Best Cressey Training Systems Podcasts (2025)

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Pinch Hit Friday #56 - Is it Time to Course-Correct in Youth Baseball? 9:38

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In this episode, Eric reflects on the yearly baseball calendar and how we're at a crucial point in time where players, parents, and coaches may need to make tough decisions regarding developmental paths. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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216. Brett Price on the Evolution of College Baseball Strength and Conditioning 28:47

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In this episode, Eric interviews Alabama Baseball strength and conditioning coach Brett Price. They discuss how strength and conditioning has changed in college baseball over the past decade. From technology, to recruiting, to collaboration among support staff, Brett shares some of the key components of Alabama's success.…

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Pinch Hit Friday #55 - Growth Spurts and Movement Quality 6:46

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In this episode, Eric discusses both the challenges and benefits youth athletes experience during adolescent growth spurts. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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215. Understanding the Sports Hernia: What's a Core Muscle Surgery? 20:17

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In this episode, Eric goes into detail on the sports hernia diagnosis, from symptoms, to functional anatomy, to preventative training and treatments, to surgical interventions. Also known as athletic pubalgia and core muscle surgery, this is a modern sports medicine challenge that all practitioners should seek to understand. Support Our Sponsor: AG…

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Pinch Hit Friday #54 - When in Doubt, Chase Scapular Posterior Tilt 10:22

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In this episode, Eric discusses the findings of a recent study that looked at the injury implications of scapular positioning in a population of baseball pitchers. More importantly, he offers a rationale for how these injuries occur, and what training modifications need to be in place to keep pitchers healthy.…

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214. Retirement Reflections and Coaching Kids with Steve Cishek 38:58

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In this episode, retired MLB relief pitcher Steve Cishek returns to the podcast to reflect on his career, share insights for up-and-coming players, and comment on what he's learned as he's transitioned into coaching youth and high school sports. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #53 - Eric Schoenberg on the Power of Consistency 12:44

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida physical therapist Eric Schoenberg emphasizes how realistic it is to achieve outstanding results through small, repeated actions. These lessons are especially important in the world of baseball sports medicine, where health and high performance are predicated on controlling movement in narrow wi…

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213. Dr. Tera Giroux on Low Back Pain, Diagnostic Imaging, and Manual Therapy 42:14

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida chiropractor Dr. Tera Giroux covers a wide variety of sports medicine topics. We discuss the management of acute vs. chronic low back pain, the role of diagnostic imaging, and the who/what/when/where/why of manual therapy interventions.By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #52 - Eric Schoenberg on the Dangers of Rushing Return-to-Play 11:24

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In this episode, physical therapist Eric Schoenberg outlines the dangers of returning to play too soon following an injury or surgery. He digs in on the rationale for rushing, research surrounding expedited recovery, and discusses why patience pays off. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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212. Spencer Stockton on Hypermobility, Sequencing, and Leveraging Data vs. "Feel" 47:19

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton covers a wide variety of topics. Spencer reflects on the training and mechanical cues that benefited him the most as a hypermobile pitcher. Taking it a step further, he digs in on the power of motion capture technology, and coaching with a combination of data and …

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Pinch Hit Friday #51 - 3 Reasons the MLB Amateur Recovery Period Policy Will Curb Injuries 8:52

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In this episode, Eric comments on the new MLB Amateur Recovery Period Policy, and outlines the specific reasons it'll help to attenuate the rapid increase in pitching injuries over the past 20 years.By Eric Cressey

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211. Understanding NIL, the Transfer Portal, and the New Era of College Recruiting with Walter Beede 1:03:49

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In this episode, two-time guest Walter Beede shares new developments since his 2022 appearance with respect to name-image-likeness deals and the transfer portal. Walter also makes predictions on where college recruiting is headed in the years ahead. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #50 - Prioritization of the Acute Program Variables 7:42

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In this episode, Eric outlines the acute programming variables for any training regimen, and then discusses how coaches should prioritize each of these components for safe, effective programs. Support our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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210. High-Performance Speed Testing and Training with 1080 Motion 52:50

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In this episode, Eric chats with Adam Rolf and Matt Tometz from 1080 Motion, an innovative technology that assists with both testing and training acceleration and deceleration. From performance enhancement to injury prevention, this conversation offers some tremendous insights on how to individualize training prescriptions for athletes who want to …

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Pinch Hit Friday #49 - Does Throwing Weighted Baseballs Increase Pitching Injuries? 11:36

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In this episode, Eric discusses the findings from a recent study that looked at weighted baseball usage and pitching injuries in professional baseball players. This is a hot topic, so it's important to understand all the factors that influence whether a pitcher gets hurt using weighted balls. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm…

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Pinch Hit Friday #48 - The Recovery Hierarchy 10:48

2M ago10:48

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In this episode, Eric covers the important inclusions in an athlete's approach to recovery, and more importantly, how each component should be prioritized for comprehensive recovery environment. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #47 - 5 Common Mistakes with Medicine Ball Exercises 11:04

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Medicine ball workouts are essential for any rotational sport athlete, but that's not to say that there aren't a lot of programming and technique mistakes that can interfere with their benefits. In this podcast, Eric covers his top five mistakes with medicine ball exercises. Be sure to check out www.CresseyMedBall.com to learn more about his compre…

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Pinch Hit Friday #46 - The Biggest Early Off-Season Training Mistake 9:01

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In this episode, Eric talks about how an offseason calendar should be structured for baseball players of all ages, with a specific focus on how to make the most of the first month of the offseason. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #45 - 5 Mistakes That Stall Progress, with Spencer Stockton 10:24

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton highlights five unfavorable practices that prevent athletes from reaching their potential. These are some great lessons for athletes of all ages and levels of competition. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #44 - When Adaptation Happens Too Quickly 9:38

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In this episode, Eric discusses structural maladaptation during youth athletic development, and how early sports specialization is high-risk with unproven long-term payoff. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #43 - 6 Little League Elbow Considerations 13:43

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In this episode, Eric shares his experiences in dealing with little league elbow, and outlines important considerations for parents and coaches when managing an injured player with this diagnosis.By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #42 - 6 Strategies for Writing High-Performance Programs 12:58

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In this episode, Eric shares six key approaches for efficiently writing effective training programs. Whether you work in the rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, general fitness, or sport-specific realm, these strategies are universally applicable. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #41 - Return to Play vs. Return to Performance 8:47

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In this episode, Eric highlights the three levels of rehab success: return to play, return to same level of play, and return to performance. These are important "levels" to understand as we manage athlete expectations during rehabilitation programs. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #40 - 6 Sleep Strategies for Athletes 12:57

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In this episode, Eric provides suggestions for athletes looking to optimize sleep and, in turn, their performance. Prioritizing sleep is a high-payoff activity not only for athletes, but anyone looking to improve quality of life. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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Pinch Hit Friday #39 - Identifying, Preserving, and Developing Rotational Superpowers 9:54

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Elite rotational qualities are what make many athletes great, but traditional strength and conditioning approaches sometimes limit the expression of this superpower. In this episode, Eric shares how to identify, preserve, and develop rotational patterns for athletes that leverage these proficiencies for high-level performance. Support Our Sponsor: …

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Pinch Hit Friday #38 - The 7 Characteristics of Durable Baseball Players 15:34

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In this episode, Eric highlights traits he sees in players who aren't just successful on-field over the long haul, but also durable in the process. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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Pinch Hit Friday #37 - 5 Secrets for Summer Baseball Success 10:23

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Summer baseball is here! In this episode, Eric shares insights - from staying healthy to optimizing performance - on how to make the most of this experience. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #36 - Banning One-Size-Fits-All Arm Care Programs 8:27

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In this episode, Eric highlights the shortcomings of one-size-fits-all arm care programs in our quest to keep pitchers healthy. At a time when pitcher injury rates are soaring, we need to avoid excessively reductionist thinking.By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #35 - The Most Important Word in Youth Sports 7:08

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In this episode, Eric highlights the challenges facing parents of young athletes today, and offers guidance on how to handle the pressures of being pulled in many directions for youth sports participation. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Pinch hit Friday #34 - The Top 5 Plyo Throw Mistakes with Austin Henrich 10:14

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Austin Henrich digs in on the most common mistakes he sees with baseball players doing plyo throws. From poor technique, to incorrect drill selection, to incorrect intensity, he shares insights that can improve any throwing program. Support Our Sponsor: AG1…

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Pinch Hit Friday #33 - Adaptation Should Be Earned, Not Assumed 12:47

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In this episode, Eric talks about why it's vital to have both objective and subjective measures to evaluate athlete adaptation to training interventions. He also digs in on why individualization becomes even more important as athletes progress in their development. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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Pinch Hit Friday #32 - Variability, Random Practice, and Youth Development 14:46

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In this episode, Eric talks about why variability is a bell curve that's particularly challenging to manage in a sport like baseball that, at times, demands so much precision. Learn about random vs. blocked practice and what long-term athletic development strategies parents and coaches can employ with youth baseball players. Support Our Sponsor: AG…

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Pinch Hit Friday #31 - Stress, Recovery, and Adaptation 6:24

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In this episode, Eric talks about the differences between favorable and unfavorable stressors and how they each drive different adaptations. Before you try to add something that may help, start by removing things that definitely hurt. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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Pinch Hit Friday #30 - Oblique Strains: Causes and Prevention 9:55

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In this episode, Eric talks about both causes of oblique strains and preventative strategies for rotational athletes looking to avoid them in the first place.

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Pinch Hit Friday #29 - Neck Care During Arm Care 10:55

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In this podcast, Eric discusses the challenges that come with over-recruiting the neck musculature during arm care exercises. He also shares some positioning and coaching strategies to reduce neck tone. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #28 - Low-Hanging Fruit for High School Athletes with Brandon Holup and Spencer Stockton 11:40

7M ago11:40

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton and strength and conditioning coach Brandon Holup highlight actionable strategies for high school athletes to quickly make progress. Whether you're a player, coach, or parent, these recommendations can be difference makers! Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm…

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Pinch Hit Friday #27 - Structure and Function in the Throwing Shoulder 8:16

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In this episode, Eric highlights important anatomical considerations in the throwing shoulder. Learn about arthrokinematics and osteokinematics and what they mean for keeping overhead athletes healthy. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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209. Chris Martin on College Baseball Strength and Conditioning 59:42

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In this episode, Eric is joined by LSU Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Martin. He discusses the differences in both job responsibilities and player development between professional and college baseball, reflects on his use of technology in his current role, and offers advice to up-and-coming players who aspire to compete at the Divis…

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Pinch Hit Friday #26 - 3 Thoughts on Baseball Speed Development 11:19

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In this episode, Eric shares three key considerations for developing baseball speed and agility programs. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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208. Understanding the Law of Repetitive Motion 14:33

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In this episode, Eric discusses the Law of Repetitive Motion, which helps to explain why traumatic and overuse injuries occur. The I = NF/AR equation can be an invaluable tool for programming and coaching healthy and injured athletes alike.

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Pinch Hit Friday #25 - Avoiding the Recency Bias Trap 6:35

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In this episode, Eric talks about the concept of recency bias and how it can lead athletes to make poor decisions with both their strength and conditioning and baseball preparation routines. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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207. Nathan Mirochnick on Making the Most of Motion Capture in Pitchers 39:26

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In this episode, Eric interviews Cressey Sports Performance - Florida Director of Pitching Nathan Mirochnick. They talk about the wealth of information pitchers can draw from motion capture assessment of the pitching delivery, highlighting the key concepts of sequencing that underpin every healthy, high-level delivery. Support Our Sponsor: AG1…

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Pinch Hit Friday #24 - Ryan Conroy on Between-Pitch Routines 8:11

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Ryan Conroy speaks to the importance of having a solid between-pitch routine and offers insights on how pitchers can go about establishing this crucial process for themselves. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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206. Dr. Keith Baar on Bulletproofing Tendons and Ligaments 1:25:01

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In this episode, Eric interviews world-renowned muscle physiology researcher Dr. Keith Baar to apply his tendon- and ligament-specific research to the world of baseball sports medicine. Visit our sponsor, Marc Pro, and enter coupon code CRESSEY to receive a special discount.By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #23 - Leveraging the Cross-Transfer Effect 9:17

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In this episode, Eric discusses the importance of continuing to safely train athletes during post-surgical periods, including those involving immobilization. In particular, he highlights the benefits of the cross-transfer effect. Head to www.AncoreTraining.com and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to save 10% on your order.…

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205. Spondy What? The Scoop on Stress Fractures in Adolescent Spines 33:42

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In this episode, Eric discusses spondylolysis, the clinical term for a stress fracture of the spine. These issues are commonly seen with adolescent athletes involved in extension and rotation sports, and he highlights causes, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention strategies for both spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. Support Our Sponsor: AG1…

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Pinch Hit Friday #22 - Training vs. Competition Maxes 7:31

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In this episode, Eric speaks to the differences between training and competition maxes in strength sports like powerlifting, but applies these principles to developing pitchers. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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204. Joey Wolfe on Developing Youth Catchers 54:40

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Eric is joined by Joey Wolfe, who shared a wealth of knowledge surrounding the development of catchers. From game-calling, to receiving, to blocking, to throwing, to pitcher and umpire relationship, this episode has a lot to offer for players, coaches, and parents. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #21 - Ryan Conroy on Velocity-Based Throwing Programs 11:53

8M ago11:53

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance pitching coach Ryan Conroy discusses the value of tracking velocity in throwing programs rather than just adhering rigidly to distance. Support Our Sponsor: AG1 Use our PocketRadar link for 15% off at checkout.

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203. Sean Guenther on Count Control, Horizontal Approach Angle, and High-Leverage Situations 32:48

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In this episode, Eric welcomes Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Sean Guenther for an in-depth discussion on how he reinvented his career with a new pitching arsenal, a mentality shift, and a new awareness of why his stuff is unique and effective. He shares insights on Tommy John surgery rehab and speaks to key long-term athletic development strategies…