Biomechanics and Return to Sport - Baseball Research Review   Multiple newer publications regarding baseball injuries, biomechanics, and return to sport are discussed in this episode.

Xan Barksdale: How to Coach Catchers (Structuring Training for Catchers)   Xan Barksdale is a former collegiate and professional baseball catcher for Ole Miss and the Atlanta Braves organization. Xan is currently a catching coach and expert who has coached in the private sector and for the div 1 Louisville University Cardinals. Xan runs Catching101.com and helps catchers across the United States improve their game.

Dr. Rob Gray PhD - Can Ecological Theory Tell Us How We Should Coach Our Pitchers?   Rob Gray is a movement science and skill acquisition researcher and professor. Rob consults for many top level sports organizations and teams including multiple MLB organizations. Rob has also presented on the topics of skill acquisition, Ecological Theory, and Information Processing Theory. Rob Gray holds a doctorate in psychology and teaches motor learning theory and psychology coursework at Arizona State University (ASU). Rob is also the host of the Action Perception Podcast, a great resource for coaches, rehabilitation professionals, and researchers.

Hillary Plummer, ATC, PhD - Are Hip & Shoulder Range of Motion Limitations Risk Factors for Injury?   Hillary Plummer is a researcher and scientist who specializes in biomechanics and analyzes the sports of baseball and softball. She is formerly an Athletic Trainer transitioning into research as the opportunity arose. She has recently published research on hip range of motion limitations and injury in throwing athletes. Along with this Hillary is the Secretary General for the American Baseball Biomechanics Society (ABBS).

Lee Taft - How to Improve Multidirectional Speed and Agility Lee Taft (The Speed Guy) is a renowned speed coach and educator. Lee has created multiple certifications for speed and agility coaches including the CSAC Certified Speed and Agility Coach and as well as sport specific certifications for basketball and tennis. Lee has a history as a coach and physical education teacher. Lee earned his Master's of Sport Science in Sport Coaching from the United States Sports Academy and has also gone through a biomechanics fellowship known as the GIFT program through the Gray Institute.

Ryan Crotin, PhD, CSCS, USAW is a strength and conditioning coach, researcher, educator, and innovator in the areas of athletic development and sport specific preparation for baseball players and pitchers. Dr. Croton has worked with MLB organizations in multiple capacities on both the strength and conditioning side and in leadership roles. He holds a PhD in biomechanics and exercise physiology from the University at Buffalo and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in orthopedic biomechanics at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his work as a researcher, consultant, and coach he has worked to develop armcare.com which is a company designed to assist athletes, clinicians, and coaches in better measuring arm health and applying corrective exercises.

Dr. Jason Novetsky - The Mental Game of Baseball and Psychology of Fragility Mindset   Jason Novetsky PhD is a sports psychologist and school counselor with clients from numerous professional sports. Dr. Novetsky was a Division 1 baseball player and carries that experience into his mentorship and coaching of athletes.

Garrett Bullock DPT, DPhil- Making Sense of Movement and Research Findings in Throwing Athletes   Garrett Bullock is a former professional baseball player, physical therapist, and researcher.  Garrett is dedicated to conducting epidemiological research as it pertains to sports injuries, recovery, and sports medicine with an emphasis on long term health of throwing athletes.

Jeff Krushell CSCS - Perspectives on Long Term Development for the Overhead Athlete   Jeff Krushell also known as "Krush" by many in the strength and conditioning industry. Krush is a former MLB strength and conditioning coach who now works with many individuals in the private sector through his company Krush Performance. Jeff continues to make an influence on athletes of all ages through his training programs and methodologies that influence many in the baseball development world.

Martijn Nijhoff - Skill Acquisition in Baseball   Martijn Nijhoff is the director of baseball development and performance enhancement for Dutch Baseball. Martijn has played in the Dutch Major Leagues and holds a degree in applied sports science. Martijn had the opportunity to study under skill acquisition specialist, Frans Bosch and has been a pioneer in motor learning and skill acquisition application to the overhead throwing athlete.

Dr. Greg Lehman MscPT, DC, MS - Biopsychosocial Contributions to Pain   Greg Lehman is a chiropractor, physical therapist, strength and conditioning coach, researcher, and educator. Greg holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Masters of Science in Physiotherapy, a Masters of Science in Biomechanics of the Spine, and a Bachelors in Kinesiology. Greg is a clinician and educator running courses on running injuries and his famous Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science course.

Peter Caliendo Developing Baseball Talent and Baseball IQ Through Effective and Efficient Practice Peter Caliendo is a former team USA coach and professional baseball coach. He is the host of the podcast Baseball Outside the Box where he promotes quality coaching and instruction for players at all levels of the game by questioning the status quo and educating coaches, players, and parents from youth through professional and national level organizations. In this podcast Max Wardell and Coach Peter Caliendo discuss the development of baseball players through improved coaching practices. Please find Coach Caliendo's podcast at https://www.baseballoutsidethebox.com/ BOOK: Check out Rehab to Throw Like a Pro: The Clinician's Guide: https://overheadathletics.com/book/ WEBSITE: https://overheadathletics.com/ Max’s Website: https://www.maxwardell.com 12 WEEK PROGRAMS: https://overheadathletics.com/12-week-training-programs/ RETURN TO THROW PROGRAMS: https://overheadathletics.com/return-to-throwing-program/ In the Name of Overhead Athletics Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-name-of-overhead-athletics/id1513777287 https://open.spotify.com/show/3zsl1I2geD6b3skC3AfaLJ  

Darrin Smith PhD - Deciding where to get an advanced degree & advancing education for professionals!   Darrin Smith is a professor and athletic trainer. Darrin has been a collegiate athletic trainer and is currently a professor in the Masters of Science in Athletic Training at Concordia University Wisconsin and is the director of the post-professional Masters of Science in Health Sciences program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Darrin earned his athletic training degree at Concordia University Wisconsin, his masters degree in exercise science at Western Illinois University, and his PhD in athletic training at Rocky Mountain University. 

Dustin Pease - Developing Accuracy in Pitching and Improving Pitching Performance   Dustin Pease is a former professional pitcher and current pitching coach who focuses on developing complete pitchers. Dustin's primary area of interest lies in creating pitchers who are accurate and precise. In this podcast we discuss how to improve throwing accuracy and the value of developing accuracy at all throwing intensities.

Dave Coggin -Improving Pitching Mechanics and Arm Action to Improve Velocity and Longevity   Dave Coggin is a former Major League Pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and is the owner of PFA Baseball and Pocket Path. Dave's facility is located in southern California. They work primarily with baseball players including many MLB, MILB, and Collegiate throwers. Dave's new product the Pocket Path is something we dive into in this podcast. The majority of this podcast will dive into pitching mechanics and how we can begin to improve throwing mechanics.

Zach Dechant - Managing Workload, Improving Throwing Mechanics, and Quarterback Throwing Programming  Zach Dechant BS, CSCS, SCCC, USAW is a senior strength and conditioning coach at Texas Christian University (TCU). Zach, as the author of Movement Over Maxes, is one of the rising minds in training of the throwing athlete. He works with baseball players and quarterbacks at TCU. In this episode we will talk about managing workload over the course of the season and calendar year as well as improving throwing mechanics through increasing athleticism. Additionally we dive into patterning with plyocare balls for quarterbacks. Utilizing plyoballs in training for quarterbacks is a novel approach that we can gain a lot from. 

In this episode we interview Randy Sullivan MPT, CSCS of the Florida Baseball Ranch. Randy is a former collegiate baseball player, physical therapist, strength coach, and pitching coach who focuses on enhancing throwing athletes and pitchers through understanding of motor learning, anatomy, and physiology. In this episode we discussing internal and external cueing, motor learning, effective pitching coaching, skill acquisition, and keeping elite baseball players healthy and at peak performance.

Ep.4 Eric McMahon MS, CSCS - The new Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) from the NSCA   In this episode we talk with Eric McMahon of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Eric is a former MLB strength and conditioning coach and has played an integral part in developing the new CPSS certification from the NSCA which is the first major sports science certification in the United States. The focus will be on technology and pulling together and integrating all parts of the performance, research, and sports medicine teams. This sports science certification is designed to be at the masters level of education. 

Ep. 3: Nick Sanzeri - Maximizing Deception, Staying Level, and Keys to Pitching Performance This episode we discuss pitching, the mental game, and baseball overall with pitching coach and performance trainer Nick Sanzeri of Sanzeri Baseball. Nick is a former pitcher who is now a collegiate pitching coach and instructor for athletes at all levels of the game.

Ep.2 Ben Brewster - Movement Quality, Long Distance Running, and Individualized Training In this episode we discuss numerous training principles and theories with strength coach, former professional pitcher, and pitching coach Ben Brewster. We will highlight numerous questionable training theories as well as the prioritization of movement quality and various assessment techniques. Ben is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Ben is a 15th round draft choice of the Chicago White Sox and alumni of the Maryland University Baseball Team. Ben Brewster currently runs and operates Tread Athletics which focuses on optimizing the performance of throwing athletes.