Aaron Thigpen & Erik Johnson

Ask Aaron and EJ - The Brand and The Source

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Straight talk on the culture of sport, athletic development and sports performance. For athletes, parents coaches, trainers and anyone enthusiastic about the current state of youth, high school and college sports.

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Aaron Thigpen & Erik Johnson

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Sports

Latest episode

Jun 13, 2026

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Episodes

The First Conversation; How To Speak To A College Coach or Recruiter 05.12.2020

What do you say when you run into a recruiter. You don't need the big sell. They are people just like everyone else. 

Are You Sending Your Coach The Wrong Message - The importance of Communication 29.11.2020

What you say or even don't say can color your coaches perception of you and effect your training and opportunities.

Getting Highschool Ready- Building A Middle school Athlete 22.11.2020

It doesn't take hardcore training but you should have a plan in place if you want to play high school sports. 

The Debate- Private or Group Training 14.11.2020

We discuss the pros and cons of private and group training.  What's best for your athlete?

What Are Your Limiting Factors?- An Athletes Self Assessment 08.11.2020

There are many reasons why an athlete may not reach their potential. Some are under your control. Lets discuss them. 

Bridging Practice & Performance - 30.10.2020

Lets explore how to make the transition from perfect practice to perfect play. 

A Proper Athletic Foundation Is Key To Achieving Sport Skills 27.10.2020

  Athleticism allows athletes to achieve and perform higher levels of in sport skills. Set a foundation of general functional fitness, then basic athleticism and watch the skillset grow. Our first FB Live  podcast.

Handling Failure 18.10.2020

Failure is a part of sports. How do you handle it?

Your Kids Got Little league Arm, Whose Fault is It? 11.10.2020

Knowledge , Communication and Awareness can reduce the risk of injury.

Should Young Athletes Emulate the Pro's? 03.10.2020

Is it a good thing for our young athletes to copy the professionals. Well yes and No.

The Covid Athlete Nine Months Later 27.09.2020

Its 9 months into the year. What adjustments can the Covid restricted athlete make to be game ready.

What Does The Baseball Body Look Like? 20.09.2020

Passing the eye test, more than just a look. Having a body that works is more important than just looking the part. 

The Four C's To Being A Champion 13.09.2020

We chat about four common denominators  of champions. They all just happen to begin with the letter C.

"Hit & Run": Common flaws of Hitting & Running 06.09.2020

We discuss some of the most common flaws we observe in athletes hitting and running.

College Dreams - When Is It Too Late? 30.08.2020

We discuss what it takes to pursue your college athletic dreams. When is it too late and what you need to do give yourself the best shot.   

How Do You Train A Youth Athlete? What's The Process? 23.08.2020

Who? What? Where? When? How? We talk about taking a holistic or overview approach to developing young athletes.

The Power of Intent 15.08.2020

Intent, approach your work with the proper intent and you can make any program work for you. Its not magic, its not talent, its a decision, well within every athletes ability. A mindset with the proper intent can only be successful. 

Is It Worth It? Competing During Covid 09.08.2020

Covid's not going away anytime soon. So Is it Worth playing games during the pandemic? Who should? Who Shouldn't? What are the cost? We sit down and "do the math". A brief discussion on both sides of the issue.  

Velocity in Hitting It's Importance, Effects & Proper Measurement 01.08.2020

Velocity is crucial to be competitive at the plate. We explore its importance.

Athletes & Social Media Beyond The Highlights, Effective Strategies for Recruitment 26.07.2020

What's the most effective way to use social media platforms for recruitment. We take a look and provide some simple strategies. 

Covid19 & The High school Athlete Before & After 19.07.2020

Covid19 is here, how does the high school athlete navigate the pandemic. 

High school versus Club Ball The Debate Continues 19.07.2020

We explore which is better, club, or school? 

How to Choose A Travel Club 19.07.2020

How to pick the right organization for your athlete. 

3 Most Important Skills for Middle School Baseball Athletes 19.07.2020

What skills should  take priority to make sure your athlete is on the right trajectory for success.

HITTINGS KINETIC CHAIN 19.07.2020

Listen to an insightful conversation on developing today's baseball hitters from your hosts Erik Johnson and Aaron Thigpen.

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