Aaron Gershenfeld - Creating defensive demons ready for the MLB show

Aaron Gershenfeld is a defensive co-ordinator for the MLB powerhouse New York Yankee's. Part of the Player Development Pathway, Aaron aims to helps players progress into the Major league team having acquired the necessary skills to perform consistently at the highest level.

Show notes:

1:00 - Introduction to Aaron and his roles within baseball

2:46 - History of baseball and watching LA dodgers camps

4:45 - The role of defensive with baseball

8:00 - Creating digestible content for players

9:00 - Creating marginal gains within baseball

12:40 - The importance of mental skills whilst in the field

16:00 - Preparing for the All star hitter

18:30 - Creating the holistic player

23:30 - Helping self directive learners

30:00 - The role of senior players in creating a learning environment

32:00 - The challenges of a 100+ game season

34:00 - Creating a longitudinal player development plan

36:00- Curiosity the develops a player

38:10 - How would Aaron like to be described in 3 words

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