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Episode #141 Jason Ochart: Creating Hitting Training Environments That Actually Prepare Hitters for Competition

2/24/2021

Episode #140 Dean Jackson: Everything to Know About Transferability and Specificity of Strength Training for Pitchers

2/17/2021

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/7463818

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On this episode Gerry welcomes pitcher AND pitching strength coach Dean Jackson to the show!

Dean has a very interesting background as he is still pursuing his own playing dreams of professional baseball as a pitcher while also doing some excellent work as a coach for various amateur and pro arms alike. Dean blends a terrific understanding of pitching and pitching mechanics along with a great grasp for strength and conditioning concepts which truly makes this a unique listen for pitchers, pitching coaches AND strength coaches.

After divulging a bit about his own background growing up and how that impacted him in terms of his knowledge in training, Dean gets into tips and advice for not only youth pitchers and athletes, but then discusses the specificities of strength training for advanced pitchers. This includes some of the characteristics he looks for when it comes to the movements specific to pitching and how that can shape subsequent strength training.

From there, the conversation turns to specificity and Gerry and Dean give their takes on what training transferability really means and how we can make sure we are giving our athletes what they need to succeed as pitchers and athletes.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

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Episode #139 Programming: Individualization, Specification, Planning and Timing to Build Better Athletes with Zach Dechant

2/10/2021

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/7524187

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In this episode Gerry welcomes Zach Dechant back on the show! After an amazing first episode last year, Zach returns to talk everything regarding programming.

To start, Gerry and Zach talk about some benefits of lower sprint volume for athletes and preserving the nervous system throughout a training week, while also maintaining a balance of still providing stimulus.

From there, the conversation turns to individualization and changing loading vs. variations, programming for youth athletes and the real meaning of sport specificity.

For athletes and coaches alike, this is a must listen to understand the intricacies of program development to best serve athletic development.

Episode Timestamps

4:00 - What Is New with Zach
5:35 - Less Is More
12:30 - Holistic Approach
20:30 - Changing the Mindset of Coaches and Organizations
26:50 - Rotation
34:00 - Old Logic - Poles
44:25 - Loads for Different Athletes
49:30 - Youth Programing
57:33 - Preparing Athletes for Their Sport & Misconceptions
1:09:00 - Closing Thoughts

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Episode #138 Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Pitching Coach Pat Robles: Skill Acquisition and Blending Skill Development and S&C for Pitchers

2/3/2021

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Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/7375003

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In this episode Gerry welcomes pitching coach Pat Robles. Pat is involved in player development for the Philadelphia Phillies and spent the last several years before as both the pitching and strength and conditioning coach at the Junior College level.

Pat discusses his time at the Junior College level and how being forced to oversee both pitching AND strength training helped him become better at the process of pitcher skill development involving the holistic approach of skill work and the intertwining of strength and power training.

From there, the conversation turns to balancing the volume of strength training with the demands of pitching and gives good insight on the overall balance between skill and strength work when it comes to daily, weekly and monthly loading on an athlete.

Then, the conversation finished up with a discussion on the stages of skill development and how Pat uses things like weighted ball training, velocity based training and constraint based training to bring athletes across the spectrum of skill development when aiming to improve performance and output in sport.

All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!

Episode Timestamps

4:00 - Pat’s Path to Pro Ball
9:00 - Sprinting & Role with the Phillies
17:00 - How to Not Overstep Strength Coaches
21:30 - Helping Pitchers in the Weight Room
27:10 - Is This Strength Coach Worth Going To?
28:00 - Volume for Pitchers
35:20 - Don’t Rush: Young Athletes
45:00 - What to Adjust in Higher Level Athletes
50:15 - Weighted Balls
59:00 - Run N’ Gun and Having Them Transfer
1:02:20 - Final Thoughts

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Episode #141 Jason Ochart: Creating Hitting Training Environments That Actually Prepare Hitters for Competition

Episode #140 Dean Jackson: Everything to Know About Transferability and Specificity of Strength Training for Pitchers

Episode #139 Programming: Individualization, Specification, Planning and Timing to Build Better Athletes with Zach Dechant

Episode #138 Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Pitching Coach Pat Robles: Skill Acquisition and Blending Skill Development and S&C for Pitchers

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