Transcending Sport with Rob Crews

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

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 h...

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.

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.

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.

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 neces...

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

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 Lin...

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 ar...

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 matr...

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".

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...

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 i...

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.

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 su...

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 Crew...

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.

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...

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 softbal...

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. 

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...

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 no...

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,...

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 Whitl...

In this episode, Rob sits down with long-time friend Lou Ledoux, Founder and CEO of Axis Bats. While a fan of baseball since he was a kid, Lou never really gave much thought to the science of bats—much less the manufacturing process—until a little over 15 years ago when he was approached by an acquaintance looking for someone to create professional level bats for big league players. Being in his f...