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We often hear about what it's like to be a coach at the youth level. I wanted to bring on someone who is solely doing that, coaching youth players, to see what it's really like, and how we can make it better for the future of our game. On this episode we have Justin Sherman, Justin has his own training program, JustinTime Baseball. He specializes in coaching youth players ages 6-13 and describes what it's like to not only coach the players, but the parents as well.Coaches Course See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After finishing his playing career at Ohio University, Ethan had zero plans to ever get into coaching. However, the baseball gods had other plans. He went back home to become a substitute teacher and ended up coaching the JV baseball team at the high school with his dad for three years. After that he was able to get into coaching college baseball at the JUCO level and steadily climbed the coaching ladder to the division 1 level. He talks about some of the challenged that are at a school with a smaller budget and how you can still be creative and get just as much done. Ethan also dives into his hitting philosophy and what he looks for in potential recruits. Coaches Course Code: podcast for $15 offBlast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we have Phillip Diehl, Phillip is currently a LHP in the Colorado Rockies organization.  This past season he made his MLB debut with the Rockies. On this episode we talk about his journey to the big leagues.  Starting out as a pitcher who didn’t pitch much in high school, however was still able to go pitch at the University of Evansville before realizing after his freshman year that it wasn’t the best fit. He then had to transfer to Wabash Valley Junior College and explains what the JUCO process is like for a player. After a season at Wabash Valley he was afforded another opportunity to transfer again to Louisiana Tech before getting drafted as a Redshirt Junior. Phillip also takes us through what it was like to back a late round pick and still make it to the big leagues. If you’re a coach or parent who is hungry to learn more about player development make sure to check out my coaches course. You can head to my website to check it out! Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25

Dan is entering his third season as the head coach for NIACC. Previously, he was the director of softball operations at the University of Iowa. In this episode Dan talks about player development at NIACC and why he even brings in coaches from private facilities to help assess and write programs for his players. We also get into softball as a whole, and how it is still behind baseball on the player development side.Coaches Course This is meant for anyone who coaches high school aged baseball players.Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting players to buy into what you're trying to build as a coach is everything. On this episode we have Dr. Fergus Connolly, a human performance expert, who has worked with every major sport at some point of his career. In this episode Dr. Connolly talks about some of the traits that the best coaches in the world show during practice and competition. We also talk about how to lead other coaches as a head coach, and how do you empower your own players? The human element will always be king, no matter what technology comes out. Once we understand how to get people to work together, we have something special.Baseball Coaches CourseBlast Motion See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Currently Robin is the pitching coach for the University of Iowa. However, just this past season (2019) he served as the hitting coach. From 2002-2018 he was the associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at UNI from 2002-2018. Robin taught anatomy and ran a biomechanics lab at UNI. Since Robin has a deep understanding of how the body works and takes full advantage of the current technology on the market. This has allowed him to develop players at a faster rate. After listening to this episode, I think you will become a fan of Robin Lund!Coaches Course – This course was developed to help coaches who work with high school aged players. Blast Motion  Code: pjb25 for $25 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Current hitting coach for the UTSA (University of Texas San Antonio) Softball program joins the show, Carlton Salters joins the show! Carlton is a former professional baseball player and also played SEC football at Arkansas. After his playing career he spent two seasons as the volunteer coach at Florida State for their softball program. In this episode Carlton talks about why he likes Softball so much, Changes he's made from last year to this year, and why he loves using HitTrax so much. You can follow Carlton on twitter @CoachcSalt.Coaches Course - For anyone who coaches High School age baseball players.Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is part 2 with Alan Jaeger. In this episode Alan gives the background on how J-Bands actually came about. We also get into the importance of having a routine that includes breathing and meditation. Why long toss can be so crucial for not only pitchers but position players as well. Lastly, Alan gives his take on the Yips and some ways that he has helped players beat them. I'd also like to remind everyone that my High School Coaches Course is now LIVE! This course is designed for high school coaches as well as anyone who has a high school aged player. I will teach you how to do a movement assessment, drills to help with hitting and pitching, and what Blast Motion and Rapsodo (pitching) metrics mean. The best part, I made sure to explain everything in a simplistic manner. Click link below! High School Coaches Course See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Baseball is 90% mental" We've heard that phrase so many times in our lives. However, are we really focusing a significant amount of our time to that part of the game? In this episode we bring on an expert in the mental game, Alan Jaeger. Alan, has been in baseball for decades and has trained and consulted over 200 professional players. You might have heard of him from his J-Bands that have been helpful for keeping pitchers and position players healthy for several years. In this episode Alan explains the mental game in hitting. What should you be focusing on? What does your process look like at the plate? After listening to this episode you will have a blueprint on how to approach the mental side of hitting.Alan Jaeger YouTube VideoBatters Box Management Article Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 offHigh School Coaches Course Sign up for four free instructional videos! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an information era where there's so much data and technology, it can be important to take a step back and realize that context matters when looking at data. On this episode we have Kevin Youkilis. Kevin is a 3x MLB All-Star, 2x World Series Champion, Gold Glove award winner, Hank Aaron award winner, and is in the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame.Kevin knows what he needed to FEEL to be successful on the field. He talks about why there isn't a quick fix when it comes to hitting, why just looking at data can be harmful, and he shares some of the things he learned from Manny Ramirez.High School Coaches Course: If you haven't already make sure to subscribe to Patrick Jones Baseball so when I release the High School Coaches Course you're immediately notified. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Topics: Daniel explains why he chose to coach softball instead of baseballHow he got a division 1 coaching job The differences in how he coaches players What changes he is making to practice this season The best way to go about making swing changes for hitters How to individualize an approach in a team setting See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nunzio Signore is proof that if you are obsessed with learning something, you can make huge strides in a short amount of time. Nunzio is currently in his 50s and has only been training baseball players for a little over a decade after starting his career in the private sector at local gyms. He credits Eric Cressey as one of the biggest influences in helping him get started in baseball. After studying how to train pitchers he has since moved on to learning on to work with hitters and says most of the mechanical issues in young hitters can be cleaned up with functional strength. He believes that learning hitting is "the hardest thing i've ever done."Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 offK-Motion Code: pjb5 for $250 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Currently a coach in the Chicago White Sox organization, Ryan Johanson stops by to share how his first season went. Ryan talks about what he learned and how he became a better coach throughout the season. We also get into collecting data and some ways we can interpret data to best help our players, how to help players who are struggling with confidence, and owning your career as a player. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the past twelve years Kevin has been a strength and conditioning coach. He has about every certification known to man CSCS, USAW, FMSC, CSAC, CSNC. Kevin's facility, Pro Force is in Cincinnati and I was able to watch how he works with his athletes first hand. It's awesome to see someone who takes the time to constantly track how their players are progressing. In this episode Kevin goes over how he works with players and specifically why he trains them the way he does. We also talk about not using technology just for the sake of using it, grip strength, and of course, Tommy John Surgery.Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is an awesome episode for anyone who loves hitting. Ian Happ is currently in the big leagues for the Chicago Cubs. He is a former first round pick out of the University of Cincinnati. In this episode Ian takes you through how his swing has evolved since high school. He is currently a switch hitter and explains the story of how that happened. We also talk a little bit of #hittertwitter, what he needs to feel at the plate, Pitch Shapes, and his routine in the cage.Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 offK-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Swope has had an interesting journey to become the hitting coach at the University of Maryland. Most baseball coaches have the typical road of starting out as a player and then immediately becoming a coach.However, Matt actually left the game and worked for a construction firm as a project manager and then worked for the department of defense. During this whole time he still loved baseball and still stayed involved in the game giving lessons and watching games regularly.Matt decided to get back into baseball and had to move and take a big pay cut. He started out as the Director of Baseball operations at the University of Maryland in 2012. He viewed this time as a blessing because he really learned how an entire program operated and believes it prepared him to become a full time coach when he got that opportunity in 2017.Make sure to follow Matt on social media.Instagram: @marylandmade_hittingTwitter: @mdmadehittingBlast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 offK-VestCode: pjb25 for $25 off See acast.com/privac

Coach Chaffin has been a teacher at Cookville High School for over thirty years and is involved with Team USA baseball. He spends his summers traveling around various states and even countries helping develop players. Coaching high school baseball is unique in that not every player wants to play at the next level, Coach Chaffin talks about how he still is able to get his players to buy in and work hard. He also talks about why it’s so important to give every player some sort of role on the team and why he plays so many players during the season. Make Sure you subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 offK-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The grind of a college coach can be tough on anyone. Most college coaches don’t get paid very much money. They coach because they love helping players become better baseball players and more importantly better men. Bo has coached at several colleges and talks about what it’s like to be unsure where your next stop will be as a college coach. He explains what he's looking for in a potential recruit and why doing your research on a school is important. We also get into what are some ways to motivate players, how to coach a player with the yips, and using Rapsodo to help pitchers. Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 offK-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joey Myers of Hitting Performance Lab joins the podcast this week. Joey spent 15 years in the corrective fitness industry and realized that he could apply what he was learning there to help hitters in baseball become more successful.He’s a best selling author, coach, and former college baseball player at Fresno State University.In this episode we talk about Joey’s background in the game, how understanding the human body works can help you as a coach, books he recommends, and advice to help your hitters hit RIGHT NOW!Blast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 offK-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if I told you their was a device that measures how efficient your body moves in your swing? In this episode we have Jim Beadle. Jim is a 3D Motion Capture consultant for K-Motion. K-Motion is a 3D Motion Capture System with four sensors that are strapped to the hitter. One for the Pelvis, Torso, Lead Arm, and Hand. After each swing you are able to tell if the hitter is in sequence or not. A graph called the kinematic sequence graph shows up that allows you to see the order in which the body parts move and how quickly they decelerate. For those hitting nerds that want even more information K-Vest allows you to get more in depth and produces four other graphs to go along with the kinematic sequence graph. Two for the upper body and two for the lower body. The amount of information that is produced with this device is unbelievable. K-Vest Code: pjb5 for $250 0ffBlast Motion Code: pjb25 for $25 off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.