Aaron Gershenfeld is a defensive co-ordinator for the MLB powerhouse New York Yankee's. Part of the Player Development Pathway, Aaron aims to helps players progress into the Major league team having acquired the necessary skills to perform consistently at the highest level.
Show notes:
1:00 - Introduction to Aaron and his roles within baseball
2:46 - History of baseball and watching LA dodgers camps
4:45 - The role of defensive with baseball
8:00 - Creating digestible content for players
9:00 - Creating marginal gains within baseball
12:40 - The importance of mental skills whilst in the field
16:00 - Preparing for the All star hitter
18:30 - Creating the holistic player
23:30 - Helping self directive learners
30:00 - The role of senior players in creating a learning environment
32:00 - The challenges of a 100+ game season
34:00 - Creating a longitudinal player development plan
36:00- Curiosity the develops a player
38:10 - How would Aaron like to be described in 3 words
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