Best Professional Baseball Strength Podcasts (2024)

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Jon Hersel, Saraland Strength and Conditioning 1:29:11

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Send us a text Jon Hersel Coach Hersel is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Saraland High School in Saraland Alabama.Prior to taking the job at Saraland, Coach Hersel was at York High School in York S.C. He was the Associate Strength Coach at the University of South Alabama and worked with Baldwin County H.S., McGill Tooling and Spanish F…

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Episode 191: 191. Interview with Joe Leo (Part Two) 36:08

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Joe Leo just completed his 2nd Year as a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Prior to joining the Diamondbacks, Joe has stops at Lift Chicago, Cressey Sports Performance, and The Ohio State University. Joe is a proud Buckeye and Chicagoan. Topics covered in this episode: -Working the Arizona Compl…

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180. Stories from John Grace legally interning in Canada to training with John Cena, Chicago Fire 1st Team Performance Coach 55:39

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John Grace has been in professional soccer for the last 9+ year and in the performance world even longer, seeing some crazy things like JOHN CENA. Tune in to learn more about John's takes on training high-level soccer players, how this can apply to you, and some of his coolest stories along the way. 4:13 Biggest realization of soccer-specific perfo…

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Adam Feit, Asst. Prof. Exercise Science Springfield College 1:07:41

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Send us a text Dr. Feit is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Springfield College. He brings over 15 years of coaching and consulting experience with a multitude of youth, collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletic teams, including the Buffalo Bills, Calgary Flames, Brooklyn Nets, and USA Olympic teams. Feit also has served as a coll…

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Ep. 17 | Approaching Training with Purpose - Rant w/ Dr. Alex Acevedo 5:45

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into approaching training with purpose with Dr. Alex Acevedo, PT, DPT, CSCS. Whether it's throwing or lifting, it's crucial to approach your training every day with a clear plan to execute, knowing exactly what you're working on, why you're working on it, and how you're going to execute that plan. Purpose-d…

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179. Stories from Trevor Abshire on Transitioning from Strength and Conditioning to Sport Science, Cleveland Guardians Sport Science Analyst 46:00

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Trevor Abshire joins the pod to share the biggest stories from his strength and conditioning career and transition to sport science. What started as an internal fascination with answering his own questions turned into landing him a job in the MLB with the Cleveland Guardians. Tune in to learn about what it was like making that transition and how he…

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Adam Lane, Director of Strength and Performance Decatur Central H.S. 1:28:10

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Send us a text Coach Lane is the Director of Strength and Sports Performance for Decatur Central High School. Lane was the NHSSCA Region 7 Coach of the year in 2021 and served as the Indiana State Director. Prior to Decatur Central Coach Lane was the Director of Strength and Conditioning / Sports Performance at Lawrence Central High School, Strengt…

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Episode 190: 190. Interview with Joe Leo (Part One) 26:12

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Joe Leo just completed his 2nd Year as a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Prior to joining the Diamondbacks, Joe has stops at Lift Chicago, Cressey Sports Performance, and The Ohio State University. Joe is a proud Buckeye and Chicagoan. Topics covered in this episode: -His journey to profession…

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Jeremy Hartman, Hartman Performance, 2023 USA Powerlifting COY 1:04:24

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Send us a text Coach Hartman is an award-winning teacher and coach. He prides himself on running a program through effective communication and athlete engagement. Coach Hartman is the only coach in USA Powerlifting to have directly produced three world powerlifting team members and three bench-only world team members in the same calendar year. Hart…

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178. Stories from Sean Swetnam, UCLA Football, Assistant Director of Football Performance 36:54

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Sean Swetnam, Performance Coach for UCLA Football and PhD candidate, shares his inspiring journey in the world of collegiate athletics. From overcoming personal setbacks to witnessing major shake-ups in top football programs, Sean's story is a testament to perseverance and the power of manifestation in achieving one's dreams. 2:46 Fork in the road:…

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Paul Kolody, Hunterdon Central Strength Coach 1:14:57

26d ago1:14:57

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Send us a text Coach Kolody is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. He is also the owner of Advantage Performance Training, where Coach Kolody specializes in Strength and Conditioning, Speed, Agility, Stability, Mobility, and flexibility to help in Sport preparedness and injury mitigation. Prior to Hun…

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Episode 189: 189. Interview with Adam Decker (Part Two) 28:40

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Adam Decker is currently serving in his third season as the Director of Sports Medicine & Performance for the Houston Astros. Originally from Canada, Adam started his career with Sport Canada where he worked for 8 years in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Science, Talent Identification, and Athlete Development with Provincial and National/Olymp…

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177. Bodybuilding vs Sports Performance: Maximizing Strength/Hypertrophy for Athletic Gains 39:49

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By avoiding bodybuilding content, you're missing out on a crucial aspect of strength and hypertrophy development for sports performance. In this episode, I break down how learning from bodybuilding experts like Mike Israetel has made me a better coach. We'll dive into key truths, compare principles, and show how applying bodybuilding concepts can e…

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Ray Zingler, Zingler Strength & Conditioning, Broad Axe Training Author 1:19:20

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Send us a text Coach Zingler is the owner of Zingler Strength & Conditioning, LLC and is recognized as a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist. Zingler has been serving the North Metro Atlanta area since 2009. His blue collar, nothing fancy, just consistency and hard work approach to research-based training has allowed him to serve his wide ran…

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ASAP Podcast Eleiko Director of Education; Rodney Corn 33:25

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In this episode, ASAP PODCAST host Ed Cicale talks 'training and Eleiko equipment' with Rodney Corn, Director of Eleiko Education, a world-renowned Swedish company known for its high-quality strength training equipment. Rodney shares the history of Eleiko, from its origins as an electrical installation company to becoming a leader in the weightlift…

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Yosef Johnson, Ultimate Athletic Concepts 1:07:45

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Send us a text Yosef Johnson is the owner of Ultimate Athletic Concepts and performance coach with nearly 24 years of experience. Coach Johnson began working with Dr. Yessis in 1994 as his protégé. He formed Ultimate Athletic Concepts (UAC) in 2003 and began publishing books in 2005. Johnson has worked with top Soviet experts in the world of sport …

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Episode 188: 188. Interview with Adam Decker (Part One) 25:18

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Adam Decker is currently serving in his third season as the Director of Sports Medicine & Performance for the Houston Astros. Originally from Canada, Adam started his career with Sport Canada where he worked for 8 years in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Science, Talent Identification, and Athlete Development with Provincial and National/Olymp…

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Ep. 16 | Glen Pecoraro - The State of High School Baseball and College Recruitment 51:53

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into the state of high school baseball and college recruitment with Glen Pecoraro. Glen covers the state of high school baseball in the midwest and how athletes approach college recruiting along with his thoughts on the recent changes to the rules in MLB. Stay Fearless! If you’re interested in elite trainin…

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176. Stories from Adam Moreau on Creating a Product to Protect the UCL, FlexPro Grip Co-Founder and President 1:02:11

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Adam Moreau is on a mission to protect UCL's in baseball players everywhere. Although the application is much wider than just reducing Tommy John surgeries, he and his team created a revolutionary product to do just that. The FlexPro Grip directly strengthens and trains the muscles and tendons from the fingertips through the elbow with real-time da…

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Jamie Burleson Florida State Baseball S&C 1:16:00

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Send us a text Coach Burleson is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Florida State Baseball. He has just finished his 6th season with the Seminoles. Burleson oversaw the renovation of the weight room prior to the 2019 season that now covers over 1,800 square feet of workout space. Prior to FSU Burleson was at the University of Central Florida, …

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175. Breaking Down the Sprint Force-Velocity Profile, Real-Life Data and Decision-Making Tree 45:04

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In this episode, I demystify the sprint force-velocity profile and connect it to its crucial role in speed training. I break down how to interpret the data to to directly enhance your speed training programming and performance. Drawing from real-life sprint testing with D1 college and high school football teams, as well as anecdotal evidence, I pro…

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Tony Villani, XPE, Shred Mill 1:14:40

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Send us a text Coach Villani is the owner Of XPE Sports along with being the inventor of the Shred Mill. Villani interned with NHL’s Washington Capitals and was set to help the Washington Wizards prior the NBA lockout. From Washington, D.C. Coach Villani moved to Orlando, where he assisted the Head Strength Coach of the Orlando Magic for a basketba…

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Episode 187: 187. Interview with Max Miller (Part Two) 25:15

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Max Miller is the Complex Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Mariners. He is from Parkersburg, WV and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Cedarville University in 2021. Max is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Topics covered in this episode…

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Ep. 15 | Sam Miller & Will Waterman - Proteus Motion is Revolutionizing Performance Testing and Training 54:50

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into how Proteus Motion is revolutionizing performance testing and training with Sam Miller & Dr. Will Waterman PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, COMT, CSCS. Sam is the CEO and Founder of Proteus Motion and Will is the VP of Human Performance and Customer Success of Proteus Motion and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. If yo…

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174. Stories from Nieko Torres on a historic NCAA Baseball Run and Professional Development Reflections | Louisville Baseball 38:14

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Nieko Torres (Louisville Baseball S&C) shares his journey from turning down his first job offer after his GA to being a part of a historic NCAA baseball run at Tulane. He reflects on his evolving philosophy as a strength coach to the nuances of contributing to a program during rebuilding years. 4:51 Fork in the road: deciding to not take his first …

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Dr. Andy Wolfe, Asst. Prof. Tarleton State, Wolfe and Sons Performance 1:28:36

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Send us a text Dr. Wolfe currently serves as an Assistant Professor for Tarleton State University - Department of Health and Human Performance. Additionally, he functions as the Director of the Kinetic Performance Laboratory, which produces exercise science research examining the effects of innovative strength and conditioning training. Dr. Wolfe e…

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173. Stories from Corey Petersen from ACL's to Christian McCaffrey to why he doesn't ice ankle sprains | University of St Thomas, Assistant Director of Sports Performance 41:59

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Corey Petersen shares his top stories from almost 10 years in strength and conditioning. Highlights include the backstory to his unique approach to injury management, insights from working with elite athletes like Christian McCaffrey, and the story of a remarkable ACL rehab getting back on the field in just 5.5 months. 3:10 Fork in the road: from h…

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Ep. 14 | Gabriel Trastoy - Learning to Trust Yourself as both a Player and a Coach 53:43

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into learning to trust yourself as both a player and coach with Gabriel Trastoy. Gabe played college baseball at Loyola University New Orleans where he was a mainstay at the catcher position, owning the top 3 spots in the record book for most runners caught stealing in a single season (66% RCS) and the numb…

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Josh Porter, Big Dog Barbell, Adaptive PE, Special Olympics PL Coach 1:17:50

2M ago1:17:50

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Send us a text Coach Porter is the founder and CEO of Big Dog Barbell, and All-Inclusive Adaptive PE teacher in Roswell, GA. Porter was the recipient of this year’s Griffin Scott Pherson Memorial Educational Scholarship for his work with special needs athletes. Coach Porter also works as a Special Olympics Powerlifting Coach. Big Dog Barbell is way…

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Episode 186: 186. Interview with Max Miller (Part One) 27:51

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Max Miller is the Complex Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Mariners. He is from Parkersburg, WV and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Cedarville University in 2021. Max is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Topics covered in this episode…

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Ep. 13 | Jeremy Kennedy - Earning Respect & Creating a Winning Culture 56:27

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into earning respect and creating a winning culture with Jeremy Kennedy. Coach Kennedy played college baseball at Barton County Community College and Dallas Baptist University before beginning his coaching career as an assistant at Dallas Baptist, where he helped the program transition from NCAA Division II…

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172. Stories from Brad Thorpe from $3.5 million business deals to fixing his own lifelong hypertension | Inventor/CEO/Founder of Isophit 53:44

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Brad Thorpe, the inventor/CEO/Founder of Isophit, shares his incredible journey from facing daunting legal and medical bills to getting $100,000 from a Facebook post. Discover how he turned personal health challenges into a groundbreaking fitness innovation which even landed him a contract with the US Military. 6:31 Fork in the road: from a lawyer …

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John Patrick Strength and Conditioning Coach Seckinger H.S. 1:41:47

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Send us a text Coach Patrick is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Seckinger High School. Prior to that he was at George Walton Academy, North Carolina Charlotte, Kennesaw State University, Youngstown State University, and Jacksonville University as well as spending time as an intern for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Graduate Assistant for Georgia …

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Ep. 12 | Steven Bruce - Player Development, Pitchability, & Coaching 1:32:56

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into player development, pitchability, & coaching with Steven Bruce. Bruce played college baseball at the University of Oklahoma and Keiser University, where he completed his college career as a starting pitcher with a remarkable undefeated 25-0 record. He then went on to play professional baseball for the …

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Nick Garcia, Notre Dame H.S. S&C, Throws Coach 1:20:46

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Send us a text Coach Garcia is one of the leading high school coaches in the country. He has served as the strength coach and throws coach at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California since 2003. As of 2018 he has coached 17 boys over 55 feet in the shot put using both the spin and glide techniques. He has also coached two girls over 49 fe…

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Episode 185: 185. Seven Year Anniversary (A Year in Review) 9:26

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This episode marks the Seven Year Anniversary of The PBSCCS Podcast. It is a "Year in Review" episode, discussing the 11 individual interviews and 2 group interviews published throughout the year.

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Ep. 11 | Tanner Pruett - An Explorative Approach to Pitching Mechanics & Training 48:41

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into an explorative approach to pitching mechanics and training with Tanner Pruett. Tanner is a pitching coach at MASH in Savage, MN. He pitched collegiately at Modesto Junior College and Crown College. He was invited to spring training for the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League, and after being relea…

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Corey Hayes, Hayes Training System 1:13:12

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Send us a text Coach Hayes owns and operates Hayes Training System in Prestonburg, Kentucky. They Specialize in Strength and Conditioning, Powerlifting and Student athlete training. Hayes has a 10,000 sq. ft training facility where its not uncommon to work with 150 athletes a day. Before opening his gym, Coach Hayes was an accomplished powerlifter …

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171. Stories from Josh Seligman on his journey from being a beach bum to the MLB | 12 Years with the Milwaukee Brewers 56:29

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Josh Seligman shares some of the coolest, craziest, and most fulfilling stories from his 12 years as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Milwaukee Brewers. 4:55 What it's like working with Cy Young's, MVP's, and Olympians 10:21 Fork in the road story: leaving a fitness manager job in Hawaii to pursue his dreams in pro baseball 14:39 Re…

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Ep. 10 | Andrew Misiaszek - Rehab, Respecting Your Craft, & Playing College/Pro Baseball 1:35:14

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into rehab, respecting your craft, & playing college/pro baseball with Andrew Misiaszek. Miz is originally from Long Island, New York and played baseball at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served as the closer. Miz was then drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in the 32nd round of t…

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Derek Evely, Eveltraksport.com, Olympic Throws Coach 1:52:16

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Send us a text Derek Evely Coach Evely has been coaching professionally for the past 30 years. He has gained expertise in high performance and youth development training systems and methodologies. Coach Evely has worked at every segment of the developmental continuum from young children to elite athletics. He has lectured and consulted globally, as…

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Episode 184: 184. Interview with Yannick Plante (Part Two) 29:46

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Yannick Plante is entering his sixth season within the Kansas City Royals organization. He is working the 2024 season as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Surprise Royals after working three seasons in the same role with Triple-A Omaha. He is also serving as a Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach. In the fall of 2019, Yannick was a staff mem…

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Ep. 9 | Payton Alexander - Earning Respect, Building a Culture, & Leadership 1:19:33

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into earning respect, building a culture, & leadership with Payton Alexander. Payton played baseball at Loyola University New Orleans where he etched his name all over the Loyola records book during one of the best careers in program history. Those accolades include 2nd in home runs all time, 2nd in RBIs al…

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170. Stories from Tom Barbeau growing up with Igor Burdenko to stumbling into college football and now the NFL | Carolina Panthers, Return to Play Coordinator/Strength and Conditioning Assistant 45:44

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Tom Barbeau, going on year 5 with the Carolina Panthers, takes us through the coolest stories from his career so far. -2:52 Fork in the road story: Quitting his last college basketball season to get into coaching, then switching to strength and conditioning -6:21 Explaining the Burdenko Method and his connection to it -13:08 Coolest/craziest story:…

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Itsvan Javorek USA College S&C Coaches HOF 1:54:26

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Send us a text Itsvan “Steven” Javorek Coach Javorek is the inventor of the Javorek Complexes. He was the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Johnson County Community College and Professor Emeritus. Under his tenure he was part of 5 National Championships, 78 Region 6 titles, 119 East Jayhawk Conference Championships and 63 teams finishing in top 5 …

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169. Force Plate Breakdown for New and Existing Users 36:50

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Force plates can be your competitive edge as a coach or a fancy decoration in the corner collecting dust, depending on your understanding of how to use of them. But whether you currently have them or are interested in getting some, let's discuss how to maximize the value of force plates. . Timestamps:-0:58 Who is this episode for? -2:15 What I want…

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Ep. 8 | Jacob Zibin - Simplifying Training, the Lessons of Rehab, and Sleep/Nutrition 1:11:31

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into simplifying training, the lessons of rehab, and sleep/nutrition with Jacob Zibin. Jacob is originally from Langley, British Columbia, Canada and moved to Florida to train at TNXL academy as a junior in high school. He was then drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2022 Amateur Draft as a 17 year ol…

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Kalil Sherrod 1:14:20

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Send us a text Kalil Sherrod is a strength coach at Sports Performance Coach Fit 360. Prior to that he was at The Rack Athletic Performance Center. He hosts The Get Clean Podcast, helping young strength coaches and parents expand their knowledge. He is a former Division 2 and semi-pro basketball player. Kalil is certified through Westside Barbell a…

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Episode 183: 183. Interview with Yannick Plante (Part One) 26:22

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Yannick Plante is entering his sixth season within the Kansas City Royals organization. He is working the 2024 season as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Surprise Royals after working three seasons in the same role with Triple-A Omaha. He is also serving as a Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach. In the fall of 2019, Yannick was a staff mem…

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Ep. 7 | Christopher Bohrer - Using Psychology and Experiences to be Successful in Baseball 1:06:50

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into using psychology and experiences to be successful in baseball with Christopher Bohrer. Chris played JUCO baseball at Miami-Dade College, one of the top JUCO programs in Florida, where he was a corner infielder. Then, he played at Loyola University New Orleans where Chris made the switch to shortstop an…

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