacquiereiser
May 14, 2024•1 hr
Ever wonder who Brentt Eads really is? Well in this episode of the Rob Crews Podcast, Brentt goes deep into his WHY and his love for the game of fastpitch softball. Rob and Brentt also share their perspectives on some softball history, the state of USA Softball, Pro Softball and what we softball can learn from women's college basketball and marketing. You can catch up with Brentt Eads and Line Drive Softball at: Web https://linedrivemedia.com/...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 67
In Episode #66, Rick Pauly of Pauly Girl Fastpitch returns to the podcast for the third time to chat it up with Rob Crews. The two go into deal with the following questions: Does a rise ball really rise? How to pick a trainer? How will the new crow hop rule affect hitters and pitchers? Is pitching making a comeback? Did it ever leave? Other topics discussed: Correctives for pitchers and hitters are virtually the same. A deeper look at rise ball spin and velocity. Vision and recognition for hitte...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Hybrid Sports Performance in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is led by Coach Caleb Lindsey and Laura Connahan. Rob Crews has recently co-branded Complete Game with Triple Threat Training Centers in Tennessee where Hybrid runs the Strength and Performance side of things. Coach Caleb and Coach Laura join Rob Crews on the podcast to discuss a range of sports performance topics in the player development matrix. The three discuss in-season training for high school players, the effects of nutrition and sleep ...
Feb 15, 2023•48 min
Brother Smalls joins Rob Crews on the Transcending Sport Podcast to discuss his journey and how life philosophy intersects with sport and how we all cope as humans. This is a good one yall. Brother Smalls is the host of the YouTube show, "Kicking It With Brother Smalls".
Dec 08, 2022•51 min
Mental Skills Coach Jennifer Dudziec joins Rob Crews to break down the mental game and strategies to help players, coaches & parents re-think their approach. Coach Jennifer's passion, energy, and perspective is what makes her a different type of mental skills coach and I was so fired up after this conversation. The characteristics of the parents of all successful players are similar What is Daddy Ball really? Strategies for coaching your child effectively Why Coach Jennifer's background in e...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min
International Coach Kim Wright joins Rob Crews to discuss her journey as an international softball coach and academy owner. Kim has spent time in Venezuela and Greece as Head and asssistant coach, as well as head coach in the Italian Pro League. Kim talks about the development and recruiting process for young Canadian players to Amercian colleges and universities. Kim aslo talk about how culture in other countries plays a major role in how players prioritize and subsequently "LOVE" the game of s...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 12 min
4D Motions's Jim Beadle joins Rob Crews on this episode of the Transcending Sport Podcast. The two go in on the power of 3D Motion Capture, the importance of the kinematic sequence & how it affects power & batspeed as well as key metrics & how they translate to performance for pitchers & hitters.
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 21 min
In episode 60, Master Pitching Coach, Rick Pauly, joins the podcast for part 2 of our discussion. Some of the topics: *Travel ball pitchers transitioning to college softball *Homerun hitting and pitches down the middle *Spine stability in hitters and pitchers -why it's so important *Rob breaks down Vertical Bat Angle (VBA) and what that metric means for him and his hitters *What happened in the super regionals *Rob and Rick give their WCWS picks and why *Why the transfer portal makes the sport o...
Jun 02, 2022•58 min
Does a riseball really rise? How important is deceleration in the movement sequence? What comes first velo, control or spin? Rick Pauly joins Rob Crews to dive deep into pitching and what drives velocity, the present and future of technology. Rick also explains why sequencing is important. The two also discuss the hitter's decision-window and why tunneling and late movement are important. Rob Crews and Rick Pauly also consult 4D Motion, a sports technology company that focuses on 3D Motion captu...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Kerri Foster joins Rob Crews to discuss pitching ideas, the increase in homeruns, mental health in athletes, and she shares her spiritual perspective in self-esteem and sports performance. Kerri also shares her take on the pressures of sports and coping strategies.
Mar 14, 2022•59 min
Rachel Folden is a native of Southern California and played college softball Marshall University where she has been inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Coach Folden also has won two NPF championships (2008, 2011) with the Chicago Bandits where she caught Jenny Finch. In this episode, Rachel joins Rob Crews to talk hitting, baseball and softball similarities and differences, mindset, coaching approaches, technology implementation, mechanics, and her new website, www.elitefastpitch.tv. https...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Pro and Olympic softball player, Tori Vidales, was kind enough to join me on the podcast for episode #56. We talked about her experience with the Mexican national team, her career at Texas A&M playing for Coach Evans, and her broadcasting career with ESPN Plus. Tori also shared why her family is her biggest influence and inspiration. We talked hitting, her approach to hitting and how youth softball differs today from when she played youth softball. Tori also breaks down why Athletes Unlimite...
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Rob takes a trip down memory lane and chats it up with one of his former 10U players who went on to Pro baseball. Coach Nate Irving, now on staff with the REDS, shares specifics about how he contributes to player development, his days in ACC baseball, and the role technology plays in his coaching career. A very insightful conversation.
Nov 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In Episode #54, Coach Josh Johnson, founder, and coach of Virginia Unity, a competitive fast-itch softball platform. Tune in and listen to how and why the Unity got started, how technology transformed the hitting philosophy, how he develops player mindset, the Mojo Merger, the 2021 National Championship and more. Timestamps [03:27] The whole idea behind Virginia Unity [06:16] About Virginia Unity success and championship. [12:15] Combining team winning and player development for individual playe...
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Summary: In this episode of Transcending Sport, Rob invited Mo Mercado to the show to discuss her time as a University of Arizona athlete. Now a softball instructor., Mo shares her origin story of how she became the pro she is today and how she’s passing on the torch to the softball athletes of tomorrow! Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction to Mo Mercado [03:25] Mo grew up in Temecula, Ca, which is now a hotbed for up-and-coming softball players. In her earlier years, they would commute to Garden Gr...
Oct 25, 2021•38 min
Summary: In this episode of Transcending sport, I am joined by the coach of the Virginia Glory founder and Bishop O'Connell HS Varsity Coach, Suzy Willemssen. She gives some insight into her process behind building a winning team and how she helps her athletes become better players. Episode Highlights: [03:02] Coach Suzy shares her journey into softball; she recounts being on the cusp of Title IX, so if she wanted to play any sports, she would have to go down to the YMCA. She was the first femal...
Oct 03, 2021•54 min
Summary: In this episode of Transcending Sport, I welcome Coach Tina Plew Whitlock. Coach Whitlock is a former MLB Coach, former USA player, and a USC softball standout. Coach Whitlock brings us along with her on her baseball and softball journey and shares with us her experience in being a founding SEC player to becoming a coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. Episode Highlights: [02:57] Coach Whitlock shares a bit of her background and how she got into baseball. She was the daughter of an active ...
Sep 12, 2021•57 min
