Zach Reding is a former Major League Strength Coach for the Houston Astros and the current Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
00:00 Intro
07:16 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development
13:06 The Importance of Communication in Coaching
19:16 Early Specialization in Sports
25:01 Learning Movement Patterns and Skills
30:16 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation
36:09 Understanding Movement Patterns in Baseball
45:15 Addressing Common Issues in Young Athletes
51:18 The Impact of Early Specialization in Sports
59:09 Resources for Aspiring Strength Coaches
01:07:58 Exploring Performance Metrics in Baseball
01:14:54 The Importance of Movement Patterns
01:21:30 The Role of Ego in Coaching
01:28:43 Navigating Challenges in Player Development
01:37:22 The Journey of Player Development
01:49:16 Building Relationships for Success
01:56:00 The Importance of Humor in Coaching
02:02:50 Training Dogs and Coaching Parallels
02:12:54 Leadership and Professionalism in Sports
02:19:20 Leadership and Culture in the Locker Room
02:25:20 The Balance of Coaching and Player Autonomy
02:31:17 Influence of Family and Environment on Success
02:37:47 Podcast Outro