Today we’re talking with Trish Keen, parent of one of our remote high school athletes, Graham Keen.  Graham (Class 2027) is ranked #1 in PA and #30 Nationwide with Perfect Game.  Needless to say he is an elite athlete who is tearing up the high school baseball world.  Join us as Trish talks about the steps she has taken as a parent to get him there, including: NutritionDealing with throwing volume and coachesDiligence in the weight room Ready to take your game to the next level? With our...

Today we’re sitting down with Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan to discuss their new “Jaeger-Sullivan Return to Throw Manual and Schedule”.  I had the privilege of providing the Strength & Conditioning portion of this manual and I am excited to sit down and take a closer look at the manual with the two of them. Topics Include: How it differs from the standard back-to-throw protocolThe power of eliminating “target dates”Using objective feedbackAlan Jaeger Alan is the founding partner of Los...

Today, we’re sitting down with the Brewers Pitching and Development Coach Blake Nation. Blake was recently at the Brewers Dominican Academy working with the young Latin players. Topics include: Mechanical trends and differencesManaging “high milage arms”Coaching through the language barrierBlake joined the Brewers in March 2023 as the Development Coach in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  Prior to the Brewers, he was the pitching coach at the collegiate level for over a decade with...

With the baseball season kicking in, I thought it was a great time for my yearly sit down-talking about the importance of staying in shape in-season. Topics Include: Managing a controlled fallMaintaining velocity and powerMinimizing the risk of injury Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/ ...

Today we’re sitting down with the San Diego Padres throwing coach Eric Junge, founder of Pitch IQ. Topics include: The difference between coaching mechanics between position players and pitchersWorkload managementPacing your ramp up to the seasonWith 25 years of professional coaching, scouting, front office & playing experience Eric brings a diverse breadth of expertise as Pitch IQ’s Founder & Principal. Following a fourteen year playing career as a pitcher he has spent the previous...

In most situations, athletes are generally trying to gain weight to become more explosive. But when dealing with higher level athletes that already possess adequate size and strength, the key generally lies in improving lean body mass and many times LOSING weight. In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk to RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Goehrig and discuss the different parameters involved in his transformation… Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven...

Today we’re sitting down with Dr. Ismael Gallo, founder of Baseball Flows. Dr. Gallo and I spoke last year (episode #33) and the response was so great that we’re sitting down again. This time we’ll discuss creating better movers on the field and training stability throughout larger ranges of motion through Dr. Gallo’s Baseball Flows. Dr. Gallo's background is unorthodox to say the least, which is what makes him so interesting. After dropping out of high school at 17, he worked his way into a...

Today, with high intensity throwing starting to ramp up here in the northeast, I’m going to try and answer the annual question coming into our facility by many young athletes and their parents. Why isn’t my velo up yet? It’s a multi-layered answer and I’ll address what I believe to be the big players. Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player...

This week we’re sitting down with mental performance coach Mike Huber. Mike came to RPP the other day to watch an athlete who has been struggling a bit with command and control while on the mound. Today, he’ll discuss some of the visual signs he looks for when helping an athlete with the mental side of the game. Mike is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant accredited by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He is also the founder and host of The Freshman Foundation® Podcast,...

Today I’m going to break down a presentation that I gave recently on profiling pitchers at this year’s Bridge Seminar at Wake Forest University. Topics include assessing: Strength & PowerMobilityElasticityDeceleration Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/ Instagram...

Today we’re sitting down with Notre Dame Assistant Head Coach Seth Voltz. Coach Voltz brings with him a plethora of knowledge and information, from not only a coach's viewpoint but a player's as well.  Topics Include: The portal and its impact on high school athletesWorkload management with pitchersThe importance of incorporating S&C into an athlete's programNotre Dame Head Coach Shawn Stiffler announced the addition of Seth Voltz to his coaching staff in 2022. Voltz joined the Fighting...

Today, we're sitting down with RPP Director of Strength and Conditioning Zach Kollar to take a look at our athlete results thus far as well as the methods used. We’ll also discuss switching gears for the second half of the off-season and what to expect training-wise to help increase power output. Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. ...

Today we’re sitting down with PT, DPT, Emily Ferree. This sit-down was long overdue.  So today, we’re going to discuss Emily’s take on various courses of action in adjusting mechanics for a more efficient delivery. Topics include: Back Leg MechanicsOverstridingLead Leg BlockBlock Training vs. Variable TrainingEmily is currently clinic director of rehab and sports performance at Movement First in Newport Beach, California. In this role she directs in-season and off-season programming for...

Happy New Year! This week we’ve got a special episode featuring the "Top 5" Behind the Seams Podcasts of 2023. Here you’ll find gems from... Alan Jaeger - Jaeger Sports Corey Muscara - Wake Forest UniversityMatt Swope - Maryland UniversityDrew Dickinson - University of VirginiaDavid Kopp - University of FloridaOnce again, have a safe and Happy New Year! Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology,...

Today we’re sitting down with Vandy Associate Head Coach and Pitching Coach Scott Brown. This is a must listen… Topics Include: Maintaining elite status and staying thereBeing "present" on the mound3 "non-negotiables" for players coming into the programThe upcoming 2024 season will be Coach Brown’s 12th as the pitching coach and eight as associate head coach at Vanderbilt.  During his tenure, 35 Commodore pitchers have been selected in the MLB Draft, including 12 in the first three rounds. He...

This past week I was down at Wake Forest University presenting at the Bridge Seminar which is an annual event assembled by the Wake Forest Pitching Lab.  Similar to last year, this week's podcast is a review of some of my favorite presentations at the event, including: Mike McFerran - Creating WinnersEmily Ferree - Inputs vs. OutputsDr. Michael Freehill - SLAP Tears and Repair ProceduresJimmy Buffi - Biomechanics and Its Relation to Injury RiskNunzio Signore - Profiling PitchersThis is a...

I’m flying solo today talking about a much needed topic. When to train strength in the weight room and when is an athlete strong enough?  Discussion Includes: What does “strong enough” mean?Testing ProtocolWhen to train for power?How do we apply initial strength assessment to training / programming Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player...

Today, we're sitting down with Brandon McDaniel, VP of Player Development with the Los Angeles Dodgers, to discuss the many considerations when training the Elite / Pro athlete. Topics Include:  Considerations when Assessing Pro athletes on day 1Training Strength / Power vs. MaintenanceThe importance of creating a common language within the organizationThe need to wear a lot of hats Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches,...

Today we’re sitting down with new Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn. This guy shows up with a plethora of knowledge on pitching, assessing and movement. Topics Include: Rib cage positioning and rotationBack leg mechanical optionsIndividualized core work based off of architectureMost recently, Matt worked for Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, FL as a Pitching Development and Strength Coach. Previously, he worked for the Trenton Thunder of the MLB Draft League as a Data...

Today, we're sitting down once again with Mike McFerran, Head of Player Development at Wake Forest University, to discuss his process for creating efficient throwers. Topics include: Designing guys individually to get outs consistentlyImproving the capability to move through wider rangesMovement patterns to enhance strengths or improve on weaknessesCombining objective and subjective feedbackMike joined Wake Forest in 2021, to provide a bridge a bridge between the Pitching Lab and Wake Forest...

With the fall upon us and the never ending questions about “Shut-Down” vs. ”No Shut-Down”, I thought it would be a great time to get my buddy Alan Jaeger on the podcast again to help break down this never-ending dialogue… Alan is the founding partner of Los Angeles-based Jaeger Sports, where some of the most talented baseball players in America go to improve their game. He is most famous for his trademark J-bands, used for conditioning the arm. But his influence on the game far transcends...

This week we’ll finish up our "Best of 2022" podcast series with past discussions featuring: SF Giants Pitching Coach Brian Bannister on pitch designDr. Casey Pierce discusses TJ repair and rehabBoston College S&C Coach Will Franco on motivation in the weight room Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter...

Today we're sitting down with Adam Moreau.  Adam and his father Darryl are creators of the Flex Pro Grip, a device being well-received in the baseball community in regard to strengthening the pronator mass, the muscles responsible for grip strength as well as protection against fatigue of the UCL’s first responders. On its website Flex Pro Highlights the following benefits: Increase Spin Rate / Pitch MovementProtect the UCLThrow HarderImprove GripAccelerate Rehab Ready to take your game to...