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Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast

Nunzio Signore

152 episodes

1 week ago

Nothing could be more important to throwing or hitting the ball harder than power production. Today we’re talking how to produce more power, but more importantly producing it faster through improving our Rate of Force Development. Topics Include: Why RFD is the gold standard metric for becoming an elite athleteHow to assess what your athlete needs more of, Force or Velocity?Training the Power Equation Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, expe...

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Nothing could be more important to throwing or hitting the ball harder than power production. Today we’re talking how to produce more power, but more importantly producing it faster through improving our Rate of Force Development. Topics Include: Why RFD is the gold standard metric for becoming an elite athleteHow to assess what your athlete needs more of, Force or Velocity?Training the Power Equation Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, expe...

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Episodes (20/152)

Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast

The Importance of Lean Muscle Mass and Playing College Baseball

Today I’m sitting down with Nutritionist and Dietician Nick Valenti. We refer all of our athletes looking to help increase their performance to Nick. Today he talks about the how and why muscle mass and “healthy” weight gain is imperative if you’re looking to play at the next level. Topics Include: Why caloric intake has such a profound effect on performanceHow putting on lean mass helps level the playing field when trying to get recruited Ready to take your game to the next level? With ou...

3 days ago

25 minutes

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Key Takeaways from Operating and Running a Travel Baseball Program

Today my partner, Bahram Shirazi, and I are discussing some of the key takeaways we’ve gathered since putting together our travel baseball program under the RPP Revolution banner. Topics include: Three pillars of athletic developmentThe Bell CurveImportance of GREAT coachingDeveloping responsible / accountable young athletes Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork...

1 week ago

33 minutes

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Coastal's Matt Williams on the road to Omaha and the RPP College Assessment

Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Pitching Coach Matt Williams, just recently back from Coastal’s run to the CWS in Omaha. In this episode we discuss: His initial thought process for building a championship team upon first getting to CoastalHis Utilization of the RPP Remote College AssessmentConnecting with players to help get the best out of them Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technolo...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

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Building a Mid Major Powerhouse with Murray State's Pitching Coach Steve Adkins

Today we are sitting down with Murray State’s Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach Steve Adkins, fresh off a run to the CWS in Omaha. Topics Include: Common challenges he sees pitchers facing during a long seasonKeeping a “level-head” going into OmahaChallenges of the Transfer Portal Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https:...

3 weeks ago

37 minutes

Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast

Programming for Pitchers to Optimize Performance and Health

In today’s podcast, I’ll be discussing important protocol that should be in every pitcher’s training program in order to throw harder and do it safely. Topics Include: What are perfect mechanics… do they exist?Why working on mechanics alone are not enoughSample programming techniques Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter http...

1 month ago

22 minutes

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Maximizing Power

Today I’m going to talk about how to increase power on the mound, behind the plate and on the bases. Topics include: Strength and Velocity are NOT interchangeableHow to determine the needs of the athlete in front of you3 great methods to help get you or your athletes more explosive Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https:...

1 month ago

20 minutes

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Getting Ready to Do It Again… RPP College Assessments

Every year in August, we’re hired to provide select D1 programs our assessment and evaluation summaries on individualized programming for their athletes. Today, I’m joined by RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn to discuss the preparation and some thoughts on some exciting new changes to the assessment. Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player de...

1 month ago

29 minutes

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5 Elements to a Great S&C Program

Today I’m flying solo and talking about what you should be looking for when shopping around for, or writing, your own Strength and Conditioning program. Topics Include: The importance of a realistic / sustainable programGive them what they need… maintain what they’re good atInjury prevention considerations Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player deve...

1 month ago

32 minutes

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Ins and Outs of Coaching and Recruiting with Salve Regina's Coach Andrew McKeon

Today we’re sitting down with Salve Regina’s Coach Andrew McKeon. As the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Coach McKeon wears a lot of hats at Salve, including the S&C programs. Topics Include: Common traits amongst the best arms year-over-yearHandling strength training without a S&C coachNew topics impacting the recruiting processCoach McKeon joined the Salve Regina baseball staff in July of 2018, taking over as the program’s pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. ...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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Putting on the Brakes… Training Deceleration

Today, I am going to cover the importance of deceleration, whether it be the lead leg block or change-of-direction speed. Topics Include: How deceleration is “the key” to creating explosive powerThe 3 main phases of decelerationTraining each throughout the year Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Bas...

2 months ago

26 minutes

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Fueling Up for Success with Sports Nutritionist Nick Valenti

Today we’re sitting down with sports nutritionist / dietician Nick Valenti to discuss optimizing performance by making better nutritional choices in the summer months. Topics include: The importance of caloric timingWhat is considered adequate hydrationFood prepping for a weekend of gamesNick was previously with the Toronto Blue Jays as a dietetic intern. He also served as an intern with Cressey Sports Performance during the summer of 2023. Nick has a Master's of Science from Flor...

2 months ago

32 minutes

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How to Navigate the College Transfer Portal w/ Sam Sharf, RPP Director of Recruiting

Today, I am having my partner Bahram Shirazi sit in for me as the Guest Host with Sam Sharf, RPP's Director of Recruiting. The topic is the College Transfer Portal: How does it actually workWhat to keep in mindHow to navigate it to optimize your optionsSam has over a dozen years of experience in the world of college baseball recruiting. If you'd like to connect with him, you can reach him on his email at ssharf@rocklandpeakperformance.com or schedule a phone call by clicking here. ...

2 months ago

42 minutes

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Elite College Summer Programs... How Do We Get Those Big Gains?

Today we’re taking a deeper look into our Elite College Summer Programs. This will be our 8th year and we've have seen incredible results over the years. So, how do we get those big gains? Topics include: Who is it for?Individualized programming based on athlete’s primary focusComplete break down of the 12-week lifting and throwing programs Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball t...

3 months ago

22 minutes

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Mobility... What it is, What it isn't and Why It's Important

Mobility can sometimes be treated as the un-wanted stepchild to an athlete. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. So, today we’re going to address Mobility... what it is, what it isn’t and why it’s important. Topics Include: Mobility vs Flexibility (they’re NOT the same)How to assess itSome common mistakes in programming for it Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseb...

3 months ago

26 minutes

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Importance of Athletic and Mental Maturity with Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards

Today, I’m sitting down with Division I Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards. This is his 2nd year as The Terrier’s Head Coach. Topics Include: The importance of recruiting “Athleticism”Coaching through mental “slumps”Achieving Success on the base pathPrior to the head coaching position, J.J. had been on the coaching staff at Wofford as an assistant for 12 seasons, including the last two as the associate head coach. A native of Endwell, New York, Edwards received his bachelor's degree in history f...

3 months ago

32 minutes

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Training Explosive Power Through Plyometrics

I’m flying solo today, discussing plyometric training and some of the “Pros” of training it correctly… and” Cons” of training it poorly. Topics Include: Different types of plyosTesting and assessing plyometric abilityBucketing ability into progressive phases Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseba...

3 months ago

25 minutes

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Philosophies for Success on the Mound with Monmouth Pitching Coach Mike Russo

Today we’re sitting down with Monmouth University Pitching Coach Mike Russo. This conversation covers a lot of bases. Topics Include: Body, Ball, PerformanceHas the path to college ball changed? If so, how?Staying “present” on the moundCoach Russo joined the Monmouth Baseball program in August 2022. He came to Monmouth after six seasons at Princeton University working with the pitching staff. Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experience...

4 months ago

39 minutes

Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast

Training the Missing Link... Ankle Strength and Stability

I’m flying solo today and discussing a topic that doesn’t get addressed nearly enough. I’m talking about the importance of ankle strength and stability and how I’ve seen it to be a game changer in training athletes to get them to be more explosive. Topics Include: Why is it importantHow to test for itHow to train it Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of p...

4 months ago

24 minutes

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An In-depth Conversation with Winthrop University's Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano

Today, I am having Sam Sharf, RPP’s Director of Recruiting, sit in for me as the Guest Host with Winthrop Baseball’s Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano. Topics Include: Difference between D1 and D3 programsBalancing baseball and academicsMost important characteristics when recruiting hittersCoach Napolitano came to Winthrop after three seasons as an assistant coach for the Babson College baseball program in 2023-24. Prior to his time at Babson, he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach at...

4 months ago

32 minutes

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Overcoming the Challenges of Coaching High School Athletes with Johnston Hobbs

Today, we're with Coach Johnston Hobbs, Head Coach at Ft. Lauderdale High School, the Flying L’s. He has coached and played at every level of the game and we're going to focus on some of the challenges of coaching today’s high school athletes. Topics Include: The difference between coaching in the Northeast vs. the SouthTraining catchersMechanics... When to address / when to leave it alone Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experien...

4 months ago

46 minutes