Strength in Numbers #215 The modern era of baseball demands more than just hard work and talent. It requires a fully aligned performance team working in harmony to protect, progress, and maximize an athlete’s career. I have been trained to think in this way and apply it to the way I work with…

Strength in Numbers #214 When it comes to returning from injury, most athletes think about one goal—getting back on the field.  To me, that’s not good enough.   Just being back on the field playing does not justify a successful return – you must be a better athlete after rehabilitation than you were beforehand.   At Velocity…

Strength in Numbers #213 In throwing athletes, especially baseball players, shoulder function plays a critical role in performance and durability. Among the most overlooked yet essential movements is shoulder protraction—the ability of the shoulder blade (scapula) to move forward along the ribcage. This movement is vital for generating force, maintaining arm speed, and protecting the…

Strength in Numbers #212 I was in my early teens when the Steroid Era in baseball arrived.  Before that time, commonly held beliefs considered training for muscle size to be a career-ending approach, particularly increasing the size of the biceps, as the consensus believed the muscle to be counterproductive to throwing efficiently or effectively.    The…

Strength in Numbers #211 In tennis, the serve is the great equalizer—and the separator. It's the one shot a player has full control over, and when executed with power and precision, it can dictate the outcome of matches.   I play tennis, I consistently look for ways to enhance the spin and speed of the ball,…

Strength in Numbers #210 When it comes to preparing baseball athletes for high-speed movements—be it pitching, hitting, or defensive reactions—sometimes the most effective tools are the simplest. Rhythmic skipping may appear elementary, but this classic track and field staple delivers serious athletic benefits: boosting coordination, enhancing elasticity, and priming stretch-shortening cycle efficiency. For throwing and…

Strength in Numbers #209 When fans think of injuries in baseball or overhead sports, the first thought usually lands on the shoulder or elbow. The arm is the apex focus for baseball injuries, but the lower back is more of a pesky problem that keeps resurfacing.   MLB finds disc abnormalities, arthritis, and facet joint issues…

Strength in Numbers #208 This is one of the most exciting times of the year.  We are about to see a new crop of MLB players entering the greatest show on earth.   It’s always rewarding watching athletes being signed – some of you will see your players’ names called this season.  You have been with…