Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast

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Not Getting Enough Rest Is Holding You Back 00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping04:55 The Importance of Rest in Training09:50 Understanding Nonlinear Growth in Athletes14:53 Emotional Consistency in Training20:00 Nutrition and Athletic Development24:51 The Role of Specific Goals in Training29:52 The Impact of Social Media on Young Athletes34:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts39:03 The Importance of R...

D1 Prospects, Bat Rolling & Travel Ball Bunting 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 07:10 Youth Baseball Challenges and Health Concerns 13:48 Optimizing Player Development and Health 19:55 The Importance of Positioning in Youth Baseball 25:06 Navigating Travel Ball Decisions 40:10 Conclusion and Key Takeaways 45:56 The Ethics of Rolling Bats in Youth Baseball 52:41 Bunt Defense: A Lost Art...

Helping Players Deal With Poor Performances 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 10:00 Building Resilience in Young Athletes 16:00 The Role of Coaches in Youth Development 24:51 Team Dynamics and Support Systems 30:08 Behavior Modeling and Its Impact 39:52 The Power of Positive Self-Talk 49:34 Building Trust and Community in Coaching 55:00 Navigating Failure and Feedback 01:01:44 The Importanc...

ABCA Recap & Advancing The Game In this conversation, Deven Morgan discusses the evolving landscape of youth baseball, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, the professionalization of coaching, and the need for systemic solutions to retain young players. He highlights the balance between maintaining the joy of the game and introducing professional structures that enhance developm...

Breaking Down the MLB Pitching Injury Report 00:00 Introduction to Injury Concerns in Baseball 03:06 Debating the Impact of Pitching Practices 05:53 The Role of Subject Matter Experts 09:09 Understanding the MLB Injury Report 11:48 The Science Behind Weighted Ball Training 14:45 Exploring the Rise of Injuries in Baseball 18:05 The Importance of Research in Injury Prevention 20:50 Analyzing Opinion...

A Different Way To Change Mechanics with Young Hitters 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 05:58 Health Insights and Medical Advice 12:03 MLB Injury Report Discussion 18:09 Youth Training and Injury Prevention 24:00 Motor Preferences and Training Techniques 30:09 Youth Player Development and Coaching Insights 35:20 Understanding Athlete-Coach Communication 43:53 Redirecting Goals and Intentions...

Love, Death & Umpires *NOTE: THIS EPISODE IS NOT ENTIRELY ABOUT YOUTH BASEBALL* 00:00 Mentorship and Resources for Young Athletes 05:52 The Impact of Family on Personal Growth 11:54 Revisiting Memories and Relationships 17:59 The Role of Coaches and Oversight in Youth Sports 29:19 The Impact of Coaching on Youth Sports 41:51 The Evolution of Sports Training and Analytics 49:55 Bridging the Gap...

Revolutionizing Command Training with Intended Zones 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts 07:52 Social Media and Training Content 24:09 Understanding Command in Baseball Training 31:48 Revolutionizing Command Training 40:58 The Importance of Targeting in Pitching 51:59 Understanding Pitching Intent and Performance 01:01:44 Finding the Right Level of Intensity In this episode of the Drivelin...

Fireside Chat on Water Bags, Winning & Emotional Safety 00:00 Introduction to Driveline Academy Podcast 13:13 Specialized Training for Youth Players 23:07 The Importance of General Athletic Development 32:14 Balancing Specialized and General Training 39:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 46:32 Reflections on Coaching and Personal Growth 55:39 The Balance of Art and Precision in Coaching 01:01:08...

Turkey Day Q&A - Answering Listener Questions 00:00 Introduction to the Driveline Academy Podcast 06:11 Youth Baseball Equipment and Development 19:52 Strength Training for Young Athletes 30:07 Long Toss and Cold Weather Training 37:02 Long-term Analysis of Skills Development 47:08 Training Considerations for Hypermobile Athletes 54:49 Resistance Training for Young Athletes 01:01:07 Fostering...

Universal Pitch Count Rules - Going 0 to 1 In this episode, hosts Deven Morgan & Jeremy Tecktiel discusses various topics related to youth baseball, including personal anecdotes about family birthdays, the importance of the ABCA Youth Summit, and the need for universal pitch count standards. The conversation highlights the significance of coaching and parent education, the involvement of major...

Building a 90 MPH Arm: The Noah Coury Story In this episode, hosts Deven Morgan and Jeremy Tecktiel discuss the Dodgers' recent World Series win, and the significant milestone achieved by a young athlete, Noah, who threw a 90 mph pitch. The conversation emphasizes community support, the value of hard work, and the need for a supportive environment in youth sports. Learn more about Driveline Academ...

A Transfer Portal For Youth Baseball Players?!?! In this episode of the Driveline Academy podcast, hosts Deven Morgan and Jeremy Tectiel discuss various aspects of youth baseball, including skill development, the impact of travel baseball, and the introduction of the Pickup Portal. They express concerns about the implications of guest players on youth sports and critique the current state of coach...

The Most Dangerous Youth Baseball Podcast: Unfiltered Parental discretion is advised - don't say we didn't warn you :) In this conversation, Deven Morgan and Jeremy Tecteel discuss the current state of youth sports, particularly focusing on the need for a centralized structure to improve management and reporting. They emphasize the importance of skill development and practice over merely playing g...

Strength is Never A Weakness: Youth & HS Player Strength Training w/ Connor White In this episode of the Driveline Academy podcast, hosts Deven Morgan and Jeremy Tecktiel, along with guest Connor White, delve into the critical themes of youth baseball training, focusing on the importance of athletic development, effective coaching cues, and the role of strength training in enhancing performanc...

Keeping Kids Mentally Safe with MLB player Travis Snider & Seth Taylor of 3A Athletics In this episode hosts Deven Morgan and Jeremy Tecktiel are joined by guests former 1st round MLB draft pick Travis Snyder and author Seth Taylor of 3A Athletics. They explore the impact of parental expectations, the deceptive nature of joy in sports, and the importance of fostering a healthy relationship wit...

Mastering Your Weaknesses: Better Practice to Make Better Players This episode focuses on the importance of deliberate practice in sports, particularly in youth baseball. Deven and Jeremy discuss insights from Kobe Bryant and freestyle rapper Harry Mack about practicing weaknesses rather than just playing to strengths. They emphasize the need for young athletes to focus on long-term development ra...

Applying a Growth Mindset to Youth Baseball w/ David Yeager Pickup David's book 10 TO 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: a Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier  on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/10-25-Motivating-Groundbreaking-Generation_And/dp/1668023881 This conversation - with special guest David Yeager, Professor of Psychology...

The Most Dangerous Top 25 Baseball Movie List In this episode, hosts Deven Morgan and Jeremy Tecktiel delve into the world of baseball movies, exploring their impact on coaching and youth development. They discuss their rankings of various films, from the bottom five to the top 20, while analyzing the portrayal of coaches and the lessons these movies impart. The conversation touches on significant...

Prioritizing Player Development over Winning The conversation explores the negative aspects of high-stakes youth sports, particularly in the context of travel ball and the emphasis on winning. It highlights the importance of player development and the need to prioritize skill training over game outcomes. The discussion also touches on the behavior of coaches and parents, showcasing instances of in...

The Best Podcast We've Ever Done | Season 4 Recap Deven & Jeremy discusses the growth and evolution of the Driveline Academy baseball teams, along with reflections on both the successes and challenges in developing young baseball players. The hosts emphasize the importance of long-term development over immediate results, explaining how they focus on building athletes who can compete at a h...

Throwing Injuries (and Bunting) in the Little League World Series In this conversation, Deven and Jeremy discuss their recent experiences in international baseball and the Little League World Series. Deven shares his observations from a tournament in Parma, Italy, where his son played on an 18U team. The hosts then discuss a notable incident in the Little League World Series where a young player w...

Joey Votto & Being Present For Your Child's Journey How to we help kids to have this kind of perspective about their time playing baseball, no matter what level they end up at? "You energized me with your cheers, I loved the boos, the trash talk, the moments where I broke a road cities moment, or was humbled on stage. I’ll never forget, early in my career, my first time at Wrigley Fie...

Listener Q&A Part Two Electric Boogaloo Once again it's on. Deven is locked in the podcast room talking to himself like a crazy person and answering your questions about pre-game warm up and drills, youth catchers, MLB Pitch Smart, pitching games and more! Learn more about Driveline Academy Flex here: https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/academy-flex/ Develop bat speed with our Youth Power Ba...