Mario Garza — How to Elevate Talent in Major League Baseball
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English - November 02, 2023 20:02 - 17 minutes - 24 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsSports Health & Fitness Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Mario Garza is the Director of Baseball Development at the New York Yankees. As a former pro baseball athlete for the Houston Astros, Mario uses his expertise to help develop baseball players to maximize their full potential and make them better.
Mario joins Al to share insights into what it takes to nurture the next generation of MLB stars. They dive into the evolving landscape of player development, the role of a development coach, and Mario offers advice for parents on fostering athletic talent in young children in this week’s episode!
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] A little bit about Mario and his work at the New York Yankees.
[3:30] What does a player development coach mean?
[5:35] How has player development improved over the years?
[7:50] How should parents be thinking about cultivating athletic talent in their children?
[12:20] Is there a blueprint on what the MLB is looking for or does it depend on each team?
[13:10] 8 months out of the year, you’re in full competition mode.
[13:40] It’s important to note that baseball is a game of recovery.
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Tweetables:
“A player development coach is looking at anything and everything that we can develop in an athlete. At the end of the day, our job is to maximize the value and potential."
"The crucial window of 8-12, you can actually impact the development of the athlete and their general athleticism."