Today's youth athletes grow up in a completely different environment than past generations. What are the challenges and how do we combat those issues.........listen and find out my perspective on handling today's youth athletes!

Joey Friedman returns to talk recruiting........what matters and what doesn't!!

Ryan Cloude is a former Pitcher from Roanoke College. He's been training at Driveline in preparation for a shot in professional baseball. Fresh off of his pro day, Ryan takes us through his journey from High School to Division 3 Baseball to working with Driveline to put himself in a position to land a job in pro ball!

Tanner Gordon is the new Pitching Coach at Virginia Commonwealth University. We discuss the Rams training facility, competitiveness, the role of data, recruiting, and more!!

Chad was drafted in the 2002 MLB Draft out of prestigious J.J. Kelly High School by the Cleveland Indians. He now works with athletes. You can find Chad on social media (Twitter: @clongbaseball) and be sure to check out his website (https://chadlongworthonline.com/).

Chad was drafted in the 2002 MLB Draft out of prestigious J.J. Kelly High School by the Cleveland Indians. He now works with athletes. You can find Chad on social media (Twitter: @clongbaseball) and be sure to check out his website (https://chadlongworthonline.com/).

Michael Richards, owner of Elite Athletic Performance, rejoins the show to discuss how Spin Data using technology like Rapsodo and pitchLogic have changed the game!! Be sure to follow Michael on social media by searching for EAPerformance!!

On the episode, I'll discuss three collisions that we want to control throughout the pitching delivery to set us up for long term pitching success!!

Joey Greany is a current Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has been a Strength & Conditioning Coach in professional baseball for over 15 years. He has won the Professional Baseball Strength & Conditioning Coaches Society Minor League Baseball, Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award 5 TIMES!! On this episode, Joey discusses in-season and off-season training needs!! Follow him on Twitter (@JoeyGreany) and Instagram (joeygreany)

Listen in as I discuss Ground Forces in Pitching and try to answer what it means to USE YOUR LEGS! There are 5 categories of importance that I'll discuss in this episode

Mason McRae joins the show to discuss what goes into scouting for the MLB Draft! Mason puts together some of the most informative draft reports of anyone. Give this a listen and find out what he values when ranking players! Be sure to check him out on Twitter @mason_mcrae

Seth Cutler-Voltz is a former standout pitcher at VCU and has returned as the Rams Pitching Coach. In this episode, we discuss his journey to VCU both as a player and as the new pitching coach. We also discuss recruiting and how much the landscape of recruiting has changed in recent years.

Joey Friedman rejoins the show fresh off of spending some time with USA Baseball. We discuss his experiences with them and also the term "development" that gets thrown around so loosely by organizations now.

Jimmy Jackson is the current JMU Pitching Coach. Jimmy has had numerous pitchers selected in the MLB Draft and go on to professional careers, including 4 in the 2019 MLB Draft. In this episode, we discuss pitch sequencing and execution. Jimmy dives in to how he's helping his pitchers better understand sequences and tunnels, along with the skill of execution to make life uncomfortable for the opposing hitters.

Colter Bostick is the current Pitching Coach for the Rice Owls baseball program. In the episode we discuss how pitching is a blend of art & science. We also discuss the new state-of-the-art pitching lab at Rice, known as the Pigpen

Matt Pilewski, Owner of Performance Velocity Systems (PVS) in Pittsburgh, PA joins the show. We discuss the role of the back leg in elite throwers and Matt's use of the TorqueScrew!

Bryan Eisenberg is a NY Times Best Selling Author and recently released Committed. Committed is a guide dedicated to all things recruiting for baseball players and parents from middle school through high school.

Michael Richards, owner of Elite Athletic Performance, rejoins the show to discuss the top 5 mistakes he sees made by high school players.

Michael Richards, owner of Elite Athletic Performance, rejoins the show to discuss the top 5 mistakes he sees made by high school players.

Dustin Pease is a former professional pitcher and Division 1 All-American! He currently runs his own facility out of Frederick, MD and is the author of "Lokation Nation's Guide to Commanding Locations" Follow Dustin on Twitter and Instagram @lokationnation

Bill Miller, owner of Bill Miller Training and author of "Swing Fast: A Guide to Rotational Power Development" and "Throw Fast: A Guide to Developing Throwing Power" joins the show to talk Force-Velocity Profiling! We dive into why this is so important for baseball players to unlock their power potential!

Guest for this episode is Michael Richards, owner of Elite Athletic Performance in Benton, Arkansas. This episode is all about youth development. Topics discussed include: attacking the lowest hanging fruit, building the motor first, why throwing a baseball isn't always the best option, why mechanics talk is overrated, why travel ball works and why it doesn't, teaching the hip hinge, and how to overcome the fear of failure mindset! Follow Michael on Twitter: @EAPerformance_

Daniel Rollins is the current head baseball coach at Paul D Camp Community College! He played his high school baseball at Middlesex High School and then went on to play at Randolph-Macon College. Since his time at Randolph-Macon, Daniel has coached at nearly every level of the college game and spent some time as a scout in professional baseball!!

On this episode, I discuss my own personal story with Tommy John Surgery and the road to recovery

Lorenzo "Peanut" Bundy is a former professional player and is currently the Manager of the Winston-Salem Dash in the Chicago White Sox organization. He attended Essex High School, where he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles. He went to James Madison University (funny story on that in the show) and signed with the Texas Rangers. He went on to play 8 seasons of professional baseball and has been a coach in professional baseball for the last 30+ years!! Peanut shares his story of growing up playing in a small town, how he ended up at JMU, getting drafted out of high school, and the disappointment of not getting drafted out of college.....but he managed to have success in professional baseball anyway!!!

Lorenzo "Peanut" Bundy is a former professional player and is currently the Manager of the Winston-Salem Dash in the Chicago White Sox organization. He attended Essex High School, where he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles. He went to James Madison University (funny story on that in the show) and signed with the Texas Rangers. He went on to play 8 seasons of professional baseball and has been a coach in professional baseball for the last 30+ years!! Peanut shares his story of growing up playing in a small town, how he ended up at JMU, getting drafted out of high school, and the disappointment of not getting drafted out of college.....but he managed to have success in professional baseball anyway!!!

Lorenzo "Peanut" Bundy is a former professional player and is currently the Manager of the Winston-Salem Dash in the Chicago White Sox organization. He attended Essex High School, where he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles. He went to James Madison University (funny story on that in the show) and signed with the Texas Rangers. He went on to play 8 seasons of professional baseball and has been a coach in professional baseball for the last 30+ years!! Peanut shares his story of growing up playing in a small town, how he ended up at JMU, getting drafted out of high school, and the disappointment of not getting drafted out of college.....but he managed to have success in professional baseball anyway!!!

In this episode, I share the story of the day I was released and the last game I ever pitched in. I also talk about trying to figure out my identity without being a baseball player.

Reggie Johnson is a former Pitcher in the Houston Astros organization. Reggie attended Essex High School and went on to play baseball at Division 3, Hampden-Sydney College. He went on to become 7th all-time in career strikeouts at Hampden-Sydney and became just the 3rd player in program history to play for an MLB organization. In this episode, he talks about being a multi-sport athlete growing up, what the recruiting process was like, fulfilling a promise to his grandmother, being selected to the All-Star game in his first full professional season, and more!!!

In this episode, we're digging up a story from my past! In April of 2006, 2 months prior to the MLB Draft, I broke my pitching thumb mid-game and threw a CG! I'll also talk about details leading up to that game, including what "I'm from Missouri" had to do with pushing me that year and what impacts the injuries had.

Zak was a 9th round pick by the Texas Rangers in the 2019 MLB Draft. In this episode, Zak talks about overcoming adversity. From setting the bench on his Little League All-Star team, to not making his High School Varsity Team, to dealing with life as a VMI Keydet, and how it all helped him reach his goal of playing professional baseball!!! Keep up with Zak's career at: https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=kent--000zak

Discussing UCL injuries. Are the numbers concerning? What leads to the UCL becoming injured? What can be done?

Ryan Aruanno just finished up his first season working in professional baseball with the Boston Red Sox organization. He will be working in amateur scouting for the New York Mets during the 2024 season. You can find Ryan on X and Instagram: @ryanaruanno

Matt Pilewski is the owner of PVS in Pittsburgh, PA and has a 12U Raiders team. In this episode, Matt discusses what's important for establishing a youth team, establishing a culture, hitting development, and more!!

Cam played 4 seasons at Eastern Mennonite and has returned as an assistant baseball coach. In this episode, Cam talks about the recruiting process and gives advice to young players to help with their journey's. You can find Cam on X: @camearles77

Joey Friedman is a former college and professional catcher. He is a current Assistant Coach at King George High School. Since his playing career ended, he has coached at the youth level, high school level, and collegiate level. Follow Joey on Twitter (@JoeyFriedman5). Please visit https://www.kfbaseballforacure.com/ for information on the Karen Friedman Memorial Baseball Camp For A Cure Follow on Facebook: Facebook.com/baseballforacure IG: @kfbaseballforacure

Joey Friedman is a former college and professional catcher. He is a current Assistant Coach at King George High School. Since his playing career ended, he has coached at the youth level, high school level, and collegiate level. Follow Joey on Twitter (@JoeyFriedman5). Please visit https://www.kfbaseballforacure.com/ for information on the Karen Friedman Memorial Baseball Camp For A Cure Follow on Facebook: Facebook.com/baseballforacure IG: @kfbaseballforacure