Elite Baseball Development Podcast

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37. Developing a Hitting Approach w/ Will Middlebrooks Nov 26, 2019

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Former big leaguer and current CSP-FL Hitting Coordinator Will Middlebrooks reflects on the ups and downs of his professional career including: hitting a home run off Mariano Rivera, playing alongside the great David Ortiz, and the controversial obstruction call of the 2013 World Series. Beyond his playing experience, Will dives into how he has transitioned into coaching, how adjusting approach can often fix hitting mechanics, and how players can make the most of recording a hitting log.

36. Understanding the Throwing Elbow w/ Dr. Chris Ahmad Nov 19, 2019

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Dr. Chris Ahmad, Professor at Columbia University, attending orthopedic surgeon, team physician for sports teams from high school to professional, and renowned author and lecturer, discusses what makes the anatomy and function of the elbow so complex for throwing populations, where challenges lie in the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and recovery of elbow injuries, and where the future of research and medical practices are heading to progress elbow treatments.

35. Using Data for Development w/ Sam Fuld Nov 12, 2019

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Sam Fuld, former MLB outfielder and current Player Information Coordinator for the Philadelphia Phillies, explains how analytics is being utilized to aid in player development rather than strictly player evaluation and game preparation, how coaches can learn to more efficiently disseminate data and individualize communication to athletes, what experiences and lessons Sam encounter on his journey to becoming a big leaguer, and how having the information he has available today would have impacted his career.

34. To Ice or Not to Ice? w/ Gary Reinl Nov 05, 2019

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Renowned author and Director of National Accounts and Sports Teams for Marc Pro Gary Reinl talks about his experience in sports medicine for 40 plus years, how medical professionals are misunderstanding the mechanisms for promoting recovery of damaged tissue, why individuals should do away with icing and the RICE protocol, how e-stim helps to promote tissue preservation and regeneration, and how people can maximize the effectiveness of stim devices, like Marc Pro.

33. The Evolution of the MLB Strength Coach w/ Brandon McDaniel Oct 29, 2019

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Brandon McDaniel, Director of Athletic Development and Performance Science for the LA Dodgers, discusses how he ascended through pro ball to his current role with the Dodgers, what strength coaches can do to broaden their skillset and add value to their current and future organizations, how Brandon approaches developing big leaguers, and how the Dodgers have worked to create a common, consistent culture throughout their organization to set themselves a part in baseball.

32. Refining Rehab Approaches w/ Eric Schoenberg Oct 22, 2019

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Eric Schoenberg, Physical Therapist for the new CSP-FL location, sheds light on how the world of physical therapy has evolved since initially graduating from PT school, what rehab professionals should be focusing on to refine their practice and better serve their patients, how rehab specialists and strength and conditioning professionals can better communicate and create a more cohesive experience for athletes, and how he approaches educating his clients for a healthy life beyond the clinic.

31. Making Sense of Dietary Supplements w/ Angie Asche Oct 15, 2019

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Founder and Owner of Eleat Sports Nutrition and sports dietician to many collegiate and professional athletes Angie Asche provides clarity in the often confusing world of dietary supplementation and provides guidance on the real truths athletes should consider when looking to add dietary supplements into their daily nutritional routine.

30. Rick Ankiel Oct 08, 2019

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Former MLB star Rick Ankiel talks about how battled with the yips, how he has learned to simplify the game of baseball and strengthen his mental approach, how organizations are helping young stars find security in the big leagues, and how he transitioned from a pitcher to an outfielder.

29. The New Breed of Hitting Coaches w/ Jeff Albert Oct 01, 2019

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Major League Hitting Coach for the St. Louis Cardinals Jeff Albert discusses how he has worked his way through the ranks of professional baseball as a coach with minimal professional playing experience, how his background in strength and conditioning influences his ability to be an effective skills coach, and what the event SlugFest 2019 is all about and what his role is in creating this awesome learning experience for the baseball and softball world.

28. Aaron Barrett Sep 24, 2019

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Aaron Barrett, relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals, talks about the injuries that forced him away from competitive baseball for four years, the hard work and determination it took to overcome one of the most unusual and catastrophic injuries baseball has ever seen, the rehabilitation process he progressed through to return to playing in the major leagues, and the routines he implements to continue to remain healthy and find success at the highest level.

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