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Episode 169: 169. Interview with Donny Gress (Part Two)
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Donny Gress just completed his 2nd season in professional baseball. He works for the Boston Red Sox as a minor league strength coach for the High-A Greenville Drive. He recently worked in the Arizona Fall League with the Glendale Desert Dogs. Prior to the Red Sox he was a coaching assistant and summer intern at the University of Kentucky with the Olympic Strength Staff and worked directly with baseball, softball, gymnastics, and started the strength training for Stunt. Other stops include Graduate Assistant for University of Kentucky Human Resources under their MoveWell division, Cape Cod Baseball League, John Carroll University, and Speed Strength Systems.
Education, Awards & Certificates:
2023 South Atlantic League MiLB Strength Coach of the Year
University of Kentucky – Master of Science: Exercise Physiology & Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching
John Carroll University – Bachelor of Arts: Exercise Science (Magna Cum Laude)
National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
OnBaseU – Level 1 Hitting
Topics covered in this episode:
-Working the Arizona Fall League
-Advice for others and continuing education resources
-Attending his first Winter Meetings
Quotes:
-"Arizona itself that time of year is incredible" (12:40)
-"You never really know what door's gonna open" (22:38)
-"I know I have a reminder on my phone every day to read or do my Duolingo" (31:41)
If you would like to learn more from Donny, you can follow him on social media:
Instagram: dontron41
or email him:
Email: dgress@redsox.com
100 episodes
Manage episode 391919150 series 1531059
Donny Gress just completed his 2nd season in professional baseball. He works for the Boston Red Sox as a minor league strength coach for the High-A Greenville Drive. He recently worked in the Arizona Fall League with the Glendale Desert Dogs. Prior to the Red Sox he was a coaching assistant and summer intern at the University of Kentucky with the Olympic Strength Staff and worked directly with baseball, softball, gymnastics, and started the strength training for Stunt. Other stops include Graduate Assistant for University of Kentucky Human Resources under their MoveWell division, Cape Cod Baseball League, John Carroll University, and Speed Strength Systems.
Education, Awards & Certificates:
2023 South Atlantic League MiLB Strength Coach of the Year
University of Kentucky – Master of Science: Exercise Physiology & Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching
John Carroll University – Bachelor of Arts: Exercise Science (Magna Cum Laude)
National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
OnBaseU – Level 1 Hitting
Topics covered in this episode:
-Working the Arizona Fall League
-Advice for others and continuing education resources
-Attending his first Winter Meetings
Quotes:
-"Arizona itself that time of year is incredible" (12:40)
-"You never really know what door's gonna open" (22:38)
-"I know I have a reminder on my phone every day to read or do my Duolingo" (31:41)
If you would like to learn more from Donny, you can follow him on social media:
Instagram: dontron41
or email him:
Email: dgress@redsox.com
100 episodes
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