Elite Baseball Development Podcast
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Episodes
305 episodes
226. Standardization in an Era of Innovation
In this episode, Eric shares insights on how important quality control is in the rapidly evolving fields of health and human performance. Learn more about the new CSP Amplify app at www.CSPAmplify.com...
Pinch Hit Friday #79 - 6 Tips for Aging Athletes
In this episode, Eric shares training, nutrition, and recovery insights for aging athletes who want to preserve high levels of performance. This information has merit for not only athletes, but also parents and coaches in this age demographic.<...
225. Scott Brown on Recruiting and Developing SEC-Caliber Pitchers
In this episode, Eric welcomes long-time Vanderbilt pitching coach Scott Brown for a far-reaching conversation on pitching development. Scott shares insights on how college baseball has evolved over his 14 seasons in the SEC, speaks to his own ...
Pinch Hit Friday #78 - The 5 Quickest Paths to Safely Increase Pitching Velocity
In this episode, Eric highlights five ways that pitchers - especially in the amateur ranks - can safely build pitching velocity in a short amount of time. With summer ball approaching, this information is very timely.
224. Dr. Robby Sikka on Tennis Injuries, Sports Medicine Trends, and Player Advocacy
In this episode, Eric welcomes Dr. Robby Sikka, who brings a wealth of sports medicine research experience across a variety of sports. Robby shares insights about the dramatic rise in injuries in professional tennis while also speaking to the b...
Pinch Hit Friday #77 - Can Movement Screens Predict Injuries?
In this podcast, Eric reviews some recent research on the utility of the Functional Movement Screen in predicting upper extremity injuries in baseball players. More importantly, he speaks broadly to the goal of doing assessments, and why what's...
223. Slade Cecconi on Late Bloomers, Veteran Mentorship, and Self-Evaluation
In this podcast, Eric welcomes Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi, who speaks about not only his path to the big leagues, but his strategies for continuing to improve while at the highest level. Slade shares his late bloomer sto...
Pinch Hit Friday #76 - Preparing College Athletes for a Healthy, Productive Summer
In this episode, Eric talks about the sports medicine challenges facing collegiate baseball players, and highlights injury trends that don't seem to be letting up. If you're a player, parent, or coach in the college setting, you don't want to m...
222. Dr. Michael Freehill on College Injuries, Flexor Tears, and Research Breakthroughs
In this episode, Eric welcomes Dr. Michael Freehill - team doctor for the Athletics and Stanford Baseball - to the show. As a shoulder and elbow expert, avid researcher, retired player, and baseball father, Dr. Freehill has unique insights abou...
Pinch Hit Friday #75 - Scouting, Structure, Workload, and Continuity: Lessons Learned from the 2020 MLB Draft
In this episode, Eric discusses the unique circumstances surrounding the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. It's been said this draft underperformed in terms of producing big leaguers, and there are some important player development lessons we c...
221. Ian Seymour on Offseason Adjustments, Tommy John Rehab, and Social Media Avoidance
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - MA co-owner and Director of Performance John O'Neil sits down with Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour. They touch on a wide variety of topics, ranging from offseason planning, to college recruiting,...
Pinch Hit Friday #74 - How to Handle a Bad Pitching Outing, with Matt Minnick
In this podcast, CSP-FL pitching coach Matt Minnick shares insights on how players, coaches, and parents can work together to break down bad outings and create a plan for improvements. These lessons are applicable across all levels.Suppo...
220. Will Waterman on Predicting Performance with Rotational Screens
In this episode, frequent guest Will Waterman from Proteus Motion shares some new insights on power development. He highlights the screens that have the most predictive capabilities if you're trying to build elite rotational athletes.Sup...
Pinch Hit Friday #73 - The 4 Types of Sleepers
In this episode, Eric outlines the four types of sleep profiles that researchers have investigated, and speaks to the importance of taking an individualized approach to optimizing this important part of their preparation and recovery.Sup...
Pinch Hit Friday #72 - Meaning Over Minutia
In this podcast, Eric emphasizes the need to remain openminded to different philosophies and viewpoints that may conflict with your own personal status quo. He speaks to looking past minutia to determine the actual meaning of the information we...
Pinch Hit Friday #71 - Anconeus Epitrochlearis and Overhead Throwing Athletes
In this episode, Eric outlines what an anconeus epitrochlearis is and how it can contribute to medial elbow pain, especially in overhead throwing athletes. Just as importantly, he speaks broadly to why it's important to consider anatomical vari...
Pinch Hit Friday #70 - High-Low Models for Pitchers: the Why and How
In this episode, Eric highlights the importance of pitchers employing high-low models to their routines in order to optimize recovery and reduce the risk of injury. Additionally, he shares examples of how this structure works in the real world....
Pinch Hit Friday #69 - When Adding Load Improves Movement
In this episode, Eric looks at how adding load can actually improve movement quality for certain individuals in specific situations. It might seem counterintuitive, but this knowledge can be a powerful tool in your coaching toolbox when applied...
Pinch Hit Friday #68 - Training Frequency for Baseball Skill Development, with Ronnie Bernick
In this podcast, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick discusses how often young players should train various aspects of skill development. This is a helpful podcast for not only players, but also coaches and parents...
Pinch Hit Friday #67 - Cervical Rotation and Pitching Injuries
In this episode, Eric reviews a study of professional pitchers that saw a link between cervical spine range of motion and shoulder and elbow injuries in overhead throwing athletes. He speaks to how this loss of motion occurs, and more important...
Pinch Hit Friday #66 - No Wasted Reps
In this episode, Eric highlights the need for athletes to recognize that every rep can contribute to both short- and long-term outcomes - but the attention to detail is what determines whether that impact is positive or negative.Support ...
Pinch Hit Friday #65 - Swing Mechanics and Hitting Approach, with Ronnie Bernick
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance – Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick discusses how young hitters can take their foundational swing mechanics to a hitting approach that plays in game scenarios under different circumstances.S...
Pinch Hit Friday #64 - Dr. Peter Kriz on How Can We Do Better Than Pitch Counts for Preventing Injuries
In this episode, Eric interviews Dr. Peter Kriz about the results of a recent study he co-authored: "Do Pitching Restriction Policies Reduce Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in High School Baseball Players?" This discussion examines the history...
Pinch Hit Friday #63 - Should Rotational Athletes Do Anti-Rotation Core Work?
In this episode, Eric answers a listener's question about whether rotational athletes should include anti-rotation and anti-extension core exercises in their programs.Support Our Sponsor: Proteus Motion
Pinch Hit Friday #62 - How Hitters Can Interpret and Utilize Data, with Ronnie Bernick
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick talks about how hitters can use data to shape their long-term development rather than just getting hung up on a few numbers. These are important lessons for coac...
