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In part 2, Chad and I discuss: -What hitting needs to do to catch up with today's pitching  -Random vs Block practicing  - Internal vs External cues  -Weighted bat training  -Entrepreneurship  -Small Group Training vs 1 on 1 Training -How to get started in Player Development in baseball  Make sure you check out Chad on Instagram and Twitter @clongbaseball and on his w...

I was very excited to get the opportunity to pick Chad Longworth's brain. I've followed his content online for a few years now and become a big fan of not only his work, but how he's constantly looking to better himself.  In part 1 we discuss: -His playing and coaching career -How he has adjusted his coaching philosophy -How failure is often the catalyst for success -How to own not knowing al...

In Part 2 with Rob: -We look at the all the new technology in baseball and how we can use that technology to enhance player development. -Rob and I nerd out about pitch design -Discuss youth training, and how to integrate Driveline's weighted ball program into youth development. -What age is it ok to teach a breaking ball?

It was awesome to sit down and talk to Rob Hill from Driveline Baseball about his playing career and how he decided to get into player development.  He has a very interesting story on how and why he started training with Driveline and how he eventually turned it into a career.  No matter what field you are in, Rob's story will give you an idea of how to get your foot in the door and deve...

In this episode, Kevin and I discuss:  -His current role as Co-Owner of DST -How and why he incorporates his faith into his job -Advice for aspiring strength and conditioning coaches -Rapid fire questions  Make sure to follow Kevin on Instagram and Twitter!  @thekevinpoppe

For this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kevin Poppe. Kevin is a co-owner of Dynamic Sports Training (DST) in Houston, Texas and Director of Operations at their North location.  In Part 1, we talk about Kevin's background and his journey from being a college baseball player and Business major to a nationally recognized strength and conditioning coach.  DST has played a h...

Matt and I discuss what we've learned through our experience in baseball over the years. We look back at what we would do differently if we had the knowledge we have now and how younger athletes should apply that advice to their career. 

On this episode, we continue looking at Matt Branham's experiences as a minor league baseball player. We discuss his last spring training and the events leading up to his release. We also look at his short stint in an Independent League and his mindset when he thought he was done, along with his attempt to make a comeback. 

Matt Mounier is a former athlete who is now pursuing his passion of helping athletes transition to the real world.  In this episode, we talk about: -The struggles former athletes face when starting a job in the corporate world -Why former athletes get pushed towards sales  -The lack of available information to help athletes transition -My personal favorite part: Matt's stories and tips f...

In Part 2 of the Dr. Szymanski interview, we look at the future of the sports performance field.  We discuss how technology will affect testing and evaluation and influence the how rehab and strength and conditioning programs are executed.  We also talk about changes Dr. Szymanski would like to see take place in our field, and we finish up with some advice for young strength and conditio...

In Episode 10, I sit down with my grad school professor and mentor Dr. David Szymanski. He is one of the leading baseball researchers in the world and is currently the Department Chair of Kinesiology at Louisiana Tech University.  For Part 1, we discuss Dr. Szymanski's background and experience, and how he went from pursuing a career as a baseball coach to the strength and conditioning field....

I take a look back at how RSP came to be and discuss the "why" behind the business. 

In Part 2, Shane dives into the details of his first time being called up and first Major League appearance. We also discuss what he's learned in the big leagues and take a look into his personal life.  Stay tuned to the end as we finish with the possibility of Shane being on the Bachelor and a special edition of Deep Questions. 

We sit down with the closer for the Detroit Tigers, Shane Greene, as he takes us through his unique journey to the big leagues.  In part 1, we discuss this high school, college, and minor league career. 

This is Part 1 of the series What Minor League Baseball is Really Like, where I sit down with Matt Branham and discuss in detail his 5 year minor league career.  Part 1 focuses on the draft and signing process. 

Peter Uilhein, Cullen Carstens, and I break down the fantasy baseball season including draft strategies in keeper and auction drafts, debate prioritizing pitchers vs hitters, Cullen gives us a sleeper thats ranks in the 70s, and we throw out some potential bust candidates. We also look at the Cora family tree and touch on Kenta Maeda's keeper value.

Jesse Winker talks about his mental process and approach to practice in the offseason and in games and what he's leaned during his time in the big leagues.

In Part 3, I talk to Matt about his first off season and he gives us a few good stories from spring training.

Part 2 of the conversation with Matt about Rookie ball and adjusting to professional baseball.