Patrick Jones Baseball
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 250 ratingsPatrick Jones is a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Now he works with hitters in the private sector and helps high school baseball players get recruited to play in college. This baseball podcast is designed around player development and college recruiting. Each week, he brings on a new guest to discuss everything from hitting and pitching mechanics to the mental game, practice design, drills, and college recruiting.
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Using Technology to Develop Hitters - Jeff McGarry
April 29, 2020 13:09 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I interview Jeff McGarry, Account Manager at Blast Motion. Jeff McGarry discusses what the metrics mean for Blast Motion, how to best utilize their training services, as well as Jeff’s personal and professional background. Episode Highlights: Go to Blast Motion and use coupon code PJB25 and you will get a 50% discount on a bat sensor. How long has Jeff McGarry been a surfer? Jeff McGarry talks about his life in New York City and then San...
Developing Pitchers with Nate Yeskie - 163
April 21, 2020 13:16 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I interview Nate Yeskie, Pitching Coach and Associate Head Coach at the University of Arizona. Nate Yeskie has helped guide Oregon State to a national championship in 2018, was named Assistant Coach of the Year by D1 Baseball in 2017, was named 2x National Pitching Coach of the Year by Collegiate Baseball in 2013 and 2017. Nate shares a ton of useful pitching information and ways to prepare pitchers for game time. Episode Highlights: How...
Is JUCO Baseball the Right Route for You? - 162
April 14, 2020 08:20 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, I interview Marty Smith, who has completed his 25th year as Head Baseball Coach at College of Central Florida this year. They discuss the benefits of junior college baseball, how he is adapting with the times, the ways in which players can get recruited at the junior college level, and what coaching at the junior college level looks like. Episode Highlights: How has Marty Smith been adjusting to social distancing? What is Marty Smith’s backg...
How to Get Recruited With No Baseball? - Nate Metzger - 161
April 07, 2020 08:51 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode of Patrick Jones Baseball, host Patrick Jones interviews Nate Metzger, Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Wright State University, a place that has sent over 20 players into professional baseball since 2015. They discuss ways to still get your name out there, even during social distancing when you are unable to play at all, recruiting videos, and what Nate Metzger looks for in new recruits. Episode Highlights: ● Go to patrickjonesbaseball.com/...
What Are The Benefits of Axe Bat? - Branden Berry – 160
March 31, 2020 10:45 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBHow does swinging an Axe Bat Improve your ability to hit? In this episode we bring on a rep for Axe Bat, Branden Berry. In this episode Branden talks about why Axe Bat started and some of the benefits behind it, his playing career as a college and professional, his transition into working with Blast Motion, and what metrics you should be aiming for. We also talk about the Axe Bat Speed Trainers and how they increase bat speed, along with cleaning up a hitters bat path. Axe Bat is being kind...
Monte Lee- Head Coach Clemson University - 159
March 24, 2020 07:07 - 1 hour - 100 MBHis entire life Monte wanted to do one thing, coach. Even back as a young teenager his dream was to one day become the head baseball coach at his high school. His journey has taken him to several stops all in the great state of South Carolina. Now, in his 5th year as the head baseball coach at Clemson University, Monte shares what he’s learned along the way. How he became a better recruiter, what it takes to build a good culture, how to implement technology into a program, teaching plate di...
T.J. Bruce – Head Coach University of Nevada – 158
March 16, 2020 08:33 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBThis has been the most bizarre week in the history of sports. I never would’ve imagined having to make the drive back to Cincinnati, in March. I would like to say that I feel for anyone impacted by the coronavirus in any capacity, along with the baseball community, where many players have worked so hard and put so much time in, just to see it all put on hold. Resilient. That would be the best word to describe T.J. Bruce. After his playing career ended, he decided he wanted to get into co...
Josh Band - Entrepreneur, Founder of Plate Crate - 157
March 11, 2020 08:53 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBEvery once in a while I like to change it up and do a different type of episode. Normally we talk a lot about player development and go over mechanics, workouts, recruiting, and I just wanted to change it up this week. So I decided to bring on someone who started as a baseball player playing Independent Baseball and making $600 a month to a founder of a company that sells awesome baseball gear. Josh Band, wanted to make some money on the side. He thought of different ideas and being tha...
Todd Coburn – The Catching Guy – 156
March 03, 2020 09:39 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB“The coach on the field” is a phrase that people in baseball say about the guy behind the dish. The catching position is one that takes an entire episode to really dive into to explain the complexity and responsibility for the hardest working guy on the field. In this episode we bring on Todd Coburn, better known as “The Catching Guy” on social media who has amassed a huge following online and in person. Todd travels around the country working with catchers from coast to coast. He breaks...
Dan Simonds - Director of Baseball IMG Academy - 155
February 27, 2020 09:17 - 26 minutes - 37 MBOne of the most interesting schools in the country happens to be in Bradenton, Florida. IMG Academy is a preparatory boarding school that has roughly 1,300 students from all over the world. They offer several sports, including baseball. In this episode Dan talks about what it’s like to be a baseball player at IMG, and why they have some of the best high school baseball players in the country attend each year. The cost to attend is roughly 80k a year. Dan has a deep history in baseball himsel...
Steve Dintaman - Head Coach Sinclair Community College - 154
February 18, 2020 09:23 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBOn this episode we are going to check in with Steve Dintaman, Head coach for one of the best JUCO’s in the country, Sinclair Community College. This season will be Steve’s 13 year as head coach for the Tartan Pride, and 18th as a member of the program as a player and coach. Steve has had an overall record of 501-163 including atleast 45 wins a year since 2014. In 2019 he was named OCCAC Coach of the year. He has sent over 100 players on to four year schools, including 8 from last year...
Dan Cavette - Prep Baseball Report - 153
February 11, 2020 09:36 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBOn this episode we have Dan Cavette. Dan is currently the President of Prep Baseball Report in New York and Pennsylvania. After finishing an 11 year pro career Dan decided to help younger players and make their dreams come true of playing college baseball. In this episode Dan talks about how Prep Baseball report helps players get their name to college coaches. We also talk about what showcases to attend, and when you should start attending those. (2:40) How Dan became the PBR President in ...
Dan Cevette - Prep Baseball Report - 153
February 11, 2020 09:36 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBOn this episode we have Dan Cevette. Dan is currently the President of Prep Baseball Report in New York and Pennsylvania. After finishing an 11 year pro career Dan decided to help younger players and make their dreams come true of playing college baseball. In this episode Dan talks about how Prep Baseball report helps players get their name to college coaches. We also talk about what showcases to attend, and when you should start attending those. (2:40) How Dan became the PBR President in ...
JJ Reimer – Hitting Coach University of Northern Iowa Softball - 152
February 05, 2020 09:19 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThe new age hitting coach doesn’t just apply in baseball, softball is doing the same thing. In this episode JJ Reimer stops by to talk about how he uses technology for his team, his journey as a college softball coach, how he develops hitters, and some ways to make practice more competitive. (2:00) Why JJ decided he wanted to coach Softball instead of Baseball (5:15) How he uses Rapsodo to work with hitters (9:20) The Karate Band System (11:20) How do you make practice more competitive...
Danny Borrell (Georgia Tech Pitching Coach) - 151
January 30, 2020 09:37 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBFor the past 18 years Danny Borrell has been a member of the New York Yankees. He started out as a player, drafted in the second round out of Wake Forest University, and eventually transitioned into a coach. The last five years he has been the pitching coordinator for the entire organization. However, after last season he decided to become a first year college coach, at Georgia Tech University. In this episode Danny talks about what it's like to be a first year college coach in the ACC, what...
J.D. Closser - Atlanta Braves Catching Coordinator - 150
January 21, 2020 09:59 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBFormer big league catcher J.D. Closser stops by the podcast to share what he's learned by being in professional baseball for 20 years. J.D. explains what it feels like to be drafted out of high school at the age of 18 and how he had to learn how to handle pitchers. When J.D. was in high school he was able to call his own game and he talks about how that gave him an advantage once he got into pro baseball. After his playing career J.D. took a job with the New York Yankees and eventually becam...
J.D. Closser - Former New York Yankees Catching Coordinator - 150
January 21, 2020 09:59 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBFormer big league catcher J.D. Closser stops by the podcast to share what he's learned by being in professional baseball for 20 years. J.D. explains what it feels like to be drafted out of high school at the age of 18 and how he had to learn how to handle pitchers. When J.D. was in high school he was able to call his own game and he talks about how that gave him an advantage once he got into pro baseball. After his playing career J.D. took a job with the New York Yankees and eventually becam...
Jack Leggett – Former Clemson Head Coach and 18u Team USA Manager - 149
January 14, 2020 09:54 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBCoach Leggett doesn’t need much of an introduction. Accumulating over 1,300 career victories as a head coach throughout his career he has taken his team to Omaha to play in the College World Series six times! At the age of 23 Coach Leggett was given the keys to be the head coach at the University of Vermont. He knew right then that coaching was going to be his passion, forever! In this episode Coach Leggett talks about how he develops his assistant coaches, how to handle players’ who are str...
T.J. Wharton – Hitting/Strength Coach - Maryville College (148)
January 07, 2020 09:48 - 40 minutes - 55 MBJust this past August, T.J received his Masters of Coaching degree from Ohio University. Before that he has made numerous stops on the coaching trail. After graduating from Catawba College, T.J. became the head coach in the Virginia Beach Collegiate League. He has served as a catching instructor at IMG Academy and was a performance science assistant with the New York Yankees organization. In this episode T.J. talks about how he balances being a hitting coach and a strength coach for his team...
Jason Thompson - Head Baseball Coach Alamo Heights High School
December 18, 2019 07:11 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBJason is currently the Head Baseball Coach at Alamo Heights High School. However, his journey as a coach started long before that. In this episode he shares how he has grown as a coach over the years. Starting last year, he implemented Blast Motion bat sensors throughout his entire program. Every player has a blast sensor and focuses on three metrics, Bat Speed, Attack Angle, and Rotation Acceleration. Jason has individualized drills for players based off of the blast data and their perform...
Coaching Youth Baseball with Justin Sherman - 146
December 12, 2019 01:12 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBWe often hear about what it's like to be a coach at the youth level. I wanted to bring on someone who is solely doing that, coaching youth players, to see what it's really like, and how we can make it better for the future of our game. On this episode we have Justin Sherman, Justin has his own training program, JustinTime Baseball. He specializes in coaching youth players ages 6-13 and describes what it's like to not only coach the players, but the parents as well. Coaches Course Hosted ...
Ethan Newton - Hitting Coach Fairleigh Dickinson University - 145
December 04, 2019 09:11 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBAfter finishing his playing career at Ohio University, Ethan had zero plans to ever get into coaching. However, the baseball gods had other plans. He went back home to become a substitute teacher and ended up coaching the JV baseball team at the high school with his dad for three years. After that he was able to get into coaching college baseball at the JUCO level and steadily climbed the coaching ladder to the division 1 level. He talks about some of the challenged that are at a school with...
Phillip Diehl - LHP Colorado Rockies - 144
November 26, 2019 09:47 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBOn this episode we have Phillip Diehl, Phillip is currently a LHP in the Colorado Rockies organization. This past season he made his MLB debut with the Rockies. On this episode we talk about his journey to the big leagues. Starting out as a pitcher who didn’t pitch much in high school, however was still able to go pitch at the University of Evansville before realizing after his freshman year that it wasn’t the best fit. He then had to transfer to Wabash Valley Junior College and explains w...
Dan Gratz - Head Softball Coach North Iowa Area Community College - 143
November 20, 2019 10:24 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBDan is entering his third season as the head coach for NIACC. Previously, he was the director of softball operations at the University of Iowa. In this episode Dan talks about player development at NIACC and why he even brings in coaches from private facilities to help assess and write programs for his players. We also get into softball as a whole, and how it is still behind baseball on the player development side. Coaches Course This is meant for anyone who coaches high school aged basebal...
Dr. Fergus Connolly - Human Performance Expert - 143
November 12, 2019 10:19 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBGetting players to buy into what you're trying to build as a coach is everything. On this episode we have Dr. Fergus Connolly, a human performance expert, who has worked with every major sport at some point of his career. In this episode Dr. Connolly talks about some of the traits that the best coaches in the world show during practice and competition. We also talk about how to lead other coaches as a head coach, and how do you empower your own players? The human element will always be king,...
Dr. Fergus Connolly - Human Performance Expert - 142
November 12, 2019 10:19 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBGetting players to buy into what you're trying to build as a coach is everything. On this episode we have Dr. Fergus Connolly, a human performance expert, who has worked with every major sport at some point of his career. In this episode Dr. Connolly talks about some of the traits that the best coaches in the world show during practice and competition. We also talk about how to lead other coaches as a head coach, and how do you empower your own players? The human element will always be king,...
Robin Lund – University of Iowa Pitching Coach - 141
November 05, 2019 10:46 - 43 minutes - 60 MBCurrently Robin is the pitching coach for the University of Iowa. However, just this past season (2019) he served as the hitting coach. From 2002-2018 he was the associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at UNI from 2002-2018. Robin taught anatomy and ran a biomechanics lab at UNI. Since Robin has a deep understanding of how the body works and takes full advantage of the current technology on the market. This has allowed him to develop players at a faster rate. After listening to ...
Carlton Salters - Hitting Coach UTSA - 140
October 29, 2019 08:46 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBCurrent hitting coach for the UTSA (University of Texas San Antonio) Softball program joins the show, Carlton Salters joins the show! Carlton is a former professional baseball player and also played SEC football at Arkansas. After his playing career he spent two seasons as the volunteer coach at Florida State for their softball program. In this episode Carlton talks about why he likes Softball so much, Changes he's made from last year to this year, and why he loves using HitTrax so much. You...
Alan Jaeger - Meditation, J-Bands, and The Yips - 139
October 22, 2019 08:58 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBThis is part 2 with Alan Jaeger. In this episode Alan gives the background on how J-Bands actually came about. We also get into the importance of having a routine that includes breathing and meditation. Why long toss can be so crucial for not only pitchers but position players as well. Lastly, Alan gives his take on the Yips and some ways that he has helped players beat them. I'd also like to remind everyone that my High School Coaches Course is now LIVE! This course is designed for high s...
Alan Jaeger - The Mental Side of Hitting - 138
October 15, 2019 08:07 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB"Baseball is 90% mental" We've heard that phrase so many times in our lives. However, are we really focusing a significant amount of our time to that part of the game? In this episode we bring on an expert in the mental game, Alan Jaeger. Alan, has been in baseball for decades and has trained and consulted over 200 professional players. You might have heard of him from his J-Bands that have been helpful for keeping pitchers and position players healthy for several years. In this episode Alan...
Kevin Youkilis - 3x All Star, 2x World Series Champion - 137
October 08, 2019 08:33 - 26 minutes - 36 MBIn an information era where there's so much data and technology, it can be important to take a step back and realize that context matters when looking at data. On this episode we have Kevin Youkilis. Kevin is a 3x MLB All-Star, 2x World Series Champion, Gold Glove award winner, Hank Aaron award winner, and is in the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame.Kevin knows what he needed to FEEL to be successful on the field. He talks about why there isn't a quick fix when it comes to hitting, why just lookin...
Seton Hall University Softball Hitting Coach - Daniel Nicolaisen - 136
October 01, 2019 08:16 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBTopics: Daniel explains why he chose to coach softball instead of baseball How he got a division 1 coaching job The differences in how he coaches players What changes he is making to practice this season The best way to go about making swing changes for hitters How to individualize an approach in a team setting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Building Baseball Players with Nunzio Signore - 135
September 24, 2019 06:59 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBNunzio Signore is proof that if you are obsessed with learning something, you can make huge strides in a short amount of time. Nunzio is currently in his 50s and has only been training baseball players for a little over a decade after starting his career in the private sector at local gyms. He credits Eric Cressey as one of the biggest influences in helping him get started in baseball. After studying how to train pitchers he has since moved on to learning on to work with hitters and says mos...
Chicago White Sox Coach and Owner of Johanson Baseball, Ryan Johanson - 134
September 19, 2019 08:19 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBCurrently a coach in the Chicago White Sox organization, Ryan Johanson stops by to share how his first season went. Ryan talks about what he learned and how he became a better coach throughout the season. We also get into collecting data and some ways we can interpret data to best help our players, how to help players who are struggling with confidence, and owning your career as a player. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ProForce Sports Performance with Kevin Hollabaugh - 133
September 05, 2019 15:02 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBFor the past twelve years Kevin has been a strength and conditioning coach. He has about every certification known to man CSCS, USAW, FMSC, CSAC, CSNC. Kevin's facility, Pro Force is in Cincinnati and I was able to watch how he works with his athletes first hand. It's awesome to see someone who takes the time to constantly track how their players are progressing. In this episode Kevin goes over how he works with players and specifically why he trains them the way he does. We also talk about ...
Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs - 132
August 29, 2019 08:09 - 29 minutes - 41 MBThis is an awesome episode for anyone who loves hitting. Ian Happ is currently in the big leagues for the Chicago Cubs. He is a former first round pick out of the University of Cincinnati. In this episode Ian takes you through how his swing has evolved since high school. He is currently a switch hitter and explains the story of how that happened. We also talk a little bit of #hittertwitter, what he needs to feel at the plate, Pitch Shapes, and his routine in the cage. Blast Motion Code: pjb...
University of Maryland Hitting Coach, Matt Swope - 131
August 20, 2019 08:08 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBMatt Swope has had an interesting journey to become the hitting coach at the University of Maryland. Most baseball coaches have the typical road of starting out as a player and then immediately becoming a coach. However, Matt actually left the game and worked for a construction firm as a project manager and then worked for the department of defense. During this whole time he still loved baseball and still stayed involved in the game giving lessons and watching games regularly. Matt decided...
Butch Chaffin – Head Baseball Coach at Cookville High School - 130
August 13, 2019 08:48 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBCoach Chaffin has been a teacher at Cookville High School for over thirty years and is involved with Team USA baseball. He spends his summers traveling around various states and even countries helping develop players. Coaching high school baseball is unique in that not every player wants to play at the next level, Coach Chaffin talks about how he still is able to get his players to buy in and work hard. He also talks about why it’s so important to give every player some sort of role on the ...
Bo Martino – Pitching Coach Stephen F. Austin University - 129
August 06, 2019 08:34 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThe grind of a college coach can be tough on anyone. Most college coaches don’t get paid very much money. They coach because they love helping players become better baseball players and more importantly better men. Bo has coached at several colleges and talks about what it’s like to be unsure where your next stop will be as a college coach. He explains what he's looking for in a potential recruit and why doing your research on a school is important. We also get into what are some ways to mot...
Joey Myers of Hitting Performance Lab - 128
August 01, 2019 08:06 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBJoey Myers of Hitting Performance Lab joins the podcast this week. Joey spent 15 years in the corrective fitness industry and realized that he could apply what he was learning there to help hitters in baseball become more successful. He’s a best selling author, coach, and former college baseball player at Fresno State University. In this episode we talk about Joey’s background in the game, how understanding the human body works can help you as a coach, books he recommends, and advice to h...
3D Motion Capture System for Hitting, K-Motion, with Jim Beadle - 127
July 25, 2019 15:40 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBWhat if I told you their was a device that measures how efficient your body moves in your swing? In this episode we have Jim Beadle. Jim is a 3D Motion Capture consultant for K-Motion. K-Motion is a 3D Motion Capture System with four sensors that are strapped to the hitter. One for the Pelvis, Torso, Lead Arm, and Hand. After each swing you are able to tell if the hitter is in sequence or not. A graph called the kinematic sequence graph shows up that allows you to see the order in which the ...
The 90 MPH Formula with Dr. Josh Heenan - 126
July 19, 2019 08:03 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBEvery pitcher dreams of the day they're told they hit two numbers on the radar gun, 90 MPH. What if I told you there was a formula to follow that will increase your chances of hitting 90 mph and do it in a safe way? In this episode we have Dr. Josh Heenan who is the creator of the 90 MPH formula. Dr. Heenan started to notice pitchers who threw hard but weren't strong in the gym, and he also saw guys who were strong in the weight room but it didn't translate to the field. He started to to tak...
What do the Metrics for Blast Motion mean? with Matt Tanner - 125
July 12, 2019 09:52 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBIt's one thing to tell players they're doing something wrong. It's another thing to be able to show them. Blast Motion is a bat sensor that tracks bat speed, attack angle, and many other important metrics. In this episode Matt Tanner, the baseball channel manager for Blast Motion, explains what all of the metrics are and what ones you should focus on. He also gives examples of what the MLB averages are to help understand what you should be aiming for. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off K...
MOVEMENT SPECIALIST, Stem Cell Therapy with Dr. Emily Splichal - 124
July 04, 2019 22:43 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBAfter going to college for thirteen years, Dr. Emily Splichal has acquired a vast amount of knowledge about the body. She is a Functional Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, Author, and Global Educator in Barefoot Science. In this episode we talk about why working out barefoot can be so beneficial, and the how the rest of the body can be compensated if the feet aren't right. I also ask her about the importance of fascia, Stem Cell Therapy, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Emily's Book - Baref...
WHAT DO WE DO WITH THE DATA? with Brandon Janecka - 123
June 27, 2019 08:46 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBThe co-owner of True Grind Systems in Austin, Texas, Brandon Janecka. Brandon graduated from Texas State University and majored in Exercise and Sports Science. He is an avid learner in his industry and talks about how he is constantly changing his approach on training athletes based off of what he see's. Brandon tracks all of the lifts that are done in his facility but doesn't obsess over the data. We also talk about the bigger picture of coaching, which is impacting someone elses life. No m...
Public Speaker, Author, and Data Driven Baseball Dad with Bryan Eisenberg - 122
June 21, 2019 08:44 - 41 minutes - 57 MBKeeping players engaged can be hard thing to do as a coach. In this episode I decided to bring on a Professional Speaker to give a few tips on how he keeps his audience engaged when he speaks. Bryan Eisenberg is a keynote speaker and best selling author. He has traveled all over the world helping businesses. He is also a Dad and his son, Sammy, loves baseball. (Sammy also has a baseball podcast) Parents love their kids and want to do what's best for them. We get into what it's like to be a p...
COACHING MANNY RAMIREZ, Real vs. Feel with JK Whited - 121
June 14, 2019 16:44 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBBaseball Rebellion hitting instructor, JK Whited has worked with hitters of all skill levels. In this episode he talks about the similarities and differences between hitters as well as his approach to coaching them. JK also trained Manny Ramirez and goes into detail on what they worked on. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off K-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coaching Softball HITTERS is The Same as Baseball? with Rachel Folden - 120
June 06, 2019 08:47 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBRachel Folden is the owner of Folden Fastpitch and a former professional softball player. She goes over what the draft is like in softball and why she decided to stop coaching in college. In this episode we also shut down the myth that the softball swing is different than the baseball swing. Rachel has changed her training approach within the past year and talks about what changes she made and why. Axe Bat Code: PJTRAINING for 10% off Driveline Overload/Underload Speed Trainers and the NEW ...
"OWN YOUR RECRUITING PROCESS", Becoming a Well-Known Hitting Coach with Matt Pierce - 119
May 30, 2019 19:15 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBWhat is it like to go from not knowing much about hitting to become a well-known hitting coach? Matt Pierce is the Head Baseball Coach at Houston Christian High School and coaches summer baseball for the South Texas Sliders. Matt started out coaching on the side and was working a regular job full time. He made that transition to become a full-time baseball coach 10 years ago. After he made that transition he talks about why he had to change his hitting philosophy and the importance of contin...
"TRAVEL BASEBALL IS BUILT ON INSECURITY", Rapsodo Hitting, Coaches Helping Players With Recruiting with John Lampros - 118
May 23, 2019 08:26 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThe founder of Two-Five Baseball, John Lampros stops by to discuss travel baseball, coaches helping players with recruiting, and how he grew his business. John is a former NAIA baseball player and talks about why he struggled so much at the level. He started out coaching travel baseball and talks about the pros and cons, and why picking the right coach is CRUCIAL to help you be found on the summer circuit. If you enjoy the podcast and want to help grow it so other players and coaches can le...