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More Than VelocityBuilding Durable Pitchers with Scott HaaseWhat does it really take to build velocity without breaking down? In this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, we sit down with the coach and founder of Healthy Velo, Scott Haase, to discuss the long game of arm health, development, and performance. Scott shares how he built a system centered on durability, data, and daily habits — not just chasing radar gun numbers.
We dive into:
Why health must come before velocity
How to build a long-term development plan for pitchers
The role of sleep, nutrition, and recovery in arm performance
Using data and arm st...
2026-02-1836 minMore Than VelocityOlympian, MLB Veteran, and Hall of Famer Kris Benson Talks ArmCare and the Future of PitchingFormer MLB pitcher and 1996 #1 overall draft pick Kris Benson joins the More Velocity Podcast to share his journey—from Clemson standout and Olympic medalist to Major Leaguer and now high school coach and ArmCare advocate.
Benson discusses:
- How modern arm care could have changed his career
- The evolution of pitching strength and recovery from the 90s to now
- Why youth athletes need strength before velocity
- His philosophy behind Evolution Pitching and his new San Diego performance center, Evolution Pitching.
- The importance of ba...
2025-10-0932 minMore Than VelocityThe Art & Science of Arm Care with Coach Tom VessellaIn this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan and Matt sit down with Tommy Vessella, head baseball coach at Hillsdale College. A former professional pitcher drafted in the 11th round by the Houston Astros, Vessella spent seven seasons in the minors with both the Astros and San Francisco Giants, reaching AAA with the Fresno Grizzlies before moving into coaching.
Now entering his fifth season leading Hillsdale, Vessella has guided the Chargers to back-to-back G-MAC Tournament appearances, a program record for strikeouts, and the development of multiple All-Americans. His coaching background spans the Cape Cod League, the Medicine...
2025-09-1034 minMore Than VelocityArmCare at The St. James: Data-Driven Baseball Training & Return Beyond PerformanceIn this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, hosts Ryan Croton and Jordan Oseguera talk with Steve Bumbry from The St. James, a world-class sports and performance facility.
In this conversation, they discuss Steve’s journey from pro baseball with the Baltimore Orioles to shaping the next generation of athletes. How The St. James uses cutting-edge technology—strength sensors, range of motion testing, and data-driven programming—to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best.
The importance of building habits early, blending recovery science with performance, and creating a holistic athlete experience.
A behi...
2025-08-2425 minMore Than VelocityHow ArmCare Helped Northeastern Junior College Dominate in 2025In this episode, we sit down with Northeastern Junior College Head Baseball Coach Andrew Kachel.
Recent notables include a 35-25 overall record, best in school history, and secured the 2025 Region IX Championship. Coach Kachel shares his journey from standout catcher to program-builder, recounting stops across the country and the mentors who shaped his path. We discuss how
ArmCare and Crossover Symmetry transformed NJC's approach to arm health and training.
We also discuss the impact of player buy-in and culture on sustained success, including a story about one pitcher who refused to leave the...
2025-07-2437 minMore Than VelocityHow NFL Prospects Are Using ArmCare to Throw Harder & SmarterIn this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, we sit down with Blaine Jones, performance coach at Velocity Athlete Development in Canton, Georgia, and a rising leader in quarterback training.
Blaine shares how he’s integrating the ArmCare system—originally built for baseball—into his quarterback development programs with game-changing results. From NFL draft prep to high school combines, Blaine breaks down how ARM scores influence training decisions, how football athletes differ from baseball players in shoulder balance, and why quarterbacks might be neglecting key areas like scapular strength.
He also discusses throwing workloads, how fo...
2025-04-2321 minMore Than VelocityDan Cabuling of KPI Drops Knowledge on the Current State of Softball TrainingIn this episode of More Than Velocity, we sit down with Dan Cabuling—Director of Strength & Conditioning at KPI (Kinetic Performance Institute)—to break down the current state of softball training.
In this episode we discuss:
Why many softball players are burning out or quitting before college?
The myths about softball throwing and how it's “safe” because it’s underhanded.
Common performance gaps and injury risks unique to softball athletes.
How KPI uses objective testing, strength training, and arm care tech to drive real performance gains.
What it actually takes to throw harder, stay healthy, and stand out...
2025-04-0925 minMore Than VelocityThe Rise of Myles Patton: From the Transfer Portal to Texas A&M StandoutIn this episode of More Than Velocity, we sit down with Texas A&M pitcher Myles Patton along with Jason Smith, the Director of Baseball Recruiting at the Ballengee Group, to discuss the journey of an elite pitcher and what it takes to maximize potential.
Myles shares how he developed his process, refined his training, and implemented ArmCare’s data-driven approach to optimize arm health, velocity, and performance. From navigating the transfer portal to making a dominant debut for the Aggies, Myles details the small but crucial habits that separate great pitchers from the rest.
We...
2025-03-1234 minMore Than VelocityPitching Mechanics vs. Arm Strength, Are You Overtraining?, and a Pitching System by Lou Kolasky.In this episode of More Than Velocity, we sit down with pitching coach and ArmCare Elite member Lou Kolasky to discuss how to train pitchers smarter, prevent injuries, and maximize performance.
Lou, a National Pitching Association (NPA) coach in the Great Lakes region, has worked with some of the top pitchers in the state—helping them refine their mechanics and manage their workload and has developed an elite understanding of the ArmCare technology to keep players healthy and throwing harder.
We discuss:
- The role of arm strength and balance in pitching performance...
2025-03-0526 minMore Than VelocityHow High School Coaches Can Optimize Pitching with ArmCareIn this episode of More Than Velocity, we sit down with veteran high school baseball coach Ryan Strickland to discuss how he’s transformed his program using ArmCare.
With nearly two decades of coaching experience in South Georgia, Ryan shares how he manages two-way players, optimizes pitching rotations, and keeps his athletes throwing harder, longer, and healthier.
Key topics covered:
How ArmCare helps automate player workload management
Using data to make informed pitching decisions
Keeping athletes healthy during the season and off-season
The importance of player accountability in arm care
How high school programs ca...
2025-02-0526 minMore Than VelocityBlending PT & Performance: How Alex Beebe Elevates Baseball Rehab with ArmCareIn this episode of More Than Velocity, we’re joined by Alex Beebe, a physical therapist and owner of Diamond Performance and Rehab.
https://diamondpratlanta.com/
Alex shares his journey from working in traditional insurance-based PT to creating his own facility to focus on holistic, data-driven rehab and performance programs for baseball players. Discover how Alex uses the ArmCare platform to solve common rehab challenges, prevent setbacks, and optimize throwing programs for athletes of all levels.
Learn why individualized care, biomechanical precision, and targeted metrics are the future of baseball rehab.
Wi...
2025-01-2219 minMore Than VelocityGrinder Mentality Meets ArmCare: A Deep Dive with The Bullpen Pitching & PerformanceThe latest MoreThanVelocity podcast covers Zach Dials and John Geisel from Bullpen Pitching & Performance Training, a top-tier training facility in Northern Virginia. From guiding high school players to the big leagues, Bullpen is redefining player development with a "grinder mentality" and a focus on building self-reliant, resilient athletes.
Zach and John break down how they use data-driven assessments and arm care programming to create personalized, efficient routines that help athletes reach their peak while avoiding burnout. They share insights on their unique process, from initial assessments to weekly progress tracking, and discuss how they balance elite training...
2024-10-3031 min
Velocity Rx PodcastWhat Exactly is Armcare? Velocity Rx #16Send us a textDr. Kevin and Dr. Clay offer their practices on exactly what they do for armcare. If you think it just involves your arm, you need to listen!Support the showThe Velocity Rx podcast mission is to help save one million arms by giving the very best mechanical, health, and arm care information to it's listeners.
2024-10-1826 minMore Than VelocityReal Players, Real Data, Real Decisions with Coach Erik WagleIn this episode of More Than Velocity, the ArmCare team sits down with Erik Wagle, the CEO of Kinetic Performance Institute (KPI), a premier baseball training facility in Silicon Valley.
Erik shares his insights on leveraging real-time data and technology to improve player performance, especially focusing on how KPI uses the ArmCare sensor to prevent injuries and enhance athlete longevity.
Listen in as Erik discusses the challenges of balancing performance demands and player health, uses objective data to make tough decisions, and shares a remarkable case study about a player who avoided injury and ramped...
2024-09-2622 min
YBMcastTHZ Talking w/Jordan Oseguera from ArmCare.comJordan Oseguera joins the conversation with Mitch to discuss arm care and the approach from ArmCare.com.SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE Check out our sponsor's pages!Powered by Game 7 Baseball: https://www.game7baseball.comGet all your Gear at Prime Sports Midwest https://www.primesportsmw.comFollow Youth Baseball MidwestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/youthbaseballmidwestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthBaseballMidwestX/Twitter: @YBM_cast Website: https://www.youthbaseballmidwest.comFollow Prep Baseball Report MissouriInstagram and X/Twitter: @pbrmissouri and @pbr_mouler
2024-09-1757 minMore Than VelocityFrom Pro Athlete to Top Coach: Josh Kauten's Insights for Building An Elite Training AcademyIn this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, we sit down with Josh Kauten, founder of K's Training Academy in Bloomington, Illinois. Josh takes us through his journey from growing up in small-town Iowa to being drafted by the Detroit Tigers and ultimately establishing a premier training facility that has impacted hundreds of athletes.
Josh shares the unique approach of K's Training Academy, which integrates strength and pitching coaching to maximize athlete performance and minimize injuries. He discusses the importance of data-driven training using Armcare.com and how it's become a crucial tool in maintaining athlete...
2024-08-2827 min
PRO Athlete Physical Therapy: The PodcastArmcare 101 for Baseball Players | Baseball Training | Youth BaseballEdwin is LIVE with a baseball team talking all things armcare from nutrition to workload management nothing is off limits. Learn
-How to spot bad armcare
-Mastering the basics of armcare
-How to structure training like a pro
2024-08-1511 minMore Than VelocityFrom Injury to Velocity: The Journey of Nolan Kruse at Backyard Baseball LabIn this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan Oseguera and Ryan Crotin dive deep into the journey of Nolan Cruz at Backyard Baseball Lab.
Nolan, who came in with shoulder and elbow issues, transformed from throwing 74 to 88 mph thanks to meticulous training and the Arm Care App.
The team discusses the importance of consistency, discipline, and a data-driven approach to player development. Kyle and RC from Backyard Baseball Lab break down their systems, emphasizing the significance of balanced strength, proper movement patterns, and the role of a diligent coaching process for injury prevention and developing...
2024-08-1436 minMore Than VelocityInsights on Pitching Performance from ArmCare, PitchLogic, and the LA Tech Human Performance LabIn this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of strength and spin in pitching with special guests from PitchLogic and Louisiana Tech University. Join this team of experts as we explore the impact of training and forearm strength on spin characteristics.
We’re excited to welcome Larry Sorenson and Steven Cukiernik from PitchLogic to discuss their groundbreaking pitching measurement system. Stephen, the co-founder of PitchLogic, explains how this advanced yet affordable technology provides detailed pitching metrics, including pitch movement, velocity, and biomechanical data. Larry shares his insights as a former pro...
2024-07-1741 minMore Than VelocityUnlocking Peak Performance with Dr. Nick Serio from Velocity UniversityThis week we welcome Dr. Nick Serio from Velocity University along with our hosts Ryan and Jordan as they dive into the intricacies of training, focusing on arm strength and velocity, and how data-driven approaches at VeloU are revolutionizing how athletes train and prevent injuries.
Dr. Serio shares his journey through kinesiology, strength and conditioning, and performance psychology, emphasizing the importance of individualized training and mental preparation.
The discussion highlights the integration of arm care platforms, the challenges of generalization vs. individualization, and the critical role of mental fortitude in athletic performance.
Listeners...
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2024-04-131h 21More Than VelocityHow the Prospect League is Prioritizing Player Health and Development for College PlayersThe Prospect League is a collegiate summer baseball league consisting of teams spread across the Midwest.
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The Prospect League aims to foster a competitive environment for college players to hone their skills during the off-season. The league sets itself apart by focusing on providing unique, minor league-like venues that enhance the overall experience for players and fans alike.
This episode highlights the league's proactive approach to leveraging technology and innovative practices, such as arm care...
2024-03-2041 minMore Than VelocityVaulted Baseball's Game-Changing Approach using Data and AnalyticsIn this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan and Ryan talk with Tim Collins and Matthew DeMarte, founders of Vaulted Baseball (https://vaultedbaseball.com/), a company that merges analytics with practical baseball experience.
Tim, with his substantial major league experience, including a World Series win with the Kansas City Royals, and Matthew, a data scientist with a background in player development and analytics, share their journey and vision for Vaulted Baseball.
They discuss how their platform aims to empower professional baseball players with actionable, player-centric analytics to improve their game performance.
The conversation...
2024-02-1429 minMore Than VelocityImplementing ArmCare Beyond Baseball Pitching with Tyler TortoraWe meet with Tyler Tortora in this episode of More Than Velocity.
He's a young coach and top athlete himself who has overcome a ton of adversity in his own journey. Tyler shares real-life examples and data, highlighting his impact on the progress of athletes across a number of sports.
Specifically, we dive into his training with softball and football players, along with baseball. It's a glimpse into potential future applications for ArmCare for all overhead athletes.
Follow Tyler at https://www.instagram.com/king_tort?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet...
2024-01-3125 minMore Than VelocityLessons from 20 Years of MLB Strength Coaching And A World Series Win with José VázquezIn this episode of More Than Velocity, our hosts Ryan and Jordan talk with José Vázquez, the Texas Rangers Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2006.
They take a deep dive into the nuances of strength training, conditioning, and player development at the highest level of baseball. They cover José's expansive knowledge as a strength coach and physical therapist, which includes his role in leading a team to a World Series victory.
This podcast offers a glimpse into the strategies and philosophies that drive success in professional sports.
Key Highlights:
- Jose's journe...
2024-01-1738 minMore Than VelocityDry Needling, Neurology and Baseball Performance with Michael VoltzDive into the world of sports medicine with Michael Voltz, founder of The Movement Science Project. He also has experienced physical therapist and athletic trainer, shares his passion for aiding overhead athletes, drawing from his work with USA Baseball, USA Diving, and the United States Olympic Training Center.
As an instructor with Evidence in Motion and a speaker on sports injuries and dry needling, Michael's expertise is invaluable for athletes, coaches, and sports medicine professionals. In this podcast, we highlight the role of dry-needling and using advanced metrics in baseball training and rehabilitation to enhance athletic performance.
2023-12-2239 min
The Primal Baseball PodcastArmCare.com with Jordan OsegueraIn today's episode, I have Jordan Oseguera from ArmCare.com on the podcast to discuss Arm health, Throwing Phases, and Youth Baseball Tips and strategies. Jordan is currently the Director of Pitching and Performance at ArmCare.com, a company associated with crossover Symmetry bands.Jordan is a former Professional baseball player and has worked for the Los Angeles Angels for 6 years. Doing a number of jobs, including scouting players and being named a Pitching Analyst for the organization. Jordan worked with Tom House at NPA for 8 years and is also a college coach in Utah....
2023-11-0859 minMore Than VelocityHurston Waldrep Discusses CWS, the MLB Draft, & ArmCareStandout RHP at University Florida, Hurston Waldrep joins the pod.
Ryan & Jordan discuss why Hurston's arm strength and process will be so valuable at the MLB level.
Hurston provides some great insight to what his year at UF was like and the CWS experience.
2023-07-0626 minMore Than VelocityArm Care, Mental Game, and Winning Strategies of Pro Baseball Catcher Ryan LavarnwayIn this episode of The More Than Velocity Podcast, host Ryan Crotin sits down with guest Ryan Lavarnway, a retired professional baseball player with an impressive career spanning 15 years. Lavarnway shares insights into his journey and discusses the importance of preparation and maintaining arm health in baseball. The conversation delves into catching techniques, the role of catchers in stealing strikes, and the mental aspects of the game. With valuable tips and anecdotes from Lavarnway's experiences, this episode offers a comprehensive perspective on the game of baseball beyond just velocity.
2023-06-2920 minMore Than VelocityLessons in Becoming an Outstanding Player-Centered Coach.Robert Hege has one of the more unique paths that got him into baseball coaching.
Throughout his career as a pilot in the military, he stayed in touch with baseball as a coach on the side. Upon his exit from the military, he moved into coaching full-time as the owner of Southern Baseball Academy in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Robert shares his reasons for adopting ArmCare into his program and the processes he uses that have led to some incredible success stories.
2023-04-1732 minMore Than VelocityBreaking down Biomechanics in Baseball with Brittany DowlingThis week we welcome Brittany Dowling on the podcast to dive into the application of biomechanics in baseball. Brittany is the Director of Biomechanics at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, overseeing a world-class motion capture lab.
Previously she served over 5 years as a Director at Motus Global, where she built a depth of experience in assessing pitchers.
You can follow Brittany on LinkedIn and on Twitter.
2023-03-1637 minMore Than VelocityHow Towson Baseball Is Making Gains with Jimmy LeeA great discussion with Jimmy Lee, Athletic Trainer for Towson University Baseball, discussing a variety things they are doing to get better and compete. https://towsontigers.com/staff-directory/jimmy-lee/2349
2023-03-0841 minMore Than VelocityStrategies for Elite Pitching Performance with Mark SheehanIn this video, we sit down with Mark Sheehan, a Master Pitching Instructor and winner of the 2014 Collegiate Baseball News Teaching Professional of the Year Award.
With over 13 years of experience, Mark has developed a reputation as an extremely knowledgeable and highly sought-after instructor.
He is the Director of Pitching for Canes Illinois and runs Evolution Athletics.
https://www.evo-athletics.com/
https://www.canesillinois.com/custom_pages/35995/about-us
Mark has a long resume of current and former professional and college pitchers he's worked with, along with countless others he's...
2023-02-1037 min
Baseball Opps with TopVCoaching Pitchers in the Moment on the Baseball Opps Podcast with TopVelocityIn this episode, Dr. Ryan Crotin, Jordan Oseguera, and Brent Pourciau go over coaching pitchers in the moment. This is based more on an in-season approach to coaching pitchers.
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2023-02-0938 minMore Than VelocityInsights on Player Development with Big League Pitching Coach and Manager Mickey CallawayIn this episode of More than Velocity, we chat with Big League pitching coach and manager Mickey Callaway.
He shares his insights on individualizing player development and optimizing communication from his time as a pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angles, as well as the Club Manager for the New York Mets.
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2023-01-2657 minMore Than VelocityBuilding Elite Systems with Tommy Weaver from USA Prime VirginiaThis week on More Than Velocity, we have Tommy Weaver, the Director of Training at USA Prime Virginia, who plays a role in developing over 150 players.
In this episode, we'll discuss his latest training techniques and the implementation of strength testing in his program. This includes his regiment and schedule that rival the organization of some MLB Spring Training programs.
Be sure to check out USA Prime Virginia at https://www.usaprimevirginia.com/
And follow them on social at https://www.instagram.com/usaprimevirginia/
2023-01-1930 minMore Than VelocityInfielder & Outfielder Results with ArmCare - Part 2 w/ Backyard BaseballPitchers and position players alike need to take care of their throwing arm. ArmCare has the perfect solution for keeping your arm healthy and building strength!
Watch the latest More Than Velocity podcase to see the results players are getting with ArmCare. Kyle Bogese & RC Orlan from Backyard Baseball
Join us to talk about the results they're getting with ArmCare.
Also discussed in this episode is training to develop powerful rotation: https://armcare.com/blog/how-to-train-better-hip-shoulder-separation/
And we get into ways to build better lower body power: https://armcare.com/blog...
2022-12-2832 minMore Than VelocityHow to Leverage the ArmCare App to Advance Your Training Programs - Part 1In this episode of MoreThanVelocity, Kyle Bogese from Backyard Baseball joins us to discuss the innovative use of technology in baseball training. Founded in Chester, Virginia, Backyard Baseball was an early adopter of the ArmCare App and has used it to revolutionize their approach to helping their players become better athletes and reach their goals.
Kyle talks about how the ArmCare App helps coaches get meaningful data about their athletes' performances, allowing them to pinpoint areas for improvement. He also explains how the app helps players keep track of their progress, so they can identify areas where...
2022-12-0917 minMore Than VelocityMaking Gains With The ArmCare Specialist CourseIf you're looking to make some gains in your coaching career then check out our Armcare Specialist certification.
The course is designed by pitching specialist Dr. Ryan Crotin and covers the most up-to-date and effective information needed to protect athletes and help them perform.
In this podcast, you'll hear from one of our graduates of the program member of the ArmCare Elite on what he's seen change on the field.
To learn more about the certification go to https://armcare.com/armcare-specialist-certification-2/
2022-11-0229 min
Talking Points with KPITalking Points with KPI #43 ArmCare.com Partnership🎙Erik, Noah, Dan & Nick got to sit with Ryan Crotin Vice President of ArmCare.com & Jorden Oseguera Director of high performance. To talk about the epidemic of arm care health and how the new partnership put in place will attack it🎙
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2022-09-161h 00
BachTalkJordan Oseguera - Director of High Performance at Armcare.comSeason 4 Episode 29 is out with Jordan Oseguera. Jordan is currently the Director of High Performance at Armcare.com. Jordan has an extensive background working in professional baseball. Before working in professional baseball, Jordan worked for the National Pitching Association. This gave him the honor of working with Tom House and learning his styles of player development progression. Jordan had an interesting experience working in professional baseball. During his time, he worked in the Los Angeles Angels organization working in multiple roles from Assistant Programs Manager, Pitching Coach, Professional Scouting, Amateur Scouting, and Pitching analyst. Jordan assisted in...
2022-09-131h 07More Than VelocityLook Behind the Scenes of Professional Baseball with Umpire Dale ScottLearn about the life of a professional baseball umpire from someone who's been in the game for over three decades.
From his unique perspective, umpire Dale Scott provides a fascinating look at what happens behind the scenes of professional baseball.
You'll never look at the sport the same way again! Check out his book for more info along with his incredible personal story at https://www.umpiredalescott.com/
2022-08-2546 minMore Than VelocityFrom Setbacks to Draft Day with Third Round Pick William KempnerWill Kempner is a 3rd round draft pick with the SF Giants.
He joins us to discuss what the draft process was like, what his future will entail, and how he dealt with an injury earlier this year.
This is a great listen if you want a behind the scene look at the move to professional baseball and what it took to get there.
Follow Will on Twitter at https://twitter.com/williskempy
2022-07-2928 minMore Than VelocityHow to Use Your Athletic Trainer to Build High Performance MachinesKaylee Shores isn't at the field to "eat sunflower seeds and treat turf burn."
She's actively involved in managing player workloads, assessing data to make better game-time decisions, and helping players gain velocity while staying healthy.
In this week'...
2022-06-3000 minMore Than VelocityHow to Use Your Athletic Trainer to Build High Performance MachinesKaylee Shores isn't at the field to "eat sunflower seeds and treat turf burn."
She's actively involved in managing player workloads, assessing data to make better game-time decisions, and helping players gain velocity while staying healthy.
In this week's podcast, she dives into some of the data she's regularly using to support the team and her plans for the next season.
You can connect with Kaylee Shores at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylee-shores-17ab41137/
2022-06-3049 minMore Than VelocityExperiments, Expert Knowledge and Tech with Ryan ClarkRyan Clark a former 5th round draft pick and now founder of Ripple Baseball discusses individualizing training using experiments, experts and technology to push performance.
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2022-06-2300 minMore Than VelocityExperiments, Expert Knowledge and Tech with Ryan ClarkRyan Clark a former 5th round draft pick and now founder of Ripple Baseball discusses individualizing training using experiments, experts and technology to push performance.
https://www.ripplebaseball.com/
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2022-06-2237 min
The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast115. Know EXACTLY When Your Pitcher Shouldn't ThrowPitch counts suck! Yep, we said it, and here's why...
In this episode, we speak with Jordan Oseguera who is the Director of Performance and Pitching at ArmCare.com. Arm Care specializes in pitchers' health. They want to know when and how much a player can throw in a given day.
In this conversation, you're going to learn about:
- why pitch counts are not a great metric
- what matters in pitching recovery and how to recover faster
- how you will be a...
2022-06-2154 minMore Than VelocityHow Lower Body Explosive Power Impacts Injury and PerformanceDr. Chris Bishop joins us to discuss measuring lower body explosive power, asymmetry, and predicting injury risk or performance potential. Jordan and Ryan tap Chris' experience to discuss a variety of topics including antagonist / agonist movements pair...
2022-06-1500 minMore Than VelocityHow Lower Body Explosive Power Impacts Injury and PerformanceDr. Chris Bishop joins us to discuss measuring lower body explosive power, asymmetry, and predicting injury risk or performance potential. Jordan and Ryan tap Chris' experience to discuss a variety of topics including antagonist / agonist movements pairings, and limb dominance.
Chris is a Strength and Conditioning expert currently working at Middlesex University in London. https://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/staff-directory/profile/bishop-chris
@DrChrisBishop on Twitter
2022-06-151h 22More Than VelocitySnake Venom, Bone Fractures, and Pitching 90+ mphIn this week's More Than Velocity, Ryan wraps up his talk with Mike Killian. You are in for a ride as the conversation goes from snake venom and rats to rehabbing a bone fracture of a collegiate pitcher throwing 90+.
Press play and hold on.
2022-05-2600 minMore Than VelocitySnake Venom, Bone Fractures, and Pitching 90+ mphIn this week's More Than Velocity, Ryan wraps up his talk with Mike Killian. You are in for a ride as the conversation goes from snake venom and rats to rehabbing a bone fracture of a collegiate pitcher throwing 90+.
Press play and hold on.
2022-05-2628 minMore Than VelocityBridging the Gap from Pain to Performance with Mike Killian (Part II)In this week's More Than Velocity, we cover the comeback of a Division I pitcher who was experiencing arm pain and the steps it took to get him back on the mound.
The discussion covers drills and training tools related to both the biomechanical and physi...
2022-05-2000 minMore Than VelocityBridging the Gap from Pain to Performance with Mike Killian (Part II)In this week's More Than Velocity, we cover the comeback of a Division I pitcher who was experiencing arm pain and the steps it took to get him back on the mound.
The discussion covers drills and training tools related to both the biomechanical and physiologic demands of regaining the throwing motion and arm strength after injury.
And an important note to it all is that not all drills are created equally, and not all drills are beneficial. The way to execute is to individualize everything by understanding athletes' strength and range of motion responses.
2022-05-2032 minMore Than VelocityBridging the Gap From Pain to Performance with Mike Killian (Part I)Mike Killian works with all types of athletes in their return to performance, but his forte is baseball pitchers and getting them out of pain.
He's interesting because, in the traditional sense of "rehabilitation", the athlete gets passed from the therap...
2022-05-1400 minMore Than VelocityBridging the Gap From Pain to Performance with Mike Killian (Part I)Mike Killian works with all types of athletes in their return to performance, but his forte is baseball pitchers and getting them out of pain.
He's interesting because, in the traditional sense of "rehabilitation", the athlete gets passed from the therapist to the coach and typically loses contact with the therapist when re-entering competition.
Mike's offering is different. He never loses contact with the athlete as he's both a clinician and coach—it's a seamless transition from injury to return to performance programming to competition.
2022-05-1326 minMore Than VelocityHow To Get The Most From Your Arm Exams (More Than Velocity #36)In this episode of More Than Velocity, we take a deep dive into the exam process for the ArmCare App and cover some essential analytics that we pull from each test.
If you're looking to build your expertise on this and other arm care essentials, check ou...
2022-04-2900 minMore Than VelocityHow To Get The Most From Your Arm Exams (More Than Velocity #36)In this episode of More Than Velocity, we take a deep dive into the exam process for the ArmCare App and cover some essential analytics that we pull from each test.
If you're looking to build your expertise on this and other arm care essentials, check out our certification course.
2022-04-2850 minMore Than VelocityThe Science of Learning to Move with Professor Rob GrayRob Gray is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University where he works to answer many of the questions about how we learn to move.
Rob has a diverse background where he's worked with Nissan Motor Corp, the US Air Forc...
2022-04-2300 minMore Than VelocityThe Science of Learning to Move with Professor Rob GrayRob Gray is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University where he works to answer many of the questions about how we learn to move.
Rob has a diverse background where he's worked with Nissan Motor Corp, the US Air Force, serving as an expert witness for driving accident cases, and consultant in roles with several sports teams and organizations.
In 2015, he started the Perception & Action Podcast. With over 350 episodes and 2 million downloads, it has helped enhance movement science in areas including coaching, talent development, training, and rehabilitation.
He...
2022-04-2256 minMore Than VelocityBlending Old School and New School Pitcher Development with Oakland Athletics Coach Scott EmersonScott Emerson has been coaching professional pitchers for over 20 years and is currently working at the highest level as the pitching coach for the Oakland Athletics.
In that time, he's learned a ton of strategies for developing successful pitchers, but...
2022-04-1400 minMore Than VelocityBlending Old School and New School Pitcher Development with Oakland Athletics Coach Scott EmersonScott Emerson has been coaching professional pitchers for over 20 years and is currently working at the highest level as the pitching coach for the Oakland Athletics.
In that time, he's learned a ton of strategies for developing successful pitchers, but continuing to adapt as new technology and strategies come his way.
You can follow Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-emerson-191018ab/
2022-04-1346 minMore Than VelocityThe Processes and Routines That Ty Buttrey Uses To Perform in The Big LeaguesAfter playing professional baseball for almost 10 years, Ty Buttrey announced that he was stepping away from the game in 2021.
But after recentering himself and finding his purpose again in baseball, Ty is making a comeback with the LA Angles. In our dis...
2022-04-0700 minMore Than VelocityThe Processes and Routines That Ty Buttrey Uses To Perform in The Big LeaguesAfter playing professional baseball for almost 10 years, Ty Buttrey announced that he was stepping away from the game in 2021.
But after recentering himself and finding his purpose again in baseball, Ty is making a comeback with the LA Angles. In our discussion, Ty discusses some of the self-evaluation, analytics, processes, and routines that have helped him find success.
You can follow Ty on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tybuttrey/
2022-04-0634 minMore Than VelocityWhat MLB Scout Carlos Gomez Looks for When Assessing PlayersThe first thing to know is that not all professional baseball scouts are the same. They have different priorities for assessing players, along with different backgrounds and expertise.
One scout who's been doing this a while is Carlos Gomez.
Not only does he have experience pitching professionally, but he's been working within baseball for over a decade. In that time he's learned to assess the qualities of elite players.
Most notably he worked as the Director of International Scouting for the Los Angels Angles and has some keen insights on Latin American baseball...
2022-03-301h 18More Than VelocityTalking Elite Arm Care with MLB Trainer Luke NovoselIn this podcast, we talk about the demands for elite arms with Luke Novosel.
Luke is a former Division-I baseball pitcher and graduate of the University of Pittsburgh’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
He is a sports residency-trained physical therapist, certified athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning specialist. He's currently the Minor League Rehab and Reconditioning Co-Coordinator for the NY Mets.
Click here to learn more about Luke Novosel.
2022-03-241h 02More Than VelocityArm Care Study Guide: What Every Player, Coach, & Parent Needs to Know About Arm Care.This is like the cliff notes of Arm Care.
Sit down with our pitching and performance specialist as the dive into the reasons why players get injured and what their programs are missing.
Learn more at ArmCare.com/blog
2022-03-1722 minMore Than VelocitySoftball Pitcher Development with Toni PaisleyThis week we chat with Hall of Fame softball player and elite pitching coach, Toni Paisley.
Toni is leading the charge by implementing the latest technology such as ArmCare and Rapsodo with the players that she coaches.
Check out Toni and her online softball pitching academy at: https://www.paisleyspitching.com/
2022-03-0939 minMore Than VelocityWhy Unique Pitching Mechanics Are A PlusJust because it looks different doesn't mean it's wrong.
Listen to our talk with Carter Capps who has a "funky" delivery that he's made work.
Check out Carter's unique pitch mechanics here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaPy8...
Carter is currently the pitching coach for the Seattle University Redhawks
2022-03-0238 minMore Than VelocityWhat a PhD Thinks About Strength & Baseball PerformanceIn this episode, we dive into the research and science of strength training behind baseball performance.
Dr. David Szymanski is one of the most unique people in baseball and currently wears many hats at Louisiana Tech University.
He is the Chair for the Department of Kinesiology, the Director for the Human Performance Laboratories at the college, and the Director of Baseball Performance for a team that cracked the top 20 in NCAA D1 Baseball last season.
His research area is widespread in evaluating performance outcomes across cardiovascular fitness, strength and conditioning, functional strength, and b...
2022-02-251h 13More Than VelocityThe Roll of College Summer League in Player DevelopmentIn this week's episode, we talk with Greg Morrison, who has seen baseball from many different angles.
Having retired from 12 seasons as a professional player, he now applies his education and experience to keep his athletes performing at their best through his clinic, Morrison Health in Medicine Hat, AB, CAN
Learn more about his practice at: https://morrisonsofttissue.com/
Greg also sees things as a manager as the current owner and GM of the Medicine Hat Mavericks of the Western Major Baseball League.
Follow his team here: https://www.themavericks.ca/
2022-02-1650 min
Baseball Opps with TopVWhy You Need Crossover Symmetry & ArmCare.com on the Baseball Opps PodcastIn the Baseball Opps podcast, I interview the CEO of Crossover Symmetry & ArmCare.com Duggan Moran on how he got started and his mission to improve the health of baseball.
2022-02-1452 minMore Than VelocityTalking Shop on Shoulder Performance & Development of the ASH Test With Physiotherapist Ben AshworthIn this episode, we dive into assessing and training the shoulder for performance with the notable physiotherapist Ben Ashworth.
Ben is best known for his development of the ASH test and expertise in developing shoulders at the highest levels of performance.
He is currently the Director of Performance for AC Sparta Prague and host of the Inform Performance Podcast.
You can find him on Twitter @benashworth and Instagram @AthleticShoulder
2022-02-0943 min
Figure It Out BaseballRyan Crotin- ArmCare.com | Everything Arm Health & Arm CareRyan Crotin is the Vice President of ArmCare.com, the company being focused on individualized assessment and training for competitive overhand athletes. A little background on Ryan Crotin starting from 2006 when he started his doctoral program at the University of Buffalo, focused on Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology. His doctorate took him 7 years and whilst obtaining it he did many other things. From 2007-2008 he was a volunteer baseball coach and strength and conditioning coach at the University of Buffalo, from 2008-2009 he was a strength and conditioning coach within the St. Louis Cardinals organization, and from 2012-2014 he was a Ma...
2022-02-0652 minMore Than VelocityBattling the Mental Side of Injury with Physical Therapist David MeyerIn this week's podcast, we meet with David Meyer who is a physical therapist with a wealth of experience from his time working in major league baseball.
David specifically covers the cognitive side of injury and how athletes face the mental struggle of physical challenges. David is the author of Injured to Elite: A Guide to Empowering Yourself to Transform Your Life After Injury, and hosts the Injured to Elite Podcast.
He's also the founder and owner of Pipeline Performance Inc.
2022-02-0249 minMore Than VelocityHow Joe Beimel is Throwing Harder Than Ever At 44 Years OldIn this week's podcast, we chat with Joe Beimel.
He's a former big-league pitcher, whose looking to make a comeback through some hard work and direction from the ArmCare App.
We discuss what's got Joe currently throwing harder than ever and how he's using ArmCare for himself, but also integrating it with players he coaches at a Beimel Elite.
You can check out Beimel Elite at http://beimeleliteathletics.com/
2022-01-2648 min2022-01-1948 min2022-01-0750 minMore Than VelocityHow to Deal with InjuriesIn this episode of More Than Velocity, we walk through the mental and physical approach for helping athletes who are injured.
Show Notes: 2:20- The athlete mindset when dealing with an injury
5:15- The phases of rehab
15:00- What is Kinesiophobia?
22:00- How to best support an athlete going through rehab
25:20- Goals and benchmarks for rehab
44:00- The explosive rise in injuries and the issues that it brings.
Learn more at armcare.com/blog
2021-12-2346 minMore Than VelocityMeasuring the Physical Impacts of a Pitcher‘s OutingTake a look at some of the data that we're pulling from the ArmCare App and learn how to personalized programs using data.
Show Notes:
3:30: Changes that happen from pitching and heavy workloads
11:11: 50% of players aren't getting the right dosage
20:00: 80 pitches isn't always 80 pitches
26:38: How testing works in the real world
35:00: Notes on High School Pitchers
41:40: What causes the loss of strength and range of motion
50:00: Strength matters most
Learn more at ArmCare.com/blog/
2021-12-081h 00More Than VelocityHow to Build a Baseball Player Development PlanIn this episode of More Than Velocity, we'll cover all the essentials for building a training plan to develop high-performance baseball players.
Show Notes:
1:35 - Dialing in the Player First Approach
6:30 - Answer the: What, Why, and How
9:45- When do you intervene in a player's program?
15:15- How to communicate with your players
19:19- A practical example
"The great coach is able to affect change in a positive manner as fast as possible."
2021-12-0129 minMore Than VelocityThe Traits of Good & Bad CoachingRyan and Jordan pull from their lifetime of baseball experiences to describe what makes a good coach and a bad one - how success is measured and exactly what to do to evaluate a great coach.
9:48 Individual Approach
16:30 Definition of a Good Coach
28:25 Success as a Coach
31:58 How to Identify A Good Coach
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2021-11-1047 minMore Than VelocityWhat Pro & College Scouts Look For in a PlayerPro scouts and college scouts are evaluating more than velocity when it comes to who gets offers and who does not.
Ryan and Jordan go into detail about what they look for and why.
Show Notes:
3:10 What besides velocity matters?
8:30 The importance of sustainable velo/biomechanics
15:25 Peaked vs Potential
21:30 Rotational Speed
23:45 Drafting High School Players vs College Players
28:50 Professional Player Development
32:45 Self Evaluation and Data
38:45. College Scouts look for this.
Get more at armcare.com/b...
2021-11-0346 minMore Than VelocityHow COVID Changed MLB TrainingCovid wreaked havoc on professional baseball. But it also opened our eyes to how much better training, coaching, and competing could be.
Show Notes:
6:30 Taking care of minor leaguers and staff
11:40 Revamping communication
21:42 What to keep as we return to normal
28:10 Remote Coaching
32:10 Humility Leads to Gold
Get the latest at https://ArmCare.com/blog
2021-10-2837 minMore Than VelocityBen Brewster with Tread AthleticsThis week we get deep into baseball training with a man who is building strong arms by the masses. Ben Brewster is the co-founder and president of Tread Athletics, the author of Building the 95mph Body, and still putting in work himself to get past injury and make another run at professional baseball.
This week we get deep into baseball training with a man who is building strong arms by the masses. Ben Brewster is the co-founder and president of Tread Athletics, the author of Building the 95mph Body, and still putting in work himself to get...
2021-10-201h 41More Than VelocityWhat 600+ Coaches Really Think About Arm Care TrainingIn this episode of More Than Velocity, we bring Kyle Matsel onto the show to discuss important findings when it comes to Arm Care Training.
Kyle is a Physical Therapist, researcher, and professor at the University of Evansville, and has spent a great deal of time working on how to reduce injuries in the sport of baseball. He recently published an article on the findings of a nationwide survey on high school baseball coaches and their perceptions of arm care training.
(Link to Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8169022/)
2021-10-1338 minMore Than VelocityTom House, The Mustard App, & Pitching DevelopmentIn this episode of More Than Velocity, we are honored to share this wide-reaching conversation with Tom House and Dean Doxakis from The National Pitching Association. In this episode, we talk about the long history of pitching development to discuss their Mustard App along with tons of insights on pitching development.
To learn more about The Mustard App at https://teammstrd.com/
Plus, check out the National Pitching Association at https://www.nationalpitching.com/
Show Notes & Highlights:
4:05- Get to Know the Mustard App
13:00- The evolution & acceptance of...
2021-10-061h 11More Than VelocityHow to Succeed as a 2-way player in BaseballIn this episode of More Than Velocity, we cover the topic of two-way players in baseball. Ryan and Jordan dive into some of their insights learned from coaching some of the top pros who excel at multiple positions on the field (such as Shohei Ohtani) and tell you everything you need to know about developing strengths at multiple positions.
3:07- Insights on managing two-way players from years in pro baseball
9:40- Monitoring and assessing the two-way player
11:30- The problem with player monitoring systems
13:45- More Than Velocity 2: https://armcare.com...
2021-09-2939 minMore Than VelocityThe Truth About Weighted Ball ProgramsIn the episode of More Than Velocity, we talk about the popular baseball training topic of weighted balls.
Download our Velocity Checklist: https://armcare.com/pitch-strong-download/
Show Notes:
1:00- The difference between weighted balls and plyocare balls
4:25- What you need to know before diving into a weighted ball program
8:10- The magic of & our favorite plyocare drills
15:10- Some examples of when and when not to pick up a weighted ball program
16:50- The keys to success with a weighted ball program
18:45...
2021-09-2237 minMore Than VelocityUnlocking your Kinematic Sequence with Rotational TrainingIn this episode, we discuss: what the kinematic sequence is, how to measure it, and how rotational training can improve it. Then we talk about why tracking performance changes are essential to any biomechanics changes (kinematics, arm path, etc.) coaches may consider making with an athlete.
Show Notes:
1:40- What is the kinematic sequence
7:40- How to measure the kinematic sequence
10:00- Rotational Training
19:35- Disassociation
23:05- Performance Concerns
28:400- Arm path issues.
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2021-09-1541 minMore Than VelocityOff-Season Training Guidelines to Show Up Strong & ReadyIn this episode, we lay out the need, logistics, and structure of the essential off-season baseball training program. Listen to this to learn how to set up throwing workloads and correctly periodize a plan to hit the season in stride.
Show Notes:
Listen to our episode on pitch counts: https://youtu.be/F4ZqI-8Y-tw
Download the Pitch Strong Guidelines: armcare.com/pitch-strong
1:20- Structure and developing off-season training
2:35- The mistake that many off-season throwing programs make
3:40- "Not every player needs a rehab program"
2021-09-0820 minMore Than VelocityHow to Evaluate Your Pitching PerformanceIn this episode of More Than Velocity, the ArmCare crew breaks down essential assessment tools to evaluate your pitching performance.
Show Notes:
1:15- See through the "fog of war"
3:23- Slow-motion mechanical breakdowns
6:00 - Programs to use to assess pitch mechanics
6:25- Proper pitching perspectives for video analysis
10:40- Are you making it easy for runners?
15:45- Dissecting your baseball performance
18:10- Be your harshest critic
Learn more at https://armcare.com/
2021-09-0120 minMore Than VelocityPitch Strong: Learn more about ArmCare's New Pitch Count GuidelinesDownload the Pitch Strong Guidelines here: ArmCare.com/Pitch-Strong
Throwing injuries, specifically for the elbow, are at the highest level they have ever been in baseball. The problem doesn't seem to be decreasing and players ages 15-19 are the most susceptible.
It appears that part of the problem is that there is a general lack of awareness of the overuse issue in baseball. For example, a recent study showed that 92% of coaches don't follow current pitch count guidelines. But we also feel that some things are currently overlooked in managing workloads, especially for younger athletes...
2021-08-2544 minMore Than VelocityWhy Pitchers Need Lower Body TrainingRyan Crotin and Jordan Oseguera explain why lower body strength training is crucial to performing on the mound. From fixing the kinetic chain to handling peak torque, a strong lower half matters.
Additional resources: Blog Post
https://armcare.com/blog/hip-core-for-arm-care/
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2021-08-1820 minMore Than VelocityWhen is a velocity program safe?How do you know if you are ready to start a velocity program? Jordan and Ryan discuss a recent blog post ArmCare.com put out that has a checklist to gauge your readiness for safely doing a velocity program. Link to blog post below.
https://armcare.com/blog/arm-care-velocity-screen/
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2021-08-1123 minMore Than VelocityAssessing and Testing Baseball PlayersTake a look behind the scenes of pro ball and see how players are evaluated for both performance and injury prevention. A breakdown of what type of tests and evaluations are done and what needs to improve to get the most out of athletes. Finally how assessing and testing can be extended to players at high school and collegiate levels.
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2021-08-0518 minMore Than VelocityThrowing Workloads and AC Ratios ExplainedRyan Crotin and Jordan Oseguera explain:
why managing throwing workloads is so important to maintaining performance,
how AC Ratios work as one way to do it, and
how measuring changes in strength can be a better way to achieve high performance long term.
Here is a link to the tweet referenced in the show. https://twitter.com/ArmCarecom/status/1404457082288541698
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2021-07-2831 min