Strength in Numbers #223 In our last Strength in Numbers, we hit on the problems with focused training on boosting maximum strength.  Showed evidence that the highest conversions are boosting lean mass, balancing the shoulder, and having greater contractile velocity.   However, in the high-performance world of baseball, throwing arm strength isn’t just about velocity —…

Strength in Numbers #222 I often write articles connected to my athlete cases.   I have to say, at times, I experience frustration when our college pitchers are dominating, pain-free after years and years of arm pain, in a groove, throwing harder and smarter than ever, the arm strength is skyrocketing, shoulder balanced, recovery like an…

Strength in Numbers #221 Fall baseball has become a popular addition to the calendar for amateur and high school players, often stretching competitive activity from mid-March until late October.  While this provides valuable development opportunities, it also poses significant cumulative workload risks that players, parents, and coaches must be aware of. When workloads aren’t managed…

Strength in Numbers #220 I have always been interested in how people attempt to predict fatigue in athletes and how fatigue contributes to mechanical overload, which can cause injury.  I went through two doctoral competency exams to become educated as an exercise physiologist first, and then delved deeply into physics to become a biomechanist.   I…

Strength in Numbers #219 Right about now is when we see a surge of injuries in college baseball.  It’s been a long summer for some, as players have been competing in multiple collegiate summer leagues, taking little time off.   And then there’s a population of players who didn’t compete at all since the college…

Strength in Numbers #218 Baseball performance is not just about how hard you can throw—it’s about how well your body coordinates force from the ground up and how strong your arm is to handle it.  An optimized delivery means it is efficient – you can do more with less.  More velocity with less loading, more…

Strength in Numbers #217 With the offseason fast approaching, now is the ideal time to commit to your professional growth—because stronger knowledge builds not just better athletes, but better careers. My kids are now in school full-time, and while I work hard to educate our community, I also must find time to educate myself.  I…

Strength in Numbers #216 Better bracing equals better baseball. You cannot deny it or even argue with me.  If you have no brakes, you will break.  Too much gas and you will blow up in flames.   When hitters and pitchers learn to create and control intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), they transfer more force to the bat/ball,…

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…