In this episode, Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey and former Driveline Hitting Trainer and current Red Sox MiLB Hitting Coach JP Fasone discuss the transition from Driveline to professional baseball with the Red Sox, focusing on training approaches, building player relationships, and setting goals for off-season and in-season development. They explore the challenges of player engagement, long-term development, and maintaining performance throughout the season.
0:00 Intro
2:29 Off-Season Training Strategies
5:48 In-Season Training Dynamics
8:55 Adjusting Training Goals
11:32 The Importance of Education in Training
14:43 Evaluating Player Progress
17:17 Future Directions
20:10 The Importance of Self-Sufficiency in Players
29:41 Balancing Training and Game Performance
34:40 Long-Term Development vs. Short-Term Results
41:35 Building a Strong Team Culture
46:39 Training Techniques for Hitting Skills