Assessing Hitters to Maximize Performance with FDU's Assistant Coach Ethan Newton
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My guest today is Ethan Newton, Assistant Coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU). He joined (actually re-joined) the Knights last year after having spent over a year here at RPP as the Director of Hitting. Join us as we discuss: Value in assessments and their application in trainingMovement strategies and hitting mechanicsImportance of the middlePrior to RPP, Ethan was an assistant coach on Rob DiToma's staff at FDU. He arrived at FDU after spending the past two seasons as a volunteer assistant at University of Hartford. As a player, Ethan played four years of collegiate baseball at Allegany and Ohio University. As a side note, one year in, FDU hitters are having an amazing season with runs per game up nearly 30% and an overall team record of 26-16-1. 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 https://www.instagram.com/RPP_Baseball/ Call us at 201-308-3363 Email us at [email protected] Website ...
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