More Than Velocity

How the Prospect League is Prioritizing Player Health and Development for College Players

The Prospect League is a collegiate summer baseball league consisting of teams spread across the Midwest. Follow Prospect League: X: https://twitter.com/ProspectLeague Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prospectleague The Prospect League aims to foster a competitive environment for college players to hone their skills during the off-season. The league sets itself apart by focusing on providing unique, minor league-like venues that enhance the overall experience for players and fans a...

Vaulted Baseball's Game-Changing Approach using Data and Analytics

In this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan and Ryan talk with Tim Collins and Matthew DeMarte, founders of Vaulted Baseball (https://vaultedbaseball.com/), a company that merges analytics with practical baseball experience. Tim, with his substantial major league experience, including a World Series win with the Kansas City Royals, and Matthew, a data scientist with a background in player development and analytics, share their journey and vision for Vaulted Baseball. They discuss how the...

Implementing ArmCare Beyond Baseball Pitching with Tyler Tortora

We meet with Tyler Tortora in this episode of More Than Velocity. He's a young coach and top athlete himself who has overcome a ton of adversity in his own journey. Tyler shares real-life examples and data, highlighting his impact on the progress of athletes across a number of sports. Specifically, we dive into his training with softball and football players, along with baseball. It's a glimpse into potential future applications for ArmCare for all overhead athletes. Follow Tyler at https...

Lessons from 20 Years of MLB Strength Coaching And A World Series Win with José Vázquez

In this episode of More Than Velocity, our hosts Ryan and Jordan talk with José Vázquez, the Texas Rangers Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2006.  They take a deep dive into the nuances of strength training, conditioning, and player development at the highest level of baseball.  They cover José's expansive knowledge as a strength coach and physical therapist, which includes his role in leading a team to a World Series victory.   This podcast offers a glimpse into the strategies and phil...

Dry Needling, Neurology and Baseball Performance with Michael Voltz

Dive into the world of sports medicine with Michael Voltz, founder of The Movement Science Project. He also has experienced physical therapist and athletic trainer, shares his passion for aiding overhead athletes, drawing from his work with USA Baseball, USA Diving, and the United States Olympic Training Center. As an instructor with Evidence in Motion and a speaker on sports injuries and dry needling, Michael's expertise is invaluable for athletes, coaches, and sports medicine professional...

Hurston Waldrep Discusses CWS, the MLB Draft, & ArmCare

Standout RHP at University Florida, Hurston Waldrep joins the pod. Ryan & Jordan discuss why Hurston's arm strength and process will be so valuable at the MLB level. Hurston provides some great insight to what his year at UF was like and the CWS experience.

Arm Care, Mental Game, and Winning Strategies of Pro Baseball Catcher Ryan Lavarnway

In this episode of The More Than Velocity Podcast, host Ryan Crotin sits down with guest Ryan Lavarnway, a retired professional baseball player with an impressive career spanning 15 years. Lavarnway shares insights into his journey and discusses the importance of preparation and maintaining arm health in baseball. The conversation delves into catching techniques, the role of catchers in stealing strikes, and the mental aspects of the game. With valuable tips and anecdotes from Lavarnway's ex...

Lessons in Becoming an Outstanding Player-Centered Coach.

Robert Hege has one of the more unique paths that got him into baseball coaching. Throughout his career as a pilot in the military, he stayed in touch with baseball as a coach on the side. Upon his exit from the military, he moved into coaching full-time as the owner of Southern Baseball Academy in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Robert shares his reasons for adopting ArmCare into his program and the processes he uses that have led to some incredible success stories.

Breaking down Biomechanics in Baseball with Brittany Dowling

This week we welcome Brittany Dowling on the podcast to dive into the application of biomechanics in baseball. Brittany is the Director of Biomechanics at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, overseeing a world-class motion capture lab. Previously she served over 5 years as a Director at Motus Global, where she built a depth of experience in assessing pitchers. You can follow Brittany on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

How Towson Baseball Is Making Gains with Jimmy Lee

A great discussion with Jimmy Lee, Athletic Trainer for Towson University Baseball, discussing a variety things they are doing to get better and compete. https://towsontigers.com/staff-directory/jimmy-lee/2349

Strategies for Elite Pitching Performance with Mark Sheehan

In this video, we sit down with Mark Sheehan, a Master Pitching Instructor and winner of the 2014 Collegiate Baseball News Teaching Professional of the Year Award. With over 13 years of experience, Mark has developed a reputation as an extremely knowledgeable and highly sought-after instructor. He is the Director of Pitching for Canes Illinois and runs Evolution Athletics. https://www.evo-athletics.com/ https://www.canesillinois.com/custom_pages/35995/about-us Mark has a long resume o...

Insights on Player Development with Big League Pitching Coach and Manager Mickey Callaway

In this episode of More than Velocity, we chat with Big League pitching coach and manager Mickey Callaway. He shares his insights on individualizing player development and optimizing communication from his time as a pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angles, as well as the Club Manager for the New York Mets.   Learn more at https://armcare.com/

Building Elite Systems with Tommy Weaver from USA Prime Virginia

This week on More Than Velocity, we have Tommy Weaver, the Director of Training at USA Prime Virginia, who plays a role in developing over 150 players. In this episode, we'll discuss his latest training techniques and the implementation of strength testing in his program. This includes his regiment and schedule that rival the organization of some MLB Spring Training programs. Be sure to check out USA Prime Virginia at https://www.usaprimevirginia.com/ And follow them on social at https:/...

Infielder & Outfielder Results with ArmCare - Part 2 w/ Backyard Baseball

Pitchers and position players alike need to take care of their throwing arm. ArmCare has the perfect solution for keeping your arm healthy and building strength! Watch the latest More Than Velocity podcase to see the results players are getting with ArmCare. Kyle Bogese & RC Orlan from Backyard Baseball Join us to talk about the results they're getting with ArmCare. Also discussed in this episode is training to develop powerful rotation: https://armcare.com/blog/how-to-train-better-hip-sh...

How to Leverage the ArmCare App to Advance Your Training Programs - Part 1

In this episode of MoreThanVelocity, Kyle Bogese from Backyard Baseball joins us to discuss the innovative use of technology in baseball training. Founded in Chester, Virginia, Backyard Baseball was an early adopter of the ArmCare App and has used it to revolutionize their approach to helping their players become better athletes and reach their goals. Kyle talks about how the ArmCare App helps coaches get meaningful data about their athletes' performances, allowing them to pinpoint areas fo...

Making Gains With The ArmCare Specialist Course

If you're looking to make some gains in your coaching career then check out our Armcare Specialist certification. The course is designed by pitching specialist Dr. Ryan Crotin and covers the most up-to-date and effective information needed to protect athletes and help them perform. In this podcast, you'll hear from one of our graduates of the program member of the ArmCare Elite on what he's seen change on the field. To learn more about the certification go to https://armcare.com/armcare-s...

Look Behind the Scenes of Professional Baseball with Umpire Dale Scott

Learn about the life of a professional baseball umpire from someone who's been in the game for over three decades. From his unique perspective, umpire Dale Scott provides a fascinating look at what happens behind the scenes of professional baseball. You'll never look at the sport the same way again! Check out his book for more info along with his incredible personal story at https://www.umpiredalescott.com/

From Setbacks to Draft Day with Third Round Pick William Kempner

Will Kempner is a 3rd round draft pick with the SF Giants. He joins us to discuss what the draft process was like, what his future will entail, and how he dealt with an injury earlier this year. This is a great listen if you want a behind the scene look at the move to professional baseball and what it took to get there. Follow Will on Twitter at https://twitter.com/williskempy

How to Use Your Athletic Trainer to Build High Performance Machines

Kaylee Shores isn't at the field to "eat sunflower seeds and treat turf burn." She's actively involved in managing player workloads, assessing data to make better game-time decisions, and helping players gain velocity while staying healthy. In this week's podcast, she dives into some of the data she's regularly using to support the team and her plans for the next season. You can connect with Kaylee Shores at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylee-shores-17ab41137/

Experiments, Expert Knowledge and Tech with Ryan Clark

Ryan Clark a former 5th round draft pick and now founder of Ripple Baseball discusses individualizing training using experiments, experts and technology to push performance. https://www.ripplebaseball.com/   https://armcare.com  

How Lower Body Explosive Power Impacts Injury and Performance

Dr. Chris Bishop joins us to discuss measuring lower body explosive power, asymmetry, and predicting injury risk or performance potential.  Jordan and Ryan tap Chris' experience to discuss a variety of topics including antagonist / agonist movements pairings, and limb dominance.   Chris is a Strength and Conditioning expert currently working at Middlesex University in London. https://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/staff-directory/profile/bishop-chris @DrChrisBishop on Twitter  

Snake Venom, Bone Fractures, and Pitching 90+ mph

In this week's More Than Velocity, Ryan wraps up his talk with Mike Killian.  You are in for a ride as the conversation goes from snake venom and rats to rehabbing a bone fracture of a collegiate pitcher throwing 90+.   Press play and hold on.  

Bridging the Gap from Pain to Performance with Mike Killian (Part II)

In this week's More Than Velocity, we cover the comeback of a Division I pitcher who was experiencing arm pain and the steps it took to get him back on the mound. The discussion covers drills and training tools related to both the biomechanical and physiologic demands of regaining the throwing motion and arm strength after injury. And an important note to it all is that not all drills are created equally, and not all drills are beneficial. The way to execute is to individualize everything ...

Bridging the Gap From Pain to Performance with Mike Killian (Part I)

Mike Killian works with all types of athletes in their return to performance, but his forte is baseball pitchers and getting them out of pain. He's interesting because, in the traditional sense of "rehabilitation", the athlete gets passed from the therapist to the coach and typically loses contact with the therapist when re-entering competition. Mike's offering is different. He never loses contact with the athlete as he's both a clinician and coach—it's a seamless transition from injury to...

How To Get The Most From Your Arm Exams (More Than Velocity #36)

In this episode of More Than Velocity, we take a deep dive into the exam process for the ArmCare App and cover some essential analytics that we pull from each test. If you're looking to build your expertise on this and other arm care essentials, check out our certification course.

The Science of Learning to Move with Professor Rob Gray

Rob Gray is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University where he works to answer many of the questions about how we learn to move. Rob has a diverse background where he's worked with Nissan Motor Corp, the US Air Force, serving as an expert witness for driving accident cases, and consultant in roles with several sports teams and organizations. In 2015, he started the Perception & Action Podcast. With over 350 episodes and 2 million downloads, it has he...

Blending Old School and New School Pitcher Development with Oakland Athletics Coach Scott Emerson

Scott Emerson has been coaching professional pitchers for over 20 years and is currently working at the highest level as the pitching coach for the Oakland Athletics. In that time, he's learned a ton of strategies for developing successful pitchers, but continuing to adapt as new technology and strategies come his way. You can follow Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-emerson-191018ab/

The Processes and Routines That Ty Buttrey Uses To Perform in The Big Leagues

After playing professional baseball for almost 10 years, Ty Buttrey announced that he was stepping away from the game in 2021. But after recentering himself and finding his purpose again in baseball, Ty is making a comeback with the LA Angles. In our discussion, Ty discusses some of the self-evaluation, analytics, processes, and routines that have helped him find success. You can follow Ty on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tybuttrey/

What MLB Scout Carlos Gomez Looks for When Assessing Players

The first thing to know is that not all professional baseball scouts are the same. They have different priorities for assessing players, along with different backgrounds and expertise. One scout who's been doing this a while is Carlos Gomez. Not only does he have experience pitching professionally, but he's been working within baseball for over a decade. In that time he's learned to assess the qualities of elite players. Most notably he worked as the Director of International Scouting for...

Talking Elite Arm Care with MLB Trainer Luke Novosel

In this podcast, we talk about the demands for elite arms with Luke Novosel. Luke is a former Division-I baseball pitcher and graduate of the University of Pittsburgh’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. He is a sports residency-trained physical therapist, certified athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning specialist. He's currently the Minor League Rehab and Reconditioning Co-Coordinator for the NY Mets. Click here to learn more about Luke Novosel.

Arm Care Study Guide: What Every Player, Coach, & Parent Needs to Know About Arm Care.

This is like the cliff notes of Arm Care. Sit down with our pitching and performance specialist as the dive into the reasons why players get injured and what their programs are missing. Learn more at ArmCare.com/blog

Softball Pitcher Development with Toni Paisley

This week we chat with Hall of Fame softball player and elite pitching coach, Toni Paisley. Toni is leading the charge by implementing the latest technology such as ArmCare and Rapsodo with the players that she coaches. Check out Toni and her online softball pitching academy at: https://www.paisleyspitching.com/

Why Unique Pitching Mechanics Are A Plus

Just because it looks different doesn't mean it's wrong. Listen to our talk with Carter Capps who has a "funky" delivery that he's made work. Check out Carter's unique pitch mechanics here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaPy8... Carter is currently the pitching coach for the Seattle University Redhawks

What a PhD Thinks About Strength & Baseball Performance

In this episode, we dive into the research and science of strength training behind baseball performance. Dr. David Szymanski is one of the most unique people in baseball and currently wears many hats at Louisiana Tech University. He is the Chair for the Department of Kinesiology, the Director for the Human Performance Laboratories at the college, and the Director of Baseball Performance for a team that cracked the top 20 in NCAA D1 Baseball last season. His research area is widespread in ...

The Roll of College Summer League in Player Development

In this week's episode, we talk with Greg Morrison, who has seen baseball from many different angles. Having retired from 12 seasons as a professional player, he now applies his education and experience to keep his athletes performing at their best through his clinic, Morrison Health in Medicine Hat, AB, CAN Learn more about his practice at: https://morrisonsofttissue.com/ Greg also sees things as a manager as the current owner and GM of the Medicine Hat Mavericks of the Western Major Ba...

Talking Shop on Shoulder Performance & Development of the ASH Test With Physiotherapist Ben Ashworth

In this episode, we dive into assessing and training the shoulder for performance with the notable physiotherapist Ben Ashworth. Ben is best known for his development of the ASH test and expertise in developing shoulders at the highest levels of performance. He is currently the Director of Performance for AC Sparta Prague and host of the Inform Performance Podcast. You can find him on Twitter @benashworth and Instagram @AthleticShoulder

Battling the Mental Side of Injury with Physical Therapist David Meyer

In this week's podcast, we meet with David Meyer who is a physical therapist with a wealth of experience from his time working in major league baseball. David specifically covers the cognitive side of injury and how athletes face the mental struggle of physical challenges. David is the author of Injured to Elite: A Guide to Empowering Yourself to Transform Your Life After Injury, and hosts the Injured to Elite Podcast. He's also the founder and owner of Pipeline Performance Inc.

How Joe Beimel is Throwing Harder Than Ever At 44 Years Old

In this week's podcast, we chat with Joe Beimel. He's a former big-league pitcher, whose looking to make a comeback through some hard work and direction from the ArmCare App. We discuss what's got Joe currently throwing harder than ever and how he's using ArmCare for himself, but also integrating it with players he coaches at a Beimel Elite. You can check out Beimel Elite at http://beimeleliteathletics.com/

What Secondary Pitches You Need to Excel

How this Small College is Changing the Game Using ArmCare

How to Deal with Injuries

In this episode of More Than Velocity, we walk through the mental and physical approach for helping athletes who are injured. Show Notes: 2:20- The athlete mindset when dealing with an injury 5:15- The phases of rehab 15:00- What is Kinesiophobia? 22:00- How to best support an athlete going through rehab 25:20- Goals and benchmarks for rehab 44:00- The explosive rise in injuries and the issues that it brings. Learn more at armcare.com/blog

Measuring the Physical Impacts of a Pitcher‘s Outing

Take a look at some of the data that we're pulling from the ArmCare App and learn how to personalized programs using data. Show Notes: 3:30: Changes that happen from pitching and heavy workloads 11:11: 50% of players aren't getting the right dosage 20:00: 80 pitches isn't always 80 pitches 26:38: How testing works in the real world 35:00: Notes on High School Pitchers 41:40: What causes the loss of strength and range of motion 50:00: Strength matters most Learn more at ArmCare.com/b...

How to Build a Baseball Player Development Plan

In this episode of More Than Velocity, we'll cover all the essentials for building a training plan to develop high-performance baseball players. Show Notes: 1:35 - Dialing in the Player First Approach 6:30 - Answer the: What, Why, and How 9:45- When do you intervene in a player's program? 15:15- How to communicate with your players 19:19- A practical example "The great coach is able to affect change in a positive manner as fast as possible."

The Traits of Good & Bad Coaching

Ryan and Jordan pull from their lifetime of baseball experiences to describe what makes a good coach and a bad one - how success is measured and exactly what to do to evaluate a great coach.   9:48   Individual Approach 16:30 Definition of a Good Coach 28:25 Success as a Coach 31:58 How to Identify A Good Coach   https://armcare.com  

What Pro & College Scouts Look For in a Player

Pro scouts and college scouts are evaluating more than velocity when it comes to who gets offers and who does not. Ryan and Jordan go into detail about what they look for and why. Show Notes: 3:10 What besides velocity matters? 8:30 The importance of sustainable velo/biomechanics 15:25 Peaked vs Potential 21:30 Rotational Speed 23:45 Drafting High School Players vs College Players 28:50 Professional Player Development 32:45 Self Evaluation and Data 38:45. College Scouts look for th...

How COVID Changed MLB Training

Covid wreaked havoc on professional baseball. But it also opened our eyes to how much better training, coaching, and competing could be. Show Notes: 6:30 Taking care of minor leaguers and staff 11:40 Revamping communication 21:42 What to keep as we return to normal 28:10 Remote Coaching 32:10 Humility Leads to Gold Get the latest at https://ArmCare.com/blog

Ben Brewster with Tread Athletics

This week we get deep into baseball training with a man who is building strong arms by the masses. Ben Brewster is the co-founder and president of Tread Athletics, the author of Building the 95mph Body, and still putting in work himself to get past injury and make another run at professional baseball. This week we get deep into baseball training with a man who is building strong arms by the masses. Ben Brewster is the co-founder and president of Tread Athletics, the author of Building the 9...

What 600+ Coaches Really Think About Arm Care Training

In this episode of More Than Velocity, we bring Kyle Matsel onto the show to discuss important findings when it comes to Arm Care Training. Kyle is a Physical Therapist, researcher, and professor at the University of Evansville, and has spent a great deal of time working on how to reduce injuries in the sport of baseball. He recently published an article on the findings of a nationwide survey on high school baseball coaches and their perceptions of arm care training. (Link to Research: htt...

Tom House, The Mustard App, & Pitching Development

In this episode of More Than Velocity, we are honored to share this wide-reaching conversation with Tom House and Dean Doxakis from The National Pitching Association. In this episode, we talk about the long history of pitching development to discuss their Mustard App along with tons of insights on pitching development. To learn more about The Mustard App at https://teammstrd.com/ Plus, check out the National Pitching Association at https://www.nationalpitching.com/ Show Notes & Highligh...

How to Succeed as a 2-way player in Baseball

In this episode of More Than Velocity, we cover the topic of two-way players in baseball. Ryan and Jordan dive into some of their insights learned from coaching some of the top pros who excel at multiple positions on the field (such as Shohei Ohtani) and tell you everything you need to know about developing strengths at multiple positions. 3:07- Insights on managing two-way players from years in pro baseball 9:40- Monitoring and assessing the two-way player 11:30- The problem with player ...