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Pinch Hit Friday #1 - Who Fails with Tommy John Rehab?
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199. 7 Reasons Young Athletes Don't Make Long-Term Progress
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Many folks think that Cressey Sports Performance only works with professional athletes, but the truth is that we have a long history of training kids in the middle, high school, and college ranks, too. In fact, since 2012, we've had 251 Major League Baseball draft picks from this amateur pool, so you could say that we've seen our fair share of "wha…
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198. Dr. Ryan Hansen on Healthy, High-Performing Feet
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We welcome Cressey Sports Performance chiropractor and manual therapist Dr. Ryan Hansen to the podcast to discuss all things foot and ankle. Ryan speaks to both the structure and function of the foot, with specific focus on common injuries in this region, and the impact of footwear. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.Mar…
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197. Will Waterman on Proteus Predictions for Hitting and Pitching Velocities
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We welcome physical therapist and Proteus Motion Director of Performance Will Waterman to the latest podcast. Our first ever three-time guest, Will has some exciting Proteus data collection results to share. Will speaks to predictors of hitting and pitching velocities, and shares some compelling data that demonstrates how a rotational athlete's hei…
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196. Corey Muscara on Leveraging Technology in Pitching Development
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We welcome Wake Forest Pitching Coach Corey Muscara for a far-reaching discussion of developing pitchers. He speaks to leveraging technology, attacking hitters, optimizing pitch arsenals, and embracing outlier qualities. Corey also shares invaluable insights on college recruiting and how the transfer portal and NIL dynamic have dramatically changed…
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195. David Peralta on Habits, Adjustments, Perseverance for 10 Years of MLB Service Time
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We welcome San Diego Padres outfielder David Peralta to the latest podcast for an awesome conversation on the hard work, adjustments, and perseverance it's taken for him to get to 10 years of MLB service time. David speaks to converting from a pitcher to outfielder; how hitting has evolved during his career; and key lessons he emphasizes to up-and-…
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194. Dr. William Kraemer on Strength and Conditioning Education, Research, and Practice
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We welcome accomplished strength and conditioning educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. William Kraemer to the latest podcast. With over four decades of experience, Dr. Kraemer shares a fascinating history of the evolution of the strength and conditioning and - just as importantly - insights on where it's headed. Support Our Sponsor: AG1…
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193. July 2024 Q&A: Scapular Winging, Decreased Velocity, and Toe Spacers
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It’s time for another listener Q&A! In this week's podcast, Eric covers three questions from our audience relating to scapular winging/dyskinesis, diminished pitching velocity, and toe spacers. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on…
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192. Kevin Vance on College Recruiting, Culture Change and Bullpen Frequency
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We welcome University of Arizona Pitching Coach Kevin Vance to the latest podcast. In his first year with the Wildcats, the pitching staff improved dramatically and the team won both the Pac-12 regular season title and conference tournament. In this conversation, Kevin shares some of the key initiatives that drove this success, as well what importa…
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191. Dave Wallace on Five Decades of Pitching Development
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We welcome wildly experienced MLB pitching coach Dave Wallace to the latest podcast. With over five decades in professional baseball – beginning with a career of his own – Dave has served in roles ranging from minor league pitching coach all the way up to MLB General Manager. “Wally” has played an important role in the development and success of so…
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190. Justin Su'a on Establishing Processes, Solidifying Confidence, and Failing Forward
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We welcome process and development coach Justin Su'a to the podcast for a deep dive into how athletes can establish good processes, separate out bad outcomes, and build unshakable confidence. Justin brings a wealth of knowledge from his work with a variety of sports and the military, so there's something for everyone in this discussion. I found mys…
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189. Luka Hocevar on Strength and Conditioning Non-Negotiables
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We welcome strength and conditioning coach Luka Hocevar to the podcast for a thorough discussion on a variety of physical preparation topics, ranging from coach development, to program design, to athlete assessment. Luka also spoke to some key factors that contribute to so much athletic success in his native country of Slovenia as well. If you’re a…
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188. 31 Questions to Ask During the College Recruiting/Selection Process
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This week’s podcast might be the most important one that I’ve ever done, as it outlines a list of questions that I think every baseball family should have in the back of their minds as they approach the college recruiting/selection process. At Cressey Sports Performance, we’ve worked with countless high school kids who’ve gone through this process,…
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187. Mike Boyle on Long-Term Athletic Development, Inseason Training, and Training Your Own Kids
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Joining Eric on this week's episode is Mike Boyle, a leading expert in Strength and Conditioning with a career spanning over four decades. He co-founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in 1996, focusing on training athletes from junior high to professional levels. Before this, Boyle was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston Univer…
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186. March 2024 Q&A: Sleep Tracking, Work Capacity, and Tendinopathy Wordplay
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It’s time for another listener Q&A, Eric covers three questions from our audience in this week’s podcast that touch on Sleep Tracking, Work Capacity, and Tendinopathy Wordplay. Support Our Sponsor: Marc ProBy Eric Cressey
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185. Eric Hosmer on Rookie Success, Adjusting to Competition, and the Evolution of Hitting
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We welcome recently retired 13-year MLB veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer to the latest podcast. We discuss his path to being a #3 overall MLB draft pick, and what made him not only a fast riser through the minor leagues, but also a guy who immediately “stuck” in the big leagues. Eric speaks to how a young Royals team ascended to a World Series cha…
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184. Pat Rigsby on Finding Value in Where Others Miss It - in Baseball and in Business
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Joining Eric on today's podcast is former college baseball coach turned entrepreneur and business coach, Pat Rigsby. He shares his journey which included becoming the youngest head college baseball coach in the country and how those early coaching days made a massive impact on his business to help him be a successful entrepreneur. Support Our Spons…
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183. Bill Parisi on Fascia Aware Training
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We're excited to welcome Bill Parisi back to the podcast for a second appearance. He speaks to his expanded view on the fascia system, and some practical applications for improving training programs with "fascia aware" training. Bill highlights some excellent takeaways from his new book, "Fascia Training in Application." Support Our Sponsor: AG1…
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182. Ryan Feltner on College Development, Cold Weather Pitching, and Altitude Adjustments
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We welcome Rockies' pitcher Ryan Feltner to the latest podcast. A Cressey Sports Performance athlete since college, Ryan speaks into his development, from growing up in the Midwest, to attending Ohio State, to being drafted by the Rockies. He shares the complexities of pitching at altitude and also discusses how the cancelled MiLB 2020 season prepa…
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181. Developing College Pitchers with John O'Neil and Eric Cressey
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After a brief podcast hiatus to stockpile some content, we are back with a new episode, this time with Cressey Sports Performance – MA co-owner and Director of Performance John O’Neil as my co-host. We dig in on key competencies with developing college pitchers, highlighting the important considerations that have paved the way for success in our su…
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180. Dan Swinscoe on Essential Clinical Skills and Rehab Approaches
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Joining Eric on this week's podcast is Dan Swinscoe, a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist. With over 30 years of experience treating and learning from his patients, and having faced several substantial injuries of his own, Dan brings a unique perspective to solving movement problems. He has been entrusted with the rehabilit…
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179. Bennett Sousa on Accelerating Development, Establishing Routines, and Thriving in a Big-League Bullpen.
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We welcome Astros' pitcher Bennett Sousa to the latest podcast. A CSP athlete since his high school days, Bennett touches on how that experience impacted his development. He speaks to the importance of routine, and also delves into why the big leagues is so much different than pitching at any other level of baseball, yet the adjustment from high sc…
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178. December 2023 Q&A: Early Specialization Shortcomings, Rotator Cuff Readiness, and UCL Reconstruction Updates.
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It’s time for another listener Q&A, Eric covers three questions from our audience in this week’s podcast: What are your thoughts on high school students playing a winter sport? My son has played basketball and baseball since he was 4. He wants to play college baseball and decided as a sophomore he wants to quit all sports but baseball and focus on …
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177. Zack Gelof on Chasing Competition, Developing Athleticism, and Adjusting to Higher Levels
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Joining Eric is Oakland Athletics' rising star, Zack Gelof. A Cressey Sports Performance athlete since his teenage years, Zack offers some awesome insights on chasing long-term athletic development; seeking out competition; visualizing goals; adapting training approaches; and improving defensive performance on the diamond. Gelof made his MLB debut …
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In this solo episode, Eric shares key insights into an important – but underappreciated – topic in the worlds of health and human performance: warm-ups. Eric shines some light on the goals of warm-ups, as well as the research on both injury reduction and performance benefits. Most importantly, I make some practical recommendations for how to struct…
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175. Julian Merryweather on JuCo Benefits, Velocity Surges, and Durability Discoveries
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This week, Eric sits down with Chicago Cubs pitcher Julian Merryweather. A CSP athlete for several years now, he shares insights on his journey to the big leagues, the advantages junior college afforded him; what factors were key to his velocity improvements; and the strategies he employed to have a career year in performance and durability. Suppor…
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174. Making the Most of Force Plates with Drake Berberet
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The focus is on force plates in this episode as Eric is joined by Drake Berberet, the VP of Performance & Brand at Hawkin Dynamics. With over 10 years of experience in educating and training athletes from youth sports to the professional levels, Drake has worked with business executives and athletes in the US Olympics, NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, and the N…
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173. Scrutinizing Return to Play Practices with Doug Kechijian
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In today's episode, guest host John O'Neil is joined by Doug Kechijian, a distinguished physical therapist and the CEO and co-founder of Resilient Performance Systems. Resilient seeks to systematically explore the continuum between acute rehabilitation and athletic performance, catering to a diverse clientele, including MLB, NBA, and Olympic athlet…
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172. Tommy Doyle on Tall Athletes, Shoulder Surgery, and Bullpen Success
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Joining Eric is a right-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Rockies in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft. The two discuss a number of different topics ranging from the college recruitment process, how taller athletes can approach long-term success strategies, as well as his rehab journey after a major shoulder surgery on his way back to the …
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Eric chimes in with a solo episode, discussing some common incidental findings on diagnostic imaging - MRI, x-ray, CT scans - in baseball players. These are very important considerations both for player advocacy purposes, and also for us appreciating how to keep the next generation of players healthy in an era where sports medicine has struggled to…
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Hunted by the Sasquatch: Terrifying Encounter in the Woods
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Join a group of fearless explorers on a spine-tingling journey into the Pacific Northwest wilderness, where the legends of the Sasquatch become a chilling reality. In this gripping true story, follow their heart-pounding encounter with the elusive Sasquatch, blurring the lines between fact and folklore.🌳 As ardent hikers, they set out on an unforge…
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#unseen #rangers #yellowstone Are you ready for a terrifying tale of horror and mystery? In this episode, I will narrate a story about why park rangers are afraid to be in Yellowstone National Park. You will discover the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of this beautiful and diverse place, and the creatures that lurk in the shadows. They a…
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Joining Eric today is a pitcher, who was selected in the 21st round of the 2009 MLB draft. After a stellar rookie season, in the years that followed he established himself as one of the most dominant closers in the MLB. Since 2017, he has had a few injuries and battled his way around the big leagues. He is currently a free agent during his rehab. W…
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169. Baseball Skill Development from Youth to the Pros with Ethan Westphal
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Joining Eric is one of the coaches on staff at CSP. He has had an array of coaching experiences after his playing career and has participated in some fashion at every level of baseball. Welcome to the show Ethan Westphal. Support Our Sponsor: Athletic Greens PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey
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168. Modern MLB Coaching Considerations with Radley Haddad
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Today's guest is a CSP OG, who is now the game planning and strategy coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, welcome to the show Radley Haddad. Support Our Sponsor: Athletic Greens PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey / Radley Haddad
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167. July 2023 Q&A: Swimming for PItchers, Sports Hernias, and Overtraining
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Eric is tackling some listener questions in this episode! The three questions he will be addressing are: 1. Swimming in between starts for a pitcher 2. Detailed explanation of 'core muscle surgery 3. What do you do for someone who may be over-training? Support Our Sponsor: Athletic Greens PRODUCED BY: Lagos Creative…
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166. The Evolution of College Pitching with Jason Jackson
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Today's guest is the Pitching and Associate Head Coach for the University of Alabama baseball. Welcome to the show Jason Jackson! Support Our Sponsor: Athletic Greens PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey /Jason Jackson
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165. The Far-Reaching Effects of Pitching Velocity w/ Eric Cressey
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Eric is solo today and ready to tackle a largely important topic, that will reach everyone in the baseball community which is velocity. He will discuss some of the downstream effects it has on the game, across all positions.By Eric Cressey
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164. Developing College Athletes and Cultures with Brijesh Patel
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Joining Eric today is a long-time mentor and friend. He is the Director of strength and conditioning at Quinnipiac University for all 21 Varsity sports. Welcome to the show Brijesh Patel. PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey / Brijesh Patel
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Joining Eric today is a catcher who grew up in Tennessee and attended the University of North Carolina. He was drafted in 2012 MLB draft and made his big league debut in 2016. In 2019 he established himself as an MLB regular with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2021 he won his first golden glove as the catcher in the National League. Welcome to the show…
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162. Better Behavior Change with Adam Bornstein
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Joining Eric today, is a New York Times Best Selling author of the book "You Can't Screw This Up" to discuss all things behavioral change, and optimize your efforts to become a better you. Support Our Sponsor: Athletic Greens PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey / Adam Bornstein
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161. Current Trends in Power Development with Will Waterman
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We are back from a little break, and joining today is the podcast's first-ever two-time guest. He is the VP of Customer Success & Industry Solutions at Proteus Motion, please welcome to the show, Will Waterman. Support Our Sponsor: Athletic Greens PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey / Will Waterman
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Today's guest played college ball as a two-way pitcher at the University of Oregon, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2011 MLB draft. Over the course of the next 7 years, he played for Marlins, Orioles, and Rockies. In 2018 he went overseas and played in Japan for four years. He is currently signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Wel…
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159. 10 Nutritional Considerations for High School Athletes with Dan Rosen
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Today's episode is hosted by a guest Dan Rosen. Dan is a CSP strength and conditioning coach as well as a nutrition coach. He is going to tackle 10 topics for high school athletes to consider. The topics are: Consistency Calories Macronutrients Hydration Grocery Shopping Cooking Liquid Calories Supplements Meal & Nutrient Timing Variety Support Our…
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158. Training for Sports Specificity and Individual Specificity with Mike Irr
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Today's guest is in his 5th season as the head strength and conditioning coach with the Atlanta Hawks. He has previously worked for the Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, and Golden State Warriors. Please welcome to the show Mike Irr. Support Our Sponsor: Athletic Greens PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey
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157. Optimizing Athlete Physiology with Dr. Andy Galpin
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Joining Eric today is a human performance scientist at Cal State University, and received his PhD. in human bioenergetics from Ball State. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. As a practitioner, he has worked with elite athletes in the UFC, MLB, Golf, NBA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military & Special Forces. Welcome to the…
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156. March 2023 Q&A: Tommy John Training, "Clean" MRIs, and Shoulder Surgery Struggles
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Eric is solo today, tackling a few questions that have come across his inbox. The topics tackled in this Q&A are: Tommy John Training (3:10) Clean MRI's (20:56) Shoulder surgery struggles (29:36) PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey
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155. Using Archetypes to Individualize Baseball Training with Rick Franzblau
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Joining Eric today is the assistant Athletic Director, and Direct of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning at Clemson University. He is also directly responsible for the strength and conditioning of the Clemson baseball team. Welcome to the show Rick Franzblau. PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey / Rick Franzblau
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154. Making Sense of Manual Therapy with Shane Rye
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Today's guest is the VP and Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance Florida. He specializes in manual therapy, where he works on athletes from Baseball, Tennis, Golf, and Football. Welcome to the show Shane Rye PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey / Shane Rye
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This week Eric is solo and dives dep into how pitching injuries occur. PRODUCED BY: Lagos CreativeBy Eric Cressey
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