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The world of training pitchers and baseball players has changed dramatically in the last 5 years. From advances in technology to developments in strength training, developing today's players is a whole new ball game. In this podcast, we hope to bring you the latest, from player development to strength training to recruiting and scouting. We are going to cover a broad range of topics with one purpose in mind, bringing you useful information. Join Nunzio Signore, owner of RPP baseball, as he interviews players, coaches, managers and other industry leaders to help take your game to the next level.
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Today, we’re going to finish this 2-part series on lower half pitching mechanics by reviewing the Drive, Rotation and the Lead Leg Block phases in the delivery. Topics Include: What is the drive / rotation phaseIdentifying a good lead leg blockWhy they’re importantHow to make them more efficient Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player dev...
Today we’re going to talk about the “Drift” and the "Load”, when coming down the mound. This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast on lower half mechanics. Topics Include: What are drifting and loadingHow do we analyze on videoWhy they’re importantHow to make them more efficient Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitt...
Mobility is something many athletes try to skip when training. So today, I’m going to discuss how to incorporate this work into your programming and making sure your athletes are getting it done! Topics Include: What are “fillers”?The use of fillers in your programmingSome great examples of how they are used Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player...
Today I’ll be discussing a topic that I feel gets a bit of a bad rap from a population that may not fully understand it. I’m talking about aerobic conditioning using Zone 2 Training. Topics Include: What is Zone 2 Training?The myths of Zone 2 TrainingWhy its crucial to improving Power endurance and recovery Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player dev...
Nothing could be more important to throwing or hitting the ball harder than power production. Today we’re talking how to produce more power, but more importantly producing it faster through improving our Rate of Force Development. Topics Include: Why RFD is the gold standard metric for becoming an elite athleteHow to assess what your athlete needs more of, Force or Velocity?Training the Power Equation Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, expe...
Today I’m sitting down with Nutritionist and Dietician Nick Valenti. We refer all of our athletes looking to help increase their performance to Nick. Today he talks about the how and why muscle mass and “healthy” weight gain is imperative if you’re looking to play at the next level. Topics Include: Why caloric intake has such a profound effect on performanceHow putting on lean mass helps level the playing field when trying to get recruited Ready to take your game to the next level? With ou...
Today my partner, Bahram Shirazi, and I are discussing some of the key takeaways we’ve gathered since putting together our travel baseball program under the RPP Revolution banner. Topics include: Three pillars of athletic developmentThe Bell CurveImportance of GREAT coachingDeveloping responsible / accountable young athletes Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork...
Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Pitching Coach Matt Williams, just recently back from Coastal’s run to the CWS in Omaha. In this episode we discuss: His initial thought process for building a championship team upon first getting to CoastalHis Utilization of the RPP Remote College AssessmentConnecting with players to help get the best out of them Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technolo...
Today we are sitting down with Murray State’s Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach Steve Adkins, fresh off a run to the CWS in Omaha. Topics Include: Common challenges he sees pitchers facing during a long seasonKeeping a “level-head” going into OmahaChallenges of the Transfer Portal Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https:...
In today’s podcast, I’ll be discussing important protocol that should be in every pitcher’s training program in order to throw harder and do it safely. Topics Include: What are perfect mechanics… do they exist?Why working on mechanics alone are not enoughSample programming techniques Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter http...
Today I’m going to talk about how to increase power on the mound, behind the plate and on the bases. Topics include: Strength and Velocity are NOT interchangeableHow to determine the needs of the athlete in front of you3 great methods to help get you or your athletes more explosive Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https:...
Every year in August, we’re hired to provide select D1 programs our assessment and evaluation summaries on individualized programming for their athletes. Today, I’m joined by RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn to discuss the preparation and some thoughts on some exciting new changes to the assessment. Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player de...
Today I’m flying solo and talking about what you should be looking for when shopping around for, or writing, your own Strength and Conditioning program. Topics Include: The importance of a realistic / sustainable programGive them what they need… maintain what they’re good atInjury prevention considerations Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player deve...
Today we’re sitting down with Salve Regina’s Coach Andrew McKeon. As the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Coach McKeon wears a lot of hats at Salve, including the S&C programs. Topics Include: Common traits amongst the best arms year-over-yearHandling strength training without a S&C coachNew topics impacting the recruiting processCoach McKeon joined the Salve Regina baseball staff in July of 2018, taking over as the program’s pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. ...
Today, I am going to cover the importance of deceleration, whether it be the lead leg block or change-of-direction speed. Topics Include: How deceleration is “the key” to creating explosive powerThe 3 main phases of decelerationTraining each throughout the year Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Bas...
Today we’re sitting down with sports nutritionist / dietician Nick Valenti to discuss optimizing performance by making better nutritional choices in the summer months. Topics include: The importance of caloric timingWhat is considered adequate hydrationFood prepping for a weekend of gamesNick was previously with the Toronto Blue Jays as a dietetic intern. He also served as an intern with Cressey Sports Performance during the summer of 2023. Nick has a Master's of Science from Flor...
Today, I am having my partner Bahram Shirazi sit in for me as the Guest Host with Sam Sharf, RPP's Director of Recruiting. The topic is the College Transfer Portal: How does it actually workWhat to keep in mindHow to navigate it to optimize your optionsSam has over a dozen years of experience in the world of college baseball recruiting. If you'd like to connect with him, you can reach him on his email at ssharf@rocklandpeakperformance.com or schedule a phone call by clicking here. ...
Today we’re taking a deeper look into our Elite College Summer Programs. This will be our 8th year and we've have seen incredible results over the years. So, how do we get those big gains? Topics include: Who is it for?Individualized programming based on athlete’s primary focusComplete break down of the 12-week lifting and throwing programs Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball t...
Mobility can sometimes be treated as the un-wanted stepchild to an athlete. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. So, today we’re going to address Mobility... what it is, what it isn’t and why it’s important. Topics Include: Mobility vs Flexibility (they’re NOT the same)How to assess itSome common mistakes in programming for it Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseb...
Today, I’m sitting down with Division I Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards. This is his 2nd year as The Terrier’s Head Coach. Topics Include: The importance of recruiting “Athleticism”Coaching through mental “slumps”Achieving Success on the base pathPrior to the head coaching position, J.J. had been on the coaching staff at Wofford as an assistant for 12 seasons, including the last two as the associate head coach. A native of Endwell, New York, Edwards received his bachelor's degree in history f...
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