Elite Baseball Development Podcast

In this episode, Eric interviews Dr. Peter Kriz about the results of a recent study he co-authored: "Do Pitching Restriction Policies Reduce Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in High School Baseball Players?" This discussion examines the history of pitcher usage recommendations over the past decade, and outlines where and how pitch count and frequency guidelines can be used to keep athletes safe.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this episode, Eric answers a listener's question about whether rotational athletes should include anti-rotation and anti-extension core exercises in their programs.Support Our Sponsor: Proteus Motion

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick talks about how hitters can use data to shape their long-term development rather than just getting hung up on a few numbers. These are important lessons for coaches and hitters (and parents!) alike.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this episode, Eric highlights four ways that you can evaluate whether your training programs are creating the wrong adaptations. While we work heavily with rotational athletes, several of these lessons are applicable across all sports.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this podcast, Eric speaks to planning out the yearly calendar, prioritizing certain qualities, and accounting for the differences in warm vs. cold weather climates.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this podcast, Cressey Sports Performance - FL hitting coach Ronnie Bernick highlights the differences between random and blocked practice, and just as importantly, outlines how each can fit into overall development plans for hitters.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this episode, Eric interviews two Emory Healthcare sports medicine physicians, Dr. Eric Wagner and Dr. Robert Bowers, on the complexities of diagnosing and treating thoracic outlet syndrome and peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes. They discuss relevant functional anatomy, the etiology of these conditions, and conservative and surgical management. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick discusses the key principles in youth hitting development and addresses the misconceptions within the space. He further emphasizes the need for coaches to focus on helping athletes develop body awareness and feel, not just replicate movements.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this engaging conversation, Kevin Neeld, the Director of Performance for the Boston Bruins with a rich background in strength and conditioning, dives into hockey-specific training strategies. He discusses the challenges of stiff hips and the importance of individualized in-season work. Kevin critiques early sports specialization and highlights the benefits of multi-sport backgrounds. He also explores innovative approaches to monitoring player responses, the significance of skill-specific work capacity, and emerging methods like at-home mitochondrial testing to boost athlete performance.

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Matt Minnick takes a quick dive into what pitchers should know about spin - and more importantly, how they often overvalue spin rate. Matt shares insights on what really matters for creating pitch shape and, in turn, success.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm