Rocky Snyder sits down with AJ Patrick, Special Assistant for Performance & Acquisition for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this episode of The Zelos Podcast, A.J. talks about his role with the Pirates and the work that goes into keeping elite athletes performing at their best.The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

2:00 AJ Patrick’s career path

5:30 Transitioning from generic physical therapy to pro team setting

8:00 Movement analysis

10:30 Military experience comes in handy

15:00 Progressing through the Pirates organization

19:00 Filling in the missing puzzle pieces

23:00 The pie chart with all of the stakeholders

28:00 Understanding the impact of every exercise

32:00 Pursuing continuing education

35:45 Performance and acquisitions

39:30 Body projections

42:30 AJ’s favorite injury

45:00 Where does the shoulder begin and end?

46:00 It all boils down to purpose

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