How I Program Athletes

Episode 11 season 3 is out. I decided to talk about how I program my athletes. I go through four sections including- Eval, Pitching Eval, Progression, Exercise Order. I wanted to take a deep dive into these topics because I know they are completely different per coach. Topics that will be included:

Eval

FMS: OH Squat, SL Squat, Active Straight Leg Raise

1) Truck Stability Test

2) Thomas Test

3) SL Glute Firing

4) Ankle Mobility

5) T Spine Extension

6) T Spine Rotation

7) Arm Care App: Measures Rotator Cuff and Scap strength

8) Broad Jump

9) SL Lateral Jump

10) 40 yard dash

 

Throwing Eval

 

Trunk Movement

Stabilization Phase Rotation Phase Flexion Phase

 

Arm Movement

Separation Phase Pickup Phase Disconnection Phase Elbow Spiral Phase Driveline Phase

 

Lower Half Movement

Loading Phase Striding Phase Rotating Phase Blocking Phase

 

Progression

GPP/Muscular Endurance Basic Strength Eccentric Isometric Max Strength Speed

 

Exercise Order

 

Throwing Program Exercise Order