Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast Mon, 18 May 2026 15:04:11 -0400 https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/ en-us © 2026 RPP Baseball yes ee96a8fd-5848-5765-8013-f6aced97bd51 Nunzio Signore episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Baseball Strength Training, Baseball College Recruiting, Baseball Remote Training, Pitcher Strength Training, Baseball Player Development, Pitching Velocity, Pitching, Hitting, Baseball Injury, Baseball Training, Nunzio Signore https://storage.buzzsprout.com/phl6u521btco8wx5rn5fbz6r4bz9?.jpg Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/ Nunzio Signore 5 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Summer Performance 5 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Summer Performance To keep up with the demands of the summer season, today, we’re going to review 5 “do’s and don’ts” to help with recovery, while maintaining their strength and mobility throughout the season.

Topics Include:

  • Managing the Controlled Fall
  • Strength vs Mobility
  • 5 big players to keep track of this summer


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> To keep up with the demands of the summer season, today, we’re going to review 5 “do’s and don’ts” to help with recovery, while maintaining their strength and mobility throughout the season.

Topics Include:

  • Managing the Controlled Fall
  • Strength vs Mobility
  • 5 big players to keep track of this summer


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-179-5-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-summer-performance/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-19151897 Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1144 1 179 full false Should or Shouldn't You Play Summer Ball Should or Shouldn't You Play Summer Ball I’m flying solo today to answer questions about the balance between playing summer ball and becoming more efficient for next season.

Topics include:

  • Who should play summer ball
  • Is your toolkit complete
  • RPP Elite College Summer Program



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> I’m flying solo today to answer questions about the balance between playing summer ball and becoming more efficient for next season.

Topics include:

  • Who should play summer ball
  • Is your toolkit complete
  • RPP Elite College Summer Program



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-178-should-you-or-shouldnt-you-play-summer-ball/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-19115397 Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1255 1 178 full false Coaching Pitching Mechanics in Youth Baseball with Scott Shuman Coaching Pitching Mechanics in Youth Baseball with Scott Shuman Today we’re discussing pitching mechanics in the youth baseball population with RPP Director of Pitching Scott Shuman. Topics Include:

  • 4 big issues in youth Pitching mechanics
  • Problem with adjusting mechanics when pitch selection changes
  • Lessons learned as a son of a high school Hall of Fame Coach 



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today we’re discussing pitching mechanics in the youth baseball population with RPP Director of Pitching Scott Shuman. Topics Include:

  • 4 big issues in youth Pitching mechanics
  • Problem with adjusting mechanics when pitch selection changes
  • Lessons learned as a son of a high school Hall of Fame Coach 



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-177-coaching-pitching-mechanics-in-youth-baseball-with-scott-shuman/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18983632 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1835 Scott Shuman, Youth Pitching 1 177 full false Maximizing Summer Gains with RPP's Elite College Summer Program Maximizing Summer Gains with RPP's Elite College Summer Program Today we’re sitting down with our new Director of Pitching, Scott Shuman, to discuss this year’s Elite College Summer Program. Topics include:

  • His climb to 100 mph and what it takes
  • The importance of workload management
  • What to expect this summer

We’re excited to welcome Scott Shuman to the RPP Baseball family as our full-time Director of Pitching.

  • Draft from Auburn University by the Tampa Bay Rays
  • Played with the San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays
  • Elite arm strength; exceeded 100 mph and averaged 14+ strikeouts per nine innings
  • Combines playing experience, training expertise, and passion for athlete development


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today we’re sitting down with our new Director of Pitching, Scott Shuman, to discuss this year’s Elite College Summer Program. Topics include:

  • His climb to 100 mph and what it takes
  • The importance of workload management
  • What to expect this summer

We’re excited to welcome Scott Shuman to the RPP Baseball family as our full-time Director of Pitching.

  • Draft from Auburn University by the Tampa Bay Rays
  • Played with the San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays
  • Elite arm strength; exceeded 100 mph and averaged 14+ strikeouts per nine innings
  • Combines playing experience, training expertise, and passion for athlete development


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-176-maximizing-summer-gains-with-rpps-elite-college-summer-program/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-19001042 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1491 Scott Shuman 1 176 full false Throwing Harder and Training Considerations After TJ Surgery Throwing Harder and Training Considerations After TJ Surgery Most of our athletes who undergo Tommy John surgery end up throwing harder than prior to being Injured. Today, I’ll discuss not only why, but some of the key parameters in a good TJ Rehab Program. Topics Include:

  • Main causes of TJ
  • When to start a full body strength program (and “how”)
  • Working in conjunction with your PT and Ortho




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]]> Most of our athletes who undergo Tommy John surgery end up throwing harder than prior to being Injured. Today, I’ll discuss not only why, but some of the key parameters in a good TJ Rehab Program. Topics Include:

  • Main causes of TJ
  • When to start a full body strength program (and “how”)
  • Working in conjunction with your PT and Ortho




Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-175-throwing-harder-and-training-considerations-after-tj-surgery/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18958926 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1357 Tommy John Surgery, TJ Surgery 1 175 full true Addressing and Training Scapular Instability Addressing and Training Scapular Instability Today I’m addressing one of the biggest issues we see day in and day out as the season goes on and that is scapular instability. Topics Include:

  • What is Scapular Instability
  • What Causes Scapular Instability
  • Some Training Methods to Help Prevent / Improve it




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]]> Today I’m addressing one of the biggest issues we see day in and day out as the season goes on and that is scapular instability. Topics Include:

  • What is Scapular Instability
  • What Causes Scapular Instability
  • Some Training Methods to Help Prevent / Improve it




Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-174-addressing-and-training-scapular-instability/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18886381 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1404 Scapular Instability 1 174 full false Maximizing Your Spring Season by Staying Healthy with DPT Melanie Eskin Maximizing Your Spring Season by Staying Healthy with DPT Melanie Eskin Today we’re sitting down with DPT Melanie Eskin of Paramus Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Today’s topic is maintaining health and maximizing performance during the season.

  • Most common in-season injuries and how to address them
  • Maintaining and / or improving IR in-season
  • Maintaining shoulder, hip & T-spine mobility
  • Manual therapy after outings, yes / no?




Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today we’re sitting down with DPT Melanie Eskin of Paramus Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Today’s topic is maintaining health and maximizing performance during the season.

  • Most common in-season injuries and how to address them
  • Maintaining and / or improving IR in-season
  • Maintaining shoulder, hip & T-spine mobility
  • Manual therapy after outings, yes / no?




Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-173-maximizing-your-spring-season-by-staying-healthy-with-dpt-melanie-eskin/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18842369 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2079 DPT Melanie Eskin, In-Season Training 1 173 full false Using Correct Breathing to Maximize Work and Recovery Using Correct Breathing to Maximize Work and Recovery Today I'm flying solo to discuss better training and recovery through improved breathing patterns. Topics Include:

  • Why proper breathing is crucial to performance and recovery
  • Understanding what type of breather you are
  • Corrective protocols



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today I'm flying solo to discuss better training and recovery through improved breathing patterns. Topics Include:

  • Why proper breathing is crucial to performance and recovery
  • Understanding what type of breather you are
  • Corrective protocols



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-172-using-correct-breathing-to-maximize-work-and-recovery/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18809255 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1344 1 172 full false Coaching Ball in the Big Easy with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Seth Thibodeaux Coaching Ball in the Big Easy with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Seth Thibodeaux Today we’re sitting down with Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Associate Head Coach Seth Thibodeaux. While I was speaking at the Baseball Ontario Summit, I had the opportunity to hear Seth speak and knew he would be a great guest. Topics Include:

  • Changes in the 1st year college athlete over the past 5-10 years
  • Methods for taking on a leadership role as both player and coach
  • How to keep the culture thriving



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today we’re sitting down with Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Associate Head Coach Seth Thibodeaux. While I was speaking at the Baseball Ontario Summit, I had the opportunity to hear Seth speak and knew he would be a great guest. Topics Include:

  • Changes in the 1st year college athlete over the past 5-10 years
  • Methods for taking on a leadership role as both player and coach
  • How to keep the culture thriving



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-171-coaching-ball-in-the-big-easy-with-louisiana-ragin-cajuns-seth-thibodeaux/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18768282 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2205 Ragin’ Cajuns Baseball, Seth Thibodeaux 1 171 full false Talking Shop with Minnesota Twins Pitching Coach Ryan Ricci Talking Shop with Minnesota Twins Pitching Coach Ryan Ricci Today I had a great time sitting down with Minnesota Twins AAA Pitching Coach Ryan Ricci. Topics Include:

  • Key gems to consider when moving up the coaching ranks
  • Creating a “winning environment”
  • Getting through “sticking points” on the mound




Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today I had a great time sitting down with Minnesota Twins AAA Pitching Coach Ryan Ricci. Topics Include:

  • Key gems to consider when moving up the coaching ranks
  • Creating a “winning environment”
  • Getting through “sticking points” on the mound




Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-170-talking-shop-with-minnesota-twins-pitching-coach-ryan-ricci/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18725681 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2057 Ryan Ricci, Pitching Coach, Minnesota Twins 1 170 full false Transitioning from Collegiate to Pro Ball with White Sox Pitching Coach Rob Hardy Transitioning from Collegiate to Pro Ball with White Sox Pitching Coach Rob Hardy Today we’re sitting down with Chicago White Sox Pitching Coach Rob Hardy. Rob brings with him a huge background in data analytics and college recruiting. Topics Include:

  • Setting up boundaries in a new environment
  • What’s next in pitching development
  • Being present on the mound



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today we’re sitting down with Chicago White Sox Pitching Coach Rob Hardy. Rob brings with him a huge background in data analytics and college recruiting. Topics Include:

  • Setting up boundaries in a new environment
  • What’s next in pitching development
  • Being present on the mound



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-169-transitioning-from-collegiate-to-pro-ball-with-white-sox-pitching-coach-rob-hardy/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18686774 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2227 Rob Hardy, White Sox, Pitching Coach 1 169 full true Throwing Harder, Throwing Safer, Mechanics, Arsenal and More... w/ RPP Pitching Coach Scott Shuman Throwing Harder, Throwing Safer, Mechanics, Arsenal and More... w/ RPP Pitching Coach Scott Shuman Today, we’re sitting down with RPP Pitching Coach Scott Shuman, as he shares his experiences pitching at both Auburn and years in pro ball, as well as his views on coaching young pitchers here at RPP. Topics Include:

  • Getting the most out of a new athlete from day 1
  • When to work mechanics and when to work arsenal
  • Difference in approach when coaching 13-16 and 17+


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today, we’re sitting down with RPP Pitching Coach Scott Shuman, as he shares his experiences pitching at both Auburn and years in pro ball, as well as his views on coaching young pitchers here at RPP. Topics Include:

  • Getting the most out of a new athlete from day 1
  • When to work mechanics and when to work arsenal
  • Difference in approach when coaching 13-16 and 17+


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-168-throwing-harder-throwing-safer-mechanics-arsenal-and-more-w-scott-shuman/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18605171 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1588 Scott shuman 1 268 full false Bulletproofing the Shoulder and Elbow for Power and Endurance Bulletproofing the Shoulder and Elbow for Power and Endurance After a great weekend speaking at the Baseball Ontario Summit, it became very clear that information on arm care is still at the top of most coaches priority list. As a result we’ll take a deep dive into the topic. These Include:

  • Improving Scap stability
  • Firing time of the cuff
  • Strengthening the traps and serratus
  • Much, much more…



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> After a great weekend speaking at the Baseball Ontario Summit, it became very clear that information on arm care is still at the top of most coaches priority list. As a result we’ll take a deep dive into the topic. These Include:

  • Improving Scap stability
  • Firing time of the cuff
  • Strengthening the traps and serratus
  • Much, much more…



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-167-bulletproofing-the-shoulder-and-elbow-for-power-and-endurance/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18565555 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1543 Pitcher's Shoulder, Pitcher's Elbow 1 167 full false The Modern Challenges Facing Today's Youth Athlete with Performance Coach Mike Huber The Modern Challenges Facing Today's Youth Athlete with Performance Coach Mike Huber Today we’re sitting down with mental performance coach Mike Huber to discuss the modern challenges, both internal and external, facing youth athletes today. Topics Include:

  • Competition with phone / social media time
  • Growing up during Covid 19
  • When is it internal?
  • When is it external?



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today we’re sitting down with mental performance coach Mike Huber to discuss the modern challenges, both internal and external, facing youth athletes today. Topics Include:

  • Competition with phone / social media time
  • Growing up during Covid 19
  • When is it internal?
  • When is it external?



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-166-the-modern-challenges-facing-todays-youth-athlete-with-mike-huber/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18526522 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2366 1 166 full true Training for Shoulder Health in the Youth Population with DPT Andrew Liu Training for Shoulder Health in the Youth Population with DPT Andrew Liu Today, we’re sitting down with DPT Andrew Liu to discuss some causes as well as some great ways to keep a young athlete’s shoulder healthy year-round. 
Topics Include:

  • Shoulder Stability
  • Cuff Strength
  • Overuse




Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today, we’re sitting down with DPT Andrew Liu to discuss some causes as well as some great ways to keep a young athlete’s shoulder healthy year-round. 
Topics Include:

  • Shoulder Stability
  • Cuff Strength
  • Overuse




Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-165-training-for-shoulder-health-in-the-youth-population-with-dpt-andrew-liu/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18488033 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1884 Dr. Andrew Liu, Shoulder Stability, Cuff Strength, Overuse 1 165 full false Top 5 Hottest Topics of 2025 Top 5 Hottest Topics of 2025 Happy New Year Everyone!

Today, I’m going to review some of the hottest topics of 2025 coming in to RPP this year. Topics Include:

  • Increasing Speed and Power 
  • Finding a great baseball college recruiter
  • Passive vs Active Mobility

And more...


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Happy New Year Everyone!

Today, I’m going to review some of the hottest topics of 2025 coming in to RPP this year. Topics Include:

  • Increasing Speed and Power 
  • Finding a great baseball college recruiter
  • Passive vs Active Mobility

And more...


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-164-top-5-hottest-topics-of-2025/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18421210 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1566 1 164 full false Behind the Seams - Best of 2025 (Top 5) Behind the Seams - Best of 2025 (Top 5) Happy Holidays!

It’s that time of year again when we present the Top 5 listened to podcasts of 2025. Top 5 Titles: 

  1. Using VALD Force Plate Metrics to Improve the Lead Leg
  2. The Road to Throwing Harder
  3. Fueling Up for Success with Nick Valenti
  4. Lower Half Pitching Mechanics… The Drive, Rotation and Lead Leg Block
  5. Coastal's Matt Williams on the Road to Omaha and the RPP College Assessment



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Happy Holidays!

It’s that time of year again when we present the Top 5 listened to podcasts of 2025. Top 5 Titles: 

  1. Using VALD Force Plate Metrics to Improve the Lead Leg
  2. The Road to Throwing Harder
  3. Fueling Up for Success with Nick Valenti
  4. Lower Half Pitching Mechanics… The Drive, Rotation and Lead Leg Block
  5. Coastal's Matt Williams on the Road to Omaha and the RPP College Assessment



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-163-behind-the-seams-best-of-2025/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18393744 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1635 1 163 full true Using Active Recovery to Boost Your Training Programs Using Active Recovery to Boost Your Training Programs Using active recovery or Fillers in training programs can be the un-sung hero to an athlete’s progress through the off-season. Today, I’ll explain 5 great reasons why and how to implement them. Topics Include how active recovery helps:

  • Improve strength
  • Expedite losses in bodyfat
  • Promote faster recovery from injury



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Using active recovery or Fillers in training programs can be the un-sung hero to an athlete’s progress through the off-season. Today, I’ll explain 5 great reasons why and how to implement them. Topics Include how active recovery helps:

  • Improve strength
  • Expedite losses in bodyfat
  • Promote faster recovery from injury



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-162-using-active-recovery-to-boost-your-training-programs/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18311778 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1242 active recovery 1 162 full false Utilizing VALD Force Plate Data to Improve Lead Leg Performance Utilizing VALD Force Plate Data to Improve Lead Leg Performance On today’s podcast, I’m answering several questions that have come in from coaches on how we use force plate testing to improve performance. Today’s topic… The Front Leg. Topics Include:

  • Understanding the 3 phases of a great, explosive lead leg
  • Metrics to look for
  • Some training we can focus on to improve outcomes


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> On today’s podcast, I’m answering several questions that have come in from coaches on how we use force plate testing to improve performance. Today’s topic… The Front Leg. Topics Include:

  • Understanding the 3 phases of a great, explosive lead leg
  • Metrics to look for
  • Some training we can focus on to improve outcomes


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-161-utilizing-vald-force-plate-data-to-improve-lead-leg-performance/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18236089 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1358 Force plates, vald, force, power 1 161 full false 5 Topics Young Hitters Struggle With w/ Coach Andrew Pezzuto 5 Topics Young Hitters Struggle With w/ Coach Andrew Pezzuto Today we're with Andrew Pezzutto, RPP Director of Hitting and Director of Player Development at RPP Revolution Travel Baseball. Today's topic is 5 things young athletes struggle with at the plate. Topics Include:

  • Timing
  • Pre-game routines
  • Identifying the Strike Zone 


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today we're with Andrew Pezzutto, RPP Director of Hitting and Director of Player Development at RPP Revolution Travel Baseball. Today's topic is 5 things young athletes struggle with at the plate. Topics Include:

  • Timing
  • Pre-game routines
  • Identifying the Strike Zone 


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-160-5-topics-young-hitters-struggle-with-w-coach-andrew-pezzutto/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18118307 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1696 Hitting, Youth, Timing, Strike Zone 1 160 full false The Road to Throwing Harder The Road to Throwing Harder Nothing happens in isolation and throwing hgarder is no different. In today’s podcast, I’ll discuss the various methods we use to get our guys to a higher velocity ceiling. Topics Include:

  • The 5 big players in training and producing a higher velocity ceiling
  • Understanding the “Timeline”



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Nothing happens in isolation and throwing hgarder is no different. In today’s podcast, I’ll discuss the various methods we use to get our guys to a higher velocity ceiling. Topics Include:

  • The 5 big players in training and producing a higher velocity ceiling
  • Understanding the “Timeline”



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-159-the-road-to-throwing-harder/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-18076396 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1715 Increasing Pitching Velocity, Throwing Harder 1 159 full false How We Integrate Strength Training into RPP Revolution, our Baseball Travel Program How We Integrate Strength Training into RPP Revolution, our Baseball Travel Program Today I’m answering quite a few questions as to how we incorporate strength training into RPP Revolution, our travel baseball program Topics Include:

  • Why is year-round training not an option?
  • Frequency... How many days is sufficient?
  • What should a thorough S&C program contain


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today I’m answering quite a few questions as to how we incorporate strength training into RPP Revolution, our travel baseball program Topics Include:

  • Why is year-round training not an option?
  • Frequency... How many days is sufficient?
  • What should a thorough S&C program contain


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-158-integrating-strength-training-into-rpp-revolution-our-baseball-travel-program/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17994003 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1753 Travel Baseball, RPP Revolution, Strength Training 1 158 full false The Power of Assessments in the Recruiting Process The Power of Assessments in the Recruiting Process Today, we’re with RPP Director of Recruiting Sam Sharf to talk about how powerful metrics from our assessment has helped raise the bar and given him more ammo in the recruiting process. Topics Include:

  • How has the RPP assessment helps him be a better recruiter
  • How he uses it to track an athletes progress
  • Which test he values the most


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today, we’re with RPP Director of Recruiting Sam Sharf to talk about how powerful metrics from our assessment has helped raise the bar and given him more ammo in the recruiting process. Topics Include:

  • How has the RPP assessment helps him be a better recruiter
  • How he uses it to track an athletes progress
  • Which test he values the most


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/the-power-of-assessments-in-the-recruiting-process/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17955861 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1992 College baseball recruiting 1 157 full false Podcast #156: Lower Half Pitching Mechanics… The Drive, Rotation and Lead Leg Block Podcast #156: Lower Half Pitching Mechanics… The Drive, Rotation and Lead Leg Block Today, we’re going to finish this 2-part series on lower half pitching mechanics 
by reviewing  the Drive, Rotation and the Lead Leg Block phases in the delivery. Topics Include:

  • What is the drive / rotation phase
  • Identifying a good lead leg block
  • Why they’re important
  • How to make them more efficient


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]]> Today, we’re going to finish this 2-part series on lower half pitching mechanics 
by reviewing  the Drive, Rotation and the Lead Leg Block phases in the delivery. Topics Include:

  • What is the drive / rotation phase
  • Identifying a good lead leg block
  • Why they’re important
  • How to make them more efficient


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]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17879497 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1339 Lower half pitching mechanics, lead leg block 1 156 full false Lower Half Pitching Mechanics - The Drift and The Load Lower Half Pitching Mechanics - The Drift and The Load Today we’re going to talk about the “Drift” and the "Load”, when coming down the mound. This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast on lower half mechanics. Topics Include:

  • What are drifting and loading
  • How do we analyze on video
  • Why they’re important
  • How to make them more efficient



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]]> Today we’re going to talk about the “Drift” and the "Load”, when coming down the mound. This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast on lower half mechanics. Topics Include:

  • What are drifting and loading
  • How do we analyze on video
  • Why they’re important
  • How to make them more efficient



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-155-lower-half-mechanics-the-drift-and-the-load/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17840125 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1319 The Drift, The Load, Lower Half Pitching Mechanics 1 155 full false Getting More Volume Out of Your Programming Getting More Volume Out of Your Programming Mobility is something many athletes try to skip when training. So today, I’m going to discuss how to incorporate this work into your programming and making sure your athletes are getting it done! Topics Include:

  • What are “fillers”?
  • The use of fillers in your programming
  • Some great examples of how they are used




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]]> Mobility is something many athletes try to skip when training. So today, I’m going to discuss how to incorporate this work into your programming and making sure your athletes are getting it done! Topics Include:

  • What are “fillers”?
  • The use of fillers in your programming
  • Some great examples of how they are used




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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-154-getting-more-volume-out-of-your-programming/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17802145 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1115 Programming, Fillers, Mobility, Strength Training 1 154 full false Zone 2 Training for Baseball Players Zone 2 Training for Baseball Players Today I’ll be discussing a topic that I feel gets a bit of a bad rap from a population that may not fully understand it. I’m talking about aerobic conditioning using Zone 2 Training. Topics Include:

  • What is Zone 2 Training?
  • The myths of Zone 2 Training
  • Why its crucial to improving Power endurance and recovery


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]]> Today I’ll be discussing a topic that I feel gets a bit of a bad rap from a population that may not fully understand it. I’m talking about aerobic conditioning using Zone 2 Training. Topics Include:

  • What is Zone 2 Training?
  • The myths of Zone 2 Training
  • Why its crucial to improving Power endurance and recovery


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-153-zone-2-training-for-baseball-players/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17761640 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1633 Zone 2 Training 1 153 full false Improving Baseball Metrics through Rate of Force Development (RFD) Improving Baseball Metrics through Rate of Force Development (RFD) Nothing could be more important to throwing or hitting the ball harder than power production. Today we’re talking how to produce more power, but more importantly producing it faster through improving our Rate of Force Development.

Topics Include:

  • Why RFD is the gold standard metric for becoming an elite athlete
  • How to assess what your athlete needs more of, Force or Velocity?
  • Training the Power Equation


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]]> Nothing could be more important to throwing or hitting the ball harder than power production. Today we’re talking how to produce more power, but more importantly producing it faster through improving our Rate of Force Development.

Topics Include:

  • Why RFD is the gold standard metric for becoming an elite athlete
  • How to assess what your athlete needs more of, Force or Velocity?
  • Training the Power Equation


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-153-improving-baseball-metrics-through-rate-of-force-development-rfd/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17645773 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1763 RFD, rate of force development 1 152 full false The Importance of Lean Muscle Mass and Playing College Baseball The Importance of Lean Muscle Mass and Playing College Baseball Today I’m sitting down with Nutritionist and Dietician Nick Valenti. We refer all of our athletes looking to help increase their performance to Nick. Today he talks about the how and why muscle mass and “healthy” weight gain is imperative if you’re looking to play at the next level.

Topics Include:

  • Why caloric intake has such a profound effect on performance
  • How putting on lean mass helps level the playing field when trying to get recruited



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]]> Today I’m sitting down with Nutritionist and Dietician Nick Valenti. We refer all of our athletes looking to help increase their performance to Nick. Today he talks about the how and why muscle mass and “healthy” weight gain is imperative if you’re looking to play at the next level.

Topics Include:

  • Why caloric intake has such a profound effect on performance
  • How putting on lean mass helps level the playing field when trying to get recruited



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-151-the-importance-of-lean-muscle-mass-and-playing-college-baseball/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17600067 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1556 Lean Muscle Mass, Playing College Baseball 1 151 full false Key Takeaways from Operating and Running a Travel Baseball Program Key Takeaways from Operating and Running a Travel Baseball Program Today my partner, Bahram Shirazi, and I are discussing some of the key takeaways we’ve gathered since putting together our travel baseball program under the RPP Revolution banner. Topics include:

  • Three pillars of athletic development
  • The Bell Curve
  • Importance of GREAT coaching
  • Developing responsible / accountable young athletes


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]]> Today my partner, Bahram Shirazi, and I are discussing some of the key takeaways we’ve gathered since putting together our travel baseball program under the RPP Revolution banner. Topics include:

  • Three pillars of athletic development
  • The Bell Curve
  • Importance of GREAT coaching
  • Developing responsible / accountable young athletes


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-150-key-takeaways-from-operating-and-running-a-travel-baseball-program/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17559495 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2015 Travel Baseball, RPP Revolution 1 150 full false Coastal's Matt Williams on the road to Omaha and the RPP College Assessment Coastal's Matt Williams on the road to Omaha and the RPP College Assessment Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Pitching Coach Matt Williams, just recently back from Coastal’s run to the CWS in Omaha. In this episode we discuss:

  • His initial thought process for building a championship team upon first getting to Coastal
  • His Utilization of the RPP Remote College Assessment
  • Connecting with players to help get the best out of them


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Pitching Coach Matt Williams, just recently back from Coastal’s run to the CWS in Omaha. In this episode we discuss:

  • His initial thought process for building a championship team upon first getting to Coastal
  • His Utilization of the RPP Remote College Assessment
  • Connecting with players to help get the best out of them


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-149-coastals-matt-williams-on-the-road-to-omaha-and-the-rpp-college-assessment/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17524151 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1596 Coastal Carolina, Matt Williams, RPP Assessment 1 149 full false Building a Mid Major Powerhouse with Murray State's Pitching Coach Steve Adkins Building a Mid Major Powerhouse with Murray State's Pitching Coach Steve Adkins Today we are sitting down with Murray State’s Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach Steve Adkins, fresh off a run to the CWS in Omaha. Topics Include:

  • Common challenges he sees pitchers facing during a long season
  • Keeping a “level-head” going into Omaha
  • Challenges of the Transfer Portal


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]]> Today we are sitting down with Murray State’s Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach Steve Adkins, fresh off a run to the CWS in Omaha. Topics Include:

  • Common challenges he sees pitchers facing during a long season
  • Keeping a “level-head” going into Omaha
  • Challenges of the Transfer Portal


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-148-building-a-mid-major-powerhouse-with-murray-states-pitching-coach-steve-adkins/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17494648 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 2220 Steve Adkins, Murray State Baseball 1 148 full false Programming for Pitchers to Optimize Performance and Health Programming for Pitchers to Optimize Performance and Health In today’s podcast, I’ll be discussing important protocol that should be in every pitcher’s training program in order to throw harder and do it safely. Topics Include:

  • What are perfect mechanics… do they exist?
  • Why working on mechanics alone are not enough
  • Sample programming techniques


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]]> In today’s podcast, I’ll be discussing important protocol that should be in every pitcher’s training program in order to throw harder and do it safely. Topics Include:

  • What are perfect mechanics… do they exist?
  • Why working on mechanics alone are not enough
  • Sample programming techniques


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17452372 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1376 Pitching 1 147 full false Maximizing Power Maximizing Power Today I’m going to talk about how to increase power on the mound, behind the plate and on the bases. Topics include:

  • Strength and Velocity are NOT interchangeable
  • How to determine the needs of the athlete in front of you
  • 3 great methods to help get you or your athletes more explosive


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]]> Today I’m going to talk about how to increase power on the mound, behind the plate and on the bases. Topics include:

  • Strength and Velocity are NOT interchangeable
  • How to determine the needs of the athlete in front of you
  • 3 great methods to help get you or your athletes more explosive


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-146-maximizing-power/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17415077 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1229 Power 1 146 full false Getting Ready to Do It Again… RPP College Assessments Getting Ready to Do It Again… RPP College Assessments Every year in August, we’re hired to provide select D1 programs our assessment and evaluation summaries on individualized programming for their athletes.

Today, I’m joined by RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn to discuss the preparation and some thoughts on some exciting new changes to the assessment.


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]]> Every year in August, we’re hired to provide select D1 programs our assessment and evaluation summaries on individualized programming for their athletes.

Today, I’m joined by RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn to discuss the preparation and some thoughts on some exciting new changes to the assessment.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-145-getting-ready-to-do-again-rpp-college-assessments/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17378051 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1781 Assessments 1 145 full false 5 Elements to a Great S&C Program 5 Elements to a Great S&C Program Today I’m flying solo and talking about what you should be looking for when shopping around for, or writing, your own Strength and Conditioning program. Topics Include:

  • The importance of a realistic / sustainable program
  • Give them what they need… maintain what they’re good at
  • Injury prevention considerations


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]]> Today I’m flying solo and talking about what you should be looking for when shopping around for, or writing, your own Strength and Conditioning program. Topics Include:

  • The importance of a realistic / sustainable program
  • Give them what they need… maintain what they’re good at
  • Injury prevention considerations


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17333041 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1921 Strength and conditioning 1 144 full false Ins and Outs of Coaching and Recruiting with Salve Regina's Coach Andrew McKeon Ins and Outs of Coaching and Recruiting with Salve Regina's Coach Andrew McKeon Today we’re sitting down with Salve Regina’s Coach Andrew McKeon. As the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Coach McKeon wears a lot of hats at Salve, including the S&C programs. Topics Include:

  • Common traits amongst the best arms year-over-year
  • Handling strength training without a S&C coach
  • New topics impacting the recruiting process

Coach McKeon joined the Salve Regina baseball staff in July of 2018, taking over as the program’s pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. McKeon oversees the development of all pitchers on the staff, assists in working with the hitters and is responsible for developing the year-round strength and conditioning needs of the baseball team.

He also assists in all operational tasks of the baseball program such as fundraising and academic support. Since joining the staff, the program has gone 157-58-5 overall and has also earned the ABCA Academic Excellence award in each school year.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Salve Regina’s Coach Andrew McKeon. As the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Coach McKeon wears a lot of hats at Salve, including the S&C programs. Topics Include:

  • Common traits amongst the best arms year-over-year
  • Handling strength training without a S&C coach
  • New topics impacting the recruiting process

Coach McKeon joined the Salve Regina baseball staff in July of 2018, taking over as the program’s pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. McKeon oversees the development of all pitchers on the staff, assists in working with the hitters and is responsible for developing the year-round strength and conditioning needs of the baseball team.

He also assists in all operational tasks of the baseball program such as fundraising and academic support. Since joining the staff, the program has gone 157-58-5 overall and has also earned the ABCA Academic Excellence award in each school year.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-143-ins-and-outs-of-coaching-and-recruiting-w-salve-reginas-coach-mckeon/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17296830 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2325 Salve Regina Baseball, Coach Andrew McKeon 1 143 full false Putting on the Brakes… Training Deceleration Putting on the Brakes… Training Deceleration Today, I am going to cover the importance of deceleration, whether it be the lead leg block or change-of-direction speed. Topics Include:

  • How deceleration is “the key” to creating explosive power
  • The 3 main phases of deceleration
  • Training each throughout the year


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]]> Today, I am going to cover the importance of deceleration, whether it be the lead leg block or change-of-direction speed. Topics Include:

  • How deceleration is “the key” to creating explosive power
  • The 3 main phases of deceleration
  • Training each throughout the year


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-142-putting-on-the-brakes-training-deceleration/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17217695 Sat, 24 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1598 Deceleration 1 142 full false Fueling Up for Success with Sports Nutritionist Nick Valenti Fueling Up for Success with Sports Nutritionist Nick Valenti Today we’re sitting down with sports nutritionist / dietician Nick Valenti to discuss optimizing performance by making better nutritional choices in the summer months. Topics include:

  • The importance of caloric timing
  • What is considered adequate hydration
  • Food prepping for a weekend of games

Nick was previously with the Toronto Blue Jays as a dietetic intern.  He also served as an intern with Cressey Sports Performance during the summer of 2023.  Nick has a Master's of Science from Florida State University in Sports Nutrition and a Bachelor's degree from Queens College in Nutrition and Dietetics.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Today we’re sitting down with sports nutritionist / dietician Nick Valenti to discuss optimizing performance by making better nutritional choices in the summer months. Topics include:

  • The importance of caloric timing
  • What is considered adequate hydration
  • Food prepping for a weekend of games

Nick was previously with the Toronto Blue Jays as a dietetic intern.  He also served as an intern with Cressey Sports Performance during the summer of 2023.  Nick has a Master's of Science from Florida State University in Sports Nutrition and a Bachelor's degree from Queens College in Nutrition and Dietetics.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-141-fueling-up-for-success-with-sports-nutritionist-nick-valenti/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17179708 Sat, 17 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400 1933 Baseball Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Nutrition 1 141 full false How to Navigate the College Transfer Portal w/ Sam Sharf, RPP Director of Recruiting How to Navigate the College Transfer Portal w/ Sam Sharf, RPP Director of Recruiting Today, I am having my partner Bahram Shirazi sit in for me as the Guest Host with Sam Sharf, RPP's Director of Recruiting. The topic is the College Transfer Portal:

  • How does it actually work
  • What to keep in mind
  • How to navigate it to optimize your options

Sam has over a dozen years of experience in the world of college baseball recruiting. If you'd like to connect with him, you can reach him on his email at ssharf@rocklandpeakperformance.com or schedule a phone call by clicking here. 

 


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]]> Today, I am having my partner Bahram Shirazi sit in for me as the Guest Host with Sam Sharf, RPP's Director of Recruiting. The topic is the College Transfer Portal:

  • How does it actually work
  • What to keep in mind
  • How to navigate it to optimize your options

Sam has over a dozen years of experience in the world of college baseball recruiting. If you'd like to connect with him, you can reach him on his email at ssharf@rocklandpeakperformance.com or schedule a phone call by clicking here. 

 


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-140-how-to-navigate-the-college-transfer-portal-w-sam-sharf-rpp-director-of-recruiting/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17109231 Fri, 09 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2553 College Baseball Recruiting, Sam Sharf, College Baseball Transfer Portal 1 140 full false Elite College Summer Programs... How Do We Get Those Big Gains? Elite College Summer Programs... How Do We Get Those Big Gains? Today we’re taking a deeper look into our Elite College Summer Programs. This will be our 8th year and we've have seen incredible results over the years. So, how do we get those big gains? Topics include:

  • Who is it for?
  • Individualized programming based on athlete’s primary focus
  • Complete break down of the 12-week lifting and throwing programs



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]]> Today we’re taking a deeper look into our Elite College Summer Programs. This will be our 8th year and we've have seen incredible results over the years. So, how do we get those big gains? Topics include:

  • Who is it for?
  • Individualized programming based on athlete’s primary focus
  • Complete break down of the 12-week lifting and throwing programs



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-139-elite-college-summer-programs-how-do-we-get-those-big-gains/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17078211 Fri, 02 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1352 Summer College Program 1 139 full false Mobility... What it is, What it isn't and Why It's Important Mobility... What it is, What it isn't and Why It's Important Mobility can sometimes be treated as the un-wanted stepchild to an athlete. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. So, today we’re going to address Mobility... what it is, what it isn’t and why it’s important. Topics Include:

  • Mobility vs Flexibility (they’re NOT the same)
  • How to assess it
  • Some common mistakes in programming for it



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]]> Mobility can sometimes be treated as the un-wanted stepchild to an athlete. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. So, today we’re going to address Mobility... what it is, what it isn’t and why it’s important. Topics Include:

  • Mobility vs Flexibility (they’re NOT the same)
  • How to assess it
  • Some common mistakes in programming for it



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-138-what-it-is-what-it-isnt-and-why-its-important/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-17050194 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1562 mobility, baseball players 1 138 full false Importance of Athletic and Mental Maturity with Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards Importance of Athletic and Mental Maturity with Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards Today, I’m sitting down with Division I Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards. This is his 2nd year as The Terrier’s Head Coach. Topics Include:

  • The importance of recruiting “Athleticism”
  • Coaching through mental “slumps”
  • Achieving Success on the base path

Prior to the head coaching position, J.J. had been on the coaching staff at Wofford as an assistant for 12 seasons, including the last two as the associate head coach. A native of Endwell, New York, Edwards received his bachelor's degree in history from Sacred Heart in 2010 and added a master's in the art of teaching in 2011.


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]]> Today, I’m sitting down with Division I Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards. This is his 2nd year as The Terrier’s Head Coach. Topics Include:

  • The importance of recruiting “Athleticism”
  • Coaching through mental “slumps”
  • Achieving Success on the base path

Prior to the head coaching position, J.J. had been on the coaching staff at Wofford as an assistant for 12 seasons, including the last two as the associate head coach. A native of Endwell, New York, Edwards received his bachelor's degree in history from Sacred Heart in 2010 and added a master's in the art of teaching in 2011.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-137-importance-of-athletic-and-mental-maturity-with-wofford-head-coach-j-j-edwards/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16995322 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1972 Wofford Baseball, J.J. Edwards, Head Coach 1 137 full false Training Explosive Power Through Plyometrics Training Explosive Power Through Plyometrics I’m flying solo today, discussing plyometric training and some of the “Pros” of training it correctly… and” Cons” of training it poorly. Topics Include:

  • Different types of plyos
  • Testing and assessing plyometric ability
  • Bucketing ability into progressive phases


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]]> I’m flying solo today, discussing plyometric training and some of the “Pros” of training it correctly… and” Cons” of training it poorly. Topics Include:

  • Different types of plyos
  • Testing and assessing plyometric ability
  • Bucketing ability into progressive phases


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-136-training-explosive-power-through-plyometrics/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16965762 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1544 Baseball Plyometrics 1 136 full false Philosophies for Success on the Mound with Monmouth Pitching Coach Mike Russo Philosophies for Success on the Mound with Monmouth Pitching Coach Mike Russo Today we’re sitting down with Monmouth University Pitching Coach Mike Russo. This conversation covers a lot of bases. Topics Include:

  • Body, Ball, Performance
  • Has the path to college ball changed? If so, how?
  • Staying “present” on the mound

Coach Russo joined the Monmouth Baseball program in August 2022. He came to Monmouth after six seasons at Princeton University working with the pitching staff.



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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Monmouth University Pitching Coach Mike Russo. This conversation covers a lot of bases. Topics Include:

  • Body, Ball, Performance
  • Has the path to college ball changed? If so, how?
  • Staying “present” on the mound

Coach Russo joined the Monmouth Baseball program in August 2022. He came to Monmouth after six seasons at Princeton University working with the pitching staff.



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-135-philosophies-for-success-on-the-mound-with-monmouth-pitching-coach-mike-russo/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16917089 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2392 Mike Russo, Monmouth Pitching Coach, Monmouth Baseball 1 135 full false Training the Missing Link... Ankle Strength and Stability Training the Missing Link... Ankle Strength and Stability I’m flying solo today and discussing a topic that doesn’t get addressed nearly enough. I’m talking about the importance of ankle strength and stability and how I’ve seen it to be a game changer in training athletes to get them to be more explosive. Topics Include:

  • Why is it important
  • How to test for it
  • How to train it


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]]> I’m flying solo today and discussing a topic that doesn’t get addressed nearly enough. I’m talking about the importance of ankle strength and stability and how I’ve seen it to be a game changer in training athletes to get them to be more explosive. Topics Include:

  • Why is it important
  • How to test for it
  • How to train it


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-134-training-the-missing-link-ankle-strength-and-stability/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16871617 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1441 Ankle Strength and Stability 1 134 full false An In-depth Conversation with Winthrop University's Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano An In-depth Conversation with Winthrop University's Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano Today, I am having Sam Sharf, RPP’s Director of Recruiting, sit in for me as the Guest Host with Winthrop Baseball’s Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano.

Topics Include:

  • Difference between D1 and D3 programs
  • Balancing baseball and academics
  • Most important characteristics when recruiting hitters

Coach Napolitano came to Winthrop after three seasons as an assistant coach for the Babson College baseball program in 2023-24. Prior to his time at Babson, he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach at Misericordia University for two seasons.

He graduated from Springfield College with a B.S. in movement and sport science in 2019 and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Misericordia in sport management in 2021.


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]]> Today, I am having Sam Sharf, RPP’s Director of Recruiting, sit in for me as the Guest Host with Winthrop Baseball’s Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano.

Topics Include:

  • Difference between D1 and D3 programs
  • Balancing baseball and academics
  • Most important characteristics when recruiting hitters

Coach Napolitano came to Winthrop after three seasons as an assistant coach for the Babson College baseball program in 2023-24. Prior to his time at Babson, he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach at Misericordia University for two seasons.

He graduated from Springfield College with a B.S. in movement and sport science in 2019 and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Misericordia in sport management in 2021.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-133-an-in-depth-conversation-with-winthrop-universitys-assistant-coach-mike-napolitano/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16836456 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1937 Mike Napolitano, Winthrop Baseball, Babson Baseball 1 133 full false Overcoming the Challenges of Coaching High School Athletes with Johnston Hobbs Overcoming the Challenges of Coaching High School Athletes with Johnston Hobbs Today, we're with Coach Johnston Hobbs, Head Coach at Ft. Lauderdale High School, the Flying L’s.  He has coached and played at every level of the game and we're going to focus on some of the challenges of coaching today’s high school athletes. Topics Include:

  • The difference between coaching in the Northeast vs. the South
  • Training catchers
  • Mechanics... When to address / when to leave it alone



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]]> Today, we're with Coach Johnston Hobbs, Head Coach at Ft. Lauderdale High School, the Flying L’s.  He has coached and played at every level of the game and we're going to focus on some of the challenges of coaching today’s high school athletes. Topics Include:

  • The difference between coaching in the Northeast vs. the South
  • Training catchers
  • Mechanics... When to address / when to leave it alone



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-132-overcoming-the-challenges-of-coaching-high-school-athletes-with-johnston-hobbs/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16787912 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2811 Johnston Hobbs, Coaching High School Baseball 1 132 full true Building a Division III Powerhouse with Misericordia's Garrett deMarrais Building a Division III Powerhouse with Misericordia's Garrett deMarrais Today we’re sitting down with Garrett deMarrais, Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator of Division III powerhouse Misericordia Baseball. The Cougars have reached the NCAA Division III World Series in back-to-back seasons, including a National Championship last year.  Topics Include:

  • The key to a winning culture
  • The power of thinking “outside the box” offensively
  • Key traits when recruiting new players

Coach deMarrais is entering his third season with the Misericordia baseball team. He currently serves as the Recruiting Coordinator for the program and specializes in infield hitting and base running instruction. Previously, he held the title of Graduate Assistant from 2022-2024 when the Cougars reached the NCAA Division III World Series in back to back seasons.

He is a native of Oradell, NJ, and graduated from Stockton University with a degree in political science and government and was a member of the Osprey's baseball team for four years.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Garrett deMarrais, Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator of Division III powerhouse Misericordia Baseball. The Cougars have reached the NCAA Division III World Series in back-to-back seasons, including a National Championship last year.  Topics Include:

  • The key to a winning culture
  • The power of thinking “outside the box” offensively
  • Key traits when recruiting new players

Coach deMarrais is entering his third season with the Misericordia baseball team. He currently serves as the Recruiting Coordinator for the program and specializes in infield hitting and base running instruction. Previously, he held the title of Graduate Assistant from 2022-2024 when the Cougars reached the NCAA Division III World Series in back to back seasons.

He is a native of Oradell, NJ, and graduated from Stockton University with a degree in political science and government and was a member of the Osprey's baseball team for four years.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/building-a-division-iii-powerhouse-with-misericordias-garret-demarrais/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16740477 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2311 Garrett deMarrais, Misericordia Baseball 1 131 full false Talking Shop with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Walsh Talking Shop with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Walsh Today we’re sitting down with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Walsh. Bill brings with him 20 years of experience in both the S&C and AT fields.

Topics Include:

  • The biggest challenges when coaching the high school population
  • The 3 pillars of athleticism
  • Ankle mobility / strength and its relationship to mechanics and speed


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Walsh. Bill brings with him 20 years of experience in both the S&C and AT fields.

Topics Include:

  • The biggest challenges when coaching the high school population
  • The 3 pillars of athleticism
  • Ankle mobility / strength and its relationship to mechanics and speed


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-130-talking-shop-with-rpp-strength-and-conditioning-coach-bill-walsh/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16703470 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1973 Bill Wash, Strength and Conditioning 1 130 full false College Baseball Recruiting with Sam Sharf, RPP Director of Recruiting College Baseball Recruiting with Sam Sharf, RPP Director of Recruiting Today, I’m sitting down with Sam Sharf, RPP's new Director of Recruiting and Sales. Sam brings with him over 12 years of baseball coaching and recruiting experience.

Topics Include:

  • When is a good time to look into hiring a recruiter?
  • What’s involved in an initial recruiting eval?
  • Top focal points when preparing to choose as recruiter


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]]> Today, I’m sitting down with Sam Sharf, RPP's new Director of Recruiting and Sales. Sam brings with him over 12 years of baseball coaching and recruiting experience.

Topics Include:

  • When is a good time to look into hiring a recruiter?
  • What’s involved in an initial recruiting eval?
  • Top focal points when preparing to choose as recruiter


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-129-college-baseball-recruiting-with-sam-sharf-rpp-director-of-recruiting/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16610770 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2047 Sam Sharf, RPP Recruiting, College Baseball Recruiting 1 129 full false Training Strength in an Elite College Setting with Jamie Burleson at FSU Training Strength in an Elite College Setting with Jamie Burleson at FSU This week we're sitting down with Florida State Strength and Conditioning Coach Jamie Burleson to talk about training strength with the elite college population. Topics Include:

  • Incoming Recruits, What to Expect on Day 1
  • The Importance of a Great Baseline Assessment
  • The Lack of Dedicated High School Strength Coaches in the Northeast



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]]> This week we're sitting down with Florida State Strength and Conditioning Coach Jamie Burleson to talk about training strength with the elite college population. Topics Include:

  • Incoming Recruits, What to Expect on Day 1
  • The Importance of a Great Baseline Assessment
  • The Lack of Dedicated High School Strength Coaches in the Northeast



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-128-training-strength-in-an-elite-college-setting-with-jamie-burleson-at-fsu/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16569157 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2140 Jamie Burleson, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Florida State Baseball 1 128 full false Turning on the Lower Half for Better Lead Leg Stability Turning on the Lower Half for Better Lead Leg Stability Today we’re talking about creating a more efficient lead leg block through lower half activation with PT Greg LaMendola. 

Topics Include:

  • Removing blocks in the kinetic chain
  • The Soleus and Piriformis muscles and their association with lead leg stability
  • More efficient transfer of power from lower to upper half


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]]> Today we’re talking about creating a more efficient lead leg block through lower half activation with PT Greg LaMendola. 

Topics Include:

  • Removing blocks in the kinetic chain
  • The Soleus and Piriformis muscles and their association with lead leg stability
  • More efficient transfer of power from lower to upper half


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-127-turning-on-the-lower-half-for-better-lead-leg-stability/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16534356 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2104 Greg LaMendola, Lower Half Strength, Pitching 1 127 full false Training for Scapular Stability Training for Scapular Stability Today I’m flying solo addressing how to identify and train Scapular Stability. This is such an important topic with many athletes ramping up into hard throwing.
Topics Include:

  • How to identify Scapular Instability
  • The key muscles responsible (and to focus on)
  • How to train to create a more stable shoulder



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]]> Today I’m flying solo addressing how to identify and train Scapular Stability. This is such an important topic with many athletes ramping up into hard throwing.
Topics Include:

  • How to identify Scapular Instability
  • The key muscles responsible (and to focus on)
  • How to train to create a more stable shoulder



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]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16454959 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1663 Scapular Instability 1 126 full false ABCA Highlights and Human Performance with Dr. Jimmy Onate ABCA Highlights and Human Performance with Dr. Jimmy Onate After speaking at last week’s ABCA, today I’m sitting down with Dr. Jimmy Onate, Director of Human Performance at the Ohio State University to discuss last week's convention… and a lot more!! Topics include:

  • What is the ABCA experience
  • What it offers that’s different from other conventions
  • Jimmy’s role in the Performance Lab at OSU



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]]> After speaking at last week’s ABCA, today I’m sitting down with Dr. Jimmy Onate, Director of Human Performance at the Ohio State University to discuss last week's convention… and a lot more!! Topics include:

  • What is the ABCA experience
  • What it offers that’s different from other conventions
  • Jimmy’s role in the Performance Lab at OSU



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-125-abca-highlights-and-human-performance-with-dr-jimmy-onate/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16415356 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1950 Dr. Jimmy Onate, Performance Lab 1 125 full false A Day in the Life of an S&C Coach in Pro Ball with Zach Kollar A Day in the Life of an S&C Coach in Pro Ball with Zach Kollar Today, we’re sitting down with S&C Coach Zach Kollar with the Toronto Blue Jays, who was also formerly the Director of S&C at RPP Baseball. Topics Include:

  • How a great internship can prepare you for a job in pro ball
  • The difference in coaching when going from the private sector to pro ball
  • Juggling training volume and starts for pitchers


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]]> Today, we’re sitting down with S&C Coach Zach Kollar with the Toronto Blue Jays, who was also formerly the Director of S&C at RPP Baseball. Topics Include:

  • How a great internship can prepare you for a job in pro ball
  • The difference in coaching when going from the private sector to pro ball
  • Juggling training volume and starts for pitchers


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-sc-coach-in-pro-ball-with-zach-kollar/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16383415 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1942 Zach Kollar, strength and conditioning coach, MLB, major league baseball 1 124 full false The Best of 2024 Podcasts The Best of 2024 Podcasts Happy New Year! This week we’ve got a special episode featuring the Top 5 downloaded podcasts of 2024. Topics will include:

  • Training Rotation (Eugene Bleeker)
  • Developing Global Movement Patterns (Dr. Ismael Gallo)
  • What’s in a Great Travel Program (Bahram Shirazi)
  • Assessing and Profiling Pitchers (Nunzio Signore)
  • Life in the Transfer Portal (Ryan Butler)

Once again, have a safe and Happy New Year!


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]]> Happy New Year! This week we’ve got a special episode featuring the Top 5 downloaded podcasts of 2024. Topics will include:

  • Training Rotation (Eugene Bleeker)
  • Developing Global Movement Patterns (Dr. Ismael Gallo)
  • What’s in a Great Travel Program (Bahram Shirazi)
  • Assessing and Profiling Pitchers (Nunzio Signore)
  • Life in the Transfer Portal (Ryan Butler)

Once again, have a safe and Happy New Year!


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-123-the-best-of-2024-podcasts/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16335248 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1927 Training Rotation, Global Movement Patterns, Baseball Flows, Assessing Pitchers, Transfer Portal 1 123 full false Maximizing Nutrition to Gain Lean Muscle Mass with Sam and Alex French Maximizing Nutrition to Gain Lean Muscle Mass with Sam and Alex French Today we’re sitting down with Sam French, Freshman Pitcher / Corner Infielder at Red Bank Catholic High School (NJ), and his father Alex French. Sam (Class 2028) is ranked #92 Nationally by Perfect Game as a RHP, and Top 20 Overall in New Jersey.  We’ll be discussing Sam’s recent gains in lean muscle mass, how he got there, and the subsequent gains it has brought him. Topics include:

  • Making nutrition a priority
  • Calculating caloric intake
  • Scheduling meal / snack times
  • Calculating calories to daily expenditure


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Sam French, Freshman Pitcher / Corner Infielder at Red Bank Catholic High School (NJ), and his father Alex French. Sam (Class 2028) is ranked #92 Nationally by Perfect Game as a RHP, and Top 20 Overall in New Jersey.  We’ll be discussing Sam’s recent gains in lean muscle mass, how he got there, and the subsequent gains it has brought him. Topics include:

  • Making nutrition a priority
  • Calculating caloric intake
  • Scheduling meal / snack times
  • Calculating calories to daily expenditure


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-122-maximizing-nutrition-to-gain-lean-muscle-mass-with-sam-and-alex-french/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16268781 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1801 Sam French, Nutrition for High Performance Athletes, Sports Nutrition 1 122 full false Maximizing the Recruiting Process with Andy Kiriakedes Maximizing the Recruiting Process with Andy Kiriakedes Today we’re sitting down with EMD Recruiting’s Andy Kiriakedes. Being both a former player and a coach, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Topics Include:

  • Showcases, when and why
  • Downsizing the 40-man college roster, what it means to young athletes
  • New topics that are potentially impacting the recruiting process


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with EMD Recruiting’s Andy Kiriakedes. Being both a former player and a coach, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Topics Include:

  • Showcases, when and why
  • Downsizing the 40-man college roster, what it means to young athletes
  • New topics that are potentially impacting the recruiting process


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]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16234051 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2162 Andy Kiriakedes, Baseball recruiting, college recruiting 1 121 full false Off-Season To Do List with Texas Christian University's Zach Dechant Off-Season To Do List with Texas Christian University's Zach Dechant Today we’re sitting down with Zach Dechant Strength and Conditioning and Performance Coach at Texas Christian University (TCU). Today’s topic is going through the off-season “to-do” list. Topics Include:

  • Some main bullet points to achieve in a great off-season protocol
  • Testing and assessing on Day 1
  • Periodization



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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Zach Dechant Strength and Conditioning and Performance Coach at Texas Christian University (TCU). Today’s topic is going through the off-season “to-do” list. Topics Include:

  • Some main bullet points to achieve in a great off-season protocol
  • Testing and assessing on Day 1
  • Periodization



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-120-off-season-to-do-list-with-tcus-zach-dechant/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16154724 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2440 Zach Dechant, Off-season Training for Baseball Players, Periodization, Strength Training 1 120 full false Testing and Training the Shoulder for Optimum Health and Performance Testing and Training the Shoulder for Optimum Health and Performance Today, I’ll be discussing testing and training the shoulder to help both optimize performance, as well as help reduce the risk of injury. Topics include:

  • The importance of optimizing both movement AND stability
  • Testing protocols
  • Training and rehabbing the shoulder / elbow



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]]> Today, I’ll be discussing testing and training the shoulder to help both optimize performance, as well as help reduce the risk of injury. Topics include:

  • The importance of optimizing both movement AND stability
  • Testing protocols
  • Training and rehabbing the shoulder / elbow



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-119-testing-and-training-the-shoulder-for-optimum-health-and-performance/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16113595 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1566 Pitcher Shoulder, Pitcher health 1 119 full false Getting Faster... Training Speed for Baseball Players Getting Faster... Training Speed for Baseball Players Today, I’ll cover a number of methods and information on training linear and change-of-direction speed. Topics Include:

  • Efficient Running Mechanics
  • An Efficient Warm-up
  • Some Big Coaching Mistakes
  • Importance of Strength Training



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]]> Today, I’ll cover a number of methods and information on training linear and change-of-direction speed. Topics Include:

  • Efficient Running Mechanics
  • An Efficient Warm-up
  • Some Big Coaching Mistakes
  • Importance of Strength Training



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-118-getting-faster-training-speed-for-baseball-players/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-16038479 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1286 Speed Training, Baseball Speed, Linear Speed, Lateral Speed, Chang of Direction Speed 1 118 full false Adjusting the Power Curve to Create More Explosive Athletes Adjusting the Power Curve to Create More Explosive Athletes Today we’re discussing adjusting the power curve in order to better improve performance when training high performance athletes. Topics Include:

  • Force Velocity Profiling
  • Understanding Force-based vs Velocity-based Athlete Profiles
  • The “Special Strength Zones”



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]]> Today we’re discussing adjusting the power curve in order to better improve performance when training high performance athletes. Topics Include:

  • Force Velocity Profiling
  • Understanding Force-based vs Velocity-based Athlete Profiles
  • The “Special Strength Zones”



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-117-adjusting-the-power-curve-to-create-more-explosive-athletes/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15997322 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1683 Force Velo Curve, Strength vs. Power, Creating Power 1 117 full false Newest Advancements in Tommy John Repair and Recovery with Dr. Casey Pierce Newest Advancements in Tommy John Repair and Recovery with Dr. Casey Pierce Today we’re sitting down with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Casey Pierce to discuss the Triple Tommy John Procedure, the newest advancements in Tommy John repair and recovery. Topics include:

  • What makes it different than traditional TJ surgery
  • Quicker recovery / back-to-play time
  • The step-by-step process



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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Casey Pierce to discuss the Triple Tommy John Procedure, the newest advancements in Tommy John repair and recovery. Topics include:

  • What makes it different than traditional TJ surgery
  • Quicker recovery / back-to-play time
  • The step-by-step process



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-116-newest-advancements-in-tommy-john-repair-and-recovery-with-dr-casey-pierce/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15948594 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1290 Dr. Casey Pierce, Triple Tommy John Surgery, 1 116 full false RPP Pitching Lab... What to Look for in an Off-season Training Protocol for Pitchers RPP Pitching Lab... What to Look for in an Off-season Training Protocol for Pitchers With the off-season upon us, today, we’re going to sit down and answer a few questions that we get asked often regarding what to look for in a great off-season training protocol for pitchers. Topics include the following, among others:

  • An outline in Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD)
  • The importance of determining Strength vs. stability
  • Assessing on day 1 (not an option)


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]]> With the off-season upon us, today, we’re going to sit down and answer a few questions that we get asked often regarding what to look for in a great off-season training protocol for pitchers. Topics include the following, among others:

  • An outline in Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD)
  • The importance of determining Strength vs. stability
  • Assessing on day 1 (not an option)


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-115-rpp-pitching-lab-what-to-look-for-in-an-off-season-training-protocol-for-pitchers/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15913060 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1505 1 115 full false Talkin' Baseball with Terry Cashman Talkin' Baseball with Terry Cashman In 1981 the song “Talkin’ Baseball” took the country by storm. The song describes the history of American major league baseball from the 1950s to the beginning of the 1980s and was inspired by a picture of the three outfielders of the title (Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider). Today we sit down with Songwriter and minor league pitcher Terry Cashman to discuss:

  • Growing up in the Bronx during that era
  • What inspired the song
  • Getting to know Willie, Mickey and the Duke personally
  • Pitching in the MiLB in the 60’s



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]]> In 1981 the song “Talkin’ Baseball” took the country by storm. The song describes the history of American major league baseball from the 1950s to the beginning of the 1980s and was inspired by a picture of the three outfielders of the title (Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider). Today we sit down with Songwriter and minor league pitcher Terry Cashman to discuss:

  • Growing up in the Bronx during that era
  • What inspired the song
  • Getting to know Willie, Mickey and the Duke personally
  • Pitching in the MiLB in the 60’s



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-114-talkin-baseball-with-terry-cashman/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15832951 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 1718 Terry Cashman 1 114 full false What It Takes to Be Elite with HS Sophomore Graham Keen What It Takes to Be Elite with HS Sophomore Graham Keen Today we’re sitting down with RPP Remote Athlete Graham Keen (Class 2027). Graham is ranked #1 in PA and #2 Nationally by PBR and #1 in PA and #34 Nationally by Perfect Game.  We're going to talk about what it takes to be ELITE! Topics include:

  • Nutrition (getting those daily calories in)
  • Finding time to Train year-round
  • Playing vs. Pitching


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with RPP Remote Athlete Graham Keen (Class 2027). Graham is ranked #1 in PA and #2 Nationally by PBR and #1 in PA and #34 Nationally by Perfect Game.  We're going to talk about what it takes to be ELITE! Topics include:

  • Nutrition (getting those daily calories in)
  • Finding time to Train year-round
  • Playing vs. Pitching


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-113-what-it-takes-to-be-elite-with-high-school-sophomore-graham-keen/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15792109 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1727 Graham Keen 1 113 full false Finding the Right Fit, the Recruiting Side of Things with Coastal's Tyler Shewmaker Finding the Right Fit, the Recruiting Side of Things with Coastal's Tyler Shewmaker Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Recruiting / Player Development Coordinator Tyler Shewmaker. Topics Include:

  • The importance for athletes to find “The right fit”
  • Showcases- yes?/no?....maybe?
  • Some non-negotiables when recruiting catchers




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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Recruiting / Player Development Coordinator Tyler Shewmaker. Topics Include:

  • The importance for athletes to find “The right fit”
  • Showcases- yes?/no?....maybe?
  • Some non-negotiables when recruiting catchers




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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-112-finding-the-right-fit-the-recruiting-side-of-things-with-coastals-tyler-shewmaker/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15749026 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1958 Tyler Shewmaker, Player Development, Baseball 1 112 full false Strength & Conditioning in D1 Baseball with Coastal Carolina's Mike Thomson Strength & Conditioning in D1 Baseball with Coastal Carolina's Mike Thomson This week’s podcast is with Coastal Carolina S&C Coach Mike Thomson. We spent a few days with Mike assessing Coastal Carolina’s pitchers a few weeks back and today we’re going to discuss his take on the process, as well as other topics including:

  • Strength training during fall ball
  • Expectations of new recruits in the weight room
  • Consistency in training... “Don’t rush the process”



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]]> This week’s podcast is with Coastal Carolina S&C Coach Mike Thomson. We spent a few days with Mike assessing Coastal Carolina’s pitchers a few weeks back and today we’re going to discuss his take on the process, as well as other topics including:

  • Strength training during fall ball
  • Expectations of new recruits in the weight room
  • Consistency in training... “Don’t rush the process”



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-111-strength-conditioning-in-d1-baseball-with-coastal-carolinas-mike-thomson/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15708257 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2482 Coastal Carolina Baseball, Mike Thomson, Strength and Conditioning, Assessments, Pitchers, Pitching 1 111 full false The RPP Road Show... Pitching Analysis with Niko Leontarakis The RPP Road Show... Pitching Analysis with Niko Leontarakis This week we cap off our remote college assessments with the pitching side of things with RPP Director of Pitching Niko Leontarakis. Topics include:

  • Avoiding over-analysis when dealing with elite throwers
  • Some common disconnects between D1 schools and players
  • Disconnects... not always a bad thing, it depends on the athlete



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]]> This week we cap off our remote college assessments with the pitching side of things with RPP Director of Pitching Niko Leontarakis. Topics include:

  • Avoiding over-analysis when dealing with elite throwers
  • Some common disconnects between D1 schools and players
  • Disconnects... not always a bad thing, it depends on the athlete



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-110-the-rpp-road-show-pitching-analysis-with-niko-leontarakis/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15673294 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1663 Niko Leontarakis, Pitching Mechanics 1 110 full false The RPP Road Show... Profiling Pitchers Down South The RPP Road Show... Profiling Pitchers Down South This past week we flew down South to assess Division 1 Pitchers at a couple High-Level Universities. Here are the results and commentary.  Topics Include:

  • Assessing Mobility / Stability
  • Determining Plyometric ability and Force-Velocity profiling
  • Are they “Strong Enough”?



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]]> This past week we flew down South to assess Division 1 Pitchers at a couple High-Level Universities. Here are the results and commentary.  Topics Include:

  • Assessing Mobility / Stability
  • Determining Plyometric ability and Force-Velocity profiling
  • Are they “Strong Enough”?



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-109-the-rpp-road-show-profiling-pitchers-down-south/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15636953 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1646 Assessing Pitchers 1 109 full false Starting New at Coastal Carolina and the RPP Assessment with Pitching Coach Matt Williams Starting New at Coastal Carolina and the RPP Assessment with Pitching Coach Matt Williams Today, we're with Coastal Carolina pitching coach Matt Williams to discuss what goes into starting with a new organization, as well as his experience with the RPP on-site pitching assessments of his throwers that we previously did at University of South Carolina.


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]]> Today, we're with Coastal Carolina pitching coach Matt Williams to discuss what goes into starting with a new organization, as well as his experience with the RPP on-site pitching assessments of his throwers that we previously did at University of South Carolina.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-108-starting-new-at-coastal-and-the-rpp-assessment-with-pitching-coach-matt-williams/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15561035 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1290 Pitching Coach, Matt Williams, Coastal Carolina Baseball, Assessments 1 108 full false Total Body Reactivation Therapy with PT Greg LaMendola Total Body Reactivation Therapy with PT Greg LaMendola Today I’m sitting down with physical therapist Greg LaMendola who specializes in a technique known as “Total Body Re-activation Therapy”. Topics Include:

  • Bridging the gap between the nervous system and the biomechanical / muscular system
  • Removing “blocks” in the kinetic chain through manual therapy / activation techniques
  • How it can help reduce recovery time from an injury


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]]> Today I’m sitting down with physical therapist Greg LaMendola who specializes in a technique known as “Total Body Re-activation Therapy”. Topics Include:

  • Bridging the gap between the nervous system and the biomechanical / muscular system
  • Removing “blocks” in the kinetic chain through manual therapy / activation techniques
  • How it can help reduce recovery time from an injury


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-107-total-body-reactivation-therapy-with-pt-greg-lamendola/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15485805 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2536 greg lamendola, Body Reactivation Therapy 1 107 full false Life in the Transfer Portal with Ohio State Pitcher Ryan Butler Life in the Transfer Portal with Ohio State Pitcher Ryan Butler Today, I’m sitting down with former Liberty University and now Ohio State pitcher Ryan Butler to discuss his experiences and lessons learned once you enter the college transfer portal. Topics Include:

  • Topics prompting a decision to enter the portal
  • What happens the day after you sign?
  • Monetary / NIL considerations



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]]> Today, I’m sitting down with former Liberty University and now Ohio State pitcher Ryan Butler to discuss his experiences and lessons learned once you enter the college transfer portal. Topics Include:

  • Topics prompting a decision to enter the portal
  • What happens the day after you sign?
  • Monetary / NIL considerations



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-106-life-in-the-transfer-portal-with-ohio-state-pitcher-ryan-butler/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15446823 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1555 Transfer Portal, Ryan Butler, Ohio State Pitcher 1 106 full false Global Movement Patterns... Why Are They Important Global Movement Patterns... Why Are They Important On this week’s podcast, we’re talking about global movement patterns, why they’re so important, their influence on performance and some great coaching cues to increase motor learning. Topics Include:

  • Letting the athlete solve the movement problem
  • Improving overall athleticism
  • Common mistakes when coaching



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]]> On this week’s podcast, we’re talking about global movement patterns, why they’re so important, their influence on performance and some great coaching cues to increase motor learning. Topics Include:

  • Letting the athlete solve the movement problem
  • Improving overall athleticism
  • Common mistakes when coaching



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/global-movement-patterns-why-are-they-important/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15410245 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1502 Global Movement Patterns 1 105 full false Improving Movement on the Mound through Anterior Core Training Improving Movement on the Mound through Anterior Core Training Today we’ll be taking a look at five reasons to train the anterior core in order to improve efficiency on the mound. Topics Include:

  • Improving extension/Rotation
  • Breathing Patterns
  • Reducing Injury Risk



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]]> Today we’ll be taking a look at five reasons to train the anterior core in order to improve efficiency on the mound. Topics Include:

  • Improving extension/Rotation
  • Breathing Patterns
  • Reducing Injury Risk



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-104-improving-movement-on-the-mound-through-anterior-core-training/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15366561 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1553 anterior core 1 104 full false Reducing the Risk of Injury through Training Force Reducing the Risk of Injury through Training Force Today, I’ll be talking about Force Production. While being strong will definitely help produce higher ground force, training the tendons and ligaments to also accept the explosive ground forces that happen on the field is also paramount. Topics Include:

  • Training Eccentric Force for better Deceleration
  • Improving Elasticity and Acceleration
  • Isometric Training for Better Tendon / Ligament Quality




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]]> Today, I’ll be talking about Force Production. While being strong will definitely help produce higher ground force, training the tendons and ligaments to also accept the explosive ground forces that happen on the field is also paramount. Topics Include:

  • Training Eccentric Force for better Deceleration
  • Improving Elasticity and Acceleration
  • Isometric Training for Better Tendon / Ligament Quality




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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-103-reducing-the-risk-of-injury-through-training-force/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15296075 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1852 Force Production, Strength Training 1 103 full false Discussing Hard Gainers, Lean Muscle Mass and Protein with Nick Valenti Discussing Hard Gainers, Lean Muscle Mass and Protein with Nick Valenti Today, we’re sitting down with sports nutritionist Nick Valenti to discuss the widely misunderstood topic of sports nutrition. Topics include:
Calories-in-calories out... Does it work long term?

  • Advice for hard gainers
  • Caloric restriction, when is it necessary
  • Protein... animal or plant-based

Nick was previously with the Toronto Blue Jays as a dietetic intern.  He also served as an intern with Cressey Sports Performance during the summer of 2023.  Nick has a Master's of Science from Florida State University in Sports Nutrition and a Bachelor's degree from Queens College in Nutrition and Dietetics.


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]]> Today, we’re sitting down with sports nutritionist Nick Valenti to discuss the widely misunderstood topic of sports nutrition. Topics include:
Calories-in-calories out... Does it work long term?

  • Advice for hard gainers
  • Caloric restriction, when is it necessary
  • Protein... animal or plant-based

Nick was previously with the Toronto Blue Jays as a dietetic intern.  He also served as an intern with Cressey Sports Performance during the summer of 2023.  Nick has a Master's of Science from Florida State University in Sports Nutrition and a Bachelor's degree from Queens College in Nutrition and Dietetics.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/discussing-hard-gainers-lean-muscle-mass-and-protein-with-nick-valenti/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15257219 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1605 Nick Valenti, Sports Nutrition 1 102 full false Status of Travel Ball and What to Look for in a Great Program Status of Travel Ball and What to Look for in a Great Program Today I’m sitting down with my partner here at RPP, Bahram Shirazi,  to discuss the current status of travel baseball as well as what to look for in a great travel program.
Topics Include:

  • Current status of travel ball
  • Why we started our own program, Revolution Baseball
  • Development vs. winning
  • What parents should consider when choosing a program
  • The recruiting front in travel ball
  • Long-term athletic development or lack thereof
  • The importance of great coaching


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]]> Today I’m sitting down with my partner here at RPP, Bahram Shirazi,  to discuss the current status of travel baseball as well as what to look for in a great travel program.
Topics Include:

  • Current status of travel ball
  • Why we started our own program, Revolution Baseball
  • Development vs. winning
  • What parents should consider when choosing a program
  • The recruiting front in travel ball
  • Long-term athletic development or lack thereof
  • The importance of great coaching


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-101-status-of-travel-ball-and-what-to-look-for-in-a-great-program/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15212727 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2006 Travel Ball, Revolution Baseball, RPP Revolution 1 101 full false My 100th Podcast and 9 "Ah-Ha" Moments Along the Way! My 100th Podcast and 9 "Ah-Ha" Moments Along the Way! This week marks my 100th episode of the “Behind The Seams Podcast”.  It’s been, not only an incredible journey but also, an incredible learning experience.  This week I’ll celebrate by going through 9 of my “Ah-Ha” moments with 9 coaches from the following star-studded cast.

  • Randy Sullivan – Back leg mechanics
  • Scott Brown - Common characteristics of elite players
  • Mike Boyle - Unilateral versus bilateral training
  • Mike McFerran - Using data with youth players
  • Brandon McDaniel - Understanding the Infrasternal angle
  • Graeme Lehman - Adjusting mechanics based on architecture
  • Alan Jaeger - Improving your mental game
  • Robin Lund - Finding the leaks in mechanics
  • Sean McGrath - Making front leg adjustments

Hope you enjoy… 



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]]> This week marks my 100th episode of the “Behind The Seams Podcast”.  It’s been, not only an incredible journey but also, an incredible learning experience.  This week I’ll celebrate by going through 9 of my “Ah-Ha” moments with 9 coaches from the following star-studded cast.

  • Randy Sullivan – Back leg mechanics
  • Scott Brown - Common characteristics of elite players
  • Mike Boyle - Unilateral versus bilateral training
  • Mike McFerran - Using data with youth players
  • Brandon McDaniel - Understanding the Infrasternal angle
  • Graeme Lehman - Adjusting mechanics based on architecture
  • Alan Jaeger - Improving your mental game
  • Robin Lund - Finding the leaks in mechanics
  • Sean McGrath - Making front leg adjustments

Hope you enjoy… 



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-100/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15174180 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 3045 Randy Sullivan, Nunzio Signore, Mike Boyle, Mike McFerran, Brandon McDaniel, Graeme Lehman, Alan Jaeger, Robin Lund, Sean McGrath 1 100 full false Pitch Design with Rapsodo's Matt Fowles and John Garrett Pitch Design with Rapsodo's Matt Fowles and John Garrett Today, Matt Hartshorn Pitching Coordinator with RPP is guest hosting, and we’re sitting down with Rapsodo’s Director of Marketing Matt Fowles and Chief Analytics Engineer John Garrett. Topics Include:

  • Baseball data’s role in player development
  • How data is used in recruiting
  • Seam-Shifted Wake... how the data is evolving



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]]> Today, Matt Hartshorn Pitching Coordinator with RPP is guest hosting, and we’re sitting down with Rapsodo’s Director of Marketing Matt Fowles and Chief Analytics Engineer John Garrett. Topics Include:

  • Baseball data’s role in player development
  • How data is used in recruiting
  • Seam-Shifted Wake... how the data is evolving



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-99-pitch-design-with-rapsodos-matt-fowles-and-john-garrett/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15134796 Sat, 25 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2475 Pitch Design, Matt Fowles, John Garrett, Matt Hartshorn, Seam Shifted Wake 1 99 full false Summer Training Considerations for College Athletes Summer Training Considerations for College Athletes Today I’m flying solo, answering questions regarding playing summer ball (or not). And if so, how to train properly during the hot summer months in order to maintain athleticism. Much of what you will hear is the premise behind our Elite Summer College Programs which begin shortly. Topics will include:

  • Pros and cons
  • To play or not to play…that is the question
  • Finding the right organization and fit
  • Maintaining athleticism throughout the short season


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]]> Today I’m flying solo, answering questions regarding playing summer ball (or not). And if so, how to train properly during the hot summer months in order to maintain athleticism. Much of what you will hear is the premise behind our Elite Summer College Programs which begin shortly. Topics will include:

  • Pros and cons
  • To play or not to play…that is the question
  • Finding the right organization and fit
  • Maintaining athleticism throughout the short season


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-98-summer-training-considerations-for-college-athletes/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15047244 Fri, 10 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1727 Summer Throwing Program, Velo Program 1 98 full false Building the Total Athlete, LTAD in Travel Baseball Building the Total Athlete, LTAD in Travel Baseball Today we’re sitting down with Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn and Director of Hitting Andrew Pezzuto, both coaches on the new RPP Revolution 14U travel team. Topics include:

  • Importance of starting LTAD (long-term athletic development) at a young age
  • What to look for in a good travel program
  • Getting baseline numbers and re-assessing



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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn and Director of Hitting Andrew Pezzuto, both coaches on the new RPP Revolution 14U travel team. Topics include:

  • Importance of starting LTAD (long-term athletic development) at a young age
  • What to look for in a good travel program
  • Getting baseline numbers and re-assessing



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-97-building-the-total-athlete-long-term-athletic-development-in-travel-baseball/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-15002594 Fri, 03 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2084 RPP Revolution, Travel Baseball Team, Travel Baseball Program, Long Term Athletic Development 1 97 full false Working with Youth and Training Athleticism into Rotation with Eugene Bleecker Working with Youth and Training Athleticism into Rotation with Eugene Bleecker This week we're sitting down with 108 Performance owner and operator Eugene Bleecker to discuss some issues when training young athletes as well as getting more athletic going INTO rotation. Topics Include:

  • Coaching out a “fear of the ball”
  • Hand-eye at the plate
  • Water bag training for DNS

Eugene Bleecker is  an MLB Consultant and the Founder of 108 Performance Academy, one of the most elite baseball training facilities in the country.  108 Performance is a results-driven and data influenced facility that uses technology to evaluate elite movement patterns in baseball and training. Eugene is also the author of Old School vs. New School: The Application of Data & Technology Into Baseball, which is available on Amazon.


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]]> This week we're sitting down with 108 Performance owner and operator Eugene Bleecker to discuss some issues when training young athletes as well as getting more athletic going INTO rotation. Topics Include:

  • Coaching out a “fear of the ball”
  • Hand-eye at the plate
  • Water bag training for DNS

Eugene Bleecker is  an MLB Consultant and the Founder of 108 Performance Academy, one of the most elite baseball training facilities in the country.  108 Performance is a results-driven and data influenced facility that uses technology to evaluate elite movement patterns in baseball and training. Eugene is also the author of Old School vs. New School: The Application of Data & Technology Into Baseball, which is available on Amazon.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-96-working-with-youth-and-training-athleticism-into-rotation-with-eugene-bleecker/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14966373 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2198 Eugene Bleecker, 108 Performance 1 96 full false Understanding Efficient Sequencing Understanding Efficient Sequencing Today we’re talking about the importance of efficient sequencing in the delivery and how to view it without the use of technology. Topics include:

  • Self-Evaluation from video
  • Recognizing issues that negatively affect sequencing
  • Corrective protocols



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]]> Today we’re talking about the importance of efficient sequencing in the delivery and how to view it without the use of technology. Topics include:

  • Self-Evaluation from video
  • Recognizing issues that negatively affect sequencing
  • Corrective protocols



Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-95-understanding-efficient-sequencing/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14924368 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1766 Efficient Sequencing, Kinematic Sequencing 1 95 full false Successfully Managing Your Kid's Career and Staying Out of the Way Successfully Managing Your Kid's Career and Staying Out of the Way Today we’re talking with Trish Keen, parent of one of our remote high school athletes, Graham Keen.  Graham (Class 2027) is ranked #1 in PA and #30 Nationwide with Perfect Game.  Needless to say he is an elite athlete who is tearing up the high school baseball world.  Join us as Trish talks about the steps she has taken as a parent to get him there, including:

  • Nutrition
  • Dealing with throwing volume and coaches
  • Diligence in the weight room



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]]> Today we’re talking with Trish Keen, parent of one of our remote high school athletes, Graham Keen.  Graham (Class 2027) is ranked #1 in PA and #30 Nationwide with Perfect Game.  Needless to say he is an elite athlete who is tearing up the high school baseball world.  Join us as Trish talks about the steps she has taken as a parent to get him there, including:

  • Nutrition
  • Dealing with throwing volume and coaches
  • Diligence in the weight room



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-94-successfully-managing-your-kids-career-and-staying-out-of-the-way/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14834479 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2660 Graham Keen, Trish Keen 1 94 full false The Jaeger / Sullivan Return to Throwing Manual & Schedule The Jaeger / Sullivan Return to Throwing Manual & Schedule Today we’re sitting down with Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan to discuss their new “Jaeger-Sullivan Return to Throw Manual and Schedule”.  I had the privilege of providing the Strength & Conditioning portion of this manual and I am excited to sit down and take a closer look at the manual with the two of them. Topics Include:

  • How it differs from the standard back-to-throw protocol
  • The power of eliminating “target dates”
  • Using objective feedback

Alan Jaeger

Alan is the founding partner of Los Angeles-based Jaeger Sports, where some of the most talented baseball players in America go to improve their game. He is most famous for his trademark J-bands, used for conditioning the arm. But his influence on the game far transcends the bands that bear his name.

Alan has been a steady voice in promoting many topics, including extended long-toss, throwing programs and proper recovery and conditioning for the arm. He also has a Zen-like approach to the mental side of the game, in which he teaches his players relaxing meditation techniques.

Randy Sullivan

Randy is the owner of the Florida Baseball Armory in Lakeland, Florida and author of the books Start with the Pain, Armory Savage Revolution and Engineering the Superhuman Pitching Machine.  He is a physical therapist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition expert.

Randy has worked with thousands of baseball players of every age and experience level. He has coached sixteen first-round draft picks and over 20 Major Leaguers. He has been a paid consultant for five Major League teams and has worked with coaches and players from every MLB organization.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan to discuss their new “Jaeger-Sullivan Return to Throw Manual and Schedule”.  I had the privilege of providing the Strength & Conditioning portion of this manual and I am excited to sit down and take a closer look at the manual with the two of them. Topics Include:

  • How it differs from the standard back-to-throw protocol
  • The power of eliminating “target dates”
  • Using objective feedback

Alan Jaeger

Alan is the founding partner of Los Angeles-based Jaeger Sports, where some of the most talented baseball players in America go to improve their game. He is most famous for his trademark J-bands, used for conditioning the arm. But his influence on the game far transcends the bands that bear his name.

Alan has been a steady voice in promoting many topics, including extended long-toss, throwing programs and proper recovery and conditioning for the arm. He also has a Zen-like approach to the mental side of the game, in which he teaches his players relaxing meditation techniques.

Randy Sullivan

Randy is the owner of the Florida Baseball Armory in Lakeland, Florida and author of the books Start with the Pain, Armory Savage Revolution and Engineering the Superhuman Pitching Machine.  He is a physical therapist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition expert.

Randy has worked with thousands of baseball players of every age and experience level. He has coached sixteen first-round draft picks and over 20 Major Leaguers. He has been a paid consultant for five Major League teams and has worked with coaches and players from every MLB organization.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-93-the-jaeger-sullivan-return-to-throwing-manual-schedule/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14796077 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 3408 Alan Jaeger, Randy Sullivan, Back to Throw, Tommy John Surgery, TJ surgery 1 93 full false Training Latin Players in the DR, Similarities and Differences with Brewers Blake Nation Training Latin Players in the DR, Similarities and Differences with Brewers Blake Nation Today, we’re sitting down with the Brewers Pitching and Development Coach Blake Nation. Blake was recently at the Brewers Dominican Academy working with the young Latin players. Topics include:

  • Mechanical trends and differences
  • Managing “high milage arms”
  • Coaching through the language barrier

Blake joined the Brewers in March 2023 as the Development Coach in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  Prior to the Brewers, he was the pitching coach at the collegiate level for over a decade with positions at Towson, Hofstra,  Florida SW State College, University of Tampa and East Georgia State College.

A former 22nd round pick by the Mariners out of Georgia Southern, he pitched in the Mariners organization from 2008-11, including pitching for the high-A team High Desert Mavericks.  He also played three years in independent ball, including in the North American Independent League and the Frontier League.

Blake played his college ball at Georgia Southern, graduating in 2012.  He earned his Master's Degree in Kinesiology and Coaching at GSU in 2014.


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]]> Today, we’re sitting down with the Brewers Pitching and Development Coach Blake Nation. Blake was recently at the Brewers Dominican Academy working with the young Latin players. Topics include:

  • Mechanical trends and differences
  • Managing “high milage arms”
  • Coaching through the language barrier

Blake joined the Brewers in March 2023 as the Development Coach in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  Prior to the Brewers, he was the pitching coach at the collegiate level for over a decade with positions at Towson, Hofstra,  Florida SW State College, University of Tampa and East Georgia State College.

A former 22nd round pick by the Mariners out of Georgia Southern, he pitched in the Mariners organization from 2008-11, including pitching for the high-A team High Desert Mavericks.  He also played three years in independent ball, including in the North American Independent League and the Frontier League.

Blake played his college ball at Georgia Southern, graduating in 2012.  He earned his Master's Degree in Kinesiology and Coaching at GSU in 2014.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-92-training-latin-players-in-the-dr-similarities-and-differences-with-brewers-blake-nation/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14746878 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1466 Blake Nation, Brewers Development Coach 1 92 full false Maximizing Your Season with In-Season Training Maximizing Your Season with In-Season Training With the baseball season kicking in, I thought it was a great time for my yearly sit down-talking about the importance of staying in shape in-season. Topics Include:

  • Managing a controlled fall
  • Maintaining velocity and power
  • Minimizing the risk of injury


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]]> With the baseball season kicking in, I thought it was a great time for my yearly sit down-talking about the importance of staying in shape in-season. Topics Include:

  • Managing a controlled fall
  • Maintaining velocity and power
  • Minimizing the risk of injury


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-91-maximizing-your-season-with-in-season-training/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14695647 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0400 1458 1 91 full false MLB Pre-season Preparation with the Padres Eric Junge MLB Pre-season Preparation with the Padres Eric Junge Today we’re sitting down with the San Diego Padres throwing coach Eric Junge, founder of Pitch IQ. Topics include:

  • The difference between coaching mechanics between position players and pitchers
  • Workload management
  • Pacing your ramp up to the season

With 25 years of professional coaching, scouting, front office & playing experience Eric brings a diverse breadth of expertise as Pitch IQ’s Founder & Principal. Following a fourteen year playing career as a pitcher he has spent the previous eleven in various roles with the San Diego Padres. As minor league Pitching Coordinator for six seasons and AAA Pitching Coach / Manager in 2021, he oversaw the organization’s pitching development program with particular consideration for the throwing program fundamental.

As California League Manager of the Year for 2022, Eric led the Lake Elsinore Storm to a California League championship and currently instructs both MLB & MiLB players on the mechanics of throwing.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with the San Diego Padres throwing coach Eric Junge, founder of Pitch IQ. Topics include:

  • The difference between coaching mechanics between position players and pitchers
  • Workload management
  • Pacing your ramp up to the season

With 25 years of professional coaching, scouting, front office & playing experience Eric brings a diverse breadth of expertise as Pitch IQ’s Founder & Principal. Following a fourteen year playing career as a pitcher he has spent the previous eleven in various roles with the San Diego Padres. As minor league Pitching Coordinator for six seasons and AAA Pitching Coach / Manager in 2021, he oversaw the organization’s pitching development program with particular consideration for the throwing program fundamental.

As California League Manager of the Year for 2022, Eric led the Lake Elsinore Storm to a California League championship and currently instructs both MLB & MiLB players on the mechanics of throwing.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-90-mlb-pre-season-preparation-with-the-padres-eric-junge/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14647081 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2520 Eric Junge, San Diego Padres, Player Development, Pitching Development, Pitching Coach 1 90 full false Changing Body Composition in High Level Athletes Changing Body Composition in High Level Athletes In most situations, athletes are generally trying to gain weight to become more explosive. But when dealing with higher level athletes that already possess adequate size and strength, the key generally lies in improving lean body mass and many times LOSING weight. In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk to RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Goehrig and discuss the different parameters involved in his transformation…


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]]> In most situations, athletes are generally trying to gain weight to become more explosive. But when dealing with higher level athletes that already possess adequate size and strength, the key generally lies in improving lean body mass and many times LOSING weight. In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk to RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Goehrig and discuss the different parameters involved in his transformation…


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-89-changing-body-composition-in-high-level-athletes/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14570006 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1700 Body Composition, Nunzio Signore 1 89 full false Creating Better Global Movement Patterns with Dr. Ismael Gallo Creating Better Global Movement Patterns with Dr. Ismael Gallo Today we’re sitting down with Dr. Ismael Gallo, founder of Baseball Flows. Dr. Gallo and I spoke last year (episode #33) and the response was so great that we’re sitting down again. This time we’ll discuss creating better movers on the field and training stability throughout larger ranges of motion through Dr. Gallo’s Baseball Flows.

Dr. Gallo's background is unorthodox to say the least, which is what makes him so interesting. After dropping out of high school at 17, he worked his way into a starting shortstop position at Mt. San Antonio Junior College. From there, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the 1996 draft. He played 5 minor league seasons finishing his career with a .300 batting average.

After his professional baseball career concluded, Dr. Gallo received a bachelor’s in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton. Thereafter, he enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Loma Linda University where he graduated with his doctorate degree. In 2010, after graduation he started his business, Baseball Flows, bringing his baseball background together with his studies.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Dr. Ismael Gallo, founder of Baseball Flows. Dr. Gallo and I spoke last year (episode #33) and the response was so great that we’re sitting down again. This time we’ll discuss creating better movers on the field and training stability throughout larger ranges of motion through Dr. Gallo’s Baseball Flows.

Dr. Gallo's background is unorthodox to say the least, which is what makes him so interesting. After dropping out of high school at 17, he worked his way into a starting shortstop position at Mt. San Antonio Junior College. From there, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the 1996 draft. He played 5 minor league seasons finishing his career with a .300 batting average.

After his professional baseball career concluded, Dr. Gallo received a bachelor’s in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton. Thereafter, he enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Loma Linda University where he graduated with his doctorate degree. In 2010, after graduation he started his business, Baseball Flows, bringing his baseball background together with his studies.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-88-creating-better-global-movement-patterns-with-dr-ismael-gallo/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14518656 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1928 Ismael Gallo, Baseball Flows 1 88 full false Why Isn’t My Pitching Velocity Up Yet? Why Isn’t My Pitching Velocity Up Yet? Today, with high intensity throwing starting to ramp up here in the northeast, I’m going to try and answer the annual question coming into our facility by many young athletes and their parents.

Why isn’t my velo up yet? It’s a multi-layered answer and I’ll address what I believe to be the big players.


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]]> Today, with high intensity throwing starting to ramp up here in the northeast, I’m going to try and answer the annual question coming into our facility by many young athletes and their parents.

Why isn’t my velo up yet? It’s a multi-layered answer and I’ll address what I believe to be the big players.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-87-why-isnt-my-pitching-velocity-up-yet/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14478025 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1386 Nunzio Signore, Pitching Velocity 1 87 full false Analyzing Mental Performance on the Mound with Mike Huber Analyzing Mental Performance on the Mound with Mike Huber This week we’re sitting down with mental performance coach Mike Huber. Mike came to RPP the other day to watch an athlete who has been struggling a bit with command and control while on the mound. Today, he’ll discuss some of the visual signs he looks for when helping an athlete with the mental side of the game.

Mike is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant accredited by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He is also the founder and host of The Freshman Foundation® Podcast, which prepares young athletes and families for every step in their athletic journey.  He is a father of two children: Patrick, 14 and Lucy, 12 as well as an experienced business advisor and ex-baseball Player.


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]]> This week we’re sitting down with mental performance coach Mike Huber. Mike came to RPP the other day to watch an athlete who has been struggling a bit with command and control while on the mound. Today, he’ll discuss some of the visual signs he looks for when helping an athlete with the mental side of the game.

Mike is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant accredited by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He is also the founder and host of The Freshman Foundation® Podcast, which prepares young athletes and families for every step in their athletic journey.  He is a father of two children: Patrick, 14 and Lucy, 12 as well as an experienced business advisor and ex-baseball Player.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-86-analyzing-mental-performance-on-the-mound-with-mike-huber/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14435266 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2043 Mike Huber 1 86 full false Assessing and Profiling Pitchers Assessing and Profiling Pitchers Today I’m going to break down a presentation that I gave recently on profiling pitchers at this year’s Bridge Seminar at Wake Forest University. Topics include assessing:

  • Strength & Power
  • Mobility
  • Elasticity
  • Deceleration


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]]> Today I’m going to break down a presentation that I gave recently on profiling pitchers at this year’s Bridge Seminar at Wake Forest University. Topics include assessing:

  • Strength & Power
  • Mobility
  • Elasticity
  • Deceleration


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-85-assessing-and-profiling-pitchers/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14387483 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0500 1682 Assessing Pitchers 1 85 full false Managing Pitchers in the ACC with Notre Dame Assistant Head Coach Seth Voltz Managing Pitchers in the ACC with Notre Dame Assistant Head Coach Seth Voltz Today we’re sitting down with Notre Dame Assistant Head Coach Seth Voltz. Coach Voltz brings with him a plethora of knowledge and information, from not only a coach's viewpoint but a player's as well.  Topics Include:

  • The portal and its impact on high school athletes
  • Workload management with pitchers
  • The importance of incorporating S&C into an athlete's program

Notre Dame Head Coach Shawn Stiffler announced the addition of Seth Voltz to his coaching staff in 2022. Voltz joined the Fighting Irish after spending the 2022 season under Coach Stiffler at VCU. 

Previously, Coach Voltz was an assistant coach with the Wofford Terriers from 2017-20. He helped the Terriers win the first Southern Conference Regular Season Championship in program history in 2021.

Coach Voltz is a graduate of VCU, where he is second in Rams Baseball history with 338.1 innings pitched in his career.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Notre Dame Assistant Head Coach Seth Voltz. Coach Voltz brings with him a plethora of knowledge and information, from not only a coach's viewpoint but a player's as well.  Topics Include:

  • The portal and its impact on high school athletes
  • Workload management with pitchers
  • The importance of incorporating S&C into an athlete's program

Notre Dame Head Coach Shawn Stiffler announced the addition of Seth Voltz to his coaching staff in 2022. Voltz joined the Fighting Irish after spending the 2022 season under Coach Stiffler at VCU. 

Previously, Coach Voltz was an assistant coach with the Wofford Terriers from 2017-20. He helped the Terriers win the first Southern Conference Regular Season Championship in program history in 2021.

Coach Voltz is a graduate of VCU, where he is second in Rams Baseball history with 338.1 innings pitched in his career.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-84-managing-pitchers-in-the-acc-with-notre-dame-assis-head-coach-seth-voltz Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14334234 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2215 Seth Voltz, Notre Dame Baseball, Notre Dame Pitching Coach 1 84 full false Discussing Early / Mid Off-Season Training: Progress and Lessons learned Discussing Early / Mid Off-Season Training: Progress and Lessons learned Today, we're sitting down with RPP Director of Strength and Conditioning Zach Kollar to take a look at our athlete results thus far as well as the methods used. We’ll also discuss switching gears for the second half of the off-season and what to expect training-wise to help increase power output.


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]]> Today, we're sitting down with RPP Director of Strength and Conditioning Zach Kollar to take a look at our athlete results thus far as well as the methods used. We’ll also discuss switching gears for the second half of the off-season and what to expect training-wise to help increase power output.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-83-discussing-early-mid-off-season-training-progress-and-lessons-learned/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14298886 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1694 Zach Kollar 1 83 full false Teasing Out Movement Patterns and Strategies in the Delivery with DPT Emily Ferree Teasing Out Movement Patterns and Strategies in the Delivery with DPT Emily Ferree Today we’re sitting down with PT, DPT, Emily Ferree. This sit-down was long overdue.  So today, we’re going to discuss Emily’s take on various courses of action in adjusting mechanics for a more efficient delivery. Topics include:

  • Back Leg Mechanics
  • Overstriding
  • Lead Leg Block
  • Block Training vs. Variable Training

Emily is currently clinic director of rehab and sports performance at Movement First in Newport Beach, California. In this role she directs in-season and off-season programming for athletes, and provides rehabilitative and return to sport care and directs a state of the art biomechanics lab.

Emily Ferree received her B.S. in kinesiology from USC in 2013 and went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at USC where she earned three merit scholarships from the division, became a USC Town and Gown Scholar, earned the division’s Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award, was awarded the Order of the Golden Cane, which is USC’s top honor for clinical excellence and leadership and graduated at the top of her class. 

Emily has clinical experience working with professional athletes in the NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS, NHL, USTA and PGA.  



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]]> Today we’re sitting down with PT, DPT, Emily Ferree. This sit-down was long overdue.  So today, we’re going to discuss Emily’s take on various courses of action in adjusting mechanics for a more efficient delivery. Topics include:

  • Back Leg Mechanics
  • Overstriding
  • Lead Leg Block
  • Block Training vs. Variable Training

Emily is currently clinic director of rehab and sports performance at Movement First in Newport Beach, California. In this role she directs in-season and off-season programming for athletes, and provides rehabilitative and return to sport care and directs a state of the art biomechanics lab.

Emily Ferree received her B.S. in kinesiology from USC in 2013 and went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at USC where she earned three merit scholarships from the division, became a USC Town and Gown Scholar, earned the division’s Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award, was awarded the Order of the Golden Cane, which is USC’s top honor for clinical excellence and leadership and graduated at the top of her class. 

Emily has clinical experience working with professional athletes in the NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS, NHL, USTA and PGA.  



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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-82-teasing-out-movement-patterns-and-strategies-in-the-delivery-with-pt-dpt-emily-ferree/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14259569 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2513 Emily Ferree 1 82 full false Behind the Seams Podcast - Best of 2023 Behind the Seams Podcast - Best of 2023 Happy New Year!

This week we’ve got a special episode featuring the "Top 5" Behind the Seams Podcasts of 2023. Here you’ll find gems from...
Alan Jaeger - Jaeger Sports

  • Corey Muscara - Wake Forest University
  • Matt Swope - Maryland University
  • Drew Dickinson - University of Virginia
  • David Kopp - University of Florida

Once again, have a safe and Happy New Year!


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]]> Happy New Year!

This week we’ve got a special episode featuring the "Top 5" Behind the Seams Podcasts of 2023. Here you’ll find gems from...
Alan Jaeger - Jaeger Sports

  • Corey Muscara - Wake Forest University
  • Matt Swope - Maryland University
  • Drew Dickinson - University of Virginia
  • David Kopp - University of Florida

Once again, have a safe and Happy New Year!


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-81-behind-the-seams-podcast-best-of-2023/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14196232 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2032 Alan Jaeger, Corey Muscara, Matt Swope, Drew Dickinson, David Kopp 1 81 full false Life Lessons Learned from Vandy Pitching Coach Scott Brown Life Lessons Learned from Vandy Pitching Coach Scott Brown Today we’re sitting down with Vandy Associate Head Coach and Pitching Coach Scott Brown. This is a must listen… Topics Include:

  • Maintaining elite status and staying there
  • Being "present" on the mound
  • 3 "non-negotiables" for players coming into the program

The upcoming 2024 season will be Coach Brown’s 12th as the pitching coach and eight as associate head coach at Vanderbilt.  During his tenure, 35 Commodore pitchers have been selected in the MLB Draft, including 12 in the first three rounds. He has helped the Dores to two national championships, four College World Series finals appearances, eight NCAA Tournaments and six NCAA Super Regional appearances.

Coach Brown first entered the coaching ranks after a stellar three-year pitching career at Cortland. A second team All-American in 1999 after going 9-1 with a 2.03 ERA Brown racked up 19 career victories at Cortland, a mark that tied for fifth-most in school history.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Vandy Associate Head Coach and Pitching Coach Scott Brown. This is a must listen… Topics Include:

  • Maintaining elite status and staying there
  • Being "present" on the mound
  • 3 "non-negotiables" for players coming into the program

The upcoming 2024 season will be Coach Brown’s 12th as the pitching coach and eight as associate head coach at Vanderbilt.  During his tenure, 35 Commodore pitchers have been selected in the MLB Draft, including 12 in the first three rounds. He has helped the Dores to two national championships, four College World Series finals appearances, eight NCAA Tournaments and six NCAA Super Regional appearances.

Coach Brown first entered the coaching ranks after a stellar three-year pitching career at Cortland. A second team All-American in 1999 after going 9-1 with a 2.03 ERA Brown racked up 19 career victories at Cortland, a mark that tied for fifth-most in school history.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-80-life-lessons-learned-from-vandy-pitching-coach-scott-brown/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14148732 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2028 Scott Brown, Vanderbilt Baseball, Vanderbilt Pitching Coach 1 80 full false Highlights from the Bridge Seminar at Wake Forest University (2023) Highlights from the Bridge Seminar at Wake Forest University (2023) This past week I was down at Wake Forest University presenting at the Bridge Seminar which is an annual event assembled by the Wake Forest Pitching Lab.  Similar to last year, this week's podcast is a review of some of my favorite presentations at the event, including:

  • Mike McFerran - Creating Winners
  • Emily Ferree - Inputs vs. Outputs
  • Dr. Michael Freehill - SLAP Tears and Repair Procedures
  • Jimmy Buffi - Biomechanics and Its Relation to Injury Risk
  • Nunzio Signore - Profiling Pitchers

This is a great recap of a super informative weekend.

Enjoy!!


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]]> This past week I was down at Wake Forest University presenting at the Bridge Seminar which is an annual event assembled by the Wake Forest Pitching Lab.  Similar to last year, this week's podcast is a review of some of my favorite presentations at the event, including:

  • Mike McFerran - Creating Winners
  • Emily Ferree - Inputs vs. Outputs
  • Dr. Michael Freehill - SLAP Tears and Repair Procedures
  • Jimmy Buffi - Biomechanics and Its Relation to Injury Risk
  • Nunzio Signore - Profiling Pitchers

This is a great recap of a super informative weekend.

Enjoy!!


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-79-highlights-from-the-bridge-seminar-at-wake-forest-university-2023/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14106891 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1654 Bridge Seminar, Michael Freehill, Emily Ferree, Jimmy Buffi, Mike McFerran 1 79 full false What is Strong Enough and When to Switch the Curve to Training Power What is Strong Enough and When to Switch the Curve to Training Power I’m flying solo today talking about a much needed topic. When to train strength in the weight room and when is an athlete strong enough? 

Discussion Includes:

  • What does “strong enough” mean?
  • Testing Protocol
  • When to train for power?
  • How do we apply initial strength assessment to training / programming


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]]> I’m flying solo today talking about a much needed topic. When to train strength in the weight room and when is an athlete strong enough? 

Discussion Includes:

  • What does “strong enough” mean?
  • Testing Protocol
  • When to train for power?
  • How do we apply initial strength assessment to training / programming


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-78-what-is-strong-enough-and-when-to-switch-the-curve-to-training-power/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14071204 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1322 Nunzio Signore, Strong Enough, Training for Power 1 78 full false Training Super Heroes with Brandon McDaniel, LA Dodgers VP of Player Development Training Super Heroes with Brandon McDaniel, LA Dodgers VP of Player Development Today, we're sitting down with Brandon McDaniel, VP of Player Development with the Los Angeles Dodgers, to discuss the many considerations when training the Elite / Pro athlete. Topics Include: 

  • Considerations when Assessing Pro athletes on day 1
  • Training Strength / Power vs. Maintenance
  • The importance of creating a common language within the organization
  • The need to wear a lot of hats


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]]> Today, we're sitting down with Brandon McDaniel, VP of Player Development with the Los Angeles Dodgers, to discuss the many considerations when training the Elite / Pro athlete. Topics Include: 

  • Considerations when Assessing Pro athletes on day 1
  • Training Strength / Power vs. Maintenance
  • The importance of creating a common language within the organization
  • The need to wear a lot of hats


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-77-training-super-heroes-with-la-dodgers-vp-of-player-development-brandon-mcdaniel/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-14029644 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500 3035 Brandon McDaniel, LA Dodgers Player Development 1 77 full false Key Considerations for Training Pitchers with RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn Key Considerations for Training Pitchers with RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn Today we’re sitting down with new Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn. This guy shows up with a plethora of knowledge on pitching, assessing and movement.
Topics Include:

  • Rib cage positioning and rotation
  • Back leg mechanical options
  • Individualized core work based off of architecture

Most recently, Matt worked for Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, FL as a Pitching Development and Strength Coach. Previously, he worked for the Trenton Thunder of the MLB Draft League as a Data Analyst and Player Personnel / Scout Liaison.

Matt attended Rider University receiving a bachelors degree in Business Analytics and Sports Management. He played collegiate baseball at Rider from 2019-2021. After graduation in 2021, he was Director of Baseball Analytics and an Assistant Coach for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with new Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn. This guy shows up with a plethora of knowledge on pitching, assessing and movement.
Topics Include:

  • Rib cage positioning and rotation
  • Back leg mechanical options
  • Individualized core work based off of architecture

Most recently, Matt worked for Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, FL as a Pitching Development and Strength Coach. Previously, he worked for the Trenton Thunder of the MLB Draft League as a Data Analyst and Player Personnel / Scout Liaison.

Matt attended Rider University receiving a bachelors degree in Business Analytics and Sports Management. He played collegiate baseball at Rider from 2019-2021. After graduation in 2021, he was Director of Baseball Analytics and an Assistant Coach for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.


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]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13994887 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1951 Matt Hartshorn 1 76 full false Designing Winners with Wake Forest's Head of Player Development Mike McFerran Designing Winners with Wake Forest's Head of Player Development Mike McFerran Today, we're sitting down once again with Mike McFerran, Head of Player Development at Wake Forest University, to discuss his process for creating efficient throwers. Topics include:

  • Designing guys individually to get outs consistently
  • Improving the capability to move through wider ranges
  • Movement patterns to enhance strengths or improve on weaknesses
  • Combining objective and subjective feedback

Mike joined Wake Forest in 2021, to provide a bridge a bridge between the Pitching Lab and Wake Forest Baseball program by interpreting and defining the developmental direction of throwing athletes in collaboration with coaching and support staff.  Prior to Wake Forest, Mike served as the Associate Head Coach, Pitching Coach, & Recruiting Coordinator at Skidmore College from 2017-2020.

He earned his Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management at Lynn University in 2016, and his Bachelor's in Mass Communications at The College at Brockport in 2015.


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]]> Today, we're sitting down once again with Mike McFerran, Head of Player Development at Wake Forest University, to discuss his process for creating efficient throwers. Topics include:

  • Designing guys individually to get outs consistently
  • Improving the capability to move through wider ranges
  • Movement patterns to enhance strengths or improve on weaknesses
  • Combining objective and subjective feedback

Mike joined Wake Forest in 2021, to provide a bridge a bridge between the Pitching Lab and Wake Forest Baseball program by interpreting and defining the developmental direction of throwing athletes in collaboration with coaching and support staff.  Prior to Wake Forest, Mike served as the Associate Head Coach, Pitching Coach, & Recruiting Coordinator at Skidmore College from 2017-2020.

He earned his Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management at Lynn University in 2016, and his Bachelor's in Mass Communications at The College at Brockport in 2015.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-75-designing-winners-with-wake-forests-head-of-player-development-mike-mcferran/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13950976 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2098 Mike McFerran, Wake Forest Pitching Lab, Player Development, Bridge the Gap Seminar 1 75 full false Early Off-season Throwing Protocol with Alan Jaeger Early Off-season Throwing Protocol with Alan Jaeger With the fall upon us and the never ending questions about “Shut-Down” vs. ”No Shut-Down”, I thought it would be a great time to get my buddy Alan Jaeger on the podcast again to help break down this never-ending dialogue…

Alan is the founding partner of Los Angeles-based Jaeger Sports, where some of the most talented baseball players in America go to improve their game. He is most famous for his trademark J-bands, used for conditioning the arm. But his influence on the game far transcends the bands that bear his name.

Alan has been a steady voice in promoting many topics, including extended long-toss, throwing programs and proper recovery and conditioning for the arm. He also has a Zen-like approach to the mental side of the game, in which he teaches his players relaxing meditation techniques.


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]]> With the fall upon us and the never ending questions about “Shut-Down” vs. ”No Shut-Down”, I thought it would be a great time to get my buddy Alan Jaeger on the podcast again to help break down this never-ending dialogue…

Alan is the founding partner of Los Angeles-based Jaeger Sports, where some of the most talented baseball players in America go to improve their game. He is most famous for his trademark J-bands, used for conditioning the arm. But his influence on the game far transcends the bands that bear his name.

Alan has been a steady voice in promoting many topics, including extended long-toss, throwing programs and proper recovery and conditioning for the arm. He also has a Zen-like approach to the mental side of the game, in which he teaches his players relaxing meditation techniques.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-74-early-off-season-throwing-protocol-with-alan-jeager/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13907803 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2897 Alan Jaeger, Throwing Programs, Baseball Off-season 1 74 full false Best of... Coaches Brian Bannister and Will Franco, and Dr. Casey Pierce Best of... Coaches Brian Bannister and Will Franco, and Dr. Casey Pierce This week we’ll finish up our "Best of 2022" podcast series with past discussions featuring:

  • SF Giants Pitching Coach Brian Bannister on pitch design
  • Dr. Casey Pierce discusses TJ repair and rehab
  • Boston College S&C Coach Will Franco on motivation in the weight room


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]]> This week we’ll finish up our "Best of 2022" podcast series with past discussions featuring:

  • SF Giants Pitching Coach Brian Bannister on pitch design
  • Dr. Casey Pierce discusses TJ repair and rehab
  • Boston College S&C Coach Will Franco on motivation in the weight room


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-73-best-of-coaches-brian-bannister-will-franco-and-dr-case-pierce/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13865810 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1814 Brian Bannister, Dr. Casey Pierce, Will Franco 1 73 full false Talking Grip Strength and UCL Protection with the Flex Pro Grip Talking Grip Strength and UCL Protection with the Flex Pro Grip Today we're sitting down with Adam Moreau.  Adam and his father Darryl are creators of the Flex Pro Grip, a device being well-received in the baseball community in regard to strengthening the pronator mass, the muscles responsible for grip strength as well as protection against fatigue of the UCL’s first responders.

On its website Flex Pro Highlights the following benefits:

  • Increase Spin Rate / Pitch Movement
  • Protect the UCL
  • Throw Harder
  • Improve Grip
  • Accelerate Rehab


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]]> Today we're sitting down with Adam Moreau.  Adam and his father Darryl are creators of the Flex Pro Grip, a device being well-received in the baseball community in regard to strengthening the pronator mass, the muscles responsible for grip strength as well as protection against fatigue of the UCL’s first responders.

On its website Flex Pro Highlights the following benefits:

  • Increase Spin Rate / Pitch Movement
  • Protect the UCL
  • Throw Harder
  • Improve Grip
  • Accelerate Rehab


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13819088 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2090 Flex Pro Grip, Adam Moreau 1 72 full false Correcting Motion Capture Data Points in the Weight Room Correcting Motion Capture Data Points in the Weight Room Today, I’m flying solo and talking a bit about how we use the weight room to help address data from our motion capture reports. I’ll be reviewing 5 of the “big players” we see in our mocaps:

  • Pelvic Rotation at Foot Plant
  • Knee Extension Angular Velocity
  • Pelvic Tilt @ Max ER
  • Early Trunk Rotation
  • Scap Load


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]]> Today, I’m flying solo and talking a bit about how we use the weight room to help address data from our motion capture reports. I’ll be reviewing 5 of the “big players” we see in our mocaps:

  • Pelvic Rotation at Foot Plant
  • Knee Extension Angular Velocity
  • Pelvic Tilt @ Max ER
  • Early Trunk Rotation
  • Scap Load


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-71-correcting-motion-capture-data-points-in-the-weight-room/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13776343 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1731 Nunzio Signore, Motion Capture 1 71 full false Carrying Success from One Program to Another w/ Liberty Pitching Coach Tyler Robinson Carrying Success from One Program to Another w/ Liberty Pitching Coach Tyler Robinson Today we're sitting down with Liberty baseball Assistant Coach Tyler Robinson. Topics Include:

  • 3 game changers for producing big arms
  • Overcoming mental challenges
  • Assessing an athlete’s potential for development

Prior to joining the Liberty Flames this year, Coach Robinson had completed eight season as a member of the Campbell baseball coaching staff, most recently as Pitching Coach.  Since 2015, his first season on staff, the Camels had won an average of over 30 per year, with 42 all-conference picks and 16 All-America selections.

He came to Campbell from Brunswick Community College (BCC), where he served as the Dolphins’ pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to BCC, he was a student assistant at Elon, where he graduated in 2013 with a degree in business management.  


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]]> Today we're sitting down with Liberty baseball Assistant Coach Tyler Robinson. Topics Include:

  • 3 game changers for producing big arms
  • Overcoming mental challenges
  • Assessing an athlete’s potential for development

Prior to joining the Liberty Flames this year, Coach Robinson had completed eight season as a member of the Campbell baseball coaching staff, most recently as Pitching Coach.  Since 2015, his first season on staff, the Camels had won an average of over 30 per year, with 42 all-conference picks and 16 All-America selections.

He came to Campbell from Brunswick Community College (BCC), where he served as the Dolphins’ pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to BCC, he was a student assistant at Elon, where he graduated in 2013 with a degree in business management.  


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-70-carrying-success-from-one-program-to-another-w-liberty-pitching-coach-tyler-robinson Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13716066 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1905 Tyler Robinson, Liberty Baseball, Liberty Pitching Coach 1 70 full false Best of... Coaches Jerry Weinstein, Corey Muscara and Jeremy Sheetinger Best of... Coaches Jerry Weinstein, Corey Muscara and Jeremy Sheetinger Today we’ve got another one in the "Best of 2022" series, featuring :

  • Corey Muscara (Wake Forest)
  • Jerry Weinstein (Colorado Rockies)
  • Jeremy Sheetinger (Georgia Gwinnett)

Lots of knowledge in this one including:

  • Non-negotiables for Freshman pitchers on Day 1
  • Breaking through egos with young college athletes
  • How to developing the “best version of yourself”


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]]> Today we’ve got another one in the "Best of 2022" series, featuring :

  • Corey Muscara (Wake Forest)
  • Jerry Weinstein (Colorado Rockies)
  • Jeremy Sheetinger (Georgia Gwinnett)

Lots of knowledge in this one including:

  • Non-negotiables for Freshman pitchers on Day 1
  • Breaking through egos with young college athletes
  • How to developing the “best version of yourself”


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-69-best-of-muscara-weinstein-sheetinger/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13643954 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1739 Jerry Weinstein, Corey Muscara, Jeremy Sheetinger 1 69 full false Creating Systems with Texas Baseball Ranch CEO Ron Wolforth Creating Systems with Texas Baseball Ranch CEO Ron Wolforth Today we sit down with Ron Wolforth, founder of the Texas Baseball Ranch and consultant to many collegiate and MLB Organizations. Topics include:

  • Origins of the ranch
  • Creating the famous ranch model 
  • The Dura-throw system
  • Off-season shut downs (or not!!)

Since 2003, 121 of Coach Wolforth’s clients have been drafted, including the 2011 #3 overall draft pick, Trevor Bauer. He is considered the world’s leading expert on the objective measurement of pitcher’s performance and movement patterns. 

He consults for 3 MLB organizations and dozens of NCAA programs. He is a featured author in Collegiate Baseball and has been a featured speaker at the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National Convention five times since 1999, as well as twice as a presenter at the American Sports Medicine Institute’s Injuries in Baseball Annual Conference.

Some of his clients include Trevor Bauer, Scott Kazmir, Raul Ibanez, CJ Wilson, Tyson Ross and Anthony Bass.


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]]> Today we sit down with Ron Wolforth, founder of the Texas Baseball Ranch and consultant to many collegiate and MLB Organizations. Topics include:

  • Origins of the ranch
  • Creating the famous ranch model 
  • The Dura-throw system
  • Off-season shut downs (or not!!)

Since 2003, 121 of Coach Wolforth’s clients have been drafted, including the 2011 #3 overall draft pick, Trevor Bauer. He is considered the world’s leading expert on the objective measurement of pitcher’s performance and movement patterns. 

He consults for 3 MLB organizations and dozens of NCAA programs. He is a featured author in Collegiate Baseball and has been a featured speaker at the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National Convention five times since 1999, as well as twice as a presenter at the American Sports Medicine Institute’s Injuries in Baseball Annual Conference.

Some of his clients include Trevor Bauer, Scott Kazmir, Raul Ibanez, CJ Wilson, Tyson Ross and Anthony Bass.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-68-creating-systems-with-texas-baseball-ranch-ceo-ron-wolforth/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13591856 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400 3106 Ron Wolforth, Texas Baseball Ranch 1 68 full false Assessing and Profiling Pitchers in the SEC with South Carolina's Bill Anderson Assessing and Profiling Pitchers in the SEC with South Carolina's Bill Anderson We recently had the pleasure of taking a trip down to the University of South Carolina to assess and evaluate their entire pitching staff. Today we’re sitting down with Bill Anderson, Director of Sports Performance at the South Carolina and revisiting the process. Topics Include:

  • What is strong enough
  • Plyometrics, the missing link
  • Mobility and its relationship with mechanics

Coach Anderson has been working for almost three decades at South Carolina.  He oversees an experienced and talented staff of certified strength and conditioning coaches; and he works directly with the Baseball, Women’s Golf and Men’s Golf teams. He began working at South Carolina in 1992 as a graduate assistant. He was hired as a full-time member of the strength staff in 1994 and has been given increasingly greater responsibilities ever since.

A native of Stratford, Connecticut, Bill received his bachelor of science degree in health fitness from Springfield College in Massachusetts. While at Springfield, Anderson ran track all four years and until recently was the record holder in the 800 meter run.


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]]> We recently had the pleasure of taking a trip down to the University of South Carolina to assess and evaluate their entire pitching staff. Today we’re sitting down with Bill Anderson, Director of Sports Performance at the South Carolina and revisiting the process. Topics Include:

  • What is strong enough
  • Plyometrics, the missing link
  • Mobility and its relationship with mechanics

Coach Anderson has been working for almost three decades at South Carolina.  He oversees an experienced and talented staff of certified strength and conditioning coaches; and he works directly with the Baseball, Women’s Golf and Men’s Golf teams. He began working at South Carolina in 1992 as a graduate assistant. He was hired as a full-time member of the strength staff in 1994 and has been given increasingly greater responsibilities ever since.

A native of Stratford, Connecticut, Bill received his bachelor of science degree in health fitness from Springfield College in Massachusetts. While at Springfield, Anderson ran track all four years and until recently was the record holder in the 800 meter run.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-67-assessing-and-profiling-pitchers-in-the-sec-with-south-carolinas-bill-anderson/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13560027 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1925 Bill Anderson, University of South Carolina Baseball, Assessing Pitchers 1 67 full false Staying Authentic and True to Yourself with Maryland Head Coach Matt Swope Staying Authentic and True to Yourself with Maryland Head Coach Matt Swope Today we’re sitting down with Matt Swope who was recently appointed Head Coach for Maryland Baseball. Coach Swope is no stranger to the “Terps culture”.  Topics include:

  • Using caution when making mechanical adjustments
  • When to use tech and when not to use tech
  • Key points when examining “character” during recruiting

He has been a part of the Maryland Baseball staff in various coaching positions for the past 11 seasons? as the Terrapins advanced to six NCAA Regionals and two Super Regionals.

Coach Swope is a native of New Carrollton, Maryland, and a graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School. He is the first Maryland Baseball head coach to lead his alma mater since Tom Bradley ‘72. As a player and staff member, he has been a part of 461 victories as a Terp.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Matt Swope who was recently appointed Head Coach for Maryland Baseball. Coach Swope is no stranger to the “Terps culture”.  Topics include:

  • Using caution when making mechanical adjustments
  • When to use tech and when not to use tech
  • Key points when examining “character” during recruiting

He has been a part of the Maryland Baseball staff in various coaching positions for the past 11 seasons? as the Terrapins advanced to six NCAA Regionals and two Super Regionals.

Coach Swope is a native of New Carrollton, Maryland, and a graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School. He is the first Maryland Baseball head coach to lead his alma mater since Tom Bradley ‘72. As a player and staff member, he has been a part of 461 victories as a Terp.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-66-staying-authentic-and-true-to-yourself-with-marylands-matt-swope/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13512277 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2353 Matt Swope, Maryland Baseball, Terps Baseball, Baseball Head Coach 1 66 full false Best of… Randy Sullivan, Nate Yeskie and Zach Dechant Best of… Randy Sullivan, Nate Yeskie and Zach Dechant Today, I’m going to start pulling apart a few gems from some of the best received podcasts to-date. The first of this series includes gems from some of the best in the business:

  • Randy Sullivan - Owner Florida Armory
  • Nate Yeskie - Pitching Coach at LSU
  • Zach Dechant - Strength Coach at TCU


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]]> Today, I’m going to start pulling apart a few gems from some of the best received podcasts to-date. The first of this series includes gems from some of the best in the business:

  • Randy Sullivan - Owner Florida Armory
  • Nate Yeskie - Pitching Coach at LSU
  • Zach Dechant - Strength Coach at TCU


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-65-best-of-randy-sullivan-nate-yeskie-and-zach-dechant/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13474346 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1811 Randy Sullivan, Nate Yeskie, Zach Dechant 1 65 full false Strength vs. Stability, Conditioning for Players and the Importance of Systems Strength vs. Stability, Conditioning for Players and the Importance of Systems Today I have an “Ask me Anything” round where I answer questions on:

  • The differences between strength and stability and how to train it
  • Anaerobic conditioning for baseball players
  • The Importance of having systems in place


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]]> Today I have an “Ask me Anything” round where I answer questions on:

  • The differences between strength and stability and how to train it
  • Anaerobic conditioning for baseball players
  • The Importance of having systems in place


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-64-strength-vs-stability-conditioning-for-players-and-the-importance-of-systems/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13433407 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1990 Nunzio Signore, strength vs. stability, training systems 1 64 full false Rehabbing Athletes Back to Sport with Dr. David Schwartz Rehabbing Athletes Back to Sport with Dr. David Schwartz Today we’re sitting down with DPT David Schwartz from Blue Iron Physio. Topics include:

  • Strength vs Stability - What’s the difference?
  • Getting athletes back-to-sport
  • How to select the right PT

David is the owner and primary operator of Blue Iron Physio in Tenafly NJ. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland and following his undergraduate studies, he moved to Boston where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions.

During his final year in graduate school, he worked with both Harvard University’s Football and Track and Field teams. Since earning his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, David has taken a specific interest in working with an active client population. David draws upon his background in strength and conditioning and biomechanics to help his clients progress back to their optimal level of function.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with DPT David Schwartz from Blue Iron Physio. Topics include:

  • Strength vs Stability - What’s the difference?
  • Getting athletes back-to-sport
  • How to select the right PT

David is the owner and primary operator of Blue Iron Physio in Tenafly NJ. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland and following his undergraduate studies, he moved to Boston where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions.

During his final year in graduate school, he worked with both Harvard University’s Football and Track and Field teams. Since earning his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, David has taken a specific interest in working with an active client population. David draws upon his background in strength and conditioning and biomechanics to help his clients progress back to their optimal level of function.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-63-rehabbing-athletes-back-to-sport-with-dr-david-schwartz/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13391383 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0400 2237 Dr. David Schwartz, Physical Therapist, Blueironphysio 1 63 full false Extension, Hip Bias and Creating the Script for Efficient Mechanics with Niko Leontarakis Extension, Hip Bias and Creating the Script for Efficient Mechanics with Niko Leontarakis Today we're sitting down with Niko Leontarakis, RPP Director of Pitching, and talking about some common issues we see in pitchers and how it's not always only about mechanics. Topics Include:

  • Incorporating anatomy into coaching
  • Understanding the athlete in front of you
  • Importance of hip bias and ultimately extension

Niko graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2022 with a Masters Degree in Exercise Science.  Prior to EKU, he attended Post University and graduated with Bachelors in Business Administration (2019-2021), Palm Beach State College in 2018 and Tallahassee Community College in 2017 as he pursued his dream of playing collegiate baseball.

In 2017, he was drafted in the 40th Round by the Baltimore Orioles. He is also currently a member of the Greek National Baseball team. 


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]]> Today we're sitting down with Niko Leontarakis, RPP Director of Pitching, and talking about some common issues we see in pitchers and how it's not always only about mechanics. Topics Include:

  • Incorporating anatomy into coaching
  • Understanding the athlete in front of you
  • Importance of hip bias and ultimately extension

Niko graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2022 with a Masters Degree in Exercise Science.  Prior to EKU, he attended Post University and graduated with Bachelors in Business Administration (2019-2021), Palm Beach State College in 2018 and Tallahassee Community College in 2017 as he pursued his dream of playing collegiate baseball.

In 2017, he was drafted in the 40th Round by the Baltimore Orioles. He is also currently a member of the Greek National Baseball team. 


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-62-extension-hip-bias-and-creating-the-script-for-efficient-mechanics-with-niko-leontarakis/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13354402 Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1680 Niko Leontarakis, Pitching Extension, Pitching Mechanics, Pitching Hip Bias 1 62 full false A Deep Dive into Player Development with Duke University's Tyler Rost A Deep Dive into Player Development with Duke University's Tyler Rost Today we’re sitting down with Tyler Rost, Duke University’s Director of Player Development. Tyler brings a great deal of experience to the table and is a great listen. Topics include:

  • The full on-boarding process for freshman
  • Merging data with “real” feel
  • Creating a great “team” environment both on and off the field

Tyler joined the Duke Baseball coaching staff as the Director of Player Development in February of 2021. In his role, he oversees all technology, analytics and data collection and implementation for individual player development. In addition, he coordinates efforts with sports performance coaches, team nutritionists and the athletic training staff.

Prior to Duke, Tyler was Assistant Coach at North Carolina Central in 2020-2021, after serving as a coach at Winston Sale State (2018-2020), Wake Tech CC and Greenville. Tyler was a four-year starter at Cedarville University from 2008 through 2011 and played two seasons of professional baseball as an outfielder for the Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Tyler Rost, Duke University’s Director of Player Development. Tyler brings a great deal of experience to the table and is a great listen. Topics include:

  • The full on-boarding process for freshman
  • Merging data with “real” feel
  • Creating a great “team” environment both on and off the field

Tyler joined the Duke Baseball coaching staff as the Director of Player Development in February of 2021. In his role, he oversees all technology, analytics and data collection and implementation for individual player development. In addition, he coordinates efforts with sports performance coaches, team nutritionists and the athletic training staff.

Prior to Duke, Tyler was Assistant Coach at North Carolina Central in 2020-2021, after serving as a coach at Winston Sale State (2018-2020), Wake Tech CC and Greenville. Tyler was a four-year starter at Cedarville University from 2008 through 2011 and played two seasons of professional baseball as an outfielder for the Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-61-a-deep-dive-into-player-development-with-duke-universitys-tyler-rost/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13311480 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2251 Tyler Rost, Duke Baseball, Duke University Baseball, Baseball Player Development 1 61 full false Training Power in Rotational Athletes with RPP Director of S&C Zach Kollar Training Power in Rotational Athletes with RPP Director of S&C Zach Kollar Today we’re sitting down with Zach Kollar, RPP Director of Strength and Conditioning . Zach has been a big part of what we've develop here on the S&C side of things during the past few years .  Join us as we'll be discussing training "power" in rotational athletes. Topics Include:

  • Why power is the gold standard in athleticism
  • Different types of training based on the individual
  • When and how to train it (it matters!)

Zach has been a strength coach at RPP for the past 4 years.  He attended Oswego State University receiving his bachelors in Wellness Management and has a Master's of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University.

He played collegiate baseball at at Oswego from 2014-2017, where he was First Team All-Conference and SUNYAC All-Tournament Team in 2016.  He also competed in the Division III NCAA Tournament in 2015, 2016 and 2017.  He was also 2017 Division III Regional Champion and 2017 Division III World Series participant.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Zach Kollar, RPP Director of Strength and Conditioning . Zach has been a big part of what we've develop here on the S&C side of things during the past few years .  Join us as we'll be discussing training "power" in rotational athletes. Topics Include:

  • Why power is the gold standard in athleticism
  • Different types of training based on the individual
  • When and how to train it (it matters!)

Zach has been a strength coach at RPP for the past 4 years.  He attended Oswego State University receiving his bachelors in Wellness Management and has a Master's of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University.

He played collegiate baseball at at Oswego from 2014-2017, where he was First Team All-Conference and SUNYAC All-Tournament Team in 2016.  He also competed in the Division III NCAA Tournament in 2015, 2016 and 2017.  He was also 2017 Division III Regional Champion and 2017 Division III World Series participant.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-60-training-power-in-rotational-athletes-with-rpp-director-of-sc-zach-kollar/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13268027 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2125 Zach Kollar, Rotational Athletes, Training for Power, Strength Coach 1 60 full false Pitch Design with RPP Pitching Coordinator Jake Lebovitch Pitch Design with RPP Pitching Coordinator Jake Lebovitch Today, we're sitting down with RPP Pitching Coordinator Jake Lebovitch and discussing all aspects of pitch design.  This is a great episode and topics include:

  • Evaluating pitcher's movement patterns
  • Source of ball movement
  • Most relevant metrics
  • What's good movement and what's not
  • Sequencing and tunneling
  • Time it takes to see results

Jake Lebovitch is Pitching Coordinator and Remote Performance Coach here at RPP. He played 4 years of NCAA Baseball at Muhlenberg College and graduated in 2021 with a degree in Business administration.

In addition to working at RPP, he is currently enrolled in a Master's of Science program (online) at the University of Florida, studying applied physiology and kinesiology.

Jake does a great job here at RPP of merging both pitching and sports performance into one skill set with our pitchers. He joined us over a year ago and is a great asset to our business.


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]]> Today, we're sitting down with RPP Pitching Coordinator Jake Lebovitch and discussing all aspects of pitch design.  This is a great episode and topics include:

  • Evaluating pitcher's movement patterns
  • Source of ball movement
  • Most relevant metrics
  • What's good movement and what's not
  • Sequencing and tunneling
  • Time it takes to see results

Jake Lebovitch is Pitching Coordinator and Remote Performance Coach here at RPP. He played 4 years of NCAA Baseball at Muhlenberg College and graduated in 2021 with a degree in Business administration.

In addition to working at RPP, he is currently enrolled in a Master's of Science program (online) at the University of Florida, studying applied physiology and kinesiology.

Jake does a great job here at RPP of merging both pitching and sports performance into one skill set with our pitchers. He joined us over a year ago and is a great asset to our business.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-59-pitch-design-with-rpp-pitching-coordinator-jake-lebovitch/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13224439 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1927 Jake Lebovitch, Pitch Design, RPP Baseball 1 59 full false Assessing and Prioritizing Training Pitchers and Position Players Assessing and Prioritizing Training Pitchers and Position Players Today I’ll be talking in some depth about the most recent version of our in-house assessment, what we test and how we use it to create the ultimate programming for our athletes. Topics include:

  • Individualizing strength / power training
  • Using it to make mechanical adjustments
  • Going after the lowest hanging fruit
  • Reducing injury risk


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]]> Today I’ll be talking in some depth about the most recent version of our in-house assessment, what we test and how we use it to create the ultimate programming for our athletes. Topics include:

  • Individualizing strength / power training
  • Using it to make mechanical adjustments
  • Going after the lowest hanging fruit
  • Reducing injury risk


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-58-assessing-and-prioritizing-training-pitchers-and-position-players/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13184298 Sat, 08 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1648 Assessing Pitchers, Assessing Baseball Players 1 58 full false Training Division 1 Athletes in the Weight Room with Will Franco Training Division 1 Athletes in the Weight Room with Will Franco My guest today is Will Franco, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston College, where he has been overseeing the baseball program for the past 2 years. I’ve known Will since his tenure with Maryland as well as the Orioles affiliate the Aberdeen Iron Birds. Today we will shed some light on:

  • What’s Expected of College Freshman in Strength and Mobility
  • In-Season / Off-Season Periodization
  • The Importance of Training Speed

Will is a 2015 graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.  He also has an MS in Exercise and Sport Science from Merrimack College.


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]]> My guest today is Will Franco, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston College, where he has been overseeing the baseball program for the past 2 years. I’ve known Will since his tenure with Maryland as well as the Orioles affiliate the Aberdeen Iron Birds. Today we will shed some light on:

  • What’s Expected of College Freshman in Strength and Mobility
  • In-Season / Off-Season Periodization
  • The Importance of Training Speed

Will is a 2015 graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.  He also has an MS in Exercise and Sport Science from Merrimack College.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-57-training-division-1-athletes-in-the-weight-room-with-will-franco/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13138868 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2616 Will Franco, Boston College Baseball, Strength and Conditioning Coach 1 57 full false Conquering the Challenges of a New Environment with USF Assistant Coach Eric Supplee Conquering the Challenges of a New Environment with USF Assistant Coach Eric Supplee This week’s sit down is with long time comrade Eric Supplee, recently appointed  Assistant Coach at the University of San Francisco. Today we’ll be discussing:

  • The challenges of playing and coaching in a new environment
  • Building trust with a new group of athletes
  • Characteristics of a great competitor

Eric Supplee is the Assistant Coach at the University of San Francisco. He came to the Hilltop in the fall of 2022 after enjoying tremendous success while in New York City, which included guiding the Columbia Lions to multiple Ivy League crowns.

Prior to his stop at Columbia, Eric spent the 2015 season at Georgetown. While with the Hoyas, he helped the team to their first appearance in the Big East Championship since 1986. Supplee also had a two-year stint at Wake Forest in 2013 and 2014, where the Demon Deacons won a combined 58 games in his two seasons in Winston-Salem.


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]]> This week’s sit down is with long time comrade Eric Supplee, recently appointed  Assistant Coach at the University of San Francisco. Today we’ll be discussing:

  • The challenges of playing and coaching in a new environment
  • Building trust with a new group of athletes
  • Characteristics of a great competitor

Eric Supplee is the Assistant Coach at the University of San Francisco. He came to the Hilltop in the fall of 2022 after enjoying tremendous success while in New York City, which included guiding the Columbia Lions to multiple Ivy League crowns.

Prior to his stop at Columbia, Eric spent the 2015 season at Georgetown. While with the Hoyas, he helped the team to their first appearance in the Big East Championship since 1986. Supplee also had a two-year stint at Wake Forest in 2013 and 2014, where the Demon Deacons won a combined 58 games in his two seasons in Winston-Salem.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-56-conquering-the-challenges-of-a-new-environment-with-usf-assistant-coach-eric-supplee/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13088609 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2283 Eric Supplee, Pitching Coach, University of San Francisco, Dons 1 56 full false Ins and Outs of Playing and Coaching D1 with Villanova Pitching Coach Jabin Weaver Ins and Outs of Playing and Coaching D1 with Villanova Pitching Coach Jabin Weaver We’re sitting down today to discuss the ins and outs of playing Division 1 baseball with Villanova Pitching Coach Jabin Weaver.  Topics Include:

  • Fastball usage in the game today
  • Year 1 struggles for some incoming freshman 
  • Some common adjustments lifestyle-wise that can help acclimate

Jabin Weaver first joined the Villanova coaching staff as a volunteer assistant during the 2019 season. After departing to serve a brief stint as the Director of Baseball Operations at Campbell, Weaver returned as the Wildcats’ pitching coach for the 2020 campaign and added Recruiting Coordinator to his duties after the 2022 season.

The Fort Plain, NY native made his way to Pennsylvania in college, pitching for four years at DII East Stroudsburg University while earning his bachelor’s degree in May 2015. Coach Weaver also has an M.S. in sports science and education at West Virginia University.


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]]> We’re sitting down today to discuss the ins and outs of playing Division 1 baseball with Villanova Pitching Coach Jabin Weaver.  Topics Include:

  • Fastball usage in the game today
  • Year 1 struggles for some incoming freshman 
  • Some common adjustments lifestyle-wise that can help acclimate

Jabin Weaver first joined the Villanova coaching staff as a volunteer assistant during the 2019 season. After departing to serve a brief stint as the Director of Baseball Operations at Campbell, Weaver returned as the Wildcats’ pitching coach for the 2020 campaign and added Recruiting Coordinator to his duties after the 2022 season.

The Fort Plain, NY native made his way to Pennsylvania in college, pitching for four years at DII East Stroudsburg University while earning his bachelor’s degree in May 2015. Coach Weaver also has an M.S. in sports science and education at West Virginia University.


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]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13046902 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2000 Jabin Weaver, Villanova Pitching Coach, Villanova Baseball 1 55 full false Understanding and Utilizing Motion Capture Data to Optimize Performance with Jim Buffi Understanding and Utilizing Motion Capture Data to Optimize Performance with Jim Buffi Today we're sitting down with Jimmy Buffi, CEO of Reboot Motion. During the episode, Jimmy helps break down motion capture to players and coaches in more understandable terms and talks about how he gathers information to help create a blueprint for success. Topics include:

  • Identifying possible Mechanical disconnects or “leaks”
  • Predicting Injury Risk
  • Organizing work load management

Jimmy Buffi is the co-founder of Reboot Motion, a sports science company, dedicated to empowering athletes, coaches, academies, and organizations. Their methods help athletes get the most out of their bodies and avoid injuries.  Reboot Motion is the only company that has developed a momentum-based biomechanics software to analyze an athlete's movement and create a new kind of player development platform.


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]]> Today we're sitting down with Jimmy Buffi, CEO of Reboot Motion. During the episode, Jimmy helps break down motion capture to players and coaches in more understandable terms and talks about how he gathers information to help create a blueprint for success. Topics include:

  • Identifying possible Mechanical disconnects or “leaks”
  • Predicting Injury Risk
  • Organizing work load management

Jimmy Buffi is the co-founder of Reboot Motion, a sports science company, dedicated to empowering athletes, coaches, academies, and organizations. Their methods help athletes get the most out of their bodies and avoid injuries.  Reboot Motion is the only company that has developed a momentum-based biomechanics software to analyze an athlete's movement and create a new kind of player development platform.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-54-understanding-and-utilizing-mocap-data-to-optimize-performance-with-jim-buffi/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-13010614 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2262 Reboot Motion, Jim Buffi, Motion Capture 1 54 full false Considerations for Playing Summer Ball and Training During the Summer Considerations for Playing Summer Ball and Training During the Summer Today I’m flying solo, answering questions regarding playing summer ball (or not). And if so, how to train properly during the hot summer months in order to maintain athleticism. Topics will include:

  • Pros and Cons
  • Considerations when deciding
  • Finding the right organization/fit  
  • Maintaining athleticism throughout the short season


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]]> Today I’m flying solo, answering questions regarding playing summer ball (or not). And if so, how to train properly during the hot summer months in order to maintain athleticism. Topics will include:

  • Pros and Cons
  • Considerations when deciding
  • Finding the right organization/fit  
  • Maintaining athleticism throughout the short season


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-53-considerations-for-playing-summer-ball-and-training-during-the-summer/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12971319 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1750 Nunzio Signore 1 53 full false Attacking the Mental Side of Performance with Mike Huber Attacking the Mental Side of Performance with Mike Huber Today we’re sitting down with Mental Performance Coach Michael Huber. Mike is the founder of “The Freshman Foundation Podcast “, where he prepares and guides athletes and families through the mental side of performance through their athletic career / journey. Today’s topics include:

  • Mental and Emotional Blocks
  • Addressing “The Yips”
  • Sustainable Motivation

Mike is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® accredited by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He is also the founder and host of The Freshman Foundation® Podcast, which prepares young athletes and families for every step in their athletic journey. 

He is a father of two children: Patrick, 14 and Lucy, 12 as well as an experienced business advisor and ex-baseball Player.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with Mental Performance Coach Michael Huber. Mike is the founder of “The Freshman Foundation Podcast “, where he prepares and guides athletes and families through the mental side of performance through their athletic career / journey. Today’s topics include:

  • Mental and Emotional Blocks
  • Addressing “The Yips”
  • Sustainable Motivation

Mike is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® accredited by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He is also the founder and host of The Freshman Foundation® Podcast, which prepares young athletes and families for every step in their athletic journey. 

He is a father of two children: Patrick, 14 and Lucy, 12 as well as an experienced business advisor and ex-baseball Player.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-52-attacking-the-mental-side-of-performance-with-mike-huber/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12929908 Sat, 27 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 2474 Baseball Yips, Mike Huber, Michael Huber, Mental Performance Coach, Baseball Performance Coach 1 52 full false Maximizing Performance through Better Nutrition with Derek Lipton Maximizing Performance through Better Nutrition with Derek Lipton Today we answer some big questions on the nutrition side with Performance Nutrition Coach and Sports Dietitian Derek Lipton (MS, RD, CSSD and CSCC).  Topics Include:

  • Eating Strategies for “Hard Gainers”
  • Sleep and Hydration
  • 5 bullet points for a successful performance-based meal plan

Derek Lipton is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. He completed his Bachelors of Science in Dietetics at the University of Maryland and completed his Dietetic Internship at Virginia Tech; he also holds a Master's of Science in Applied Nutrition from Northeastern University.

Before starting Full Circle Nutrition, Derek gained experience in clinical, weight management, and sports nutrition working at IMG Academy in Bradenton Florida, the University of Georgia, and Duke University where he worked directly with athletes in developed unique skills to help athletes improve their overall health and athletic performance through nutrition coaching.

Being a former athlete himself , he understands the needs of athletes as far as fueling the body to achieve optimum performance on the field. His approach can be summarized by working with you and your current nutrition intake and tweak aspects of your routine to achieve optimal results without creating unmanageable changes.


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]]> Today we answer some big questions on the nutrition side with Performance Nutrition Coach and Sports Dietitian Derek Lipton (MS, RD, CSSD and CSCC).  Topics Include:

  • Eating Strategies for “Hard Gainers”
  • Sleep and Hydration
  • 5 bullet points for a successful performance-based meal plan

Derek Lipton is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. He completed his Bachelors of Science in Dietetics at the University of Maryland and completed his Dietetic Internship at Virginia Tech; he also holds a Master's of Science in Applied Nutrition from Northeastern University.

Before starting Full Circle Nutrition, Derek gained experience in clinical, weight management, and sports nutrition working at IMG Academy in Bradenton Florida, the University of Georgia, and Duke University where he worked directly with athletes in developed unique skills to help athletes improve their overall health and athletic performance through nutrition coaching.

Being a former athlete himself , he understands the needs of athletes as far as fueling the body to achieve optimum performance on the field. His approach can be summarized by working with you and your current nutrition intake and tweak aspects of your routine to achieve optimal results without creating unmanageable changes.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12880410 Fri, 19 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2406 Derek Lipton, Nutrition for Athletes 1 51 full false Understanding and Choosing TJ Procedures and Recovery Timeline with Dr. Casey Pierce Understanding and Choosing TJ Procedures and Recovery Timeline with Dr. Casey Pierce This week we’re sitting down with Dr. Casey Pierce, MD. He is a long time friend and one of my “go-to guys” when it comes to Tommy John repair. This is a must for athletes as well as parents in order to be better educated with the process. This week we discuss:

  • The various levels of treatment and procedures
  • The back-to-throw timeline for each
  • How to determine which treatment is right for your particular situation and why

Dr. Pierce is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Dr. Casey Pierce completed a specialized fellowship at the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama. At ASMI he polished his surgical techniques learning under world renowned mentors: Dr. James Andrews, Dr. E. Lyle Cain, Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, and Dr. Benton Emblom.

Dr. Pierce graduated from St. George’s University Of Medicine in 2011. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Seton Hall University / St. Joseph’s University Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident.


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]]> This week we’re sitting down with Dr. Casey Pierce, MD. He is a long time friend and one of my “go-to guys” when it comes to Tommy John repair. This is a must for athletes as well as parents in order to be better educated with the process. This week we discuss:

  • The various levels of treatment and procedures
  • The back-to-throw timeline for each
  • How to determine which treatment is right for your particular situation and why

Dr. Pierce is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Dr. Casey Pierce completed a specialized fellowship at the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama. At ASMI he polished his surgical techniques learning under world renowned mentors: Dr. James Andrews, Dr. E. Lyle Cain, Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, and Dr. Benton Emblom.

Dr. Pierce graduated from St. George’s University Of Medicine in 2011. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Seton Hall University / St. Joseph’s University Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/understanding-and-choosing-tj-procedures-and-recovery-timeline-with-dr-casey-pierce/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12841109 Sat, 13 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2439 Dr. Casey Pierce, TJ Surgery, Tommy John Surgery 1 50 full false Assessing Hitters to Maximize Performance with FDU's Assistant Coach Ethan Newton Assessing Hitters to Maximize Performance with FDU's Assistant Coach Ethan Newton My guest today is Ethan Newton, Assistant Coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU). He joined (actually re-joined) the Knights last year after having spent over a year here at RPP as the Director of Hitting. Join us as we discuss:

  • Value in assessments and their application in training
  • Movement strategies and hitting mechanics
  • Importance of the middle

Prior to RPP, Ethan was an assistant coach on Rob DiToma's staff at FDU. He arrived at FDU after spending the past two seasons as a volunteer assistant at University of Hartford. As a player, Ethan played four years of collegiate baseball at Allegany and Ohio University.

As a side note, one year in, FDU hitters are having an amazing season with runs per game up nearly 30% and an overall team record of 26-16-1.


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]]> My guest today is Ethan Newton, Assistant Coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU). He joined (actually re-joined) the Knights last year after having spent over a year here at RPP as the Director of Hitting. Join us as we discuss:

  • Value in assessments and their application in training
  • Movement strategies and hitting mechanics
  • Importance of the middle

Prior to RPP, Ethan was an assistant coach on Rob DiToma's staff at FDU. He arrived at FDU after spending the past two seasons as a volunteer assistant at University of Hartford. As a player, Ethan played four years of collegiate baseball at Allegany and Ohio University.

As a side note, one year in, FDU hitters are having an amazing season with runs per game up nearly 30% and an overall team record of 26-16-1.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-49-assessing-hitters-to-maximize-performance-with-fdus-assistant-coach-ethan-newton/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12768714 Fri, 05 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2456 Ethan Newton, Fairleigh Dickinson Baseball, FDU Baseball, Hitting Coach 1 49 full false Choosing a Summer College League with CPL's Chip Allen and Justin Sellers Choosing a Summer College League with CPL's Chip Allen and Justin Sellers I am very excited to have Commissioner Chip Allen and Deputy Commissioner Justin Sellers from the Coastal Plain League on the show today. For those of you that may not be familiar with the Coastal Plain League, it is one of the premier summer college baseball leagues in the country. It is located in the southeast covering the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Every year 100s of college baseball players congregate at the CPL from some of the most elite college baseball programs in the country to play ball for the summer. It currently features 14 teams with many of them playing in former minor league stadiums. Teams in the CPL play in front of large crowds, as league attendance has averaged above 500,000 fans over the past several years.  With that type of attendance, you could say that the CPL is in a league of its own. In addition, to date, the CPL has had nearly 1,750 alumni drafted and 167 alums have made their Major League debut.

As some of you may know, we’ve entered into an agreement with a CPL to provide remote training services for their athletes this summer. This is a great opportunity for guys to not only develop their skills on the field, but also continue to develop off the field.


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]]> I am very excited to have Commissioner Chip Allen and Deputy Commissioner Justin Sellers from the Coastal Plain League on the show today. For those of you that may not be familiar with the Coastal Plain League, it is one of the premier summer college baseball leagues in the country. It is located in the southeast covering the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Every year 100s of college baseball players congregate at the CPL from some of the most elite college baseball programs in the country to play ball for the summer. It currently features 14 teams with many of them playing in former minor league stadiums. Teams in the CPL play in front of large crowds, as league attendance has averaged above 500,000 fans over the past several years.  With that type of attendance, you could say that the CPL is in a league of its own. In addition, to date, the CPL has had nearly 1,750 alumni drafted and 167 alums have made their Major League debut.

As some of you may know, we’ve entered into an agreement with a CPL to provide remote training services for their athletes this summer. This is a great opportunity for guys to not only develop their skills on the field, but also continue to develop off the field.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-48-choosing-a-summer-college-league-with-cpls-chip-allen-and-justin-sellers/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12736489 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2771 Coastal Plain League, CPL, Chip Allen, Justin Sellers 1 48 full false Talking Shop with the Legendary Mike Boyle Talking Shop with the Legendary Mike Boyle My guest today is Mike Boyle and there is no bigger name in the training world than Mike Boyle. It is a pleasure to sit down and talk shop with one of “the Godfathers” of performance training  as well as one of my own biggest inspirations through the years. Topics include:

  • Bullet points for training young athletes
  • Energy system work for baseball
  • The bilateral / unilateral controversy

Mike is one of the worlds' foremost educators in the areas of performance training, personal training and athletic rehabilitation. His company Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, founded in 1997, was one of the first for-profit strength and conditioning facilities in the world.

Mike has served as a consultant to some of the top teams in the NFL, NHL, as well as numerous collegiate division one athletic programs. He has been involved in Olympic Gold Medal efforts in both women's soccer (2004) and women's ice hockey (1998) and is the current Strength and Conditioning coach for the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team. He has also served as a strength and conditioning coach for the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Bruins.


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]]> My guest today is Mike Boyle and there is no bigger name in the training world than Mike Boyle. It is a pleasure to sit down and talk shop with one of “the Godfathers” of performance training  as well as one of my own biggest inspirations through the years. Topics include:

  • Bullet points for training young athletes
  • Energy system work for baseball
  • The bilateral / unilateral controversy

Mike is one of the worlds' foremost educators in the areas of performance training, personal training and athletic rehabilitation. His company Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, founded in 1997, was one of the first for-profit strength and conditioning facilities in the world.

Mike has served as a consultant to some of the top teams in the NFL, NHL, as well as numerous collegiate division one athletic programs. He has been involved in Olympic Gold Medal efforts in both women's soccer (2004) and women's ice hockey (1998) and is the current Strength and Conditioning coach for the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team. He has also served as a strength and conditioning coach for the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Bruins.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-47-talking-shop-with-the-legendary-mike-boyle/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12689663 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2998 Mike Boyle, Performance Training 1 47 full false Working Your Way Up the Ranks with Pitching Coach Peter Larson of the Minnesota Twins Working Your Way Up the Ranks with Pitching Coach Peter Larson of the Minnesota Twins Today's guest is Peter Larson, Pitching Coach for the Twins AAA-Affiliate in St. Paul.  Join us as we discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Moving up the coaching ranks in pro ball
  • Working with athletes going through rehab
  • Changes in the Twins minor league programs and training
  • Turning data into an actionable game plan, especially during the season
  • Working with the bio-mechanists and big takeaways

Peter is entering his fifth season with the Twins organization after spending the 2022 as the pitching coach with the Twins Double-A affiliate, the Wichita Wind Surge. Before that, he was the pitching coach with the Twins Single-A affiliate in 2021. Prior to that, he was also the Twins minor league rehab pitching coach.

Previously, he spent four seasons in the collegiate ranks with Fordham University (2018), University of Albany (2017), Siena College (2016), and King University in Bristol, TN (2015).

He played baseball at Ferrum College for four years and graduated in 2009 with a degree in business management. He completed his own playing career in 2011.


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]]> Today's guest is Peter Larson, Pitching Coach for the Twins AAA-Affiliate in St. Paul.  Join us as we discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Moving up the coaching ranks in pro ball
  • Working with athletes going through rehab
  • Changes in the Twins minor league programs and training
  • Turning data into an actionable game plan, especially during the season
  • Working with the bio-mechanists and big takeaways

Peter is entering his fifth season with the Twins organization after spending the 2022 as the pitching coach with the Twins Double-A affiliate, the Wichita Wind Surge. Before that, he was the pitching coach with the Twins Single-A affiliate in 2021. Prior to that, he was also the Twins minor league rehab pitching coach.

Previously, he spent four seasons in the collegiate ranks with Fordham University (2018), University of Albany (2017), Siena College (2016), and King University in Bristol, TN (2015).

He played baseball at Ferrum College for four years and graduated in 2009 with a degree in business management. He completed his own playing career in 2011.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-46-working-your-way-up-the-ranks-with-pc-peter-larson-of-the-twins/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12637085 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1972 Peter Larson, Minnesota Twins Pitching Coach 1 46 full false Importance of In-season Training and Youth Development Importance of In-season Training and Youth Development I’m flying solo today answering some of my listeners frequently asked questions. Today’s topics:

  • The importance of a great In-season training program
  • When and how to start training youth athletes and why it’s important
  • Remote training


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]]> I’m flying solo today answering some of my listeners frequently asked questions. Today’s topics:

  • The importance of a great In-season training program
  • When and how to start training youth athletes and why it’s important
  • Remote training


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]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12567878 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1679 full false Setting up a Successful Team Culture with University of SF Head Coach Rob DiToma Setting up a Successful Team Culture with University of SF Head Coach Rob DiToma Today we're sitting down with University of San Francisco Head Coach Rob DiToma, whom I’ve known since his days at Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU). On the menu today:

  • Recent changes in the incoming ball player
  • Creating a team culture on day 1
  • Early specialization and injury

This past June, Coach DiToma was named the fifth head coach at the University of San Francisco after spending the previous three seasons as Head Coach here in New Jersey at FDU.

Prior to his time at FDU, Rob spent six years at Fordham University, where he served as the associate head coach for his last two seasons. Prior to Fordham, he spent 4 years at Iona College, serving as the team's hitting instructor and recruiting coordinator.

Rob graduated from Mercy College in 2005 and went on to earn a master's degree in physical education from Manhattanville College in 2007. Rob’s own playing career included 4 years at Mercy College as the starting second baseman, where he was elected team captain during his senior year.


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]]> Today we're sitting down with University of San Francisco Head Coach Rob DiToma, whom I’ve known since his days at Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU). On the menu today:

  • Recent changes in the incoming ball player
  • Creating a team culture on day 1
  • Early specialization and injury

This past June, Coach DiToma was named the fifth head coach at the University of San Francisco after spending the previous three seasons as Head Coach here in New Jersey at FDU.

Prior to his time at FDU, Rob spent six years at Fordham University, where he served as the associate head coach for his last two seasons. Prior to Fordham, he spent 4 years at Iona College, serving as the team's hitting instructor and recruiting coordinator.

Rob graduated from Mercy College in 2005 and went on to earn a master's degree in physical education from Manhattanville College in 2007. Rob’s own playing career included 4 years at Mercy College as the starting second baseman, where he was elected team captain during his senior year.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-44-setting-up-a-successful-team-culture-with-university-of-sf-head-coach-rob-ditoma/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12543110 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2092 Rob DiToma, University of San Francisco Baseball, Head Coach 1 44 full false Training a Moving Target with SF Giants S&C Coach Andy Lyon Training a Moving Target with SF Giants S&C Coach Andy Lyon Today's podcast is with Andy Lyon, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the San Francisco Giants. Join us as discuss a variety of topics including maneuvering programming to optimize the ever changing needs of professional baseball players throughout the year. Topics include:

  • Off-season / in-season training needs
  • Differences between training pitchers and position players
  • When and how to apply baseball-specific conditioning throughout the year

Andy has been with the Giants since October 2019 in various capacities in strength and conditioning.   Prior to the Giants he was with the Seattle Mariners as a Performance Specialist for nearly five years.

Andy has a Master's Degree in Exercise Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's Degree from New Mexico State.


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]]> Today's podcast is with Andy Lyon, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the San Francisco Giants. Join us as discuss a variety of topics including maneuvering programming to optimize the ever changing needs of professional baseball players throughout the year. Topics include:

  • Off-season / in-season training needs
  • Differences between training pitchers and position players
  • When and how to apply baseball-specific conditioning throughout the year

Andy has been with the Giants since October 2019 in various capacities in strength and conditioning.   Prior to the Giants he was with the Seattle Mariners as a Performance Specialist for nearly five years.

Andy has a Master's Degree in Exercise Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's Degree from New Mexico State.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com//podcast-43-training-a-moving-target-with-sf-giants-sc-coach-andy-lyon/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12502725 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2098 Andy Lyon, SF Giants, Strength and Conditioning Coach 1 43 full false Recruiting and Showcase Prep Nuggets from PBR New Jersey's TJ Hunt Recruiting and Showcase Prep Nuggets from PBR New Jersey's TJ Hunt I would like to welcome our guest today, TJ Hunt. I have known TJ for many years, going back to our days in Sloatsburg, NY and it's a great pleasure to have him in the show.

TJ is the Director of Scouting and Operations for PBR in New Jersey.  There is really no one better to discuss the current state of recruiting than showcase operators on the front lines and TJ is one of the best.

Before we get to the show, I just want to briefly cover TJ’s background, because if there is such a thing as a baseball family, the Hunts are it!

  • Let's start with his grandfather, the late Jim Hunt, who spent much of his life coaching baseball at Englewood, Tenafly High schools, and Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ.
  • TJ’s father, Mickey, was also head coach at Ramapo High School here in NJ for 17 years.
  • His older brother Shooter, currently with PBR as well, was a college star at Tulane and was drafted in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins.
  • His younger Brother, KC, is currently with Mississippi State and was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round of the 2022 MLB Draft, but has chosen to return to the school for this spring.

TJ himself is a 2015 graduate of Monmouth University where he pitched for four years and played for the Rockland Boulders after graduation.


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]]> I would like to welcome our guest today, TJ Hunt. I have known TJ for many years, going back to our days in Sloatsburg, NY and it's a great pleasure to have him in the show.

TJ is the Director of Scouting and Operations for PBR in New Jersey.  There is really no one better to discuss the current state of recruiting than showcase operators on the front lines and TJ is one of the best.

Before we get to the show, I just want to briefly cover TJ’s background, because if there is such a thing as a baseball family, the Hunts are it!

  • Let's start with his grandfather, the late Jim Hunt, who spent much of his life coaching baseball at Englewood, Tenafly High schools, and Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ.
  • TJ’s father, Mickey, was also head coach at Ramapo High School here in NJ for 17 years.
  • His older brother Shooter, currently with PBR as well, was a college star at Tulane and was drafted in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins.
  • His younger Brother, KC, is currently with Mississippi State and was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round of the 2022 MLB Draft, but has chosen to return to the school for this spring.

TJ himself is a 2015 graduate of Monmouth University where he pitched for four years and played for the Rockland Boulders after graduation.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-42-recruiting-and-showcase-prep-nuggets-from-pbr-new-jerseys-tj-hunt/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12317252 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1539 TJ Hunt, PBR NJ, PBR New Jersey 1 42 full false Key Insights into Developing D1 Pitchers with Florida Gators' David Kopp Key Insights into Developing D1 Pitchers with Florida Gators' David Kopp My guest today is David Kopp, pitching coach with powerhouse University of Florida Gators, who play in the SEC and are a consistent top 10, if not top 5 national program. Join us as we discuss:

  • Ways to shrink the learning curve
  • When and how to make adjustments
  • How to work with different learners and athlete frustrations
  • Components of baseline testing on Day 1
  • Much More...

David came to the Gators from Florida Atlantic, where he spent 4 seasons as the Owls pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to FAU, he served as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Florida Southern, after a short stint at his alma mater Clemson.

David is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in sports management. While playing there, he powered the Tigers to 3 NCAA Super Regional appearances, one ACC Championship and one NCAA College World Series appearance.
  
After the 2007 season, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the MLB Draft. He wrapped up his professional career in 2014 after pitching for 8 seasons in the Minor Leagues.


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]]> My guest today is David Kopp, pitching coach with powerhouse University of Florida Gators, who play in the SEC and are a consistent top 10, if not top 5 national program. Join us as we discuss:

  • Ways to shrink the learning curve
  • When and how to make adjustments
  • How to work with different learners and athlete frustrations
  • Components of baseline testing on Day 1
  • Much More...

David came to the Gators from Florida Atlantic, where he spent 4 seasons as the Owls pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to FAU, he served as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Florida Southern, after a short stint at his alma mater Clemson.

David is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in sports management. While playing there, he powered the Tigers to 3 NCAA Super Regional appearances, one ACC Championship and one NCAA College World Series appearance.
  
After the 2007 season, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the MLB Draft. He wrapped up his professional career in 2014 after pitching for 8 seasons in the Minor Leagues.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-41-key-insights-into-developing-d1-pitchers-with-florida-gators-david-kopp/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12317247 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2197 David Kopp, Gators Baseball, University of Florida Pitching Coach, Gators Pitching Coach 1 41 full false Scouting Young Talent for Pro Ball with the Padres Mike Kanen Scouting Young Talent for Pro Ball with the Padres Mike Kanen My interview today is with Mike Kanen, Regional Crosschecker with the San Diego Padres. I have known Mike for several years going back to when our facility was in Sloatsburg, NY, where he used to run scouting events for the Indians inviting only a handful of players and their families for closeup meetings and evaluation.

I have interviewed many college coaches during the past year and I am very interested to hear how  college and pro ball perspectives can differ on the recruiting and scouting front.  Join us as we dig into a variety of topics, including:

  • Scouting HS players vs. college players
  • Going to college vs. pro ball
  • Specific traits when scouting a young athlete
  • How scouting has changed over the past 5-10 years

Mike is a graduate of John Hopkins University where he played baseball for 4 years. He joined the scouting department of the Washington Nationals straight out of school.  Thereafter, he was with Cleveland Indians in various scouting capacities for nearly 8 years before joining the Padres about a year and a half ago.

Welcome to the Show Mike…


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]]> My interview today is with Mike Kanen, Regional Crosschecker with the San Diego Padres. I have known Mike for several years going back to when our facility was in Sloatsburg, NY, where he used to run scouting events for the Indians inviting only a handful of players and their families for closeup meetings and evaluation.

I have interviewed many college coaches during the past year and I am very interested to hear how  college and pro ball perspectives can differ on the recruiting and scouting front.  Join us as we dig into a variety of topics, including:

  • Scouting HS players vs. college players
  • Going to college vs. pro ball
  • Specific traits when scouting a young athlete
  • How scouting has changed over the past 5-10 years

Mike is a graduate of John Hopkins University where he played baseball for 4 years. He joined the scouting department of the Washington Nationals straight out of school.  Thereafter, he was with Cleveland Indians in various scouting capacities for nearly 8 years before joining the Padres about a year and a half ago.

Welcome to the Show Mike…


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-40-scouting-young-talent-for-pro-ball-with-the-padres-mike-kanen/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12360631 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1794 Mike Kanen, San Diego Padres Scout, Crosschecker 1 40 full false The 5 Tool Connection with Performance Coach Brandon Golden The 5 Tool Connection with Performance Coach Brandon Golden My guest today is Brandon Golden, former collegiate and MiLB Performance Coach, currently with 5 Tool Connection a performance science company.  I met Brandon recently at the Wake Forest Bridge seminar and walked away very impressed with his unique approach.  We will be discussing much of what he takes his athletes through in preparation for a long season of baseball.  Topics include:

  • Different athletes training windows
  • Velocity-Based Training (VBT)
  • Assessing mobility on Day 1

Brandon began his career as a volunteer Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with High Point, Mississippi State and Wake Forest from 2012 -2014.  He joined USA Baseball as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2015 and was later with Charleston Southern, and East Carolina, before joining the LA Dodgers from 2020 - 2022 as a Performance Coach. 

Brandon has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from East Carolina University and a Master's from St. John's in Sports Management. He can be reached on his Twitter account @coachBGolden.


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]]> My guest today is Brandon Golden, former collegiate and MiLB Performance Coach, currently with 5 Tool Connection a performance science company.  I met Brandon recently at the Wake Forest Bridge seminar and walked away very impressed with his unique approach.  We will be discussing much of what he takes his athletes through in preparation for a long season of baseball.  Topics include:

  • Different athletes training windows
  • Velocity-Based Training (VBT)
  • Assessing mobility on Day 1

Brandon began his career as a volunteer Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with High Point, Mississippi State and Wake Forest from 2012 -2014.  He joined USA Baseball as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2015 and was later with Charleston Southern, and East Carolina, before joining the LA Dodgers from 2020 - 2022 as a Performance Coach. 

Brandon has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from East Carolina University and a Master's from St. John's in Sports Management. He can be reached on his Twitter account @coachBGolden.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-39the-5-tool-connection-with-performance-coach-brandon-golden/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12261210 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1876 Brandon Golden, Baseball Player Development, Performance Coach 1 39 full false Individualizing Programming for Pitchers with Graeme Lehman Individualizing Programming for Pitchers with Graeme Lehman Todays podcast is a must listen for coaches, players and parents alike. Graeme is a strength and conditioning coach as well as a pitching coach consultant and all-around smart guy. He has developed a method for assessing pitchers in order to better individualize training through the use of what he calls a “pitcher’s profile”. 

More recently, Graeme served as a Remote Sports Scientist Consultant with an MLB Organization from 2017-2018 (can’t disclose due to NDA), where he helped develop initiatives to improve athletic development and worked on projects aimed at individualizing training and throwing mechanics.  He was also a Pitching Performance Coach with Tread Athletics in Charlotte, NC from 2019-2020.

He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Jamestown, North Dakota and a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology from Memorial University of Newfoundland.  His thesis was titled "Correlation of Throwing Velocity to the Results of Lower Body Field Tests in Male College Baseball Players".  He was a 4-year Varsity Pitcher at University of Jamestown – 1999-2003.


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]]> Todays podcast is a must listen for coaches, players and parents alike. Graeme is a strength and conditioning coach as well as a pitching coach consultant and all-around smart guy. He has developed a method for assessing pitchers in order to better individualize training through the use of what he calls a “pitcher’s profile”. 

More recently, Graeme served as a Remote Sports Scientist Consultant with an MLB Organization from 2017-2018 (can’t disclose due to NDA), where he helped develop initiatives to improve athletic development and worked on projects aimed at individualizing training and throwing mechanics.  He was also a Pitching Performance Coach with Tread Athletics in Charlotte, NC from 2019-2020.

He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Jamestown, North Dakota and a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology from Memorial University of Newfoundland.  His thesis was titled "Correlation of Throwing Velocity to the Results of Lower Body Field Tests in Male College Baseball Players".  He was a 4-year Varsity Pitcher at University of Jamestown – 1999-2003.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-38-individualizing-programming-for-pitchers-with-graham-lehman/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12275849 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500 2910 Graeme Lehman, Player Development, Pitcher Development 1 38 full false Shoulder and Elbow Epidemic with Oakland A's Team Physician Dr. Michael Freehill Shoulder and Elbow Epidemic with Oakland A's Team Physician Dr. Michael Freehill Today we’re discussing arm and shoulder pathologies with Dr. Michael Freehill, Assistant Team Orthopedic Surgeon with the Oakland A’s and also currently with Stanford University Dept of Orthopedic Surgery. Topics Include:

  • The current arm epidemic
  • Taking time off from throwing
  • TJ Rehab Procedures

Dr. Freehill is a board-certified, double fellowship-trained specialist in orthopedic surgery with a sub-specialty certification in sports medicine. His concentration is in shoulder and elbow. Dr. Freehill is a team physician for the Stanford University athletics program and head physician for the Stanford University baseball team. Dr. Freehill also teaches in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

  • Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2017)
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University Hospital Dept of Orthopedic Surgery (2010)
  • Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine (2005)

Dr. Freehill can be reached on his email at freehill@standford.edu.


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]]> Today we’re discussing arm and shoulder pathologies with Dr. Michael Freehill, Assistant Team Orthopedic Surgeon with the Oakland A’s and also currently with Stanford University Dept of Orthopedic Surgery. Topics Include:

  • The current arm epidemic
  • Taking time off from throwing
  • TJ Rehab Procedures

Dr. Freehill is a board-certified, double fellowship-trained specialist in orthopedic surgery with a sub-specialty certification in sports medicine. His concentration is in shoulder and elbow. Dr. Freehill is a team physician for the Stanford University athletics program and head physician for the Stanford University baseball team. Dr. Freehill also teaches in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

  • Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2017)
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University Hospital Dept of Orthopedic Surgery (2010)
  • Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine (2005)

Dr. Freehill can be reached on his email at freehill@standford.edu.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-37-shoulder-and-elbow-epidemic-with-dr-michael-freehill-of-the-oakland-as/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12204638 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2318 Dr. Michael Freehill, Oakland A's Physician, 1 37 full false Maintaining Excellence Year In and Year Out with UVA's Drew Dickinson Maintaining Excellence Year In and Year Out with UVA's Drew Dickinson Today's guest is University of Virginia (UVA) pitching coach Drew Dickinson.  Very excited about this podcast, as Drew brings a wealth of knowledge to the table from one of the strongest and most consistent programs in the country. Topics Include:

  • Ideal off-season throwing programs
  • Big mistakes high school pitchers make in prepping for college ball
  • Managing in-game stress

The upcoming 2023 season is Drew's fourth year as UVA's pitching coach. During the first three seasons, the Cavalier pitching staff was one of the most steady and productive units in all of college baseball. UVA’s team ERA of 3.67 during this period is the 11th lowest in the country and second lowest in the ACC.  In 2021, the pitching staff was the backbone of UVA’s run to its fifth College World Series. Under Drew's leadership, UVA pitchers shattered the program’s decade-old record for strikeouts.

Prior to his arrival at Virginia he spent eight years on staff at his alma mater, Illinois. Under his guidance, the Illini established new school single-season records for ERA and strikeouts.  One of the best pitchers in Illinois history, Drew was selected in the 28th round by the Oakland Athletics in the 2002 MLB Draft.


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]]> Today's guest is University of Virginia (UVA) pitching coach Drew Dickinson.  Very excited about this podcast, as Drew brings a wealth of knowledge to the table from one of the strongest and most consistent programs in the country. Topics Include:

  • Ideal off-season throwing programs
  • Big mistakes high school pitchers make in prepping for college ball
  • Managing in-game stress

The upcoming 2023 season is Drew's fourth year as UVA's pitching coach. During the first three seasons, the Cavalier pitching staff was one of the most steady and productive units in all of college baseball. UVA’s team ERA of 3.67 during this period is the 11th lowest in the country and second lowest in the ACC.  In 2021, the pitching staff was the backbone of UVA’s run to its fifth College World Series. Under Drew's leadership, UVA pitchers shattered the program’s decade-old record for strikeouts.

Prior to his arrival at Virginia he spent eight years on staff at his alma mater, Illinois. Under his guidance, the Illini established new school single-season records for ERA and strikeouts.  One of the best pitchers in Illinois history, Drew was selected in the 28th round by the Oakland Athletics in the 2002 MLB Draft.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-36-maintaining-excellence-year-in-and-year-out-with-uvas-drew-dickinson/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12163570 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2236 Drew Dickinson, UVA Baseball, UVA Pitching Coach, University of Virginia Pitching Coach, Cavaliers Pitching Coach Dickinson 1 36 full false Reverse Engineering Pitcher Development with Wake Forest PC Corey Muscara Reverse Engineering Pitcher Development with Wake Forest PC Corey Muscara My guest today is Corey Muscara, Pitching Coach at Wake Forest University.  Corey has been a long-time friend and always a great conversation. Today's topics include:

  • Creating a winning environment
  • What's non-negotiables for pitchers on day 1
  • Building out your systems
  • Creating routines
  • Reverse engineering pitcher development

I have known Corey for almost as long as RPP Baseball has been in existence and I can tell you that he knows the art of pitching as well as anyone with an uncanny way of explaining mechanics like no other.

Corey finished his first season with Wake Forest in 2022 after being officially added to the staff on July 2021.  Under his guidance, the pitching staff made a drastic improvement in 2022 as they dropped their team ERA by a whole run per game from 2021 to 2022.

Corey began his coaching career at Southern New Hampshire in 2010 before moving onto Binghamton for the 2011 campaign and St. John's from 2013-2017.  Prior to joining Wake Forest, Corey served as Maryland’s pitching coach from 2018-21.

Corey graduated from Franklin Pierce with a bachelor's degree in History in 2009.


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]]> My guest today is Corey Muscara, Pitching Coach at Wake Forest University.  Corey has been a long-time friend and always a great conversation. Today's topics include:

  • Creating a winning environment
  • What's non-negotiables for pitchers on day 1
  • Building out your systems
  • Creating routines
  • Reverse engineering pitcher development

I have known Corey for almost as long as RPP Baseball has been in existence and I can tell you that he knows the art of pitching as well as anyone with an uncanny way of explaining mechanics like no other.

Corey finished his first season with Wake Forest in 2022 after being officially added to the staff on July 2021.  Under his guidance, the pitching staff made a drastic improvement in 2022 as they dropped their team ERA by a whole run per game from 2021 to 2022.

Corey began his coaching career at Southern New Hampshire in 2010 before moving onto Binghamton for the 2011 campaign and St. John's from 2013-2017.  Prior to joining Wake Forest, Corey served as Maryland’s pitching coach from 2018-21.

Corey graduated from Franklin Pierce with a bachelor's degree in History in 2009.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-35-reverse-engineering-pitcher-development-with-wake-forest-pc-corey-muscara/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12103346 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2459 Corey Muscara, Wake Forest Pitching Coach 1 35 full false Assessing and Training Power with Proteus Motion CEO Sam Miller Assessing and Training Power with Proteus Motion CEO Sam Miller My guest today is Sam Miller, Founder and CEO of Proteus Motion. For those of you that haven't heard of Proteus, it's the ultimate training machine for rotational athletes like baseball players by measuring their power and acceleration in ways we couldn't do previously. 

Sam is a really interesting guy with a fascinating background.  He is graduate of Vanderbilt with a degree in Economics and History.  He also has a masters from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.  After graduation he was with Suffolk Construction, a pretty sizable company, in various capacities in project management, architecture and design for nearly six years.  The question is, how did we go from construction and design to a highly engineered product called Proteus.

So, I am going to ask Sam how Proteus came to be.  I know that MIT and a dad are involved in there somewhere. Lets welcome  Sam Miller and take a listen to the future of training power in 3D.  Topics Include:

  • Assessing / training power & acceleration
  • Training rotational athletes
  • Uncovering asymmetries
  • Improving fascial integrity
  • Proteus as a rehab tool


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]]> My guest today is Sam Miller, Founder and CEO of Proteus Motion. For those of you that haven't heard of Proteus, it's the ultimate training machine for rotational athletes like baseball players by measuring their power and acceleration in ways we couldn't do previously. 

Sam is a really interesting guy with a fascinating background.  He is graduate of Vanderbilt with a degree in Economics and History.  He also has a masters from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.  After graduation he was with Suffolk Construction, a pretty sizable company, in various capacities in project management, architecture and design for nearly six years.  The question is, how did we go from construction and design to a highly engineered product called Proteus.

So, I am going to ask Sam how Proteus came to be.  I know that MIT and a dad are involved in there somewhere. Lets welcome  Sam Miller and take a listen to the future of training power in 3D.  Topics Include:

  • Assessing / training power & acceleration
  • Training rotational athletes
  • Uncovering asymmetries
  • Improving fascial integrity
  • Proteus as a rehab tool


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]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12077712 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2965 Proteus Motion, Sam Miller, Power and Acceleration in Rotational Athletes 1 34 full false Baseball Movement Flow with Dr. Ismael Gallo Baseball Movement Flow with Dr. Ismael Gallo My guest today is former professional baseball player and Dr. of Physical of Therapy  Ismael Gallo.  We’re going to discuss how to maximize baseball specific movements through a “problem solving” system of exercises created by Dr. Gallo himself.  This one’s a real eye opener and something that can be done at home without any equipment. The whole podcast is a great discussion on the body as it relates to ball players.

Dr. Gallo's background is unorthodox to say the least, which is what makes him so interesting.  After dropping out of high school at 17, he worked his way into a starting shortstop position at Mt. San Antonio Junior College.  From there, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the 1996 draft.  He played 5 minor league seasons finishing his career with a .300 batting average.

After his professional baseball career concluded, Dr. Gallo received a bachelor’s in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton. Thereafter, he enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Loma Linda University where he graduated with his doctorate degree. In 2010, after graduation he started his business, Baseball Flows, bringing his baseball background together with his studies.


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]]> My guest today is former professional baseball player and Dr. of Physical of Therapy  Ismael Gallo.  We’re going to discuss how to maximize baseball specific movements through a “problem solving” system of exercises created by Dr. Gallo himself.  This one’s a real eye opener and something that can be done at home without any equipment. The whole podcast is a great discussion on the body as it relates to ball players.

Dr. Gallo's background is unorthodox to say the least, which is what makes him so interesting.  After dropping out of high school at 17, he worked his way into a starting shortstop position at Mt. San Antonio Junior College.  From there, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the 1996 draft.  He played 5 minor league seasons finishing his career with a .300 batting average.

After his professional baseball career concluded, Dr. Gallo received a bachelor’s in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton. Thereafter, he enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Loma Linda University where he graduated with his doctorate degree. In 2010, after graduation he started his business, Baseball Flows, bringing his baseball background together with his studies.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-33-baseball-movement-flow-training-with-dr-ismael-gallo/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-12026479 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0500 2214 Dr. Ismael Gallo, Baseball Flows 1 33 full false Transition from College to Pro Ball and Back with Iowa's Sean McGrath Transition from College to Pro Ball and Back with Iowa's Sean McGrath My guest today on the podcast is Sean McGrath, who recently joined the University of Iowa baseball program as pitching coach and player development analyst.  I have known Sean for nearly 10 years, and I can say that he is as forward thinking a coach as there is.  He is a student of the game, who is always looking to expand his knowledge and grow as a person and a coach.

Prior to Iowa, he was the pitching coach for the Seattle Mariners Double-A affiliate the Arkansas Travelers, where his staff put together the 2nd highest ERA in the Texas League of 4.27. While with the Mariners, he was previously the pitching coach for the High-A Everett AquaSox and the Single-A Modesto Nuts.  Prior to the Mariners, Sean was a college pitching coach at Elon University and UMass-Lowell. 

Sean is a graduate of Lafayette College (2012) with a bachelor’s degree in government & law, where he played four years of varsity baseball.

In today’s podcast we discuss variety of topics, including:

  • Getting freshman up & running in regard to higher workloads
  • Some non-negotiables for a college ball player looking to get drafted
  • One of my biggest steals I stole from Sean to improve transfer to the mound


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]]> My guest today on the podcast is Sean McGrath, who recently joined the University of Iowa baseball program as pitching coach and player development analyst.  I have known Sean for nearly 10 years, and I can say that he is as forward thinking a coach as there is.  He is a student of the game, who is always looking to expand his knowledge and grow as a person and a coach.

Prior to Iowa, he was the pitching coach for the Seattle Mariners Double-A affiliate the Arkansas Travelers, where his staff put together the 2nd highest ERA in the Texas League of 4.27. While with the Mariners, he was previously the pitching coach for the High-A Everett AquaSox and the Single-A Modesto Nuts.  Prior to the Mariners, Sean was a college pitching coach at Elon University and UMass-Lowell. 

Sean is a graduate of Lafayette College (2012) with a bachelor’s degree in government & law, where he played four years of varsity baseball.

In today’s podcast we discuss variety of topics, including:

  • Getting freshman up & running in regard to higher workloads
  • Some non-negotiables for a college ball player looking to get drafted
  • One of my biggest steals I stole from Sean to improve transfer to the mound


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-32-transition-from-college-to-pro-ball-and-back-with-iowas-sean-mcgrath/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11986384 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0500 2306 Sean McGrath, Iowa Baseball Pitching Coach, Player Development 1 32 full false Power of Positive Thinking With Georgia Gwinnett’s Jeremy Sheetinger Power of Positive Thinking With Georgia Gwinnett’s Jeremy Sheetinger Today, we're sitting down with Coach Jeremy Sheetinger, head baseball coach at Georgia Gwinnett ("GG").  I met Coach Sheets years ago at a conference, where we were both presenting.  To put it mildly, he is Mr. Positivity which I absolutely love. In a world, where it’s easy to be negative and many are, Coach Sheets always focuses on the positives which is the underlying theme of this podcast.

Coach Sheets joined GG in 2020 and in 2021, he led his team to the 2021 NAIA World Series title, marking the program's first national championship. He was named the Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year from the Collegiate Baseball Foundation. Prior to GG, Coach Sheets was with ABCA from 2016-19. He was responsible for communications and relationship building within college coaches and helped facilitate a 200-percent growth rate in ABCA membership.  He has also served as an associate scout for the Atlanta Braves since 2015.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in fitness and sport management from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 2004. He also earned a Master of Business Management from Brescia University in 2007 and a Master of Kinesiology at the University of Kentucky in 2009.


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]]> Today, we're sitting down with Coach Jeremy Sheetinger, head baseball coach at Georgia Gwinnett ("GG").  I met Coach Sheets years ago at a conference, where we were both presenting.  To put it mildly, he is Mr. Positivity which I absolutely love. In a world, where it’s easy to be negative and many are, Coach Sheets always focuses on the positives which is the underlying theme of this podcast.

Coach Sheets joined GG in 2020 and in 2021, he led his team to the 2021 NAIA World Series title, marking the program's first national championship. He was named the Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year from the Collegiate Baseball Foundation. Prior to GG, Coach Sheets was with ABCA from 2016-19. He was responsible for communications and relationship building within college coaches and helped facilitate a 200-percent growth rate in ABCA membership.  He has also served as an associate scout for the Atlanta Braves since 2015.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in fitness and sport management from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 2004. He also earned a Master of Business Management from Brescia University in 2007 and a Master of Kinesiology at the University of Kentucky in 2009.


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]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11933693 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500 2613 Jeremy Sheetinger, Georgia Gwinnett Baseball, Coach Sheets 1 31 full false Recognizing the Qualities of a Great Prospect with Texas A&M's Nate Yeskie Recognizing the Qualities of a Great Prospect with Texas A&M's Nate Yeskie Today we’re sitting down with nationally renowned Texas A&M pitching Nate Yeskie. Having joined the Aggies in June 2021, he has long history of coaching at the highest echelons of college baseball. Before Texas A&M, he was with Arizona after coaching for 11 seasons with Oregon State.

During his nearly 18-year career, he has chiseled out a reputation as one of the elite pitching coaches in the country. He has taken his pitching staff to the College World Series with Oregon, Arizona and Texas A&M, which is quite an accomplishment.  He has twice earned National Pitching Coach of the Year recognition from Collegiate Baseball and was tabbed the D1 Baseball Assistant Coach of the Year in 2017.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this podcast in terms of some natural qualities he looks for when looking for a great fit for his team. Other topics include his selective use of tech, handling adversity as well as the importance “being like water”.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with nationally renowned Texas A&M pitching Nate Yeskie. Having joined the Aggies in June 2021, he has long history of coaching at the highest echelons of college baseball. Before Texas A&M, he was with Arizona after coaching for 11 seasons with Oregon State.

During his nearly 18-year career, he has chiseled out a reputation as one of the elite pitching coaches in the country. He has taken his pitching staff to the College World Series with Oregon, Arizona and Texas A&M, which is quite an accomplishment.  He has twice earned National Pitching Coach of the Year recognition from Collegiate Baseball and was tabbed the D1 Baseball Assistant Coach of the Year in 2017.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this podcast in terms of some natural qualities he looks for when looking for a great fit for his team. Other topics include his selective use of tech, handling adversity as well as the importance “being like water”.


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]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11917822 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 2711 Nate Yeskie, Aggies Baseball, Texas A&M Baseball, Pitcher Development, Baseball Training 1 30 full false Highlights from The Bridge Seminar at Wake Forest University with Nunzio Signore Highlights from The Bridge Seminar at Wake Forest University with Nunzio Signore This one is coming to you live from The Bridge Seminar at Wake Forest University, where I presented this weekend. In today’s podcast I’ll be summarizing many (not all) of the great presenters at this year’s player development seminar. It was a blast speaking with, as well as listening and learning from some of, the best in the business of baseball player development.  Topics include:

  • Creating sustainable systems – Jake McKinley (Head Coach, University of Nevada)
  • Assessing and unlocking the athlete – Brandon Golden (Performance Coach, Five Tool Connection)
  • Creating superpowers – Brandon McDaniel (VP Player Development, LA Dodgers)
  • Biomechanics beyond the report – Kristen Nicholson (Lab Director and Bio-mechanist, Wake Forest)
  • Thinking beyond pitch design – Brian Bannister (Director of Pitching, SF Giants)
  • Building the House (athlete) – Corey Muscara (Pitching Coach Wake Forest), Mike McFerran (Wake Forest Pitching Lab)


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]]> This one is coming to you live from The Bridge Seminar at Wake Forest University, where I presented this weekend. In today’s podcast I’ll be summarizing many (not all) of the great presenters at this year’s player development seminar. It was a blast speaking with, as well as listening and learning from some of, the best in the business of baseball player development.  Topics include:

  • Creating sustainable systems – Jake McKinley (Head Coach, University of Nevada)
  • Assessing and unlocking the athlete – Brandon Golden (Performance Coach, Five Tool Connection)
  • Creating superpowers – Brandon McDaniel (VP Player Development, LA Dodgers)
  • Biomechanics beyond the report – Kristen Nicholson (Lab Director and Bio-mechanist, Wake Forest)
  • Thinking beyond pitch design – Brian Bannister (Director of Pitching, SF Giants)
  • Building the House (athlete) – Corey Muscara (Pitching Coach Wake Forest), Mike McFerran (Wake Forest Pitching Lab)


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-highlights-from-the-bridge-seminar-at-wake-forest-university/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11893727 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500 1583 Nunzio Signore, The Bridge Seminar, Wake University Pitching Lab, Baseball Player Training and Development 1 29 full false Applying Data to Player Development with Wake Forest's Mike McFerran Applying Data to Player Development with Wake Forest's Mike McFerran Today's podcast is with Mike McFerran, Director of Player Development for the Wake Forest Baseball program and Coordinator of the Wake Forest Pitching Lab.  Join us as we discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Marker vs marker-less mocap systems
  • The pipeline from data testing to actual training
  • Interpretation vs. misinterpretation when using data
  • Deciding when a mechanical issue is a mobility problem

Mike joined Wake Forest in 2021, to provide a bridge a bridge between the Pitching Lab and Wake Forest Baseball program by interpreting and defining the developmental direction of throwing athletes in collaboration with coaching and support staff.  Prior to Wake Forest, Mike served as the Associate Head Coach, Pitching Coach, & Recruiting Coordinator at Skidmore College from 2017-2020.

He earned his Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management at Lynn University in 2016, and his Bachelor's in Mass Communications at The College at Brockport in 2015.


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]]> Today's podcast is with Mike McFerran, Director of Player Development for the Wake Forest Baseball program and Coordinator of the Wake Forest Pitching Lab.  Join us as we discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Marker vs marker-less mocap systems
  • The pipeline from data testing to actual training
  • Interpretation vs. misinterpretation when using data
  • Deciding when a mechanical issue is a mobility problem

Mike joined Wake Forest in 2021, to provide a bridge a bridge between the Pitching Lab and Wake Forest Baseball program by interpreting and defining the developmental direction of throwing athletes in collaboration with coaching and support staff.  Prior to Wake Forest, Mike served as the Associate Head Coach, Pitching Coach, & Recruiting Coordinator at Skidmore College from 2017-2020.

He earned his Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management at Lynn University in 2016, and his Bachelor's in Mass Communications at The College at Brockport in 2015.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-applying-data-to-player-development-w-wake-forests-mike-mcferran/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11848736 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2351 Mike McFerran, Wake Forest Pitching Lab, Player Development 1 28 full false Going Deep into Pitch Development with SF Giants Brian Bannister Going Deep into Pitch Development with SF Giants Brian Bannister Today's podcast is with Brian Bannister, Director of Pitching for the San Francisco Giants.  Join us as we discuss a variety of topics including:

  • Developing pitchers in the minor leagues
  • Group think and baseball
  • Short Strengthening Cycle (SSC) and training pitchers
  • Muscle guys vs. tendon guys
  • What’s on the horizon for pitcher development and training

Brian played college baseball as a walk-on for USC, where he helped the Trojans to 2 College World Series in 2000 and 2001.  He was selected by the Mets in the 7th round of the 2003 MLB draft. His MLB career spanned 5 years from 2006-2010. In 2015, he joined the Boston Red Sox as Director of Pitching where he remained as Vice President of Pitching Development until leaving the to join the San Francisco Giants in December 2019.

Brian can be reached on Twitter: @RealBanny @ArtOfBaseball


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]]> Today's podcast is with Brian Bannister, Director of Pitching for the San Francisco Giants.  Join us as we discuss a variety of topics including:

  • Developing pitchers in the minor leagues
  • Group think and baseball
  • Short Strengthening Cycle (SSC) and training pitchers
  • Muscle guys vs. tendon guys
  • What’s on the horizon for pitcher development and training

Brian played college baseball as a walk-on for USC, where he helped the Trojans to 2 College World Series in 2000 and 2001.  He was selected by the Mets in the 7th round of the 2003 MLB draft. His MLB career spanned 5 years from 2006-2010. In 2015, he joined the Boston Red Sox as Director of Pitching where he remained as Vice President of Pitching Development until leaving the to join the San Francisco Giants in December 2019.

Brian can be reached on Twitter: @RealBanny @ArtOfBaseball


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-going-deep-into-pitch-development-with-sf-giants-brian-bannister/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11798126 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2462 Brian Bannister, SF Giants, Director of Pitching, Baseball Training, Pitcher Development 1 27 full false How to Maximize Your Off-season Training w/ Nunzio Signore How to Maximize Your Off-season Training w/ Nunzio Signore I’ll be flying solo this holiday weekend, covering some of the questions I receive from the audience on the off-season “to-do” list.  Off-season is a great time to address a variety of topics that you should deal with to improve in-season performance.  Topics will include:

  • Strength training
  • Periodization
  • Cuff work
  • Active recovery vs. a complete shutdown
  • Sequencing
  • What not to do!
  • What you should do!
  • Re-Mapping for efficient mechanics

Hope you enjoy this week’s podcast and have a great holiday weekend!!


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]]> I’ll be flying solo this holiday weekend, covering some of the questions I receive from the audience on the off-season “to-do” list.  Off-season is a great time to address a variety of topics that you should deal with to improve in-season performance.  Topics will include:

  • Strength training
  • Periodization
  • Cuff work
  • Active recovery vs. a complete shutdown
  • Sequencing
  • What not to do!
  • What you should do!
  • Re-Mapping for efficient mechanics

Hope you enjoy this week’s podcast and have a great holiday weekend!!


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-how-to-maximize-off-season-training-w-nunzio-signore/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11762076 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0500 1762 Nunzio Signore, Baseball Off-season Training, Player development, Baseball Strength Training 1 26 full false Discussing Pitching Mechanics and Lantz-isms with Baseball Think Tank's Lantz Wheeler Discussing Pitching Mechanics and Lantz-isms with Baseball Think Tank's Lantz Wheeler In today’s podcast we are sitting down and talking pitching mechanics with Lantz Wheeler. Lantz is the Founder and CEO of the Baseball Think Tank, the inventor of the Core Velocity Belt, and owner and operator of the nationally renowned annual Pitch-a-Palooza conference.  And he is definitely no stranger to coaching pitchers.

I have known Lantz for many years, and I have been really looking forward to this Podcast.  I can tell you listening to Lantz is always highly educational and definitely entertaining. He has a way of simplifying complex human movement patterns into simple terms that most people can relate to.

Today, we’re going to discuss some of his famous “Lantz-isms” when talking about pitching mechanics as well as his opinion on throwing drills and tech to name a few.


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]]> In today’s podcast we are sitting down and talking pitching mechanics with Lantz Wheeler. Lantz is the Founder and CEO of the Baseball Think Tank, the inventor of the Core Velocity Belt, and owner and operator of the nationally renowned annual Pitch-a-Palooza conference.  And he is definitely no stranger to coaching pitchers.

I have known Lantz for many years, and I have been really looking forward to this Podcast.  I can tell you listening to Lantz is always highly educational and definitely entertaining. He has a way of simplifying complex human movement patterns into simple terms that most people can relate to.

Today, we’re going to discuss some of his famous “Lantz-isms” when talking about pitching mechanics as well as his opinion on throwing drills and tech to name a few.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-pitching-mechanics-and-lantz-isms-with-baseball-think-tanks-lantz-wheeler Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11699240 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 2523 Lantz Wheeler, Baseball Think Tank, Core Velocity Belt, Pitch-a-Palooza 1 25 full false Moving Up the Ranks from College to Pro Ball with Red Sox's Brett Merritt Moving Up the Ranks from College to Pro Ball with Red Sox's Brett Merritt Today’s podcast is with Red Sox pitching coach Brett Merritt. Brett has coached college baseball for over a decade at pretty much all levels of the game, from JUCO to Division 1, prior to joining the professional ranks with the Red Sox in 2020 as the Salem Red Sox pitching coach.

Today, Brett talks about all of the “knowledge bombs” that have dropped on him since working his way up the ranks from college to his job with the Red Sox organization, as well as integrating different systems in pro ball.


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]]> Today’s podcast is with Red Sox pitching coach Brett Merritt. Brett has coached college baseball for over a decade at pretty much all levels of the game, from JUCO to Division 1, prior to joining the professional ranks with the Red Sox in 2020 as the Salem Red Sox pitching coach.

Today, Brett talks about all of the “knowledge bombs” that have dropped on him since working his way up the ranks from college to his job with the Red Sox organization, as well as integrating different systems in pro ball.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-moving-up-the-ranks-from-college-to-pro-ball-with-red-soxs-brett-merritt/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11676360 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2320 Brett Merritt, Red Sox Pitching Coach 1 24 full false Taking a Deep Dive into Recruiting with Patrick Jones Taking a Deep Dive into Recruiting with Patrick Jones Today, we’re discussing the recruiting process with Patrick Jones of Patrick Jones Baseball. 

Patrick is a graduate of Xavier University where he played baseball.  He is also a former hitting coach with the Baltimore Orioles. If you've ever listened to one of his podcasts, you'd know that his passion for the game is bar none and today's discussion on recruiting is no different.

Today’s topics include the trends in college recruiting, how to find the right fit, what the portal means for young athletes looking to play at the next level as well as some pearls on hitting.


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]]> Today, we’re discussing the recruiting process with Patrick Jones of Patrick Jones Baseball. 

Patrick is a graduate of Xavier University where he played baseball.  He is also a former hitting coach with the Baltimore Orioles. If you've ever listened to one of his podcasts, you'd know that his passion for the game is bar none and today's discussion on recruiting is no different.

Today’s topics include the trends in college recruiting, how to find the right fit, what the portal means for young athletes looking to play at the next level as well as some pearls on hitting.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-taking-a-deep-dive-into-recruiting-with-patrick-jones/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11632165 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2313 Patrick Jones, Patrick Jones Podcast 1 23 full false Improving On-Plane Efficiency with RPP Director of Hitting Andrew Pezzuto Improving On-Plane Efficiency with RPP Director of Hitting Andrew Pezzuto Today's podcast is with RPP Director of Hitting Andrew Pezzuto.  Andrew's coaching career goes back to the 2014-2015 when he became a graduate assistant coach at Franklin Pierce University.   He has also coached at Shippensburg, Northern Illinois University, Iona College and most recently at Marist college where he was the Hitting Coach / Recruiting Coordinator from 2020-2021.

He is a Hastings-on-Hudson, New York native, and a graduate from SUNY Cortland in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in business economics before attaining his master’s degree from Franklin Pierce in sport management in 2015.

Today we're going to discuss on-plane efficiency and its role in making consistent hitters, how we measure it, how we work to improve it and how we strive to replicate it to a high degree given the variable nature of hitting a baseball.


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]]> Today's podcast is with RPP Director of Hitting Andrew Pezzuto.  Andrew's coaching career goes back to the 2014-2015 when he became a graduate assistant coach at Franklin Pierce University.   He has also coached at Shippensburg, Northern Illinois University, Iona College and most recently at Marist college where he was the Hitting Coach / Recruiting Coordinator from 2020-2021.

He is a Hastings-on-Hudson, New York native, and a graduate from SUNY Cortland in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in business economics before attaining his master’s degree from Franklin Pierce in sport management in 2015.

Today we're going to discuss on-plane efficiency and its role in making consistent hitters, how we measure it, how we work to improve it and how we strive to replicate it to a high degree given the variable nature of hitting a baseball.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-improving-on-plane-efficiency-with-rpp-director-of-hitting-andrew-pezzuto/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11523924 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2145 Andrew Pezzuto, RPP Hitting Coordinator, Hitting Mechanics, On-Plane Efficiency 1 22 full false Developing Better Command with RPP Pitching Coordinator Alex Kubera Developing Better Command with RPP Pitching Coordinator Alex Kubera Today’s podcast is with RPP Pitching Coordinator Alex Kubera on the topic of developing command.  In the age of velocity, command sometimes takes a back seat. However, the reality is velocity may get you the look, but command gets you time on the mound.  If you can’t “control” the pitch, you won’t be throwing strikes or seeing much playing time. And if you can’t “command” it, then it will be harder to the wins against high level players.  Join us as we discuss a variety of great topics related to command:

  • Command vs. control
  • Main issues when struggling to hit your marks
  • Monitoring workload
  • The importance of BOTH cuff strength and cuff timing
  • Maintaining center of mass through better anterior core control
  • How long does it take to see significant changes in command
  • How has the use of data helped make your job easier when dealing with
  • command issues


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]]> Today’s podcast is with RPP Pitching Coordinator Alex Kubera on the topic of developing command.  In the age of velocity, command sometimes takes a back seat. However, the reality is velocity may get you the look, but command gets you time on the mound.  If you can’t “control” the pitch, you won’t be throwing strikes or seeing much playing time. And if you can’t “command” it, then it will be harder to the wins against high level players.  Join us as we discuss a variety of great topics related to command:

  • Command vs. control
  • Main issues when struggling to hit your marks
  • Monitoring workload
  • The importance of BOTH cuff strength and cuff timing
  • Maintaining center of mass through better anterior core control
  • How long does it take to see significant changes in command
  • How has the use of data helped make your job easier when dealing with
  • command issues


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-developing-better-command-w-rpp-pitching-coordinator-alex-kubera/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11485350 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1712 Alex Kubera, RPP Pitching Coordinator, RPP Baseball, RPP 1 21 full false Optimizing the Mental Game with Alan Jaeger Optimizing the Mental Game with Alan Jaeger Alan Jaeger is the founding partner of Los Angeles-based Jaeger Sports, where some of the most talented baseball players in America go to improve their game. He is most famous for his trademark J-bands, used for conditioning the arm. But his influence on the game far transcends the bands that bear his name.

He has been a steady voice in promoting many topics, including extended long-toss, throwing programs and proper recovery and conditioning for the arm. He also has a Zen-like approach to the mental side of the game, in which he teaches his players relaxing meditation techniques. His premise on mental philosophy is basically that players should devote the same time and energy that is placed on the physical side of the game. Here is a direct quote from Alan which in my opinion summarizes his philosophy “Your mind is what allows your physical preparation to take over in game situations”. 

Alan has worked these techniques with hundreds of professional players, including 2002 Cy Young Award Winner Barry Zito, and All-Stars Dan Haren and Andrew Bailey. Today we talk about the approach and strategy of the mental side, why it’s important to be “process-oriented” instead of “results-oriented and “breath, focus and attack” along with some other methods and their application.


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]]> Alan Jaeger is the founding partner of Los Angeles-based Jaeger Sports, where some of the most talented baseball players in America go to improve their game. He is most famous for his trademark J-bands, used for conditioning the arm. But his influence on the game far transcends the bands that bear his name.

He has been a steady voice in promoting many topics, including extended long-toss, throwing programs and proper recovery and conditioning for the arm. He also has a Zen-like approach to the mental side of the game, in which he teaches his players relaxing meditation techniques. His premise on mental philosophy is basically that players should devote the same time and energy that is placed on the physical side of the game. Here is a direct quote from Alan which in my opinion summarizes his philosophy “Your mind is what allows your physical preparation to take over in game situations”. 

Alan has worked these techniques with hundreds of professional players, including 2002 Cy Young Award Winner Barry Zito, and All-Stars Dan Haren and Andrew Bailey. Today we talk about the approach and strategy of the mental side, why it’s important to be “process-oriented” instead of “results-oriented and “breath, focus and attack” along with some other methods and their application.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-strategies-to-help-improve-your-mental-game-with-alan-jaeger/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11459284 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400 4347 Alan Jaeger 1 20 full false Working with High Level Throwers with Blue Jays Pitching Coach Cory Popham Working with High Level Throwers with Blue Jays Pitching Coach Cory Popham Today’s podcast is with the Toronto Blue Jays Pitching and Development Coordinator Cory Popham.  Cory has been with the Blue Jays since January 2019 in various capacities as a pitching coach. Previously he was the pitching coach at Post University from 2017–2019 as well as serving as a business analyst at Driveline Baseball in 2016.

I have known Cory for several years and I have to say he's always been at the cutting edge. He is a great friend and today we’ll be tackling issues such as breaking through mental blocks with pitchers, making mechanical changes with elite level athletes and when and when not to utilize tech.


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]]> Today’s podcast is with the Toronto Blue Jays Pitching and Development Coordinator Cory Popham.  Cory has been with the Blue Jays since January 2019 in various capacities as a pitching coach. Previously he was the pitching coach at Post University from 2017–2019 as well as serving as a business analyst at Driveline Baseball in 2016.

I have known Cory for several years and I have to say he's always been at the cutting edge. He is a great friend and today we’ll be tackling issues such as breaking through mental blocks with pitchers, making mechanical changes with elite level athletes and when and when not to utilize tech.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-working-with-high-level-throwers-with-blue-jays-cory-popham/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11373262 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2534 Cory Popham, Toronto Blue Jays Pitching 1 19 full false Creating Positive Change with Rutgers Pitching Coach Brendan Monaghan Creating Positive Change with Rutgers Pitching Coach Brendan Monaghan My guest today is Brendan Monaghan, Pitching Coach / Recruiting Coordinator at Rutgers University.  He recently completed his 4th and historic season with the Scarlet Knights. This past spring, Rutgers pitchers played a crucial role in setting a program record with 44 wins in 2022.  Overall team ERA went from 5.00 in 2021 to 4.22, which was the second-best mark in the Big Ten and 35th in the country.

Previously, Monaghan spent three seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Bryant College in Rhode Island as well as the pitching coach at George Washington University and UMass Lowell. After graduation from St. John's, he had a four-year professional career with the Baltimore Orioles organization.

Join us as we cover a variety of topics including creating positive change within a team setting,  when and when not to use technology in player development and which athletes are the most recruitable.


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]]> My guest today is Brendan Monaghan, Pitching Coach / Recruiting Coordinator at Rutgers University.  He recently completed his 4th and historic season with the Scarlet Knights. This past spring, Rutgers pitchers played a crucial role in setting a program record with 44 wins in 2022.  Overall team ERA went from 5.00 in 2021 to 4.22, which was the second-best mark in the Big Ten and 35th in the country.

Previously, Monaghan spent three seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Bryant College in Rhode Island as well as the pitching coach at George Washington University and UMass Lowell. After graduation from St. John's, he had a four-year professional career with the Baltimore Orioles organization.

Join us as we cover a variety of topics including creating positive change within a team setting,  when and when not to use technology in player development and which athletes are the most recruitable.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-creating-positive-change-with-rutgers-pitching-coach-brendan-monaghan/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11354692 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400 2236 Brendan Monaghan, Rutgers Pitching Coach, Rutgers Baseball 1 18 full false Understanding and Using Motion Capture with Dr. Kristen Nicholson Understanding and Using Motion Capture with Dr. Kristen Nicholson My guest today is Dr. Kristen Nicholson from Wake Forest University, where she has been the Director of the renowned Wake Forest Pitching Lab since October 2018 as the head of biomechanics research.

Dr. Nicholson is also currently an Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina as well as the President of the Baseball Biomechanics Association.

In today's podcast, we’ll talk about the value of motion capture in not only uncovering mechanical flaws, but also review some of the "big players" from a mechanics standpoint that can help improve velocity while at the same time, reducing the risk of injury.


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]]> My guest today is Dr. Kristen Nicholson from Wake Forest University, where she has been the Director of the renowned Wake Forest Pitching Lab since October 2018 as the head of biomechanics research.

Dr. Nicholson is also currently an Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina as well as the President of the Baseball Biomechanics Association.

In today's podcast, we’ll talk about the value of motion capture in not only uncovering mechanical flaws, but also review some of the "big players" from a mechanics standpoint that can help improve velocity while at the same time, reducing the risk of injury.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-understanding-and-using-motion-capture-with-dr-kristen-nicholson/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11326181 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400 2221 Dr. Kristen Nicholson, Wake Forest Pitching Lab, Motion Capture 1 17 full false Understanding Movement Impairments with Dr. Tyler White Understanding Movement Impairments with Dr. Tyler White Today, we're sitting down with Dr. Tyler White. Tyler is a consultant in professional baseball working with organizations and private clients alike.  He frequently lectures across the country on ways to improve performance and reduce injury in baseball pitching.  His private clients range from high-end prospects to World Series MVP’s and everyone in between.
 
He is the founder of the World Pitching Congress which is a baseball conference that brings some of the top talent in baseball rehab and performance together to educate the masses on what they can do to make the athletes stay healthy and perform to their peak capabilities.

Today's podcast includes addressing stability when sequencing mechanics, moving from the center and addressing shoulder and lower back pain.


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]]> Today, we're sitting down with Dr. Tyler White. Tyler is a consultant in professional baseball working with organizations and private clients alike.  He frequently lectures across the country on ways to improve performance and reduce injury in baseball pitching.  His private clients range from high-end prospects to World Series MVP’s and everyone in between.
 
He is the founder of the World Pitching Congress which is a baseball conference that brings some of the top talent in baseball rehab and performance together to educate the masses on what they can do to make the athletes stay healthy and perform to their peak capabilities.

Today's podcast includes addressing stability when sequencing mechanics, moving from the center and addressing shoulder and lower back pain.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-understanding-movement-impairments-with-dr-tyler-white/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11290060 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400 2943 Dr. Tyler White 1 16 full false Understanding VBT, Maintaining Velocity and Long Term Athletic Development Understanding VBT, Maintaining Velocity and Long Term Athletic Development Today, I’m flying solo and answering some questions sent in by our listeners.

Topics range from programming with velocity-based training throughout the off-season, training to maintain velo in the later innings as well as tight hamstrings and long term athletic development.

A lot here to chew on this week so enjoy and enjoy the long weekend!


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]]> Today, I’m flying solo and answering some questions sent in by our listeners.

Topics range from programming with velocity-based training throughout the off-season, training to maintain velo in the later innings as well as tight hamstrings and long term athletic development.

A lot here to chew on this week so enjoy and enjoy the long weekend!


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-understanding-vbt-maintaining-velocity-and-ltad/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11254490 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1790 Nunzio Signore, VBT, Long Term Athletic Development, Maintaining Pitching Velocity 1 15 full false Tommy John Options Recovery and Prevention with Dr. Casey Pierce Tommy John Options Recovery and Prevention with Dr. Casey Pierce My guest today is Dr. Casey Pierce, MD.  He is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. He completed a specialized fellowship at the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama. At ASMI he polished his surgical techniques learning under world renowned mentors: Dr. James Andrews, Dr. E. Lyle Cain, Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, and Dr. Benton Emblom.

Dr. Pierce graduated from St. George's University Of Medicine in 2011.  He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Seton Hall University / St. Joseph’s University Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident.  In today's podcast, we’ll touch on information athlete’s and parents should know prior to making a decision on whether a TJ procedure is even warranted, as well as different recovery times associated with the procedure and what young athletes can do to help prevent UCL issues in the first place. 


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]]> My guest today is Dr. Casey Pierce, MD.  He is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. He completed a specialized fellowship at the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama. At ASMI he polished his surgical techniques learning under world renowned mentors: Dr. James Andrews, Dr. E. Lyle Cain, Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, and Dr. Benton Emblom.

Dr. Pierce graduated from St. George's University Of Medicine in 2011.  He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Seton Hall University / St. Joseph’s University Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident.  In today's podcast, we’ll touch on information athlete’s and parents should know prior to making a decision on whether a TJ procedure is even warranted, as well as different recovery times associated with the procedure and what young athletes can do to help prevent UCL issues in the first place. 


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-tommy-john-options-recovery-and-prevention-with-dr-casey-pierce/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11188087 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0400 2223 Tommy John Surgery, Dr. Casey Pierce, Baseball Rehab, Tommy John Rehab 1 14 full false College Recruiting in the New Era with CSA's Sam Sharf College Recruiting in the New Era with CSA's Sam Sharf My guest today is Sam Sharf. Sam is a Co-Founder of College Sports Advisors (CSA) and serves as the Director of Baseball Operations. He brings with him nearly 10 years of experience guiding families and athletes through the baseball recruiting process. Previously, he was Vice President, and Director of Player Development at Time to Sign Sports for 7 years. He is a graduate of Penn State University, where he was Student Assistant for the Penn State Baseball program (2009-2013). If you’re look for baseball recruiting advice, Sam is the man.

I have known Sam for several years, and I have to tell you Sam is as knowledgeable about the recruiting process as anyone.  His devotion and commitment to his athletes is bar none as he spends hours and hours and days and days travelling to watch his guys take the field, while showering them with advice about the recruiting process.  He knows the landscape and the college coaches personally and has an excellent sense for laying out a path for his athletes to get to the next level.


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]]> My guest today is Sam Sharf. Sam is a Co-Founder of College Sports Advisors (CSA) and serves as the Director of Baseball Operations. He brings with him nearly 10 years of experience guiding families and athletes through the baseball recruiting process. Previously, he was Vice President, and Director of Player Development at Time to Sign Sports for 7 years. He is a graduate of Penn State University, where he was Student Assistant for the Penn State Baseball program (2009-2013). If you’re look for baseball recruiting advice, Sam is the man.

I have known Sam for several years, and I have to tell you Sam is as knowledgeable about the recruiting process as anyone.  His devotion and commitment to his athletes is bar none as he spends hours and hours and days and days travelling to watch his guys take the field, while showering them with advice about the recruiting process.  He knows the landscape and the college coaches personally and has an excellent sense for laying out a path for his athletes to get to the next level.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-college-recruiting-in-the-new-era-with-csas-sam-sharf/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11154422 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:00:00 -0400 2168 College Baseball Recruiting, Sam Sharf, College Sports Advisors, CSA 1 13 full false Merging Data with Application with University of Iowa's Robin Lund Merging Data with Application with University of Iowa's Robin Lund My guest today is Robin Lund, pitching coach at the University of Iowa.  Lund is in his fifth season as an assistant coach at Iowa, including having previously worked with the hitters and outfielders during his first season. Lund earned his Bachelor’s Degree in education from Whitworth College and his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Eastern Washington. He earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Idaho.

This past spring, Coach Lund oversaw an Iowa pitching staff that was among the nation’s best, as it ranked second nationally in hits allowed per nine innings (6.88), third in strikeouts per nine innings (11.2), fourth in ERA (3.72) and 11th in WHIP (1.29). The staff led the Big Ten in virtually every pitching category during the season and it racked up a program record 609 strikeouts, shattering the previous record of 499 set in 2018.

Today, some of the topics we’ll be discussing will be:

  • Adjusting movement strategies with his pitchers
  • The biggest game changers in getting swings and misses out of his guys
  • Merging data with “in the trenches” coaching
  • How recruiting has changed in the midst of the transfer portal
  • Top 3 traits for a recruit to display


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]]> My guest today is Robin Lund, pitching coach at the University of Iowa.  Lund is in his fifth season as an assistant coach at Iowa, including having previously worked with the hitters and outfielders during his first season. Lund earned his Bachelor’s Degree in education from Whitworth College and his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Eastern Washington. He earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Idaho.

This past spring, Coach Lund oversaw an Iowa pitching staff that was among the nation’s best, as it ranked second nationally in hits allowed per nine innings (6.88), third in strikeouts per nine innings (11.2), fourth in ERA (3.72) and 11th in WHIP (1.29). The staff led the Big Ten in virtually every pitching category during the season and it racked up a program record 609 strikeouts, shattering the previous record of 499 set in 2018.

Today, some of the topics we’ll be discussing will be:

  • Adjusting movement strategies with his pitchers
  • The biggest game changers in getting swings and misses out of his guys
  • Merging data with “in the trenches” coaching
  • How recruiting has changed in the midst of the transfer portal
  • Top 3 traits for a recruit to display


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-merging-data-with-application-with-univ-of-iowas-robin-lund/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11113769 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0400 2836 Robin Lund, College Baseball, College Pitching, College Player Development, Pitcher Development, Baseball Player Development 1 12 full false Covering the Bucket List to Maximize Performance with Notre Dame's John Wagle Covering the Bucket List to Maximize Performance with Notre Dame's John Wagle My guest today is John Wagle, Associate Athletics Director of Sports Performance at Notre Dame University.  Today, we’ll be talking about maximizing the relationship within sports performance areas to impact baseball players through enhancing the collaborative efforts between strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic training and sports psychology.

John earned his PhD in Sport Physiology at East Tennessee State.  He also holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Western Illinois University, as well as an MBA from Loyola University in Chicago.

Previously, he was with the Kansas City Royals for four years as their Director of Performance / Science and Player Development.   John also worked at DePaul University for three years, including his final two years as the Blue Demons’ Director of Sports Performance.


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]]> My guest today is John Wagle, Associate Athletics Director of Sports Performance at Notre Dame University.  Today, we’ll be talking about maximizing the relationship within sports performance areas to impact baseball players through enhancing the collaborative efforts between strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic training and sports psychology.

John earned his PhD in Sport Physiology at East Tennessee State.  He also holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Western Illinois University, as well as an MBA from Loyola University in Chicago.

Previously, he was with the Kansas City Royals for four years as their Director of Performance / Science and Player Development.   John also worked at DePaul University for three years, including his final two years as the Blue Demons’ Director of Sports Performance.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-covering-the-bucket-list-to-maximize-performance-with-john-wagle/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11086754 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0400 3611 Sports Performance, Baseball Player Development 1 11 full false Taking the JUCO Route and Player Development with Coach Bomber Taking the JUCO Route and Player Development with Coach Bomber Today we’re going to sit down with Coach "Bomber" from powerhouse JUCO, Sacramento City Community College on the West Coast. We are going to explore what it means to enroll in a junior college program instead of heading straight into a 4-year college, among other topics.  This is a great option for many high school athletes for a variety of reasons and this podcast is a great listen on the topic.

This past year, Coach "Bomber" began his 18th season as the pitching coach / recruiting coordinator at Sac City and he is pretty much an institution on the West Coast at this point .   Since coming to Sac City, 49 pitchers have transferred to NCAA Division 1 universities, 17 have signed professional contracts, and 4 have reached the Major Leagues. He is responsible for all aspects of the pitching staff development and coordinates the program's recruiting process.

He began his collegiate coaching career in 1996 at Eastern Kentucky University. At EKU, he was responsible for the development of the pitching staff and coordinated all their recruiting efforts. He has also spent the last three summers assisting USA Baseball with the selection of the 18U national team.

He has a BA from Sonoma State in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in physical education from Eastern Kentucky University (which makes a lot of sense to me, we’ll get into that more a bit later).


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]]> Today we’re going to sit down with Coach "Bomber" from powerhouse JUCO, Sacramento City Community College on the West Coast. We are going to explore what it means to enroll in a junior college program instead of heading straight into a 4-year college, among other topics.  This is a great option for many high school athletes for a variety of reasons and this podcast is a great listen on the topic.

This past year, Coach "Bomber" began his 18th season as the pitching coach / recruiting coordinator at Sac City and he is pretty much an institution on the West Coast at this point .   Since coming to Sac City, 49 pitchers have transferred to NCAA Division 1 universities, 17 have signed professional contracts, and 4 have reached the Major Leagues. He is responsible for all aspects of the pitching staff development and coordinates the program's recruiting process.

He began his collegiate coaching career in 1996 at Eastern Kentucky University. At EKU, he was responsible for the development of the pitching staff and coordinated all their recruiting efforts. He has also spent the last three summers assisting USA Baseball with the selection of the 18U national team.

He has a BA from Sonoma State in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in physical education from Eastern Kentucky University (which makes a lot of sense to me, we’ll get into that more a bit later).


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-taking-the-juco-route-and-player-development-with-coach-bomber/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11042991 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:00:00 -0400 3732 Sac City Baseball, Coach Bomber, JUCO Baseball 1 10 full false Long Term Athletic Development with Pirates Catcher and All-American Nick Cimillo Long Term Athletic Development with Pirates Catcher and All-American Nick Cimillo Today we’re sitting down and talking with Rutgers catcher Nick Cimillo. He was twice named Player of the Year and MAAC Preseason Player of the Year (in his first 2 years of college ball).  He also earned Collegiate Baseball Freshmen All-American, MAAC Rookie of The Year and All-MAAC First Team in 2019. He most recently transferred to Rutgers this past year, where, as a red-shirt Junior he has blown the roof off, holding a .385 batting average and a slugging pct of over 700.

Nick was recently named the District Player of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. It’s quite an honor, and he is one of just 12 players nationally to receive this recognition and is the only Big Ten player.

More importantly, Nick was drafted this week by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 15th round of the MLB Draft. I am super excited for him and can’t wait to see what’s next.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down and talking with Rutgers catcher Nick Cimillo. He was twice named Player of the Year and MAAC Preseason Player of the Year (in his first 2 years of college ball).  He also earned Collegiate Baseball Freshmen All-American, MAAC Rookie of The Year and All-MAAC First Team in 2019. He most recently transferred to Rutgers this past year, where, as a red-shirt Junior he has blown the roof off, holding a .385 batting average and a slugging pct of over 700.

Nick was recently named the District Player of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. It’s quite an honor, and he is one of just 12 players nationally to receive this recognition and is the only Big Ten player.

More importantly, Nick was drafted this week by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 15th round of the MLB Draft. I am super excited for him and can’t wait to see what’s next.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-long-term-athletic-development-with-pirates-catcher-nick-cimillo/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-11005677 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0400 1757 Nick Cimillo, Rutgers Baseball, MLB Draft 2022 1 9 full false Building Explosive Pitchers with Pitching Coach Josh Epstein Building Explosive Pitchers with Pitching Coach Josh Epstein My guest today is Josh Epstein, Pitching Coach at the University of Richmond (Spiders) in Virginia.  Josh has over 14 years of collegiate coaching experience with previous stops at Lincoln Memorial, Bloomsburg, Ramapo College and Monmouth. In his three seasons at Monmouth, the Hawks finished second in ERA in the MAAC conference, including an overall 3.21 team ERA after the 2021 campaign.

I have known Josh for several years and I have tremendous respect for him.  Today we’re going to sit down and talk about the big bullet points for him when looking at prospects, comparisons in coaching and recruiting in both the South and the Northeast and some unconventional methods he uses to build explosive pitchers.


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]]> My guest today is Josh Epstein, Pitching Coach at the University of Richmond (Spiders) in Virginia.  Josh has over 14 years of collegiate coaching experience with previous stops at Lincoln Memorial, Bloomsburg, Ramapo College and Monmouth. In his three seasons at Monmouth, the Hawks finished second in ERA in the MAAC conference, including an overall 3.21 team ERA after the 2021 campaign.

I have known Josh for several years and I have tremendous respect for him.  Today we’re going to sit down and talk about the big bullet points for him when looking at prospects, comparisons in coaching and recruiting in both the South and the Northeast and some unconventional methods he uses to build explosive pitchers.


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]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-building-explosive-pitchers-with-pitching-coach-josh-epstein/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-10963774 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:00:00 -0400 3097 Pitching Coach, Josh Epstein, Pitcher Development, Baseball Development, University of Richmond Pitching Coach, Spiders Pitching Coach 1 8 full false An In-depth Look into Recruiting with Walter Beede An In-depth Look into Recruiting with Walter Beede My guest today is Walter Beede, a very interesting guy, with a baseball career that spans over 40 years, as a player, a coach and a father.  He attended Fitchburg high school in Massachusetts, where he was All-New England 1st Team as a high school player. He received a scholarship from Arizona State University and was selected by the Chicago Cubs as a 13th round draft pick in 1981.

His coaching background is lengthy and extensive. He has been a head coach at the high school, national travel and NCAA-College baseball levels. He has also worked as a task force member for the prestigious Team USA program in Cary, NC. 

As the father of two sons that played baseball and competed at the college level, Walter has been through the recruiting process plenty. One of his son’s, Tyler played for the National Champion Vanderbilt Commodores and is currently with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

All told, Walter has over two decades of experience as a mentor to other young men, as a coach, a father, and a player himself.  He brings an extremely diversified background for parents and student athletes who are seeking advice and want to play beyond the high school level.  Through his Twitter feed Masters of Baseball, and his two recently published books, The Process and Fun over Fear, he serves as an invaluable resource for all.


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]]> My guest today is Walter Beede, a very interesting guy, with a baseball career that spans over 40 years, as a player, a coach and a father.  He attended Fitchburg high school in Massachusetts, where he was All-New England 1st Team as a high school player. He received a scholarship from Arizona State University and was selected by the Chicago Cubs as a 13th round draft pick in 1981.

His coaching background is lengthy and extensive. He has been a head coach at the high school, national travel and NCAA-College baseball levels. He has also worked as a task force member for the prestigious Team USA program in Cary, NC. 

As the father of two sons that played baseball and competed at the college level, Walter has been through the recruiting process plenty. One of his son’s, Tyler played for the National Champion Vanderbilt Commodores and is currently with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

All told, Walter has over two decades of experience as a mentor to other young men, as a coach, a father, and a player himself.  He brings an extremely diversified background for parents and student athletes who are seeking advice and want to play beyond the high school level.  Through his Twitter feed Masters of Baseball, and his two recently published books, The Process and Fun over Fear, he serves as an invaluable resource for all.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-an-in-depth-look-into-recruiting-with-walter-beede/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-10668611 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0400 3655 Baseball Recruiting, Walter Beede 1 7 full false Player Development, Coaching and Lessons Learned with Jerry Weinstein Player Development, Coaching and Lessons Learned with Jerry Weinstein Super excited about my guest today, Jerry Weinstein.  If there is a guy whose done it all on the coaching / player development side, it's Jerry.  He has coached at the High School and collegiate level, including 23 years at Sacramento City College, one of the pre-eminent JUCO baseball programs in the country.

He has coached or helped coach in the Pan Am Games, as well as the ’92, ’96 and 2000 Olympics, where he received a Silver and Bronze medal with Team USA.  In professional baseball, Jerry has been with the Brewers, Expos, Cubs, Dodgers and the Rockies.  He has also managed Team Israel.

Jerry has written numerous articles, 3 books, chapters for 2 others, and has produced various instructional videos. Having spoken at numerous conferences with Jerry I’ve had the privilege to not only listen to him speak but spend some time with him one-on-one. It’s always numerous life lessons learned and this one isn’t any different…


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]]> Super excited about my guest today, Jerry Weinstein.  If there is a guy whose done it all on the coaching / player development side, it's Jerry.  He has coached at the High School and collegiate level, including 23 years at Sacramento City College, one of the pre-eminent JUCO baseball programs in the country.

He has coached or helped coach in the Pan Am Games, as well as the ’92, ’96 and 2000 Olympics, where he received a Silver and Bronze medal with Team USA.  In professional baseball, Jerry has been with the Brewers, Expos, Cubs, Dodgers and the Rockies.  He has also managed Team Israel.

Jerry has written numerous articles, 3 books, chapters for 2 others, and has produced various instructional videos. Having spoken at numerous conferences with Jerry I’ve had the privilege to not only listen to him speak but spend some time with him one-on-one. It’s always numerous life lessons learned and this one isn’t any different…


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-player-development-coaching-and-lessons-learned-with-jerry-weinstein/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-10885679 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0400 2879 Colorado Rockies Coach, Catching, Professional Baseball Coach, Jerry Weinstein 1 6 full false Talking Pitching, Tech and Coaching with the Phillies Vic Diaz Talking Pitching, Tech and Coaching with the Phillies Vic Diaz My guest today is Phillies minor league pitching coach Vic Diaz.  He is currently the pitching coach for the Clearwater Threshers, the Single A minor league team for the Philadelphia Phillies.

The world of training and coaching pitchers has been turned upside down during the past few years, and no other job has had more thrown at it during this time, as the position of the pitching coach in pro ball. It's fair to say that Vic has been living it.

So, tune in as we discuss how all these variables are impacting training pitchers and player development at the minor league level and what it takes to succeed in pro ball from both a coach's and athlete’s perspective.


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]]> My guest today is Phillies minor league pitching coach Vic Diaz.  He is currently the pitching coach for the Clearwater Threshers, the Single A minor league team for the Philadelphia Phillies.

The world of training and coaching pitchers has been turned upside down during the past few years, and no other job has had more thrown at it during this time, as the position of the pitching coach in pro ball. It's fair to say that Vic has been living it.

So, tune in as we discuss how all these variables are impacting training pitchers and player development at the minor league level and what it takes to succeed in pro ball from both a coach's and athlete’s perspective.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-talking-pitching-tech-and-coaching-with-the-phillies-vic-diaz/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-10830056 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0400 2577 Pitching, Minor League Pitching, Pitching Coach, Minor League Baseball 1 5 full false Navigating the Journey through College Ball with Josh Loeschorn Navigating the Journey through College Ball with Josh Loeschorn It gives me great pleasure to introduce today’s guest, right handed pitcher, Josh Loeschorn.  I have watched Josh grow-up here at RPP for the past 6-7 years since he was a junior at Butler High School in New Jersey. 

Josh is 6'3", 215 lbs. and he plays for the Division 1 LIU baseball program.  He was recently named the NEC Pitcher of Year, First-Team All-NEC and Collegiate Baseball Second-Team All-American.  This spring he was also 2nd in Wins nationwide across the collegiate baseball landscape.

Today we’ll be sitting down and talking about the ups and downs of straddling academics and athletics in a college Division 1 program. We’ll cover a variety of interesting topics, including workload, training, handling stress both on and off the field, nutrition and staying positive through injury.


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]]> It gives me great pleasure to introduce today’s guest, right handed pitcher, Josh Loeschorn.  I have watched Josh grow-up here at RPP for the past 6-7 years since he was a junior at Butler High School in New Jersey. 

Josh is 6'3", 215 lbs. and he plays for the Division 1 LIU baseball program.  He was recently named the NEC Pitcher of Year, First-Team All-NEC and Collegiate Baseball Second-Team All-American.  This spring he was also 2nd in Wins nationwide across the collegiate baseball landscape.

Today we’ll be sitting down and talking about the ups and downs of straddling academics and athletics in a college Division 1 program. We’ll cover a variety of interesting topics, including workload, training, handling stress both on and off the field, nutrition and staying positive through injury.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-10791790 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0400 2265 College Baseball, Pitching, College Pitcher, Collegiate Baseball, Baseball Training 1 4 full false Training the College Athlete with TCU's Zach Dechant Training the College Athlete with TCU's Zach Dechant Today we’re sitting down with TCU's (Texas Christian University) Zach Dechant and discussing some of the challenges that athletes and coaches face day-in and day-out during the college baseball season, as well as what’s to be expected from the young athletes entering a Division 1 Program.

Zach has been at TCU since 2008 and is currently the Assistant Athletic Director of Human Performance and oversees baseball player development. He also handles the development and implementation of the TCU Sports Performance Internship Program that has been in place for over 15 years.

During the baseball off-seasons, he also trains many young athletes as well as MLB / MiLB players in his private practice.  He’s the author of the book, “Movement over Maxes”  and most importantly also recently a new dad.


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]]> Today we’re sitting down with TCU's (Texas Christian University) Zach Dechant and discussing some of the challenges that athletes and coaches face day-in and day-out during the college baseball season, as well as what’s to be expected from the young athletes entering a Division 1 Program.

Zach has been at TCU since 2008 and is currently the Assistant Athletic Director of Human Performance and oversees baseball player development. He also handles the development and implementation of the TCU Sports Performance Internship Program that has been in place for over 15 years.

During the baseball off-seasons, he also trains many young athletes as well as MLB / MiLB players in his private practice.  He’s the author of the book, “Movement over Maxes”  and most importantly also recently a new dad.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-training-the-college-athlete-with-tcus-zach-dechant/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-10752874 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2432 Baseball Strength Training, Pitching Velocity, Pitcher Strength Training, College Baseball Recruiting, baseball player development 1 3 full false Controlling the Pelvis and Back Leg in Pitching with Randy Sullivan Controlling the Pelvis and Back Leg in Pitching with Randy Sullivan Today’s guest is Randy Sullivan, owner of the Florida Baseball Armory in Lakeland, Florida and author of the books Start with the Pain, Armory Savage Revolution and Engineering the Superhuman Pitching Machine.

Randy brings to the table his physical therapy background, blended with strength and conditioning, as well as being one of the foremost authorities that I know of on applying dynamic systems theory and motor learning strategies with OH athletes.

In this episode, we’ll be talking about why creating more stability in the back leg has such a positive effect on not only creating a higher velocity ceiling, but better command as well. 

We’ll also talk about identifying these unstable “attractors” and get into some things you can do from a training standpoint to help challenge and ultimately stabilize them. In essence, we’re going to straddle the fence between academia and application with Randy Sullivan.


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]]> Today’s guest is Randy Sullivan, owner of the Florida Baseball Armory in Lakeland, Florida and author of the books Start with the Pain, Armory Savage Revolution and Engineering the Superhuman Pitching Machine.

Randy brings to the table his physical therapy background, blended with strength and conditioning, as well as being one of the foremost authorities that I know of on applying dynamic systems theory and motor learning strategies with OH athletes.

In this episode, we’ll be talking about why creating more stability in the back leg has such a positive effect on not only creating a higher velocity ceiling, but better command as well. 

We’ll also talk about identifying these unstable “attractors” and get into some things you can do from a training standpoint to help challenge and ultimately stabilize them. In essence, we’re going to straddle the fence between academia and application with Randy Sullivan.


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-controlling-the-pelvis-and-back-leg-in-pitching-with-randy-sullivan/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-10718179 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400 3455 Pitching, Baseball, Pitching Velocity, Hitting Mechanics, Pitching Mechanics, Randy Sullivan 1 2 full false Peak into the World of the Pitching Ninja Peak into the World of the Pitching Ninja Today's interview is with none other than Rob Friedman (aka the Pitching Ninja).  I met Rob several years back, while speaking at one of Lantz Wheeler's pitch-a-palooza events.  I am very excited about this discussion, as it is my first episode and podcast.

Rob is one of the most popular guys in the world of pitching.  His video clips and overlays on social media help bring complex pitching concepts to the masses, in simple terms.  Rather than explain how "depth" or "tilt" or "spin" made certain pitches more effective, he simply demonstrates it happening live with educational video content and discussions, which can be extremely illuminating.  In addition, his interview series with major leaguers, available on his  YouTube channel, is a source like no other for pitchers of all ages looking to improve at their craft.

He’s been a live guest on ESPN and the MLB channel as well as been written up in countless publications including the New York Times. 


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]]> Today's interview is with none other than Rob Friedman (aka the Pitching Ninja).  I met Rob several years back, while speaking at one of Lantz Wheeler's pitch-a-palooza events.  I am very excited about this discussion, as it is my first episode and podcast.

Rob is one of the most popular guys in the world of pitching.  His video clips and overlays on social media help bring complex pitching concepts to the masses, in simple terms.  Rather than explain how "depth" or "tilt" or "spin" made certain pitches more effective, he simply demonstrates it happening live with educational video content and discussions, which can be extremely illuminating.  In addition, his interview series with major leaguers, available on his  YouTube channel, is a source like no other for pitchers of all ages looking to improve at their craft.

He’s been a live guest on ESPN and the MLB channel as well as been written up in countless publications including the New York Times. 


Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.

]]> https://rocklandpeakperformance.com/podcast-a-peak-into-the-world-of-pitching-ninja/ Nunzio Signore Buzzsprout-10673890 Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2128 Pitching, Baseball, Pitching Velocity, Hitting Mechanics, Pitching Mechanics 1 1 full false