Baseball Strength Podcast

In this weeks' episode we revisit our interview with Dr. Michael Chivers. In this portion of the interview Michael discusses what actually happens to our connective tissue when we perform foam rolling and use trigger point modalities.  BaseballStrengthPodcast.com @WomackStrength

In this weeks' episode I sit down with Dr. Michael Chivers and we discuss several topics revolving around connective tissue. Connective tissue obviously plays a huge role in sports performance and rehabilitation. Check it out on iTunes, Stitcher, or at BaseballStrengthPodcast.com!

In this weeks' episode I talk about whether I prefer front squats or back squats and whether or not you should use a weightlifting belt.

In this weeks' episode I interview the guys of Top Velocity, Brent Pourciau and Steven Guadagni, along with special guest David Aardsma who is one of their MLB clients. Brent and Steven have made a splash in the baseball community recently by their pitching tips show on YouTube.  In this episode we discuss the taboo topic of olympic weightlifting and bench pressing for pitchers. They provide an interesting look into baseball performance training. Don't forget to follow Brent at @TopVelocity on all their social media sites, especially Snapchat. Dudes are killing it on Snapchat.

In this weeks' episode I interview Alan Jaeger. Alan founded Jaeger Sports on the principle that athletes need to develop both their physical and mental skills in order to be successful in game situations. As a result of several years of coaching and and personal study was Alan's Mental Training Book, "Getting Focused, Staying Focused", and the DVD, "Thrive On Throwing", Jaeger Sports' signature Arm Heath, Strength and Conditioning Throwing Program. Along with Alan's passion for Yoga, this Book and DVD serve as a driving force behind all of Jaeger Sports' training programs. Alan's playing experience includes Los Angeles Pierce Junior College (1984-1985), California State University, at Northridge and the Wichita Bronco's of the Jayhawk League (1986). His college coaching experience includes four years (1990-1993) at Los Angeles Mission Junior College/College of the Canyons and seven years as an assistant coach/consultant for the Chatham A's of the prestigious Cape Cod League. Since 1991 Alan, as a personal

In this weeks' episode I interview Matt Hinkley. Matt is the strength and conditioning coordinator at Premier Baseball in Lenexa, Kansas.  Matt Hinkley is from Liberty, Missouri where he was a stand out pitcher for the Liberty High School Blue Jays . While at Liberty, Matt earned two 1st Team All Conference Selections in 2010 & 2011, a 1st Team All State Selection in 2011, and was named the Big 6 Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2011 for the 6A Missouri State Runner Up Blue Jays. Because of Matts performance in high school he was given an opportunity to continue his baseball career at Hutchinson Community College where he was a starting pitcher for the Blue Dragons. The following year, he continued his career playing baseball at NCAA Divison II powerhouse Emporia State University. Matt was a vital part of the 2014 MIAA Conference Championship Team, the 2015 MIAA Conference Runner up Team and enjoyed two NCAA Division II Regional appearances. At Emporia, Matt also studied human anatomy, physiology, a

In this weeks' episode I give 3 points on coaching. These points were inspired by the athletes I worked with in Guatemala this past week. While working with athletes who spoke a different language than me was very challenging. I had to focus on giving them precise cues using my words and more importantly, my actions. If you are a coach this episode is for you!

In this weeks' episode I discuss different coaching cues that I use with my athletes to teach proper deadlift technique. If you have your athletes perform deadlifts this episode is for you. If you don't have your athletes deadlift than what the heck?!? Haha all jokes aside I've used these specific cues to get great results with the athletes that I work with.

In this weeks' episode I discuss overuse and youth strength training. Both extremely important topics in today's baseball culture!

In this weeks' episode I interview DJ Edwards, who is the co-founder of Push Performance in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. In this interview DJ and I discuss: His background  His evaluation process His 4 phase training system and how he individualizes programs His thoughts on in-season training His top resources Enjoy! -Austin

In this weeks' episode I discuss the concept of Delayed Gratification, why your athletes need to buy in to this concept, and how coaches can get their athletes to buy in. I also provide illustrations of how coaches can use this concept to further their abilities as a coach using myself as an example.

In this weeks' episode I recap the presentation I gave at a NSCA Clinic this past weekend. The title of my presentation is "Handling the Overhead Athlete."  In this presentation I discuss: common pathologies with overhead athletes the current epidemic of injuries in baseball proper assessment protocols mobility considerations strength considerations

Austin is the co-founder of AB Athletic Development based out of New Hampshire. Austin directs the sports performance side of his company. In this episode Austin and I discuss: How he got started in this industry How his evaluation process takes place How he implements throwing mechanics and drills into his athletes' programs Some of his thoughts on in-season lifting for baseball players and how he tracks progress with his athletes

Episode #5 is part 2 of my interview with the President of Driveline Baseball, Kyle Boddy. Part 1 featured some great converstations. Part 2 does as well. In part 2 Kyle and I discuss: Why weighted implement training works His blog post titled "Weighted Baseballs, Safety, and Consequences" (https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/2016/03/08/weighted-baseballs-safety-and-consequences/) which was an article in response to an article written by Mike Reinold titled "Are Velocity Programs to Blame for the Rise in Baseball Pitching Injuries" (http://www.mikereinold.com/are-velocity-programs-to-blame-for-the-rise-in-baseball-pitching-injuries/) "How you do anything is how you do everything" The biggest areas that the baseball performance industry can grow How to implement data collection into a baseball program Why Kyle dislikes the phrase "hard work pays off"

Episode #4 features Kyle Boddy, president of Driveline Baseball. Kyle has made a big splash in the baseball training industry the last few years with his programs and research. He is a self-proclaimed "nerd" and former data scientists who turned his facility into a biomechanics lab. Our conversation was filled with so much information that I decided to break the interview up in to two parts. Part 1 covers: Kyle's background and start in this industry How he created his training model How he plans on scaling his company How he creates his culture at his facility Why the research component of his company is so important and What research he is currently conducting

In episode #3 we talk to Tony Gentilcore, co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance about his start with CSP, the infatuation with "going D1," and how to assess baseball players.

This weeks' episode features Kansas City based rehabilitation specialist, Dan Lorenz. Dr. Dan Lorenz, DPT, PT, LAT, CSCS is a well-recognized and respected clinician, educator and author in sports and orthopedic physical therapy. He earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy with an Emphasis in Manual Therapy from theUniversity of St. Augustine, FL. and has a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI in 2001. In addition to being a licensed physical therapist (PT) and licensed athletic trainer (LAT), he is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as a USA weightlifting level I sports performance coach. He completed the Duke University Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship from 2004-2005 where he focused on orthopedic and sports injuries, particularly of the knee and shoulder. Following the fellowship at Duke, he was hired by the Kansas City Ch

In the pilot episode of the Baseball Strength Podcast host Austin Womack gives his background as a coach and talks about the goals and purpose of this podcast.