Elite Baseball Development Podcast

The weight room isn't just a place to get strong; it's also a realm in which we can build a rich proprioceptive environment and enhance transfer to sport skills - all while reducing the risk of overuse injuries.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this installment, Eric talks about some of the "bad outcome categories" you may see when rehabilitation programs aren't approached correctly. This is a follow-up to last week's installment relating to Tommy John Surgery rehabilitation failures.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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Many folks think that Cressey Sports Performance only works with professional athletes, but the truth is that we have a long history of training kids in the middle, high school, and college ranks, too. In fact, since 2012, we've had 251 Major League Baseball draft picks from this amateur pool, so you could say that we've seen our fair share of "what works" for young athletes. Unfortunately, we've also seen what doesn't work, and that's the focus of today's podcast.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

Dr. Ryan Hansen, a chiropractor and manual therapist specializing in foot and ankle health, dives into the critical relationship between foot health and athletic performance. He shares insights on common injuries athletes face and the significant role of proper footwear. The conversation touches on the impact of cushioned shoes on sensory feedback and rehabilitation strategies for issues like bunions. Hansen advocates for strengthening foot mechanics and emphasizes the need for awareness about foot function in young athletes to prevent injuries and boost performance.

We welcome physical therapist and Proteus Motion Director of Performance Will Waterman to the latest podcast. Our first ever three-time guest, Will has some exciting Proteus data collection results to share. Will speaks to predictors of hitting and pitching velocities, and shares some compelling data that demonstrates how a rotational athlete's height may impact how they need to attack the force-velocity curve. We talk about "powerpenia" and male/female differences in power production trends as well. This is a great conversation that has already impacted the way I program for athletes.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

We welcome Wake Forest Pitching Coach Corey Muscara for a far-reaching discussion of developing pitchers. He speaks to leveraging technology, attacking hitters, optimizing pitch arsenals, and embracing outlier qualities. Corey also shares invaluable insights on college recruiting and how the transfer portal and NIL dynamic have dramatically changed the recruiting landscape.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

We welcome San Diego Padres outfielder David Peralta to the latest podcast for an awesome conversation on the hard work, adjustments, and perseverance it's taken for him to get to 10 years of MLB service time. David speaks to converting from a pitcher to outfielder; how hitting has evolved during his career; and key lessons he emphasizes to up-and-coming players. He also shares insights on the challenges young Latin American players face when they first enter pro ball.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

We welcome accomplished strength and conditioning educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. William Kraemer to the latest podcast. With over four decades of experience, Dr. Kraemer shares a fascinating history of the evolution of the strength and conditioning and - just as importantly - insights on where it's headed.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

It’s time for another listener Q&A! In this week's podcast, Eric covers three questions from our audience relating to scapular winging/dyskinesis, diminished pitching velocity, and toe spacers. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on your order.