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The Road to Throwing Harder26 Oct 202500:28:35

Nothing happens in isolation and throwing hgarder is no different. In today’s podcast, I’ll discuss the various methods we use to get our guys to a higher velocity ceiling. Topics Include:

  • The 5 big players in training and producing a higher velocity ceiling
  • Understanding the “Timeline”



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.

How We Integrate Strength Training into RPP Revolution, our Baseball Travel Program11 Oct 202500:29:13

Today I’m answering quite a few questions as to how we incorporate strength training into RPP Revolution, our travel baseball program Topics Include:

  • Why is year-round training not an option?
  • Frequency... How many days is sufficient?
  • What should a thorough S&C program contain


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.

The Power of Assessments in the Recruiting Process05 Oct 202500:33:12

Today, we’re with RPP Director of Recruiting Sam Sharf to talk about how powerful metrics from our assessment has helped raise the bar and given him more ammo in the recruiting process. Topics Include:

  • How has the RPP assessment helps him be a better recruiter
  • How he uses it to track an athletes progress
  • Which test he values the most


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.

Podcast #156: Lower Half Pitching Mechanics… The Drive, Rotation and Lead Leg Block21 Sep 202500:22:19

Today, we’re going to finish this 2-part series on lower half pitching mechanics 
by reviewing  the Drive, Rotation and the Lead Leg Block phases in the delivery. Topics Include:

  • What is the drive / rotation phase
  • Identifying a good lead leg block
  • Why they’re important
  • How to make them more efficient


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.

Lower Half Pitching Mechanics - The Drift and The Load14 Sep 202500:21:59

Today we’re going to talk about the “Drift” and the "Load”, when coming down the mound. This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast on lower half mechanics. Topics Include:

  • What are drifting and loading
  • How do we analyze on video
  • Why they’re important
  • How to make them more efficient



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.

Getting More Volume Out of Your Programming07 Sep 202500:18:35

Mobility is something many athletes try to skip when training. So today, I’m going to discuss how to incorporate this work into your programming and making sure your athletes are getting it done! Topics Include:

  • What are “fillers”?
  • The use of fillers in your programming
  • Some great examples of how they are used




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.

Zone 2 Training for Baseball Players31 Aug 202500:27:13

Today I’ll be discussing a topic that I feel gets a bit of a bad rap from a population that may not fully understand it. I’m talking about aerobic conditioning using Zone 2 Training. Topics Include:

  • What is Zone 2 Training?
  • The myths of Zone 2 Training
  • Why its crucial to improving Power endurance and recovery


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.

Improving Baseball Metrics through Rate of Force Development (RFD)10 Aug 202500:29:23

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 athlete
  • How 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, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

The Importance of Lean Muscle Mass and Playing College Baseball01 Aug 202500:25:56

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 performance
  • How putting on lean mass helps level the playing field when trying to get recruited



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.

Key Takeaways from Operating and Running a Travel Baseball Program25 Jul 202500:33:35

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 development
  • The Bell Curve
  • Importance of GREAT coaching
  • Developing 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 out of player development.

Coastal's Matt Williams on the road to Omaha and the RPP College Assessment17 Jul 202500:26:36

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 Coastal
  • His Utilization of the RPP Remote College Assessment
  • Connecting 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 technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

Building a Mid Major Powerhouse with Murray State's Pitching Coach Steve Adkins12 Jul 202500:37:00

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 season
  • Keeping a “level-head” going into Omaha
  • Challenges 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.

Programming for Pitchers to Optimize Performance and Health06 Jul 202500:22:56

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 enough
  • Sample 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.

Maximizing Power28 Jun 202500:20:29

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 interchangeable
  • How to determine the needs of the athlete in front of you
  • 3 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.

Getting Ready to Do It Again… RPP College Assessments22 Jun 202500:29:41

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 development.

5 Elements to a Great S&C Program15 Jun 202500:32:01

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 program
  • Give them what they need… maintain what they’re good at
  • Injury 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 development.

Ins and Outs of Coaching and Recruiting with Salve Regina's Coach Andrew McKeon07 Jun 202500:38:45

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-year
  • Handling strength training without a S&C coach
  • New topics impacting the recruiting process

Coach McKeon joined the Salve Regina baseball staff in July of 2018, taking over as the program’s pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. McKeon oversees the development of all pitchers on the staff, assists in working with the hitters and is responsible for developing the year-round strength and conditioning needs of the baseball team.

He also assists in all operational tasks of the baseball program such as fundraising and academic support. Since joining the staff, the program has gone 157-58-5 overall and has also earned the ABCA Academic Excellence award in each school 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.

Putting on the Brakes… Training Deceleration24 May 202500:26:38

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 power
  • The 3 main phases of deceleration
  • Training 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.

Fueling Up for Success with Sports Nutritionist Nick Valenti18 May 202500:32:13

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 timing
  • What is considered adequate hydration
  • Food prepping for a weekend of games

Nick 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 Florida State University in Sports Nutrition and a Bachelor's degree from Queens College in Nutrition and Dietetics.


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.

How to Navigate the College Transfer Portal w/ Sam Sharf, RPP Director of Recruiting09 May 202500:42:33

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 work
  • What to keep in mind
  • How to navigate it to optimize your options

Sam 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. 

 


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.

Elite College Summer Programs... How Do We Get Those Big Gains?02 May 202500:22:32

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 focus
  • Complete 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 takes the guesswork out of player development.

Mobility... What it is, What it isn't and Why It's Important27 Apr 202500:26:02

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 it
  • Some 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 Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

Importance of Athletic and Mental Maturity with Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards17 Apr 202500:32:52

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 path

Prior 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 from Sacred Heart in 2010 and added a master's in the art of teaching in 2011.


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.

Training Explosive Power Through Plyometrics12 Apr 202500:25:44

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 plyos
  • Testing and assessing plyometric ability
  • Bucketing 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.

Philosophies for Success on the Mound with Monmouth Pitching Coach Mike Russo04 Apr 202500:39:52

Today we’re sitting down with Monmouth University Pitching Coach Mike Russo. This conversation covers a lot of bases. Topics Include:

  • Body, Ball, Performance
  • Has the path to college ball changed? If so, how?
  • Staying “present” on the mound

Coach 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, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

Training the Missing Link... Ankle Strength and Stability28 Mar 202500:24:01

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 important
  • How to test for it
  • How 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 player development.

An In-depth Conversation with Winthrop University's Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano21 Mar 202500:32:17

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 programs
  • Balancing baseball and academics
  • Most important characteristics when recruiting hitters

Coach 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 Misericordia University for two seasons.

He graduated from Springfield College with a B.S. in movement and sport science in 2019 and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Misericordia in sport management in 2021.


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.

Overcoming the Challenges of Coaching High School Athletes with Johnston Hobbs14 Mar 202500:46:51

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 South
  • Training catchers
  • Mechanics... When to address / when to leave it alone



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.

Building a Division III Powerhouse with Misericordia's Garrett deMarrais07 Mar 202500:38:31

Today we’re sitting down with Garrett deMarrais, Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator of Division III powerhouse Misericordia Baseball. The Cougars have reached the NCAA Division III World Series in back-to-back seasons, including a National Championship last year.  Topics Include:

  • The key to a winning culture
  • The power of thinking “outside the box” offensively
  • Key traits when recruiting new players

Coach deMarrais is entering his third season with the Misericordia baseball team. He currently serves as the Recruiting Coordinator for the program and specializes in infield hitting and base running instruction. Previously, he held the title of Graduate Assistant from 2022-2024 when the Cougars reached the NCAA Division III World Series in back to back seasons.

He is a native of Oradell, NJ, and graduated from Stockton University with a degree in political science and government and was a member of the Osprey's baseball team for four years.


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.

Talking Shop with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Walsh28 Feb 202500:32:53

Today we’re sitting down with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Walsh. Bill brings with him 20 years of experience in both the S&C and AT fields.

Topics Include:

  • The biggest challenges when coaching the high school population
  • The 3 pillars of athleticism
  • Ankle mobility / strength and its relationship to mechanics and speed


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.

College Baseball Recruiting with Sam Sharf, RPP Director of Recruiting14 Feb 202500:34:07

Today, I’m sitting down with Sam Sharf, RPP's new Director of Recruiting and Sales. Sam brings with him over 12 years of baseball coaching and recruiting experience.

Topics Include:

  • When is a good time to look into hiring a recruiter?
  • What’s involved in an initial recruiting eval?
  • Top focal points when preparing to choose as recruiter


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.

Training Strength in an Elite College Setting with Jamie Burleson at FSU07 Feb 202500:35:40

This week we're sitting down with Florida State Strength and Conditioning Coach Jamie Burleson to talk about training strength with the elite college population. Topics Include:

  • Incoming Recruits, What to Expect on Day 1
  • The Importance of a Great Baseline Assessment
  • The Lack of Dedicated High School Strength Coaches in the Northeast



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.

Turning on the Lower Half for Better Lead Leg Stability31 Jan 202500:35:04

Today we’re talking about creating a more efficient lead leg block through lower half activation with PT Greg LaMendola. 

Topics Include:

  • Removing blocks in the kinetic chain
  • The Soleus and Piriformis muscles and their association with lead leg stability
  • More efficient transfer of power from lower to upper half


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.

Training for Scapular Stability17 Jan 202500:27:43

Today I’m flying solo addressing how to identify and train Scapular Stability. This is such an important topic with many athletes ramping up into hard throwing.
Topics Include:

  • How to identify Scapular Instability
  • The key muscles responsible (and to focus on)
  • How to train to create a more stable shoulder



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.

ABCA Highlights and Human Performance with Dr. Jimmy Onate10 Jan 202500:32:30

After speaking at last week’s ABCA, today I’m sitting down with Dr. Jimmy Onate, Director of Human Performance at the Ohio State University to discuss last week's convention… and a lot more!! Topics include:

  • What is the ABCA experience
  • What it offers that’s different from other conventions
  • Jimmy’s role in the Performance Lab at OSU



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.

A Day in the Life of an S&C Coach in Pro Ball with Zach Kollar05 Jan 202500:32:22

Today, we’re sitting down with S&C Coach Zach Kollar with the Toronto Blue Jays, who was also formerly the Director of S&C at RPP Baseball. Topics Include:

  • How a great internship can prepare you for a job in pro ball
  • The difference in coaching when going from the private sector to pro ball
  • Juggling training volume and starts for pitchers


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.

The Best of 2024 Podcasts27 Dec 202400:32:07

Happy New Year! This week we’ve got a special episode featuring the Top 5 downloaded podcasts of 2024. Topics will include:

  • Training Rotation (Eugene Bleeker)
  • Developing Global Movement Patterns (Dr. Ismael Gallo)
  • What’s in a Great Travel Program (Bahram Shirazi)
  • Assessing and Profiling Pitchers (Nunzio Signore)
  • Life in the Transfer Portal (Ryan Butler)

Once again, have a safe and Happy New 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.

Maximizing Nutrition to Gain Lean Muscle Mass with Sam and Alex French15 Dec 202400:30:01

Today we’re sitting down with Sam French, Freshman Pitcher / Corner Infielder at Red Bank Catholic High School (NJ), and his father Alex French. Sam (Class 2028) is ranked #92 Nationally by Perfect Game as a RHP, and Top 20 Overall in New Jersey.  We’ll be discussing Sam’s recent gains in lean muscle mass, how he got there, and the subsequent gains it has brought him. Topics include:

  • Making nutrition a priority
  • Calculating caloric intake
  • Scheduling meal / snack times
  • Calculating calories to daily expenditure


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.

Maximizing the Recruiting Process with Andy Kiriakedes06 Dec 202400:36:02

Today we’re sitting down with EMD Recruiting’s Andy Kiriakedes. Being both a former player and a coach, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Topics Include:

  • Showcases, when and why
  • Downsizing the 40-man college roster, what it means to young athletes
  • New topics that are potentially impacting the recruiting process


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.

Off-Season To Do List with Texas Christian University's Zach Dechant22 Nov 202400:40:40

Today we’re sitting down with Zach Dechant Strength and Conditioning and Performance Coach at Texas Christian University (TCU). Today’s topic is going through the off-season “to-do” list. Topics Include:

  • Some main bullet points to achieve in a great off-season protocol
  • Testing and assessing on Day 1
  • Periodization



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.

Testing and Training the Shoulder for Optimum Health and Performance15 Nov 202400:26:06

Today, I’ll be discussing testing and training the shoulder to help both optimize performance, as well as help reduce the risk of injury. Topics include:

  • The importance of optimizing both movement AND stability
  • Testing protocols
  • Training and rehabbing the shoulder / elbow



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.

Getting Faster... Training Speed for Baseball Players 03 Nov 202400:21:26

Today, I’ll cover a number of methods and information on training linear and change-of-direction speed. Topics Include:

  • Efficient Running Mechanics
  • An Efficient Warm-up
  • Some Big Coaching Mistakes
  • Importance of Strength Training



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.

Adjusting the Power Curve to Create More Explosive Athletes27 Oct 202400:28:03

Today we’re discussing adjusting the power curve in order to better improve performance when training high performance athletes. Topics Include:

  • Force Velocity Profiling
  • Understanding Force-based vs Velocity-based Athlete Profiles
  • The “Special Strength Zones”



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.

Newest Advancements in Tommy John Repair and Recovery with Dr. Casey Pierce18 Oct 202400:21:30

Today we’re sitting down with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Casey Pierce to discuss the Triple Tommy John Procedure, the newest advancements in Tommy John repair and recovery. Topics include:

  • What makes it different than traditional TJ surgery
  • Quicker recovery / back-to-play time
  • The step-by-step process



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.

RPP Pitching Lab... What to Look for in an Off-season Training Protocol for Pitchers13 Oct 202400:25:05

With the off-season upon us, today, we’re going to sit down and answer a few questions that we get asked often regarding what to look for in a great off-season training protocol for pitchers. Topics include the following, among others:

  • An outline in Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD)
  • The importance of determining Strength vs. stability
  • Assessing on day 1 (not an option)


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.

Talkin' Baseball with Terry Cashman28 Sep 202400:28:38

In 1981 the song “Talkin’ Baseball” took the country by storm. The song describes the history of American major league baseball from the 1950s to the beginning of the 1980s and was inspired by a picture of the three outfielders of the title (Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider). Today we sit down with Songwriter and minor league pitcher Terry Cashman to discuss:

  • Growing up in the Bronx during that era
  • What inspired the song
  • Getting to know Willie, Mickey and the Duke personally
  • Pitching in the MiLB in the 60’s



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.

What It Takes to Be Elite with HS Sophomore Graham Keen22 Sep 202400:28:47

Today we’re sitting down with RPP Remote Athlete Graham Keen (Class 2027). Graham is ranked #1 in PA and #2 Nationally by PBR and #1 in PA and #34 Nationally by Perfect Game.  We're going to talk about what it takes to be ELITE! Topics include:

  • Nutrition (getting those daily calories in)
  • Finding time to Train year-round
  • Playing vs. Pitching


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.

Finding the Right Fit, the Recruiting Side of Things with Coastal's Tyler Shewmaker13 Sep 202400:32:38

Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Recruiting / Player Development Coordinator Tyler Shewmaker. Topics Include:

  • The importance for athletes to find “The right fit”
  • Showcases- yes?/no?....maybe?
  • Some non-negotiables when recruiting catchers




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.

Strength & Conditioning in D1 Baseball with Coastal Carolina's Mike Thomson07 Sep 202400:41:22

This week’s podcast is with Coastal Carolina S&C Coach Mike Thomson. We spent a few days with Mike assessing Coastal Carolina’s pitchers a few weeks back and today we’re going to discuss his take on the process, as well as other topics including:

  • Strength training during fall ball
  • Expectations of new recruits in the weight room
  • Consistency in training... “Don’t rush the process”



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.

The RPP Road Show... Pitching Analysis with Niko Leontarakis31 Aug 202400:27:43

This week we cap off our remote college assessments with the pitching side of things with RPP Director of Pitching Niko Leontarakis. Topics include:

  • Avoiding over-analysis when dealing with elite throwers
  • Some common disconnects between D1 schools and players
  • Disconnects... not always a bad thing, it depends on the athlete



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