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Elite Baseball Development Podcast219. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Peripheral Nerve Entrapment with Dr. Eric Wagner and Dr. Robert BowersIn this episode, Eric interviews two Emory Healthcare sports medicine physicians, Dr. Eric Wagner and Dr. Robert Bowers, on the complexities of diagnosing and treating thoracic outlet syndrome and peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes. They discuss relevant functional anatomy, the etiology of these conditions, and conservative and surgical management. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2025-11-111h 28
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #58 - Key Competencies for Developing Youth Hitters with Ronnie BernickIn this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick discusses the key principles in youth hitting development and addresses the misconceptions within the space. He further emphasizes the need for coaches to focus on helping athletes develop body awareness and feel, not just replicate movements.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
2025-11-0709 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #57 - Spin Misconceptions with Matt MinnickIn this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Matt Minnick takes a quick dive into what pitchers should know about spin - and more importantly, how they often overvalue spin rate. Matt shares insights on what really matters for creating pitch shape and, in turn, success.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
2025-10-3106 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #53 - Eric Schoenberg on the Power of ConsistencyIn this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida physical therapist Eric Schoenberg emphasizes how realistic it is to achieve outstanding results through small, repeated actions. These lessons are especially important in the world of baseball sports medicine, where health and high performance are predicated on controlling movement in narrow windows.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2025-10-0412 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast213. Dr. Tera Giroux on Low Back Pain, Diagnostic Imaging, and Manual TherapyIn this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida chiropractor Dr. Tera Giroux covers a wide variety of sports medicine topics. We discuss the management of acute vs. chronic low back pain, the role of diagnostic imaging, and the who/what/when/where/why of manual therapy interventions.
2025-09-3042 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #52 - Eric Schoenberg on the Dangers of Rushing Return-to-PlayIn this episode, physical therapist Eric Schoenberg outlines the dangers of returning to play too soon following an injury or surgery. He digs in on the rationale for rushing, research surrounding expedited recovery, and discusses why patience pays off.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
2025-09-2611 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast212. Spencer Stockton on Hypermobility, Sequencing, and Leveraging Data vs. "Feel"In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton covers a wide variety of topics. Spencer reflects on the training and mechanical cues that benefited him the most as a hypermobile pitcher. Taking it a step further, he digs in on the power of motion capture technology, and coaching with a combination of data and "feel."Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2025-09-2347 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #45 - 5 Mistakes That Stall Progress, with Spencer StocktonIn this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton highlights five unfavorable practices that prevent athletes from reaching their potential. These are some great lessons for athletes of all ages and levels of competition.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2025-08-0810 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch hit Friday #34 - The Top 5 Plyo Throw Mistakes with Austin HenrichIn this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Austin Henrich digs in on the most common mistakes he sees with baseball players doing plyo throws. From poor technique, to incorrect drill selection, to incorrect intensity, he shares insights that can improve any throwing program.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2025-05-2310 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #28 - Low-Hanging Fruit for High School Athletes with Brandon Holup and Spencer StocktonIn this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton and strength and conditioning coach Brandon Holup highlight actionable strategies for high school athletes to quickly make progress. Whether you're a player, coach, or parent, these recommendations can be difference makers!Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
2025-04-1111 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast207. Nathan Mirochnick on Making the Most of Motion Capture in PitchersIn this episode, Eric interviews Cressey Sports Performance - Florida Director of Pitching Nathan Mirochnick. They talk about the wealth of information pitchers can draw from motion capture assessment of the pitching delivery, highlighting the key concepts of sequencing that underpin every healthy, high-level delivery.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2025-03-1839 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #24 - Ryan Conroy on Between-Pitch RoutinesIn this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Ryan Conroy speaks to the importance of having a solid between-pitch routine and offers insights on how pitchers can go about establishing this crucial process for themselves.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
2025-03-1408 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast206. Dr. Keith Baar on Bulletproofing Tendons and LigamentsIn this episode, Eric interviews world-renowned muscle physiology researcher Dr. Keith Baar to apply his tendon- and ligament-specific research to the world of baseball sports medicine.Visit our sponsor, Marc Pro, and enter coupon code CRESSEY to receive a special discount.
2025-03-111h 25
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #23 - Leveraging the Cross-Transfer EffectIn this episode, Eric discusses the importance of continuing to safely train athletes during post-surgical periods, including those involving immobilization. In particular, he highlights the benefits of the cross-transfer effect.Head to www.AncoreTraining.com and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to save 10% on your order.
2025-03-0709 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #21 - Ryan Conroy on Velocity-Based Throwing ProgramsIn this episode, Cressey Sports Performance pitching coach Ryan Conroy discusses the value of tracking velocity in throwing programs rather than just adhering rigidly to distance.Support Our Sponsor: AG1Use our PocketRadar link for 15% off at checkout.
2025-02-2111 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #19 - Spencer Stockton on Managing Pitcher WorkloadIn this episode, guest contributor and Cressey Sports Performance pitching coach Spencer Stockton discusses some of the key considerations for managing pitcher workloads. He digs in on "big rock" principles, the need for auto-regulation, and an awareness of when in the yearly calendar pitchers are most susceptible to injury.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
2025-02-0710 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast200. Dr. Keith Meister on How Pitching Injuries Have Evolved - and What to Do About ThemWe welcome Texas Rangers team doctor and renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for a conversation on baseball's injury epidemic. Dr. Meister shares how injuries have evolved in the overhead throwing athlete over the course of his career; outlines causative factors; and proposes some potential solutions to attenuate the problem.Visit our sponsor, Marc Pro, at https://www.MarcPro.com/cressey and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout for a special discount on your order.
2025-01-2852 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #16 - When and How Should My Kid Start Strength and Conditioning?Eric often gets questions from the parents of 9-12 year-old athletes about when and how kids should get started with formal strength and conditioning. In this episode, Eric discusses key considerations and outlines best practices for setting the stage for making progress and cultivating a favorable relationship with exercise for the long haul.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2025-01-1715 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #14 - The Truth About Scap LoadingIn this episode, Eric digs in on the concept of "scap loading," a portion of the pitching delivery that's been heavily misunderstood and, in turn, coached incorrectly by those evaluating pitching mechanics.Head to www.AncoreTraining.com and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to save 10% on your order.
2025-01-0308 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #13 - Training Tall AthletesIn this podcast, Eric outlines the challenges we face with training tall athletes, and highlights important training and nutrition strategies to employ with this population. Finally, he emphasizes the need for patience when training these athletes, as they are typically longer-term projects - but ones with very high (bad pun) upside.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-12-2713 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #12 - Projectability, Injury Risk, and Protecting Young ArmsIn this podcast, Eric discusses some of the findings from MLB's recently released report on pitching injuries, and shares his opinion on the most crucial takeaway and actionable items.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-12-2013 minElite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #11 - 10 More Key Characteristics of Good AssessmentsIn part 2 of this podcast series on assessments, Eric shares ten more important strategies for making the most of athlete assessments to set the stage for better programs and coaching interventions.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-12-1317 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #10 - 10 Key Characteristics of Good AssessmentsIn this podcast, Eric discusses important strategies for making the most of athlete assessments to set the stage for better programs and coaching interventions.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-12-0614 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #9 - Vacation Training TipsHappy Thanksgiving!We're often asked by athletes what they should do for training when they're away from the gym for a bit, whether it's for a holiday, vacation, wedding, honeymoon, bachelor party, or something else. In this podcast, Eric discusses the merits of mixing in some training while you're on the road - and also highlights how to get in the most important work in the most efficient way possible. With the holidays upon us, this episode is timely.Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code...
2024-11-2912 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #8 - The Nutritional Tipping Point AgeIn this podcast, Eric discusses how the impact of poor nutrition isn't often appreciated until it's too late in an athlete's career.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-11-2207 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #7 - Where to Look When Injuries Don't Make SenseEver wondered why an athlete might have pain even though a MRI or x-ray was "clean?" In this podcast, Eric discusses some potential outside-the-box causes of weird sports medicine challenges.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-11-1509 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #6 - Don't Overlook the ThumbIn this episode, Eric discusses the functional anatomy of the thumb and outlines its importance for both pitching and hitting - and how taking care of it can both improve performance and reduce the risk of injury in a baseball population.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-11-0808 minElite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #5 - The Perils of Cross-TrainingCross-training is an important inclusion in any long-term athletic development model, but that doesn't mean that every athlete is prepared for every endeavor. Eric shares insights to optimize this key strategy for all strength and conditioning coaches and programs.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-11-0107 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #4 - "Tightness" vs. Cemented JointsIn this episode, Eric outlines the factors that create the feeling of "tightness;" the difference between stiff and short tissues; and how some joints develop bony overgrowth over time.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-10-2508 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastPinch Hit Friday #2 - When Rehab Goes WrongIn this installment, Eric talks about some of the "bad outcome categories" you may see when rehabilitation programs aren't approached correctly. This is a follow-up to last week's installment relating to Tommy John Surgery rehabilitation failures.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-10-1107 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast199. 7 Reasons Young Athletes Don't Make Long-Term ProgressMany folks think that Cressey Sports Performance only works with professional athletes, but the truth is that we have a long history of training kids in the middle, high school, and college ranks, too. In fact, since 2012, we've had 251 Major League Baseball draft picks from this amateur pool, so you could say that we've seen our fair share of "what works" for young athletes. Unfortunately, we've also seen what doesn't work, and that's the focus of today's podcast.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-08-2734 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast198. Dr. Ryan Hansen on Healthy, High-Performing FeetWe welcome Cressey Sports Performance chiropractor and manual therapist Dr. Ryan Hansen to the podcast to discuss all things foot and ankle. Ryan speaks to both the structure and function of the foot, with specific focus on common injuries in this region, and the impact of footwear.A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on your order.
2024-08-201h 10Elite Baseball Development Podcast193. July 2024 Q&A: Scapular Winging, Decreased Velocity, and Toe SpacersIt’s time for another listener Q&A! In this week's podcast, Eric covers three questions from our audience relating to scapular winging/dyskinesis, diminished pitching velocity, and toe spacers. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on your order.
2024-07-1630 minElite Baseball Development Podcast188. 31 Questions to Ask During the College Recruiting/Selection ProcessThis week’s podcast might be the most important one that I’ve ever done, as it outlines a list of questions that I think every baseball family should have in the back of their minds as they approach the college recruiting/selection process. At Cressey Sports Performance, we’ve worked with countless high school kids who’ve gone through this process, and we’ve learned a lot of the norms, seen a lot of the common mistakes, and helped a lot of folks navigate these challenging times.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-04-0539 minElite Baseball Development Podcast187. Mike Boyle on Long-Term Athletic Development, Inseason Training, and Training Your Own KidsJoining Eric on this week's episode is Mike Boyle, a leading expert in Strength and Conditioning with a career spanning over four decades. He co-founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in 1996, focusing on training athletes from junior high to professional levels. Before this, Boyle was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University for 15 years and has since served as an assistant coach, primarily for the ice hockey team. He has also worked with the Boston Bruins, the 1998 US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, and for the World Champion Boston Red Sox. He shares good insight into long-term a...
2024-03-291h 22Elite Baseball Development Podcast186. March 2024 Q&A: Sleep Tracking, Work Capacity, and Tendinopathy WordplayIt’s time for another listener Q&A, Eric covers three questions from our audience in this week’s podcast that touch on Sleep Tracking, Work Capacity, and Tendinopathy Wordplay.Support Our Sponsor: Marc Pro
2024-03-2225 minElite Baseball Development Podcast185. Eric Hosmer on Rookie Success, Adjusting to Competition, and the Evolution of HittingWe welcome recently retired 13-year MLB veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer to the latest podcast. We discuss his path to being a #3 overall MLB draft pick, and what made him not only a fast riser through the minor leagues, but also a guy who immediately “stuck” in the big leagues. Eric speaks to how a young Royals team ascended to a World Series championship, and how the game evolved – especially for hitters – over the course of his career. He also reflects on what strategies kept him durable, and how various coaches impacted him along the way.Support Our Spon...
2024-03-1544 minElite Baseball Development Podcast184. Pat Rigsby on Finding Value in Where Others Miss It - in Baseball and in BusinessJoining Eric on today's podcast is former college baseball coach turned entrepreneur and business coach, Pat Rigsby. He shares his journey which included becoming the youngest head college baseball coach in the country and how those early coaching days made a massive impact on his business to help him be a successful entrepreneur.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-03-0857 minElite Baseball Development Podcast182. Ryan Feltner on College Development, Cold Weather Pitching, and Altitude AdjustmentsWe welcome Rockies' pitcher Ryan Feltner to the latest podcast. A Cressey Sports Performance athlete since college, Ryan speaks into his development, from growing up in the Midwest, to attending Ohio State, to being drafted by the Rockies. He shares the complexities of pitching at altitude and also discusses how the cancelled MiLB 2020 season prepared him to jump from single-A to the MLB in 2021. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-02-2342 minElite Baseball Development Podcast181. Developing College Pitchers with John O'Neil and Eric CresseyAfter a brief podcast hiatus to stockpile some content, we are back with a new episode, this time with Cressey Sports Performance – MA co-owner and Director of Performance John O’Neil as my co-host. We dig in on key competencies with developing college pitchers, highlighting the important considerations that have paved the way for success in our summer development programs (you can learn more about them: Massachusetts and Florida). This is an invaluable listen for players, coaches, parents, and support staff alike. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2024-02-161h 06Elite Baseball Development Podcast180. Dan Swinscoe on Essential Clinical Skills and Rehab ApproachesJoining Eric on this week's podcast is Dan Swinscoe, a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist. With over 30 years of experience treating and learning from his patients, and having faced several substantial injuries of his own, Dan brings a unique perspective to solving movement problems. He has been entrusted with the rehabilitation and training of athletes from the NFL, MLB, WNBA, professional golf, as well as many local doctors and their families. Dan is specialty trained and certified by the Titleist Performance Institute and Golf Digest as a Golf Medical and Golf Fitness Professional. Additionally, he holds certifications...
2024-01-051h 06Elite Baseball Development Podcast178. December 2023 Q&A: Early Specialization Shortcomings, Rotator Cuff Readiness, and UCL Reconstruction Updates.It’s time for another listener Q&A, Eric covers three questions from our audience in this week’s podcast:What are your thoughts on high school students playing a winter sport? My son has played basketball and baseball since he was 4. He wants to play college baseball and decided as a sophomore he wants to quit all sports but baseball and focus on that. We think he is too young and should play basketball this winter and still attend his indoor baseball session (pitching). Thoughts?Rotator cuff drills are a key part of rehabilitation and prevention programs, but...
2023-12-1527 minElite Baseball Development Podcast177. Zack Gelof on Chasing Competition, Developing Athleticism, and Adjusting to Higher LevelsJoining Eric is Oakland Athletics' rising star, Zack Gelof. A Cressey Sports Performance athlete since his teenage years, Zack offers some awesome insights on chasing long-term athletic development; seeking out competition; visualizing goals; adapting training approaches; and improving defensive performance on the diamond. Gelof made his MLB debut last July and put up historic numbers in his first 69 career games, he also earned AL Rookie of the Month honors in August.Support Our Sponsor: Hawkin Dynamics
2023-12-0828 minElite Baseball Development Podcast176. Warm-Up WisdomIn this solo episode, Eric shares key insights into an important – but underappreciated – topic in the worlds of health and human performance: warm-ups. Eric shines some light on the goals of warm-ups, as well as the research on both injury reduction and performance benefits. Most importantly, I make some practical recommendations for how to structure an efficient, effective warm-up for not only baseball athletes, but a variety of other populations as well.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2023-12-0129 minElite Baseball Development Podcast175. Julian Merryweather on JuCo Benefits, Velocity Surges, and Durability DiscoveriesThis week, Eric sits down with Chicago Cubs pitcher Julian Merryweather. A CSP athlete for several years now, he shares insights on his journey to the big leagues, the advantages junior college afforded him; what factors were key to his velocity improvements; and the strategies he employed to have a career year in performance and durability.Support Our Sponsor: Marc Pro
2023-11-2444 minElite Baseball Development Podcast174. Making the Most of Force Plates with Drake BerberetThe focus is on force plates in this episode as Eric is joined by Drake Berberet, the VP of Performance & Brand at Hawkin Dynamics. With over 10 years of experience in educating and training athletes from youth sports to the professional levels, Drake has worked with business executives and athletes in the US Olympics, NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, and the NCAA as he provides data-driven insights for performance and health. Prior to Hawkin, Drake was the Applied Sport Scientist for the University of Illinois Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams for 2 seasons. Support Our Sponsor: Marc Pro
2023-11-1748 minElite Baseball Development Podcast172. Tommy Doyle on Tall Athletes, Shoulder Surgery, and Bullpen SuccessJoining Eric is a right-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Rockies in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft. The two discuss a number of different topics ranging from the college recruitment process, how taller athletes can approach long-term success strategies, as well as his rehab journey after a major shoulder surgery on his way back to the big leagues. Welcome to the show, Tommy Doyle.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
2023-11-0341 minElite Baseball Development Podcast171. Digging in on Diagnostic ImagingEric chimes in with a solo episode, discussing some common incidental findings on diagnostic imaging - MRI, x-ray, CT scans - in baseball players. These are very important considerations both for player advocacy purposes, and also for us appreciating how to keep the next generation of players healthy in an era where sports medicine has struggled to keep up with the pitching injury epidemic.
2023-10-2741 minElite Baseball Development Podcast170. Trevor RosenthalJoining Eric today is a pitcher, who was selected in the 21st round of the 2009 MLB draft. After a stellar rookie season, in the years that followed he established himself as one of the most dominant closers in the MLB. Since 2017, he has had a few injuries and battled his way around the big leagues. He is currently a free agent during his rehab. Welcome to the show Trevor Rosenthal.Support Our Sponsor: Athletic GreensPRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-08-1850 minElite Baseball Development Podcast169. Baseball Skill Development from Youth to the Pros with Ethan WestphalJoining Eric is one of the coaches on staff at CSP. He has had an array of coaching experiences after his playing career and has participated in some fashion at every level of baseball. Welcome to the show Ethan Westphal.Support Our Sponsor: Athletic GreensPRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-08-1144 minElite Baseball Development Podcast167. July 2023 Q&A: Swimming for PItchers, Sports Hernias, and OvertrainingEric is tackling some listener questions in this episode! The three questions he will be addressing are: 1. Swimming in between starts for a pitcher2. Detailed explanation of 'core muscle surgery3. What do you do for someone who may be over-training?Support Our Sponsor: Athletic GreensPRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-07-2834 minElite Baseball Development Podcast165. The Far-Reaching Effects of Pitching Velocity w/ Eric CresseyEric is solo today and ready to tackle a largely important topic, that will reach everyone in the baseball community which is velocity. He will discuss some of the downstream effects it has on the game, across all positions.
2023-07-1434 minElite Baseball Development Podcast164. Developing College Athletes and Cultures with Brijesh PatelJoining Eric today is a long-time mentor and friend. He is the Director of strength and conditioning at Quinnipiac University for all 21 Varsity sports. Welcome to the show Brijesh Patel.PRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-07-071h 15Elite Baseball Development Podcast163. Jacob StallingsJoining Eric today is a catcher who grew up in Tennessee and attended the University of North Carolina. He was drafted in 2012 MLB draft and made his big league debut in 2016. In 2019 he established himself as an MLB regular with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2021 he won his first golden glove as the catcher in the National League. Welcome to the show Jacob Stallings.Support Our Sponsor: Athletic GreensPRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-06-3047 minElite Baseball Development Podcast162. Better Behavior Change with Adam BornsteinJoining Eric today, is a New York Times Best Selling author of the book "You Can't Screw This Up" to discuss all things behavioral change, and optimize your efforts to become a better you.Support Our Sponsor: Athletic GreensPRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-06-2359 minElite Baseball Development Podcast157. Optimizing Athlete Physiology with Dr. Andy GalpinJoining Eric today is a human performance scientist at Cal State University, and received his PhD. in human bioenergetics from Ball State. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. As a practitioner, he has worked with elite athletes in the UFC, MLB, Golf, NBA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military & Special Forces. Welcome to the show Dr. Andy Galpin.Support Our Sponsor: Athletic GreensPRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-04-021h 14Elite Baseball Development Podcast157. Optimizing Athlete Physiology with Dr. Andy GalpinJoining Eric today is a human performance scientist at Cal State University, and received his PhD. in human bioenergetics from Ball State. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. As a practitioner, he has worked with elite athletes in the UFC, MLB, Golf, NBA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military & Special Forces. Welcome to the show Dr. Andy Galpin.PRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-03-3156 minElite Baseball Development Podcast156. March 2023 Q&A: Tommy John Training, "Clean" MRIs, and Shoulder Surgery StrugglesEric is solo today, tackling a few questions that have come across his inbox. The topics tackled in this Q&A are: Tommy John Training (3:10)Clean MRI's (20:56) Shoulder surgery struggles (29:36)PRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-03-2437 minElite Baseball Development Podcast155. Using Archetypes to Individualize Baseball Training with Rick FranzblauJoining Eric today is the assistant Athletic Director, and Direct of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning at Clemson University. He is also directly responsible for the strength and conditioning of the Clemson baseball team. Welcome to the show Rick Franzblau.PRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-03-171h 09Elite Baseball Development Podcast154. Making Sense of Manual Therapy with Shane RyeToday's guest is the VP and Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance Florida. He specializes in manual therapy, where he works on athletes from Baseball, Tennis, Golf, and Football. Welcome to the show Shane RyePRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-03-091h 11Elite Baseball Development Podcast153. How Pitching Injuries OccurThis week Eric is solo and dives dep into how pitching injuries occur.PRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-03-0232 minElite Baseball Development Podcast149. Devin WilliamsJoining Eric is a right-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Brewers in the second round of the 2013 MLB draft. He endured a Tommy John surgery in 2017, but has since made 158 MLB appearances, been named Reliever of the Month multiple times, and has now taken over the Brewers Closer role. Welcome to the show, Devin Williams.PRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-02-0232 minElite Baseball Development Podcast148. Bryan BakerOn this week's episode of the podcast, Eric has on someone who has been training at CSP for several years. He was drafted in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies. He made his MLB debut on September 5th of 2021. In 2022 he was picked by the Baltimore Orioles, where he is now a regular in their bullpen. Welcome to the show Bryan BakerPRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-01-2648 minElite Baseball Development Podcast147. January 2023 Q&A: Assessment Principles, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Warm-ups, and 91mph 13-year-oldsToday's episode is the January Q&A, the questions Eric addressed are:1. Is there any big principles you try to keep in mind as you go through an assessment to guide your programming priorities?2. What are the key components of a warm-up? 3. Can you please elaborate on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?4. What do you think when you see a young kid throwing with such high velocity PRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-01-1937 minElite Baseball Development Podcast144. The Problem with AveragesEric is solo on today's episode heading into the New Year, and is tackling a topic that is highly important to him, which is, the problem with averages as they pertain to baseball development. Thanks for another great year, and we will see you in 2023!
2022-12-2922 minElite Baseball Development Podcast142. Peter StrzeleckiJoining Eric for today's episode of the podcast is a right-handed pitcher who played at the University of South Florida. After the 2018 MLB draft, he signed with Milwaukee Brewers as an undrafted free agent. He was called up to the big leagues on May 30th, 2022. In his first year, he made a total of 30 appearances. Welcome to the show Peter Strzelecki
2022-12-1539 min
Future of FitnessEric Cressey - Lessons From The Big LeaguesEric Cressey is president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, with facilities located in Hudson, MA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. A highly sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike, Eric has helped athletes at all levels - from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks - achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports. Behind Eric's expertise, Cressey Sports Performance has rapidly established itself as a go-to high performance facility among Boston athletes - and those that come from across the country and abroad to experience CSP's cutting-edge methods. Eric is perhaps best...
2022-12-1354 minElite Baseball Development Podcast140. October Q&A w/ Eric CresseyEric is solo on today's episode and he answering a few listener questions for this month's Q&A. The questions are:1. Please elaborate on the checks and balances of the throwing shoulder?2. What are some non-traditional predictors of injury we need to keep in mind in the baseball world?3. What are some next frontiers in baseball that get you excited?
2022-10-1332 minElite Baseball Development Podcast135. September Q&A w/ Eric CresseyEric is solo this week for the September Q&A. He tackles three questions which are: 1. Over the years has there been any evolution in how you approach the rehab process with players who have had Tommy John surgery?2. What is your approach to an athlete that has a hip extern/intern rotation total motion difference of greater than 10 degrees?3. Any tips for helping to program athletes in the baseball realm where there are so many competing demands?
2022-09-0836 minElite Baseball Development Podcast131. Understanding and Managing Workload w/ Eric CresseyEric is on the show solo today, and tackling a topic that has become very popular, not just in baseball, but in various different sports, and that topic is workload management. Eric talks about how to understand it, and then how to manage it. Enjoy!
2022-08-1138 minElite Baseball Development Podcast129. Key Considerations Across All Sports with Mike RobertsonToday's guest is a long-time friend of Eric's, someone who has often been confused as his doppelgänger in the early days of their careers. He is the owner of iFast, a top 10 gym in the U.S., and has worked with a wide range of clients and athletes from rehab patients to the professional athlete world. He holds a master's degree in sports biomechanics, he is a prolific writer and a masterful content creator. Welcome to the show Mike Robertson.
2022-07-2853 minElite Baseball Development Podcast127. June 2022 Q&A with Eric CresseyThis week's episode is a Q&A with your host, Eric Cressey!The three questions Eric addresses are:1. Can you please explain why you would rather have an athlete be too tight versus too loose?2. Is the high-low model useful for position players in the season? Or are there better strategies?3. Do you have any particular recovery method that you are really excited about right now?
2022-06-0331 minElite Baseball Development Podcast122. Tyler BeedeToday's guest is a longtime CSP athlete, who started working with Eric when he was a sophomore in high school. He was selected 21st overall in the 2011 draft by the Blue Jays, but ultimately decided not to sign and instead go play college ball at Vanderbilt. In 2013 as one of the most elite pitchers in college, he was selected by team USA to play for the National team over the summer. The following season at Vanderbilt he helped lead the team to win the College World Series. Finally, he was drafted into the bigs in 2014 as the 14th overall...
2022-04-2952 minElite Baseball Development Podcast121. Drew VerHagenJoining Eric on this week's episode, we have Drew VerHagen. Drew made his major league debut in 2014 for the Detroit Tigers where he pitched until 2019. From there, Drew played ball in Japan for two years and is now back in the big leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to talking about his journey on the field, Drew also opens up about his battle with thoracic outlet syndrome and how it changed the way he approaches the game.
2022-04-2248 minElite Baseball Development Podcast120. Offseason Hitting Development with Max Rios and Tyler WolfeThis week on the Elite Baseball Development Podcast, two guests joining Eric. Please welcome Cressey Sports Performance hitting coaches, Max Rios and Tyler Wolfe.In this episode, Tyler and Max discuss their college and pro ball scouting reports, the biggest lessons they've learned over the years, training tactics, and, of course, what advice they would give to a young player looking to improve their game.
2022-04-0149 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast119. March 2022 Q&A with Eric CresseyWith baseball (finally) officially underway, Eric sits down to answer a few questions he has received in the previous weeks regarding baseball development as well as the management of players; topics that are vitally important for this time of year.
2022-03-2540 minElite Baseball Development Podcast118. Triston McKenzieToday's guest was drafted fresh out of high school, 42nd overall in 2015 at 17 years old. From the Cleveland Guardians, please welcome Dr. Sticks aka Triston McKenzie.In this episode, Eric and Triston recollect Triston's teenage years training with Eric, the unwavering humility Triston possessed when he was drafted, and some of the wisdom imparted on Triston in the early years of his career. Triston also shares what it was like to be drafted so young, the professional and personal adjustments he had to make, advice he would give to young pitchers looking to make their way to...
2022-03-1844 minElite Baseball Development Podcast117. 10 Training Considerations for Hypermobile AthletesIn this episode of EBDP, Eric goes solo and tackles a heavy-hitting topic: hypermobile athletes. Emphasizing that this is a common condition among athletes, he spotlights 10 ideas that all hypermobile athletes should consider when training. Eric gets into subtopics such as why certain areas might feel tight, the proper way to stretch, the best way to coach hypermobile athletes, and more.
2022-03-1140 minElite Baseball Development Podcast116. Cory GearrinThis week's guest is retired sidearm pitcher, Cory Gearrin. Cory grew up playing ball in rural Tennessee and was drafted in the 4th Round by the Atlanta Braves in 2007. He pitched in the bigs for 9 years, making 337 career appearances and holding a career ERA of 3.61In this episode, Eric and Cory discuss how Cory got into baseball, the transition to pitching sidearm, what it was like coming up in the league when he did, and any advice he would give to young athletes who aspire to play at the next level.
2022-03-041h 20
Elite Baseball Development Podcast113. Building a Bridge from Scouting to Player Development w/ Eric YavaroneIn the episode, CSP-MA Director of Performance John O'Neil sits down with Director of Performance Scouting and Major League S&C Coach for the LA Dodgers Eric Yavarone to discuss the relationship between scouting and player development.
2022-02-121h 05
Elite Baseball Development Podcast111. Principles of Power DevelopmentIn this episode, Eric Cressey provides a framework for tackling both short and long-term power development
2022-01-2131 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast108. October 2021 Q&AIn this episode, Eric Cressey answers a few of our audience's questions including: why some individual's come back stronger from Tommy John, what are the biggest mistakes made with long toss, and is it important to perform direct strengthening work for the forearm, wrists, and hands of throwers.
2021-10-2126 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast105. Eric HaaseCatcher for the Detroit Tigers Eric Haase talks progressing through the ranks of the minor leagues, developing at the catching position, managing playing multiple defensive positions at the big league level, and his in-season and off-season training regimens.
2021-09-2935 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast102. The Reconditioning RoundtableHosted by the PitchingNinja himself, Rob Friedman, Eric Cressey and Alan Jaeger dive into the shortcomings of current rehab throwing protocols and how ballplayers can best rebuild, revamp, and recondition their arms to return to game speed.
2021-09-0850 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast99. Daniel Ponce de LeonPitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals Daniel Ponce de Leon joins Eric on the show to discuss his unorthodox collegiate career, his journey to the big league stage, and the details of mastering his craft.
2021-06-1030 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast95. Lessons Learned From Orthopedic Surgery15 weeks ago Eric went under the knife for a meniscus repair on his left knee. The procedure has turned out to be one of his most coveted continuing education experiences, and in this episode, he highlights the 10 lessons he has learned in the process of his recovery.
2021-05-0536 min
Dynamic Lifestyle PodcastHow to Build a World-Class Gym and Reputation with Eric CresseyWe are pumped to share this conversation we had with Eric Cressey. He has built a world-class gym, Cressey Sports Performance, and a world-class reputation for training high performance athletes. In the past 2 decades, Eric has worked with clients from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks, but is best known for his extensive work with baseball players; more than 100 professional players train with him each off-season. He also serves as Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees. He's also authored over 1,000 arti...
2021-03-1648 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast75. Does Early Sports Specialization Work?Eric Cressey sits down in this monthly Q&A to discuss if early sports specialization is worth the investment, what the potential risks and rewards for specializing early, and how parents and coaches alike can facilitate the best development for their athletes.
2020-09-0231 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast69. Tackling Controversial Throwing Topics w/ Mike ReinoldOwner of Champion PT, senior medical advisor to the Chicago White Sox, and award winning physical therapist Mike Reinold sits down with Eric to tackle two of the most pressing baseball performance topics: the loss of shoulder internal rotation in throwing populations and the sleeper stretch, weighted ball training and maximizing your throwing development, and how Mike's research provides clarity in these areas.
2020-07-2254 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast66. July 2020 Q&AEric answers 4 listener-submitted questions including: what the best recovery drills are after pitching, how collegiate pitchers should adjust their throwing and training to prepare for the 2021 season, what advice he has for S&C coaches looking to specify in the development of baseball players, and what the focus of high school athletes' strength training should be, sport-specific or more general.
2020-07-0127 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast61. Avoiding Injuries When Baseball RestartsEric Cressey sits down to talk about the key factors of player development that need to be considered as baseball restarts, what lessons we can learn from others around the world who have already started playing baseball again, what insights we can gain from previous shutdowns in sports, such as the 2011 NFL Lockdown, how professionals can most appropriately manage players’ workloads as they ramp up to full competition, and how coaches can best transition their athletes into playing baseball again safely.
2020-05-2731 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast58. Two-Seam RoundtableJoin Eric Cressey and CSP-FL pitching coaches, Mark Lowy and Brian Kaplan, as we sit down with Corey Kluber, Blake Treinen, Adam Ottavino, Brandon Kintzler, Mike Soroka, and Steve Cishek to discuss the nuances of throwing an elite two-seam fastball.
2020-05-051h 42
Elite Baseball Development Podcast49. March 2020 Q&AEric Cressey sits down with Dakota Herman to discuss how bullpen arms should be lifting in season to optimize their performance both at the professional and collegiate level, how hitters can mitigate the stressors placed on the lead shoulder of their swing, what recent history and research says about bicep tenodesis and recovery and what baseball players should be aware of when considering this procedure, and what high school coaches can do to best prepare their pitchers for week one of spring season.
2020-03-0431 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast46. February 2020 Q&AEric answers your submitted Instagram questions including: why pitch counts are important despite their contradiction to the accepted belief of the SAID Principle, what coaches should consider when incorporating vertical pulling with athletes who have a history of lat injury, what're the best exercises for strengthening the deceleration muscles of the throwing motion, and what professionals should assess in an athlete when personalizing an arm care program.
2020-02-1236 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast42. January 2020 Q&AEric answers your submitted Instagram questions including: how pitchers should model their training in a 7-day rotation, what are the risks and specific considerations for using blood flow restriction techniques with pitchers, and what do submariners and sidearmers have to do differently in their training.
2020-01-1533 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast32. Refining Rehab Approaches w/ Eric SchoenbergEric Schoenberg, Physical Therapist for the new CSP-FL location, sheds light on how the world of physical therapy has evolved since initially graduating from PT school, what rehab professionals should be focusing on to refine their practice and better serve their patients, how rehab specialists and strength and conditioning professionals can better communicate and create a more cohesive experience for athletes, and how he approaches educating his clients for a healthy life beyond the clinic.
2019-10-2359 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast25. Off-Season Planning w/ John O’NeilDirector of CSP-MA John O’Neil and Eric Cressey sit down to discuss their approach to off-season training for high school, college, and professional athletes including: what training qualities they prioritize throughout an off-season, how they periodize their off-season training model, and how coaches can best prepare athletes for the demands of their sport.
2019-09-041h 17
Elite Baseball Development Podcast19. Should Pitchers Distance Run?Eric Cressey breaks down the true value long distance running brings to baseball players and where ballplayers and coaches alike can make changes to the traditional baseball training model to achieve better results.
2019-07-2433 min
Elite Baseball Development Podcast7. Kids & Curveballs w/ Eric Cressey & Christian WondersEric Cressey and Christian Wonders sit down to discuss what scientific research says about throwing curveballs in youth populations, how and when curveballs should be integrated into a youth pitcher's development, and how pitchers can learn to develop a successful breaking ball starting at a young age.
2019-05-0335 min
Elite Baseball Development PodcastIntroduction with Eric CresseyWelcome to the CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast! In this episode, president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees, and now host of the Elite Baseball Development Podcast, Eric Cressey, explains why he is starting this podcast and gives details to the multifaceted baseball education he will provide his listeners on each episode.
2019-03-2506 min