More Than Velocity

In this episode of More Than Velocity, our hosts Ryan and Jordan talk with José Vázquez, the Texas Rangers Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2006. 

They take a deep dive into the nuances of strength training, conditioning, and player development at the highest level of baseball.  They cover José's expansive knowledge as a strength coach and physical therapist, which includes his role in leading a team to a World Series victory.  

This podcast offers a glimpse into the strategies and philosophies that drive success in professional sports.

Key Highlights:

- Jose's journey in MLB and his approach to strength and conditioning,
- The impact of aging on athletes and how to adapt training methods,
- The role of individualized training in maximizing player performance,
- Insights into team dynamics and the psychology of winning,
- The interplay between analytics,
- and physical training in modern baseball.

Join us as we explore what it takes to build a World Series-winning team and how strength, conditioning, and player development play a crucial role in achieving sporting excellence.

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Dive into the world of sports medicine with Michael Voltz, founder of The Movement Science Project. He also has experienced physical therapist and athletic trainer, shares his passion for aiding overhead athletes, drawing from his work with USA Baseball, USA Diving, and the United States Olympic Training Center.

As an instructor with Evidence in Motion and a speaker on sports injuries and dry needling, Michael's expertise is invaluable for athletes, coaches, and sports medicine professionals. In this podcast, we highlight the role of dry-needling and using advanced metrics in baseball training and rehabilitation to enhance athletic performance.

Michael also shares his valuable insights on how understanding the neurological aspects of sports injuries can revolutionize athlete recovery and performance. Whether you're a developing baseball player, a coach, or simply interested in sports medicine, this video offers a unique perspective on the intersection of neurology and sports.

Learn more at https://armcare.com/

Standout RHP at University Florida, Hurston Waldrep joins the pod.

Ryan & Jordan discuss why Hurston's arm strength and process will be so valuable at the MLB level.

Hurston provides some great insight to what his year at UF was like and the CWS experience.

In this episode of The More Than Velocity Podcast, host Ryan Crotin sits down with guest Ryan Lavarnway, a retired professional baseball player with an impressive career spanning 15 years. Lavarnway shares insights into his journey and discusses the importance of preparation and maintaining arm health in baseball. The conversation delves into catching techniques, the role of catchers in stealing strikes, and the mental aspects of the game. With valuable tips and anecdotes from Lavarnway's experiences, this episode offers a comprehensive perspective on the game of baseball beyond just velocity.

Robert Hege has one of the more unique paths that got him into baseball coaching.

Throughout his career as a pilot in the military, he stayed in touch with baseball as a coach on the side. Upon his exit from the military, he moved into coaching full-time as the owner of Southern Baseball Academy in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Robert shares his reasons for adopting ArmCare into his program and the processes he uses that have led to some incredible success stories.

This week we welcome Brittany Dowling on the podcast to dive into the application of biomechanics in baseball. Brittany is the Director of Biomechanics at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, overseeing a world-class motion capture lab.

Previously she served over 5 years as a Director at Motus Global, where she built a depth of experience in assessing pitchers.

You can follow Brittany on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

A great discussion with Jimmy Lee, Athletic Trainer for Towson University Baseball, discussing a variety things they are doing to get better and compete. https://towsontigers.com/staff-directory/jimmy-lee/2349

In this video, we sit down with Mark Sheehan, a Master Pitching Instructor and winner of the 2014 Collegiate Baseball News Teaching Professional of the Year Award.

With over 13 years of experience, Mark has developed a reputation as an extremely knowledgeable and highly sought-after instructor.

He is the Director of Pitching for Canes Illinois and runs Evolution Athletics.

https://www.evo-athletics.com/

https://www.canesillinois.com/custom_pages/35995/about-us

Mark has a long resume of current and former professional and college pitchers he's worked with, along with countless others he's helped reach their full potential at all levels. Whether you're a pitcher looking to improve your skills, or a coach looking to enhance your teaching methods, you'll learn a ton from this interview with Mark Sheehan.

In this episode of More than Velocity, we chat with Big League pitching coach and manager Mickey Callaway.

He shares his insights on individualizing player development and optimizing communication from his time as a pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angles, as well as the Club Manager for the New York Mets.

 

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This week on More Than Velocity, we have Tommy Weaver, the Director of Training at USA Prime Virginia, who plays a role in developing over 150 players.

In this episode, we'll discuss his latest training techniques and the implementation of strength testing in his program. This includes his regiment and schedule that rival the organization of some MLB Spring Training programs.

Be sure to check out USA Prime Virginia at https://www.usaprimevirginia.com/

And follow them on social at https://www.instagram.com/usaprimevirginia/