Elite Baseball Development Podcast

In this episode, Eric briefly discusses the rationale for velocity-based training (VBT), but, more importantly, highlights three scenarios where it isn't a good fit for athletes. Thank you to today's sponsor AG1. It is the new and future way of getting a multivitamin, and a whole lot more - and in multiple flavors. Head to https://DrinkAG1.com/cressey and claim my special offer today – FREE travel packs, a shaker, and a 600-serving bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 – with your first purchase. I u...

In this episode Eric discusses strategies for kickstarting training programs for hypermobile athletes. 1. Stop Stretching 2. Stop Treating Protective Tension 3. Sleep 4. Foundational Movement Patterns 5. Close the Active/Passive Gap 6. Weight Bearing Earlier This episode is sponsored by 1st Phorm.

In this episode Eric discusses the utility of bands in training programs for both healthy and rehabilitating athletes. Against the background of five categories of rotator cuff training, I share where bands fit in to the overall equation. Thank you to today's sponsor Jaeger Sports. Alan Jaeger the founder of Jaeger Sports has been a long time friend and a trusted professional in the baseball space for the last two decades. The J-Bands were a revolution when they were first introduc...

In this episode Eric discusses some common misconceptions about strength training for young baseball players. Strength and conditioning programs sometimes have come under scrutiny on social media as the cause of injuries in youth baseball players, but there are other variables at play. Thanks to today's sponsor AG1: AG1 is your daily foundational nutrition; it has 75 whole-food sourced ingredients designed to support your body’s foundational nutrition needs across five critical ar...

In this episode Eric discusses a recent Korean youth baseball study that sampled youth baseball players ranging from ages 12-15. This study focused on the correlation between bat speed and a few different force production methods in these populations. Thank you to today's sponsor 1st Phorm. 1st Phorm is an awesome supplement company with a comprehensive product offering I enjoy using myself and with our athletes. Visit 1st Phorm and get free shipping on your order of $99 or more.