Strength in Numbers #30
As we grow older, our body changes.
There's a critical stage of massive change between the ages of 13 and 16, where most kids hit peak height velocity. During this growth spurt, bones grow at an accelerated rate, and muscle mass increases.
It's a critical time for young athletes, as these…
Ryan Crotin, PhD CSCS RSCC, Executive Vice President
Strength in Numbers #29
It’s been over a week since the ABCA conference, and the conversations I had with people are still echoing in my mind.
I have been to many baseball conferences in the past few years, and I found I learned so much from the attendees at the 2022 ABCA event. The people…
Strength in Numbers #28
Are you part of a team that says they are collaborative but still work in siloes?
An easy way to tell is how data is communicated across people on staff. Is pitching data only reviewed by pitching coaches? Hitting data only evaluated by hitting coaches? Anything physical fall on the plate of…
Strength in Numbers #27
I spent the week in Chicago for the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Conference. This is the largest baseball conference in the world, with many tech and equipment companies represented.
As a sports scientist in baseball, it's quite an awesome display.
I had the opportunity to connect with companies making ball flight…
Strength in Numbers #26
In the dictionary, “resolution” is defined as “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” For one, if you focus on the “do not” side of the resolution definition, you will lessen your chances of success to carry out the changes you want to make. In coaching, athletes acquire…
Strength in Numbers #25
If your preparation routine for the throwing arm starts with throwing a baseball, you are leaving a lot on the table as far as maximal and sustainable throwing velocity.
In the ’80s and early ’90s, pitchers would perform calisthenics, bodyweight exercise that is mostly aerobic and continuous, and would generally not…
Strength in Numbers #24
Everyone experiences varying levels of fatigue in training and competition, but training and competing have entirely different stress on the body.
For instance, this study showed that adding a batter and a radar gun changes the way a pitcher delivers the baseball versus standard bullpen sessions.
In games, adrenaline is higher, glucose metabolism is…
Strength in Numbers #23
Excited to announce the launch of our online course series that's aimed to build mastery on the topic of arm care. It will dive deep into the stress and loads of pitching, show coaches and trainers how to assess strength data on players, and create a structure for building a high-level…
Strength in Numbers #22
I just came home from an incredible vacation to Walt Disney World with my family. The only problem, outside of walking the theme parks for the week, and leaving the house from 7 am until 7 pm, there was not a lot of time for intense training.
Coupled with the food…
Strength in Numbers #21
I love Thanksgiving as it gives me a time in the year to reflect on all the people who have helped me in my career, who fuel my passions, friendships, and of course, family.
When I was in professional baseball, I made a point to at least text each player and…