Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Brandon McDaniel, Director of Athletic Development and Performance Science for the LA Dodgers, discusses how he ascended through pro ball to his current role with the Dodgers, what strength coaches can do to broaden their skillset and add value to their current and future organizations, how Brandon approaches developing big leaguers, and how the Dodgers have worked to create a common, consistent culture throughout their organization to set themselves a part in baseball.

Eric Schoenberg, Physical Therapist for the new CSP-FL location, sheds light on how the world of physical therapy has evolved since initially graduating from PT school, what rehab professionals should be focusing on to refine their practice and better serve their patients, how rehab specialists and strength and conditioning professionals can better communicate and create a more cohesive experience for athletes, and how he approaches educating his clients for a healthy life beyond the clinic.

Founder and Owner of Eleat Sports Nutrition and sports dietician to many collegiate and professional athletes Angie Asche provides clarity in the often confusing world of dietary supplementation and provides guidance on the real truths athletes should consider when looking to add dietary supplements into their daily nutritional routine.

Former MLB star Rick Ankiel talks about how battled with the yips, how he has learned to simplify the game of baseball and strengthen his mental approach, how organizations are helping young stars find security in the big leagues, and how he transitioned from a pitcher to an outfielder.

Major League Hitting Coach for the St. Louis Cardinals Jeff Albert discusses how he has worked his way through the ranks of professional baseball as a coach with minimal professional playing experience, how his background in strength and conditioning influences his ability to be an effective skills coach, and what the event SlugFest 2019 is all about and what his role is in creating this awesome learning experience for the baseball and softball world.

Aaron Barrett, relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals, talks about the injuries that forced him away from competitive baseball for four years, the hard work and determination it took to overcome one of the most unusual and catastrophic injuries baseball has ever seen, the rehabilitation process he progressed through to return to playing in the major leagues, and the routines he implements to continue to remain healthy and find success at the highest level.

CSP Strength Coach and Pitching Coach Kyle Driscoll reflects on the details of our 2019 Elite College Development Program and the lessons learned from developing these collegiate arms, why pitchers need to have realistic expectations and set obtainable goals, why pitchers should be prioritizing improving their pitchability instead being velocity hungry, and what the is synergy between training and pitching and how coaches can prioritize getting their pitchers in better positions on the mound.

Alan Jaeger, Founder of Jaeger Sports, talks about what long toss is and what its specific benefits are for throwers, how ballplayers can improve their daily catch play and the programming of their throwing regime, how professionals can improve rehab throwing programs, and how prioritizing individuality can preserve the longevity of players' careers as well as help organizations develop players more effectively.

Director of CSP-MA John O’Neil and Eric Cressey sit down to discuss their approach to off-season training for high school, college, and professional athletes including: what training qualities they prioritize throughout an off-season, how they periodize their off-season training model, and how coaches can best prepare athletes for the demands of their sport.

Logan Morrison, first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, explains how baseball has changed since being a draft and follow in 2005, how training to be more durable and simplifying his process at the plate has allowed him to have a breakout 2017 season, how he has learned to read pitchers and take advantage of their tells, and what coaches and teammates have been most impactful to his development and career as a ballplayer.