VeloUnlocked: Decrypting Elite Baseball Performance

On this episode of VeloUnlocked, host Dr. Nick Serio sits down with Joe La Sorsa, a professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals. Joe shares his wild story from minor leagues to professional baseball. He dives into the challenges of the minor leagues, the importance of embracing the underdog mentality in professional baseball, and his incredible achievement during the World Baseball...

Welcome to VeloUnlocked! Last time, we explored self-concept. Today, we're delving into how our behaviors shape reality. Your circumstances are a result of your actions – for instance, poor eating habits leading to weight issues. Life events can shift our identity, influencing behaviors in different areas. It's not about changing desires but dealing with emotions tied to trauma. While pr...

Welcome to this week's episode, where we explore the journey of self-discovery. After completing the first step of awareness—ownership—it's time to define our authentic selves. In this episode, we discuss how we are a collection of stories that shape our interpretation of life events. These stories, influenced by how we perceive others' views of us, serve as a blueprint to understan...

Welcome to VeloUnlocked, the podcast that uncovers profound life lessons through a unique lens. In today's episode, we delve into the essence of luck, particularly as it manifests in the world of sports. We challenge the notion that luck is a chance occurrence, asserting instead that it is earned through thousands of hours of skill-oriented practice. Drawing inspiration from the lion, the ani...

Join Dr. Nick Serio in "Weaponizing Your Mind," where radical ownership becomes a powerful daily practice. Dr. Serio explores the transformative impact of ownership, breaking free from excuses and empowering proactive identity shaping.  Discover immediate liberation from victimhood and gain true control over behaviors and attitudes. Rejecting reliance on luck, Dr. Serio reveals success a...

"Join Dr. Nick on a journey into the core of behavioral management. Explore how our actions shape our identities and drive our life outcomes. Uncover the pitfalls of external fixes in our immediate gratification culture and the crucial shift towards true ownership. Embrace the challenge of emotional hardship for genuine personal growth and the ultimate reward – pure freedom. Tune in for a tra...

Welcome to the debut episode of Weaponizing Your Mind ! In "The Power to Act," we unpack the core principles of our mindset methodology: ACT - Awareness, Consistency, and Tactical Control. Join us as we explore how self-awareness, consistency, and tactical control can transform your approach to life.  Thought without action is just a dream, and action without understanding how to act is...

In this episode we sit down with Tim Wilson, Director of Athletic Nutrition here at VeloU.  In this short episode we discuss which supplements we recommend athletes be utilizing. Check it out! Thanks for listening to this episode! To stay updated with VeloU and our insights on maximizing performance while minimizing the risk of injury, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @velouniversity...

In this episode we sit down with Michael Lombardi. Mike has been a VeloU athlete since its inception and this past spring, wrapped up his freshman season at Tulane. Mike is a 2-way player at Tulane, playing the infield and pitching for the Wave.  Mike's final appearance of the season came in a regional game vs. LSU where he went 3.2IP allowing 1R and striking out 2.  We discuss the good, the...

FPG works by optimally targeting, strengthening, and improving the explosiveness of the muscles and tendons from the fingertips through the elbow. While each protocol has a different purpose and training effect, all protocols target the precise muscles and tendons in your forearm and hand that researchers have identified as being most important to protect your UCL from tearing and help you throw h...

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Dr. Brandon Erickson, a highly respected board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports-related injuries of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. With his expertise and extensive experience, Dr. Erickson sheds light on the intricate world of sports medicine and provides valuable insights into the field. Having completed his residency in Orthopedic Su...

Join us for an exclusive podcast episode where we uncover the extraordinary ascent of Ryan Murphy, a promising talent in the SF Giants organization. Gain unparalleled insights into his remarkable journey, as he candidly answers fan questions, sharing personal anecdotes and insider strategies. Get ready to be inspired by an unfiltered and captivating conversation with this rising baseball prospect,...

In this episode we are joined by Jimmy Keenan. Jimmy has been an athlete with VeloU from day 1, joining us as a sophomore in HS in the summer of 2020. Jimmy has just wrapped up his freshman year at St. Johns university where he hit .343 with 11 doubles 6 homers and 30 RBI.  Dr. Serio and Jimmy talk about mindset, performance, and how to approach certain situations both in and outside of baseball. ...

Dean is a former MiLB pitcher with 5 arm surgeries under his belt. Fueled by his desire to finally get healthy, Dean spent 7 years at Driveline Baseball working in the Pitching, Strength and Conditioning, Physical Therapy, and R&D departments focused on improving the industry's approach to player development.  As the Director of Special Projects at Driveline, Dean focused in on using biom...

Thanks for listening to this episode! To stay updated with VeloU and our insights on maximizing performance while minimizing the risk of injury, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @velouniversity. And if you're interested in training with VeloU, click here to learn more.  Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review to help us bring you more valuable content i...

In this episode we are joined by Ben Badler. Ben has written about prospects for Baseball America since 2007. He covers minor league prospects, international signings, the MLB draft, and underclass high school prospects. Ben is also the co host of the Future Projection podcast. We hope you Enjoy. Thanks for listening to this episode! To stay updated with VeloU and our insights on maximizing perfor...

In this episode, we dive into the world of baseball and nutrition with Tim Wilson, the Director of Athletic Nutrition at VeloU. We discuss why nutrition can be such a challenge for baseball players, and how a connection-based approach to nutrition can help players find the right fit for their unique needs and struggles. We break down the five pillars of nutrition, including calorie balance, macron...

In this episode, we delve into the performance world's fixation on increasing throwing velocity at any cost. We explore the potential dangers of this mindset, such as increased injury risk, and discuss the importance of availability as a key attribute that coaches and scouts value just as much, if not more than velocity. Join us as we talk with Dr. Brett Poniros @apollopcny  and Stephen Porte...