The AOP Podcast
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Episodes
21 episodes
Where WE think development in baseball is heading
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13:52
Program Hopping and why you need to just BUY in
Today we dive into program hopping ( guys that go from program to program or place to place & don't ever see a process through) and why it's bad for your development. You can also listen to our podcasts on:Apple
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16:12
Why social media trends can do more harm than good!
Today we dive into why following the latest social media trends is not always the best idea! You can also listen to our podcasts on:Apple
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15:18
Why You Cannot Succeed Alone ft: Liam Rocha and David Martin
Today we dive into why attacking development alone won't work. You need a team around you or at least someone else you can lean on. You can also listen to our podcasts on:Apple
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32:26
Mental Training and Why It Matters
Today we dive into the mental training aspect and why it is very important. The higher you go the more it matters. You can also listen to our podcasts on:Apple
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29:47
Armored Heat Ben Holmes: The Mental Game Of Baseball | Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 7
In today's episode we have the honor of interviewing the Co-Owner of Armoured Heat, Ben Holmes. Ben Wetzler is a left-handed pitcher whose career has been defined by grit, adaptability, and a relentless love for the game. A standout...
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1:03:59
Key Component Of Training For Development Many Miss
In today’s episode we have our colleague Dylan Silver, the Strength and Conditioning Coach at AOP, joining us to talk about a key component of creating a development plan, periodization. Coach Silver gives us insight on what periodization is, t...
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20:53
Are You (Unknowingly) Sabotaging Your Kid’s Baseball Career?
In today’s episode we shine light on the mistakes we commonly see parents make that can be detrimental to a player’s development and his baseball career. Based on our experience we’ve witnessed how these decisions can lead to overuse, injury, a...
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Episode 14
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25:36
MLB Rockies Closer Victor Vodnik: Road To The Show
On today’s episode we have the Colorado Rockies Closer, Victor Vodnik, joining us to share a little bit of his journey getting to the show. Victor shares his experiences getting scouted, playing for the Braves organization, and how he overcame ...
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Episode 13
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1:02:01
CSUSB Head Coach: Mike Nadeau | Creating A Winning Culture
On today’s episode we have Cal State San Bernardino Head Coach, Mike Nadeau, joining us to share insights on the recruiting process and its challenges, his experience in building a culture, and what it’s like to play for a Division 2 school lik...
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Episode 12
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52:38
Texas Rangers Minor Leaguer: Cody Freeman | Getting Drafted Out of High School
On today’s episode we have AA Texas Rangers UTL player, Cody Freeman, 2019 4th round pick out of high school. Cody Freeman gives us some insight on what qualities he believes helped him get drafted and how his work ethic, strong mindset, his fa...
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Episode 11
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37:13
Alex Carrillo: From 84 to Signing With The New York Mets
On today’s episode we have Alex Carrillo, recently signed with the New York Mets, sharing his journey and everything it took to make it back to affiliate and straight to AAA. In his testimony he shares the highs and lows, mistakes that he made,...
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51:27
“Energy Vampires”: Distractions & Outside Noise That May End Your Baseball Career | Why Finding A Mentor & A Good Environment Matters
Kicking off the new year with some words of wisdom about life and being an elite athlete (high school and up). In today’s episode we discuss how your decisions, distractions, “energy vampires,” and surroundings can determine the future of your ...
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Episode 9
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43:40
In The Mind Of SEC Coach Isaiah Paige - What Coaches Look For In Players & Coaching Experience
In The Mind Of SEC Coach Isaiah Paige - What Coaches Look For In Players & Coaching ExperienceToday, we have SEC Coach Isaiah Paige, Missouri Pitching Development Coordinator, bringing us a lot of insight on the recruiting...
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Episode 8
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57:22
Common Mistakes Pitchers Make
In this episode we have Dylan Silver, The AOP Strength and Conditioning Performance Coordinator, joining us in the conversation about the hindering mistakes we see a lot of pitchers make throughout their career. We go over the importance of hab...
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Episode 7
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43:20
High School Programs Have It Backwards
In this episode we discuss the structure of most high school baseball programs and how their norms are flawed. We go over why we think high school programming can be detrimental to player’s development, an athlete’s career, and the success of t...
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Episode 6
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28:19
Tenemos Que Avanzar (Spanish Episode)
Bienvenidos a nuestro primer episodio en español. En este episodio, hablamos sobre el status quo del béisbol latinoamericano y por qué creemos que es necesario avanzar.
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Episode 5
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19:15
Chaffey Head Coach Andy Smith: Is JuCo The Right Fit For You?
In this episode we open up the conversation with Chaffey College Head Coach Andy Smith, on Junior College Baseball programs being overlooked. We discuss the benefits and opportunities going to a JC may provide for high school graduates and elig...
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Episode 4
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40:49
(Pt. 2) Unrealistic Expectations Are Holding You Back
Everyone wants to be the best, but are they willing to trust the process and do what it takes? And is their goal obtainable? In this episode we will be going over some of the unrealistic expectations athletes and parents have with the training/...
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Episode 3
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21:48
Unrealistic Expectations Are Holding You Back Pt. 1
Everyone wants to be the best, but are they willing to trust the process and do what it takes? And is their goal obtainable? In this episode we will be going over some of the unrealistic expectations athletes and parents have with the training/...
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Episode 2
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26:03