MLB Hitting Secrets: Joey Cunha on Skill Acquisition, Internal Cues & Elite Athlete Development

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Welcome back to The NeuroVision Edge Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Joey Cunha, a highly respected figure in the baseball and softball industry, known for his innovative approaches to player development. Joey is the CEO of The Form System and an MLB hitting coach consultant, having worked with top professional athletes, All-Stars, and even potential Hall of Famers. With years of experience across youth, college, and professional baseball, Joey has developed a unique approach to skill acquisition, internal cueing, and holistic athlete development that consistently helps players reach their highest potential.

In this deep-dive episode, we discuss:

How to identify the fastest way to improve an athlete using experience, observation, and feedback

The difference between internal and external cues and how elite hitters use them effectively

The role of holistic development: mind, body, and environment

Techniques to build athlete awareness and decision-making under pressure

Why peer-reviewed studies often lag behind real-world training practices for elite athletes

Practical progressions, regressions, and drills that accelerate growth

The concept of destination cues and how they guide the body to naturally find the correct movement

How to apply skill acquisition science in both practice and game situations

Joey also shares insightful stories from working with MLB players, emphasizing the importance of understanding context, connecting athletes with the right resources, and how even small cues can have massive impacts on performance. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help athletes perform at the elite level.

If you want to train like a pro, improve your hitting mechanics, and gain an edge in competition, this episode is a must-watch.

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