Elite Baseball Development Podcast

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.

In this episode, Eric talks about both causes of oblique strains and preventative strategies for rotational athletes looking to avoid them in the first place.

In this podcast, Eric discusses the challenges that come with over-recruiting the neck musculature during arm care exercises. He also shares some positioning and coaching strategies to reduce neck tone.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton and strength and conditioning coach Brandon Holup highlight actionable strategies for high school athletes to quickly make progress. Whether you're a player, coach, or parent, these recommendations can be difference makers!Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

Explore the fascinating mechanics of the throwing shoulder. Discover how the balance between large and small muscles impacts performance and injury prevention. Learn about the essential roles of the latissimus dorsi and rotator cuff for athletes. Get insights into arthrokinematics and osteokinematics to keep overhead athletes healthy.

Chris Martin, LSU Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach and former professional athlete, shares his journey through college and pro baseball. He discusses critical differences between coaching levels and offers insights on technology's role in training. Martin emphasizes foundational skills for young athletes and the importance of personal accountability. He also highlights how experienced players shape team culture and discusses essential qualities for freshmen transitioning into college baseball. A treasure trove of advice for aspiring athletes!

In this episode, Eric shares three key considerations for developing baseball speed and agility programs.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this episode, Eric discusses the Law of Repetitive Motion, which helps to explain why traumatic and overuse injuries occur. The I = NF/AR equation can be an invaluable tool for programming and coaching healthy and injured athletes alike.

In this episode, Eric talks about the concept of recency bias and how it can lead athletes to make poor decisions with both their strength and conditioning and baseball preparation routines.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

Nathan Mirochnick, Director of Pitching at Cressey Sports Performance Florida, shares his expertise in utilizing motion capture technology to elevate pitcher performance. He discusses how this innovative approach identifies key mechanics and sequencing for injury prevention. The conversation highlights the importance of body positioning and tailored training programs, especially for young athletes. Mirochnick also addresses common misconceptions in pitching mechanics and shares a success story illustrating how subtle adjustments can significantly boost a pitcher's velocity.