Elite Baseball Development Podcast

In this episode, Eric provides suggestions for athletes looking to optimize sleep and, in turn, their performance. Prioritizing sleep is a high-payoff activity not only for athletes, but anyone looking to improve quality of life.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

Explore the crucial role of rotational abilities in athletic performance and how traditional training can sometimes hinder their expression. Discover strategies to identify and preserve these strengths for injury prevention. Learn about the importance of rotational training and targeted mobility routines, balancing strength with power, and the impact of heavy lifting on performance. This insightful discussion uncovers how to unlock and enhance athletes' rotational superpowers for peak performance.

In this episode, Eric highlights traits he sees in players who aren't just successful on-field over the long haul, but also durable in the process.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

Summer baseball is here! In this episode, Eric shares insights - from staying healthy to optimizing performance - on how to make the most of this experience.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this episode, Eric highlights the shortcomings of one-size-fits-all arm care programs in our quest to keep pitchers healthy. At a time when pitcher injury rates are soaring, we need to avoid excessively reductionist thinking.

In this episode, Eric highlights the challenges facing parents of young athletes today, and offers guidance on how to handle the pressures of being pulled in many directions for youth sports participation.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Austin Henrich digs in on the most common mistakes he sees with baseball players doing plyo throws. From poor technique, to incorrect drill selection, to incorrect intensity, he shares insights that can improve any throwing program.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this episode, Eric talks about why it's vital to have both objective and subjective measures to evaluate athlete adaptation to training interventions. He also digs in on why individualization becomes even more important as athletes progress in their development.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this episode, Eric talks about why variability is a bell curve that's particularly challenging to manage in a sport like baseball that, at times, demands so much precision. Learn about random vs. blocked practice and what long-term athletic development strategies parents and coaches can employ with youth baseball players.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

Discover the balance between stress and recovery, essential for peak performance. Learn about the importance of identifying and removing negative stressors before adding new recovery techniques. Uncover how young athletes often overwhelm themselves, impacting their well-being and on-field success. Explore the nuances of recovery practices and how they can be optimized by focusing on removing what hinders rather than just adding what helps.