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...

Today, I’m flying solo and talking a bit about how we use the weight room to help address data from our motion capture reports. I’ll be reviewing 5 of the “big players” we see in our mocaps: Pelvic Rotation at Foot PlantKnee Extension Angular VelocityPelvic Tilt @ Max EREarly Trunk RotationScap Load 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 Liberty baseball Assistant Coach Tyler Robinson. Topics Include: 3 game changers for producing big armsOvercoming mental challengesAssessing an athlete’s potential for developmentPrior to joining the Liberty Flames this year, Coach Robinson had completed eight season as a member of the Campbell baseball coaching staff, most recently as Pitching Coach.  Since 2015, his first season on staff, the Camels had won an average of over 30 per year, with 42 all-conference...

Today we’ve got another one in the "Best of 2022" series, featuring : Corey Muscara (Wake Forest)Jerry Weinstein (Colorado Rockies)Jeremy Sheetinger (Georgia Gwinnett)Lots of knowledge in this one including: Non-negotiables for Freshman pitchers on Day 1Breaking through egos with young college athletesHow to developing the “best version of yourself” Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP...

Today we sit down with Ron Wolforth, founder of the Texas Baseball Ranch and consultant to many collegiate and MLB Organizations. Topics include: Origins of the ranchCreating the famous ranch model The Dura-throw systemOff-season shut downs (or not!!)Since 2003, 121 of Coach Wolforth’s clients have been drafted, including the 2011 #3 overall draft pick, Trevor Bauer. He is considered the world’s leading expert on the objective measurement of pitcher’s performance and movement patterns.  He...

We recently had the pleasure of taking a trip down to the University of South Carolina to assess and evaluate their entire pitching staff. Today we’re sitting down with Bill Anderson, Director of Sports Performance at the South Carolina and revisiting the process. Topics Include: What is strong enoughPlyometrics, the missing linkMobility and its relationship with mechanicsCoach Anderson has been working for almost three decades at South Carolina.  He oversees an experienced and talented staff...

Today we’re sitting down with Matt Swope who was recently appointed Head Coach for Maryland Baseball. Coach Swope is no stranger to the “Terps culture”.  Topics include: Using caution when making mechanical adjustmentsWhen to use tech and when not to use techKey points when examining “character” during recruitingHe has been a part of the Maryland Baseball staff in various coaching positions for the past 11 seasons? as the Terrapins advanced to six NCAA Regionals and two Super...

Today, I’m going to start pulling apart a few gems from some of the best received podcasts to-date. The first of this series includes gems from some of the best in the business: Randy Sullivan - Owner Florida ArmoryNate Yeskie - Pitching Coach at LSUZach Dechant - Strength Coach at TCU 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 I have an “Ask me Anything” round where I answer questions on: The differences between strength and stability and how to train itAnaerobic conditioning for baseball playersThe Importance of having systems in place 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 DPT David Schwartz from Blue Iron Physio. Topics include: Strength vs Stability - What’s the difference?Getting athletes back-to-sportHow to select the right PTDavid is the owner and primary operator of Blue Iron Physio in Tenafly NJ. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland and following his undergraduate studies, he moved to Boston where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health...

Today we're sitting down with Niko Leontarakis, RPP Director of Pitching, and talking about some common issues we see in pitchers and how it's not always only about mechanics. Topics Include: Incorporating anatomy into coachingUnderstanding the athlete in front of youImportance of hip bias and ultimately extensionNiko graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2022 with a Masters Degree in Exercise Science.  Prior to EKU, he attended Post University and graduated with Bachelors in Business...

Today we’re sitting down with Tyler Rost, Duke University’s Director of Player Development. Tyler brings a great deal of experience to the table and is a great listen. Topics include: The full on-boarding process for freshmanMerging data with “real” feelCreating a great “team” environment both on and off the fieldTyler joined the Duke Baseball coaching staff as the Director of Player Development in February of 2021. In his role, he oversees all technology, analytics and data collection and...

Today we’re sitting down with Zach Kollar, RPP Director of Strength and Conditioning . Zach has been a big part of what we've develop here on the S&C side of things during the past few years .  Join us as we'll be discussing training "power" in rotational athletes. Topics Include: Why power is the gold standard in athleticismDifferent types of training based on the individualWhen and how to train it (it matters!)Zach has been a strength coach at RPP for the past 4 years.  He attended...

Today, we're sitting down with RPP Pitching Coordinator Jake Lebovitch and discussing all aspects of pitch design.  This is a great episode and topics include: Evaluating pitcher's movement patternsSource of ball movementMost relevant metricsWhat's good movement and what's notSequencing and tunnelingTime it takes to see resultsJake Lebovitch is Pitching Coordinator and Remote Performance Coach here at RPP. He played 4 years of NCAA Baseball at Muhlenberg College and graduated in 2021 with a...

Today I’ll be talking in some depth about the most recent version of our in-house assessment, what we test and how we use it to create the ultimate programming for our athletes. Topics include: Individualizing strength / power trainingUsing it to make mechanical adjustmentsGoing after the lowest hanging fruitReducing injury risk 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...

My guest today is Will Franco, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston College, where he has been overseeing the baseball program for the past 2 years. I’ve known Will since his tenure with Maryland as well as the Orioles affiliate the Aberdeen Iron Birds. Today we will shed some light on: What’s Expected of College Freshman in Strength and MobilityIn-Season / Off-Season PeriodizationThe Importance of Training SpeedWill is a 2015 graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst...

This week’s sit down is with long time comrade Eric Supplee, recently appointed  Assistant Coach at the University of San Francisco. Today we’ll be discussing: The challenges of playing and coaching in a new environmentBuilding trust with a new group of athletesCharacteristics of a great competitorEric Supplee is the Assistant Coach at the University of San Francisco. He came to the Hilltop in the fall of 2022 after enjoying tremendous success while in New York City, which included guiding...

We’re sitting down today to discuss the ins and outs of playing Division 1 baseball with Villanova Pitching Coach Jabin Weaver.  Topics Include: Fastball usage in the game todayYear 1 struggles for some incoming freshman Some common adjustments lifestyle-wise that can help acclimateJabin Weaver first joined the Villanova coaching staff as a volunteer assistant during the 2019 season. After departing to serve a brief stint as the Director of Baseball Operations at Campbell, Weaver returned as...

Today we're sitting down with Jimmy Buffi, CEO of Reboot Motion. During the episode, Jimmy helps break down motion capture to players and coaches in more understandable terms and talks about how he gathers information to help create a blueprint for success. Topics include: Identifying possible Mechanical disconnects or “leaks”Predicting Injury RiskOrganizing work load managementJimmy Buffi is the co-founder of Reboot Motion, a sports science company, dedicated to empowering athletes, coaches,...

Today I’m flying solo, answering questions regarding playing summer ball (or not). And if so, how to train properly during the hot summer months in order to maintain athleticism. Topics will include: Pros and ConsConsiderations when decidingFinding the right organization/fit  Maintaining athleticism throughout the short season 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...

Today we’re sitting down with Mental Performance Coach Michael Huber. Mike is the founder of “The Freshman Foundation Podcast “, where he prepares and guides athletes and families through the mental side of performance through their athletic career / journey. Today’s topics include: Mental and Emotional BlocksAddressing “The Yips”Sustainable MotivationMike is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® accredited by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He is also the founder and host...

Today we answer some big questions on the nutrition side with Performance Nutrition Coach and Sports Dietitian Derek Lipton (MS, RD, CSSD and CSCC).  Topics Include: Eating Strategies for “Hard Gainers”Sleep and Hydration5 bullet points for a successful performance-based meal planDerek Lipton is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. He completed his Bachelors of Science in Dietetics at the University of Maryland and completed his Dietetic Internship at...

This week we’re sitting down with Dr. Casey Pierce, MD. He is a long time friend and one of my “go-to guys” when it comes to Tommy John repair. This is a must for athletes as well as parents in order to be better educated with the process. This week we discuss: The various levels of treatment and proceduresThe back-to-throw timeline for eachHow to determine which treatment is right for your particular situation and whyDr. Pierce is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in...

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...